Woord en Lewe Church upgrades lighting systems
Published: MEA
SOUTH AFRICA: Prosound’s T&A Lighting division has completed phases two and three of a systems upgrade at Boksburg’s Woord en Lewe church that began over four and a half years ago.
The move was prompted by the launch of a new DVD, and T&A Lighting, which had been involved in the original project, was taked with concluding the installation in just three weeks.
The Meyer Sound audio system installed in the original phase was still functioning well, so lighting was the main priority. T&A Lighting’s Ian Blair, along with consultant Angus Clark, started work immediately on integrating a lighting upgrade. ‘Teams of workers were stationed in the church for 18 to 20 hours a day, working around services that were held during the project,’ said Mr Blair.
The new system includes an ETC Ion Console with a configuration of 1024 output channels for effective control. One ETC 2x20 Fader Wing and LCD displays alternate mood and lighting effects. Two Unique Haze Machines create various levels of haze for dramatic effect. Eighty-four channels of Zero 88 Chilli dimming can adjust lighting intensity from mild to extreme.
This works in conjunction with ETC Source 4 Par Fixtures, fully rotational 575 AT Spots and Robe 575 AT Zoom Wash fixtures to provide focused or washed lighting anywhere on stage. ETC Source 4 Profiles 36º, with dichroic reflector, provide bright but relatively cool light on stage.
Dewalt Visagie, Production Manager at the church, is delighted with the results. ‘The system is very effective and I am highly impressed,’ he enthused. ‘T&A Lighting smoothed the learning process by calling in Glenn Duncan to assist with training and the backup is excellent. We’re able to train volunteers to use the equipment without worrying that there’ll be a problem if they change the settings.’
‘This installation allows broadcast production quality should the church need it,’ concluded Mr Blair. ‘However, it can also cater for the simpler needs of gospel bands when praise and worship is taking place.’