Lighting System
Revenge Nightclub, Broghton – Sound & Lighting Installation
Located in the heart of Brighton, UK, the Revenge nightclub is one of the South coast’s premier gay venues. With an ongoing project of refurbishing the club, Showtec was contacted to design a new lighting system for the Box Bar on the 2nd Floor. The system needed to be something which would make the venue stand out from its competitors, offering something never seen before in the area.
The first idea we came up with was to get rid of the existing dj box from the corner of the room and move it to the centre of the back wall. This way we could create a strong focal point which put the emphasis on the Dj or the performer. From this we then designed an LED ceiling which would rise up the wall behind the Dj and run across the ceiling over the dancefloor, covering a total of 36 square metres. This would then be complimented by a series of LED battons mounted on the side walls, which was designed to surround the customers with moving light.
The first job was to move the dj box to the new position. Our team of engineers and electricians removed the existing fuse board from the dj box, along with all the sound system cables which would need to be re-used. These were then routed under the floor to the new position so the old box could be dismantled. The new dj box was built from scratch and incorporated a laser cut logo in the face of the box which would be back lit by two LED battons. By building the new dj box larger than the existing unit, we allowed space to house the new lighting control system and the driver boxes required for the LED systems.
Once the Dj box was built construction on the ceiling started. In order to get the best results, a false ceiling was constructed to compensate for the uneven surface of the existing ceiling. This would also give us a smooth wooden surface to fix the LEDs to. Once the false ceiling was finished, the spacing for the LEDs was marked out and the LED node holders were screwed up. It was decided that the LEDs would be spaced 100mm apart lengthways, and 200mm apart widthways. This gave us a higher resolution than the standard 200mm spacing we have used before, allowing the reproduction of higher quality graphics and visuals.
For the LEDs we decided to use the iColour Flex SLX from Philips Colour Kinetics range. These units offer a high brightness at a reasonable cost with various options on spacing and lenses. By using the clear lenses we were able to produce a more ‘industrial’ feel to the overall effect. In total, 36 strings of 50 LEDs were used over the 9m x 4m area, giving us 1800 individually controllable LEDs. These LEDs were driven using 5 Colour Kinetics sPDS-480ca driver boxes mounted in a rack within the new Dj box.
To add to the effect of the ceiling, a series of 1200mm long LED battons were fitted to the side wall to carry the lighting effect on down the walls. By building out the walls, we were able to make the battons sit flush with the wall, creating a smooth finish with no protruding edges. 10 battons were fitted to each side wall, each of which contained 18 separate LED segments, each with full RGB control.
For the control system, we decided to use a computer based system running Ecue Lighting Application Suite. This offered a perfect solution to the large number of DMX channels that was required. The ceiling along with the battons and the exsiting Martin MX-4 scanners in the venue used approximately 6,500 DMX addresses. By using the new version 5 of the Ecue software, we were able to connect directly to the Philips driver boxes using the KINet protocol. This enabled us to reduce the amount of DMX output devices required, keeping costs to a minimum. The computer running Ecue was fitted with two network cards, one to run the KINet network for the ceiling drivers, the other to run the ArtNet network for the DMX output devices to run the battons and MX-4s. Two Ecue Butler Silvers were used for DMX output, each of which running two universes. In total, 16 universes of DMX were created in order to handle all of the channels required.
To entice customers up into the newly refurbished room, we fitted two more strings of Philips LEDs along the sides of the staircase to create a welcoming effect that gave people a taste of what to expect. By producing moving light running up the stairs, customers are encouraged to follow the flowing light up into the venue.
Once all of the equipment was fitted, the floor was sanded and varnished and new stair nosings were fitted around the club to finish off the installation and give the room a final finishing touch. Two solid of programming later, and the finished effect looks stunning! The ceiling and walls give the effect of being surrounded by light, truly immersing the customers in the experience. The dj box provides a new centre of attention, emphasising the importance of the dj and music played.
