Transforming Lancaster On Ice with CHAUVET, KEF, and Cloud
Posted on: 20th March 2024
Innovative Audio Visual (IAV) specialises in providing cutting-edge audio and visual solutions for both domestic and commercial settings. With expertise in custom design, sales, and installations, IAV caters to a wide range of needs, including multi-zone audio systems, network setups, and commercial venue solutions such as PA systems and event lighting. One of their recent projects is an annual outdoor ice rink event, Lancaster On Ice.
Lancaster On Ice required a comprehensive audiovisual solution to enhance its entertainment experience for the public. The event, held in the city's Dalton Square, needed seamless connectivity to support various needs such as, ambient lighting, high speed point to point network, back ground music systems and all reliable in an outdoor setting.
For the ice rink itself, IAV opted to purchase lighting and speaker systems rather than renting them, meaning they had to invest in the right equipment for the job that’d last for years of events to come. They chose 8 x Chauvet SlimPAR Pro Q IP65's and 8 x KEF Ventura 6 IP65 speakers which were strategically positioned around the rink.
“Our decision for these were because of what the SlimPAR’s are capable of compared to what they cost, which I feel is really good value for money. The KEF speakers were just another perfect choice…” commented Glenn Page, Owner of Innovate Audio Visual. The single lighting circuit was split into two via a wireless switching panel, one for the 8 x SlimPAR’s and one for 4 x 15000 lumen flood lights to support the rink and surrounding areas.
The audio setup included two additional Cloud MX141M units and a Cloud PM1 microphone which was used for its easy muting features during announcements. All audio components were meticulously wired and configured at 6ohms per channel for optimal performance, driven by a Lab Gruppen IPD1200 amplifier, also supplied by Leisuretec. The appropriate cross over frequency and limiter settings were saved for the KEF speakers so the same settings could be easily deployed at next year’s event.
outside without the worry of rain ruining the event. The high-quality lighting and audio systems elevated the ambiance of the ice rink arena beautifully. The custom 700 metres of labelled cabling and expert setup facilitated efficient installation and breakdown processes, setting a solid foundation for future events.
Overall, IAV's innovative approach to audiovisual solutions transformed Lancaster On Ice into a standout winter attraction, blending technology seamlessly with the magic of outdoor ice skating and entertainment with their professional knowledge of AV.
Courtesy of Innovate Audio Visual
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About Leisuretec
Established in 1990, we are Trade Distributors of Professional and Commercial Audio, Lighting, Video, Special Effects and Ancillary. Through our AV Hire Production, AV Installation and Re-seller customers we address the live entertainment, leisure, commercial, residential and retail markets throughout the UK.
We support our trade customers with immense stock holding across a vast choice of products, knowledgeable technical support, competitive trade pricing, speedy delivery and attentive after-sales support.
