BOSTON — Anolis ArcLine Outdoor Optic LED strips have been installed into Paul Oakenfold’s custom rolling riser DJ platform, which has been used for his opening sets on Madonna’s Sticky & Sweet world tour stadium shows.
The ArcLines were supplied by Anolis UK’s Scott Callis to Litestructures, whose Gareth Mallon designed and built the booth in conjunction with DJ equipment specialist, Pioneer, following instructions from Oakenfold.
Oakenfold wanted the structure to make a real impact during his performance on the stadium-sized stages. Complete with integral lighting and plasma screens, it can be assembled by one person in an hour — another key criteria on the brief.
Measuring three meters wide by 1.2 meters deep and 1.5 meters high, the structure needed an effective LED lightsource to backlight the DJ’s logo, which is visible from the front of the structure.
The fixtures house ArcLine Luxeon Rebel K2 LEDs with the same aluminum extrusion used with the outdoor version of this product, which is also IP-rated, offering protection from the elements on outdoor shows.
The ArcLines backing the logo have been programmed to produce a blue hue to match the corporate colors of Oakenfold’s record label, Perfecto.
Additional ArcLine Outdoor Optic LED strips have also been integrated into the trussing legs of the structure for general color washing and effects.
All fixtures have been programmed and are run via the Anolis ArcPower 72/K2 driver unit.
“My future global touring schedule will include more and more large stadium shows, both with Madonna and my own Perfecto events,” said Oakenfold. “It made sense to custom design my own console for such high profile appearances, and, more importantly, a console that is easily transported, can be adapted and expanded for any specific reason or occasion, and is visually appealing.
“I have been very impressed with the level of professional support and advice received from Anolis, Litestructures and Pioneer, and I am delighted with the beautiful piece of staging technology that has been produced,” Oakenfold added.
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