Overall, the finished system is truly unique and has created a real buzz in the nightlife of Brighton.
More information can be found here.
About the Author
Jon is a technical lighting designer at www.showtec.co.uk, Showtec are a nightclub & bar lighting installation company based in the south of England that offers nationwide nightclub lighting & sound installation sevices. This article relates to Showtec’s sound and lighting installation of Revenge Nightclub.
Natural Selection 2 – Lighting Systems
|
|
5M 3528 RGB 300 LEDs Waterproof flexible Light Strip + 24 key IR remote system $12.20 |
|
|
Billabong cotton t-shirt ~ System (light blue) $32.93 |
|
|
Billabong cotton t-shirt ~ System (light blue) $32.93 |
|
|
Billabong cotton t-shirt ~ System (light blue) $32.93 |
|
|
Billabong cotton t-shirt ~ System (light blue) $32.93 |
|
|
TIMER CONTROL FOR HYDROPONICS HPS MH GROW LIGHT SYSTEM $15.95 |
|
|
SUZUKI 99-07 GSX1300R REAR VIEW CAMERA & 7″ SCREEN SYSTEM MOUNTED IN TAIL LIGHT $150.00 |
|
|
New 2012 180W UFO LED Grow Light For Indoor Grow Green house Hydroponic System $169.99 |
|
|
Assault Systems tactical belt holster, RH, fits Colt 1911, Glock, ect w/ light $19.99 |
|
|
150mW RGY Beam Laser Light Show System DMX with Video $207.80 |
|
|
1000W Grow Light System- Reflector, Ballast and Bulbs $259.00 |
|
|
ACS America Cable Systems Modular Wiring System for Lighting Single Plug #2EEC30 $45.00 |
|
|
New 500w LED Grow Light 8 Band 3w LED’s 160PCS*3W For indoors Hydroponic System $426.99 |
|
|
Clip On In Volumizing One Piece Extension System – High Quality Remy Human Hair $87.66 |
|
|
Clip On In Volumizing One Piece Extension System – High Quality Remy Human Hair $87.66 |
|
|
Clip On In Volumizing One Piece Extension System – High Quality Remy Human Hair $116.90 |
|
|
Clip On In Volumizing One Piece Extension System – High Quality Remy Human Hair $116.90 |
|
|
XENTEC ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE LIGHTING SYSTEM IN6050P57 – H11 HID KIT $34.82 |
|
|
ACS America Cable Systems Modular Wiring System for Lighting Double Plug #2EEC60 $50.00 |
|
|
7 Color/15 Modes 2×48 & 2×36 Under Car LED Glow Underbody System Neon Light Kit $59.99 |
|
|
WARNING SYSTEMS SM4223 AMBER HIGH LENS STROBE LIGHT 23 JOULE 2.5 MILLION CANDLE $161.70 |
|
|
HAPPYLIGHT DELUXE SUNSHINE SUPPLEMENT LIGHT SYSTEM NEW IN BOX!! $0.01 |
|
|
1000 Watt Digital Air Cooled Lighting System HPS MH $559.95 |
|
|
Sun System 150 Watt HPS Grow Light System $99.95 |
|
|
250 Watt Galaxy Complete Digital Lighting System HPS MH $259.95 |
|
|
250 Watt Sun System Switchable Grow Light System MH HPS $189.95 |
|
|
400 Watt Galaxy Complete Lighting System HPS MH $259.95 |
|
|
MBRP 131086 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ Front Light Bar/Grill Guard System Black $169.13 |
|
|
Club 260mW RGY Red Green Yellow Three Color Beam Laser Light Show System DMX512 $248.80 |
|
|
Disco 400mW Blue 450nm Red RB Firefly Effect Show Laser Light System Projector $298.80 |
|
|
NULASE HOME LASER LIGHT ANTI AGING THERAPY SYSTEM $99.00 |
|
|
HIGH END SYSTEMS STUDIO SPOT 250 LIGHT PROJECTOR NICE $999.95 |
|
|
