Philips Strand 500ML Illuminates Karat, Spreading Radiance
In an exciting development for the live music scene, the lighting designer for Karat's acoustic tour, Micha Kiefert, has chosen to use the Philips new lighting control console, the Strand 500ML, for their illumination needs. This console, a choice for those in the market for a new lighting control console, is proving to be a game-changer in the world of live performances.
Kiefert, who has extensive experience with conventional hybrid consoles, suggests that those familiar with such equipment will find the new 500ML easy to use. The console allows for grouping of several types of lamps with customized speed faders and masters, offering a level of control and flexibility that is highly sought after in the industry.
The Karat acoustic tour is not limited to Philips equipment, however. The tour is being illuminated by a variety of lighting equipment, including products from ROBE, Martin, and LC Power Bar, in addition to Philips. This diverse equipment roster, provided by Feiner Lichttechnik, ensures a visually engaging and dynamic performance.
The Philips Strand 500ML console is a standout piece of technology, offering a range of key features that enhance the live performance experience. These features include control flexibility, customization, automation, an intuitive user interface, and integration with other systems such as sound and video equipment.
The console's benefits are manifold. It enhances the visual appeal of a performance by creating dynamic and engaging lighting effects, ensures consistency in lighting quality across different performances, saves time during setup and operation with automated functions, and fosters creativity and innovation with its flexible controls.
Initial preprogramming of the 500ML took place in July of the previous year. The console can track a cue stack with go, pause, and go+, and it can control Arkaos Mediamaster and the visualiser via ArtNET. Kiefert notes that it's not necessary to read the manual thoroughly before using the first Showfile on the 500ML, demonstrating its user-friendly design.
Feiner Lichttechnik GmbH, one of the distributors of the new Philips 500ML console, is providing lighting equipment for the Karat acoustic tour. Prolight + Sound 2015 was the event where Feiner Lichttechnik signed up to a support agreement for the new console.
In addition to the Philips tech, the equipment roster for the Karat acoustic tour includes four ROBE Robin 800 LED washes, four Martin Viper spots, six LC Power Bar 4s, and various other lighting makes. Kiefert mentions that the 500ML is built to a high-standard, featuring top-quality faders, encoders, and switches.
For those considering a new lighting control console, the Philips Strand 500ML console is an option to consider, particularly for its ease of use, versatility, and high-quality design. The success of its use in the Karat acoustic tour is a testament to its capabilities and potential in the live music scene.
Technology and entertainment intertwine significantly in the Philips Strand 500ML console, a standout piece of technology for live performances. The console's integrated visual appeal and flexible controls elevate the entertainment experience by creating dynamic and engaging lighting effects.
