Museum's Personal Illumination: Use of ETC Lights
The Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum, one of New Mexico's metropolis highlights, has recently undergone a significant transformation, thanks to Electronic Theater Controls (ETC) and Echoflex Solutions. The museum's interior and exterior lighting is now supported by the Paradigm light control systems from ETC, providing a dynamic and energy-efficient solution that enhances the visitor experience.
The museum, dedicated to the history of balloon flight for over ten years, features numerous exhibits, graphics, and modern multimedia equipment. With the new lighting system, the museum can adjust and individually control the lighting for different spaces through a pre-programmed light control system. This flexibility helps create a unique, strong atmosphere for exhibits, making them more engaging for visitors.
ETC, a manufacturer of theater, entertainment, and architectural lighting with offices worldwide, has provided the light-installations for the museum. The company, which employs over 1,000 people worldwide, with approximately 750 at its headquarters in Middleton, USA, is known for its advanced architectural lighting control that integrates sensors and user interfaces to finely tune lighting levels for both functionality and energy savings.
Paradigm, the light control system used in the museum, is equipped with a 7" touchscreen station and user-friendly operation for easy adjustment and change of looks. It also includes components like the Paradigm Light Sensor and Occupancy Sensor, which help the system detect natural light levels and presence, allowing the lighting to be dimmed or switched off automatically when spaces are unoccupied or when enough daylight is available.
Moreover, the system may be designed to react to external weather circumstances such as temperature and wind speed, adding another layer of dynamism to the museum's lighting. This sensor-enabled automation, combined with user-friendly control, results in a lighting system that is both dynamic—able to create suitable atmospheres and highlight displays—and energy-efficient, reducing operational costs and environmental impact at the museum.
The museum's director, Paul D. Garver, expressed that lighting is one way to engage visitors. With the new lighting system, the museum presents the history of balloon flight with modern, multimedia installation, including a 4D cinema completed in 2016, in a more captivating manner.
ETC will present its latest products and solutions at Prolight + Sound 2018 in Hall 3.0 E51, E47, and F51. Visitors to the event can expect to see the innovative technologies that have contributed to the success of the Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum.
[1] Source: Electronic Theater Controls (ETC) website
By transforming the museum's lighting system, ETC and Echoflex Solutions have made a significant contribution to the visitor experience at the Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum. The museum, located in Albuquerque, USA, is now able to create dynamic and energy-efficient lighting that enhances its exhibits and multimedia installations, making it a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the history of balloon flight.
The museum's transformation, facilitated by ETC and Echoflex Solutions, has seen the integration of smart-home devices such as the Paradigm light control system, which functions as a gadget and a key technology in enhancing the visitor experience at the Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum. By offering a flexible and user-friendly lighting system equipped with automation features, these gadgets provide an engaging atmosphere for exhibits and exhibits that showcase the history of balloon flight.
Additionally, the museum's modernization includes the implementation of ETC's advanced architectural lighting control, capable of integrating sensors and user interfaces, making it a prime example of technology that can fine-tune lighting levels for both functionality and energy savings. The museum's new lighting system, therefore, serves as a testament to the potential of gadgets like smart-home devices and illustrates how technology can greatly benefit cultural institutions like this.