NEW As Seen onTV Backyard Lighting Safety System (B573) $19.91 |
|
|
ArtX Scaner LED Security Light System $19.99 |
|
|
PYLE 10,000K Single Beam 9006 HID Xenon Driving Light System PHD9006K10K $62.00 |
|
|
200mW GVW Three Color Beam Laser Light Show System DMX $298.80 |
|
|
PYLE 6,000K Single Beam 9006 HID Xenon Driving Light System PHD9006K6K $59.00 |
|
|
Hydrofarm Sunburst Convertible with Lens Grow Light System SBHA25L $215.99 |
|
|
PYLE 6,000K Dual Beam H4 (Low/High) HID Xenon Driving Light System PHDH4K6K $78.00 |
|
|
Nintendo DSi Light Blue Handheld System EXCELLENT $46.00 |
|
|
PYLE 10,000K Single Beam H7 HID Xenon Driving Light System PHDH7K10K $57.00 |
|
|
1925 RUNNING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE C.A.V. DYNAMO CAR LIGHTING AND STARTING SYSTEM $10.00 |
|
|
Green Spot UV spot Curing System High Intensity, Ultra Violet Light $1,295.00 |
|
|
Pro Boat Light System: CG PRB3504 $11.49 |
|
|
Hollis LED16 CANISTER SYSTEM LIGHT $998.95 |
|
|
NIKON CREATIVE LIGHTING SYSTEM – J. DENNIS THOMAS (PAPERBACK) NEW $18.73 |
|
|
THERMASOL Traditional Light and Music System SLST-PC $1,279.20 |
|
|
THERMASOL Traditional Light and Music System SLST-SC $1,351.20 |
|
|
THERMASOL Traditional Light and Music System SLST-PB $1,351.20 |
|
|
THERMASOL Traditional Light and Music System SLST-SB $1,351.20 |
|
|
THERMASOL Traditional Light and Music System SLST-AB $1,351.20 |
|
|
THERMASOL Traditional Light and Music System SLST-COP $1,351.20 |
|
|
THERMASOL Traditional Light and Music System SLST-ACOP $1,351.20 |
|
|
THERMASOL Traditional Light and Music System SLST-PN $1,351.20 |
|
|
THERMASOL Traditional Light and Music System SLST-SN $1,351.20 |
|
|
THERMASOL Traditional Light and Music System SLST-BN $1,351.20 |
|
|
THERMASOL Traditional Light and Music System SLST-AN $1,351.20 |
|
|
THERMASOL Traditional Light and Music System SLST-PG $1,351.20 |
|
|
THERMASOL Traditional Light and Music System SLST-ORB $1,351.20 |
|
|
THERMASOL Traditional Light and Music System SLST-WHT $1,351.20 |
|
|
THERMASOL Contemporary Light and Music System SLSC-PC $1,279.20 |
|
|
THERMASOL Contemporary Light and Music System SLSC-SC $1,351.20 |
|
|
THERMASOL Contemporary Light and Music System SLSC-PB $1,351.20 |
|
|
THERMASOL Contemporary Light and Music System SLSC-SB $1,351.20 |
|
|
THERMASOL Contemporary Light and Music System SLSC-AB $1,351.20 |
|
|
THERMASOL Contemporary Light and Music System SLSC-COP $1,351.20 |
|
|
THERMASOL Contemporary Light and Music System SLSC-ACOP $1,351.20 |
|
|
THERMASOL Contemporary Light and Music System SLSC-PN $1,351.20 |
|
|
THERMASOL Contemporary Light and Music System SLSC-SN $1,351.20 |
|
|
THERMASOL Contemporary Light and Music System SLSC-BN $1,351.20 |
|
|
THERMASOL Contemporary Light and Music System SLSC-AN $1,351.20 |
|
|
THERMASOL Contemporary Light and Music System SLSC-PG $1,351.20 |
|
|
THERMASOL Contemporary Light and Music System SLSC-ORB $1,351.20 |
|
|
THERMASOL Contemporary Light and Music System SLSC-WHT $1,351.20 |
|
|
DCI Dental Unit Chair, Delivery System, Operating Light $7,821.80 |
|
|
PYLE 6,000K Single Beam H7 HID Xenon Driving Light System PHDH7K6K $57.00 |
