Palladium gets big sound & light upgrades
Everyone knows how quickly technology changes, and this year the Palladium concert hall in Carmel is undergoing a comprehensive upgrade of its sound and stage lighting systems to improve the concert experience for fans and artists alike.
A big step already taken is the replacement of incandescent lamps with LEDs, which are brighter, more durable, and more energy-efficient while offering superior color-mixing capabilities. A new state-of-the-art control console makes it faster and easier to change settings on the fly during a concert.
Lighting Director Nick Brown said thinking quickly is important to putting on a great light show. (Photo provided)
“There’s not always a lot of time to preprogram,” Lighting Director Nick Brown said. “You have to think quickly.”
The remote-controllable lights have quieter motors, and their cooling fans can be switched off for silent operation, particularly important during classical performances. The new equipment also includes floor lighting and an expanded set of gobos, the stencil-like screens that create designs and shapes on the walls.
“Many tours have their own lighting directors, so these upgrades will definitely improve the overall experience for artists and their touring crews,” Brown said. “Audiences can look forward to a more immersive and vivid lighting experience and heightened capabilities for visual storytelling.”
If you’d like to enjoy the new lighting system at The Palladium, then grab tickets for a show at TheCenterPresents.org.
Photo provided