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March - April 2015

CHINA

Shanghai Symphony Hall Harmonizes

With ETC

T

he 135-year-old Shanghai Symphony

Orchestra now has a new home in

the Shanghai Symphony Hall, which

celebrated its long-awaited grand opening

in September 2014. The Hall has a full

complement of ETC equipment, including

a Sensor3 Power Control system with

ThruPower modules, Source Four PAR

fi xtures, and an Eos-family lighti ng control

system.

The venue contains two separate

performance spaces: the Main Hall with

1,200 seats, which serves as a performance

and rehearsal space, and the 400-seat

Chamber Hall, which is used for recording

and broadcasti ng.

ETC Sensor3 power-control racks dim both

halls’ stage lighti ng. “You can always expect

a smooth and natural dimming curve from

ETC dimmer racks. They deliver maximum

reliability with a minimal failure rate

compared to most brands on the market.

Lighti ng designers can just concentrate on

their art and performance without worrying

about equipment issues,” said Xingxing Dou,

the Shanghai Symphony Hall lighti ng director.

Sensor3 ThruPower modules can control

a variety of loads all from one unit,

transiti oning output freely, from constant,

dim or relay, without having to change

modules manually. It makes power control

easy for a hybrid lighti ng rig, like the one in

the Shanghai Symphony Hall.

“We love this design! Not only does it

greatly improve the venue’s lighti ng

fl exibility, but also provides more room for

lighti ng creati vity and enriches the stage

performance,” Dou commented. “Our lighti ng

has impressed many touring groups who

perform at the venue.”

There are 100 Source Four PAR MCM fi xtures

used in the Hall. Their delicate lighti ng

complements the interior design, immersing

both the musicians and audience into the

experience. “The Source Four PARs’ color

temperature perfectly matches the tone

of the interior,” said Dou. “They look like

interior lighti ng, but are fl exible for any

lighti ng applicati on. Orchestra lighti ng is

very diff erent from other stage lighti ng,

because the fi xtures must be noise free, and

that is why the Source Four PAR is part of

our rig. Unlike other theatrical lights, their

soft light creates a soothing performance

environment.”

Controlling the lighti ng fi xtures are Ion and

Element consoles. “Our resident operators

simply use the control desks for dimming

most of the ti me, but internati onal troupes

oft en need more advanced lighti ng control.

Ion and Element provide what we need,”

explained Dou. “And I like their touchscreens,

which make programming easier.”

http://www.etcconnect.com

IN A NUTSHELL

• Venue: Shanghai Symphony Hall


• Locati on: 1380 Fuxing Zhong Lu,


• Equipment: ETC


• Sensor3 Power Control system with
  ThruPower modules


• Source Four PAR MCM


• Ion and Element consoles