|
|
7 Color 2×36″& 2×24″ Under Car LED Glow Underbody System Neon Light Kit $29.99 |
|
|
National Electric 72000 TEMPORARY LIGHTING SYSTEM 36W $157.95 |
|
|
Dept 56 Buildings & Accessories Lighting System #53500 $69.95 |
|
|
400 Watt HPS Bulb Grow Light System Indoor Garden 400W Sun Lamp Wing Reflector $134.95 |
|
|
7 Color/15 Modes 2×48 & 2×36 Under Car LED Glow Underbody System Neon Light Kit $37.00 |
|
|
GENUINE Honda OEM EF9 sir JDM Civic GATHERS Speaker Audio System with LIGHT UP $499.99 |
|
|
Spark Plug Tester In Line Test Light Ignition System Coil Engine Truck Car Tool $6.90 |
|
|
Nintendo Game Boy Color Atomic Purple Handheld System with light & 2 games $10.49 |
|
|
WowWee – Light Strike Light Strike Refractor Launch System W3441 $11.99 |
|
|
Rigid Industries LED Light Clamp System 1.25” 42520 $76.94 |
|
|
Rigid Industries LED Light Clamp System 1.50” 45020 $76.94 |
|
|
Rigid Industries LED Light Clamp System 1.70” 47020 $76.94 |
|
|
Rigid Industries LED Light Clamp System 1.75” 47520 $76.94 |
|
|
Rigid Industries LED Light Clamp System 2” 42020 $76.94 |
|
|
GENUINE SONY DSC-T70 MAIN BOARD SYSTEM/FLASH LIGHT PART/REPAIR PINK $29.00 |
|
|
All White 4 Modules x 16 1W Linear LED Strobe Grill Grille Kit System EMS Light $69.99 |
|
|
Rally 3241 Eclipse Low Profile Fog Light System NEW $12.00 |
|
|
00-01 NIASSA Xterra Alarm Auto Security System Warning Light Switch OEM $30.00 |
|
|
Beamz C4 Interactive Music System PLAY THE LIGHT WITH YOUR HANDS $49.95 |
|
|
GENUINE SONY DSC-T70 MAIN BOARD SYSTEM/FLASH LIGHT PART/REPAIR SILVER $28.00 |
|
|
PYLE PHD9006K43K 4,300K Single Beam 9005 HID Xenon Driving Light System $52.10 |
|
|
PYLE PHDH3K3K 3,000K Single Beam H3 HID Xenon Driving Light System $52.10 |
|
|
PYLE PHD5202K12K 12,000K Single Beam 5202 HID Xenon Driving Light System $55.57 |
|
|
PYLE PHDH1K43K 4,300K Single Beam H1 HID Xenon Driving Light System $52.10 |
|
|
HM Digital TDS-EZ Water Test Meter $24.99 Ideal for all basic water testing applications. The best value meter in the world! .. Economy model that is ideal for end-users. .. Highly efficient and accurate due to its advanced microprocessor technology. .. Hold Function: saves measurements for convenient reading and recording. .. Auto-off function: the meter shuts off automatically after 10 minutes of non-use to conserve batteries. .. Meas… |
|
|
Sprite Showers SL2-CM-R Slim Line Shower Filter Water Filtration $19.99 Finish :Chrome Next generation low profile shower filter with Dial-A-Date filter replacement indicator. Fits all shower heads and handles. Installs between shower arm and shower head. Low-profile design extends shower head less than 1.5′ Filters Chlorine, Dirt & Odors. One replaceable filter model SLC included. Rated for 10,000 gallons or 6 months, which ever comes first (individual water c… |
|
|
Lance-Larkin Brew Express Programmable 10 Cup Recessed Coffee Maker $399.00 Making the perfect cup of coffee is now as simple as ever. With the award winning 10 cup Brew Express, simply pour in the coffee grounds and let the fully programmable base take care of the rest. The unit is attached to your home’s water supply through a refrigerator or under-sink supply line, and is hard wired to your home’s power supply. You never have to measure the correct amount of water agai… |
|
|
Klubb Zounds 1.0 CD1~~~ 1. Johnny Vicious ft. LuLa – Ecstacy (take your shirts off) ~~~ 2. Funky Junk – Burnin ~~~ 3. PM Network – Get up, fell the music ~~~ 4. system F. – out of the Blue ~~~ 5. Ruby & Grey – so Hot ~~~ 6. Mac Zimms – Back by club Demand ~~~ 7. Navigators – Mayhem Disco ~~~ 8. Massimo Marino – Always on my mind ~~~ 9. Gardeweg – I can’t take it ~~~ 10. Billy Lo Presents Soul Flow ~~~ 11. Recall-a… |
|
|
Blue Microphones Icicle XLR to USB Mic Converter/Mic Preamp $59.00 The Icicle is Blue’s new stylish USB converter and mic preamp combo that allows you to connect any XLR microphone directly into your computer via USB. The Icicle features a studio quality microphone preamp, 48V phantom power, fully balanced low noise front end, analog gain control, and driverless operation. Connect any XLR microphone directly into your computer via USB. Click to… |
|
|
Ark Naturals Happy Traveler – 30 capsules $6.99 Soothing Formula for Your Pooch Ease the anxiety and motion sickness in your pets with Ark Naturals Happy Traveler. It’s a safe and all-natural calming formula for stressed, nervous or anxious pets. This formula is also useful to soothe or calm separation or travel anxiety in pets. It can also be great for pets recovering from surgery or injury. Ark Naturals Happy Traveler Made of all-nat… |
|
|
AeroGarden Classic 7-Pod with Gourmet Herb Seed Kit YEAR – ROUND gardening, in the comfort of your kitchen! Aerogarden Indoor Grower, ON SALE! Grow herbs, vegetables and flowers INDOORS, all year long! The Aerogarden uses state-of-the-art aeroponics to grow plants without the use of soil, and with 95% less water than soil-bound plants. Instead of dirt, each plant’s root system is suspended in a 100% humid, oxygenated and nutrient-rich growing chamb… |
|
|
Easy Outdoor Projects – Ortho Video Series $19.97 Projects in this series are: *Installing Low-Voltage Lighting *Installing a Wooden Gate *Brick-on-Sand Patio *Mortaring a Brick Planter *Planter-Box Trellis *Building an Overhead Shade Structure *Building Concrete Paths *Extending Sprinkler and Drip Systems… |
|
|
Mr Beams MB360 Wireless LED Spotlight with Motion Sensor and Photocell – Weatherproof – Battery Operated – 140 Lumens $19.99 Mr. Beams Intelligent LED Battery-Operated Lights MB360 Spotlightat a Glance: Battery-powered, wireless LED spotlight |
|
|
Kidde KN-COSM-IB Hardwire Combination Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Alarm with Battery Backup and Voice Warning, Interconnectable $29.99 Untitled Document .caption { font-family: Verdana, Helvetica neue, Arial, serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; } ul.indent { list-style: inside disc; text-indent: 20px; } table.callout { font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, serif; margin: 10px; width: 250; } td.callout3-c26 { height: 100 percent; background: url(‘http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/th/detail-p… |