Lighting Systems
Console:
ETC Congo Jr. The console has 1024 submasters and can control 1024 channels in two universes. The console is normally located in the control room, but can also be plugged in at any ETCnet stations throughtout the house and stage. A remote focus unit is also available (RFI Wireless).
*** We are now updated to Version 6.1.1.9.0.60 of the Congo Software.
Documents and Materials
Download Version 6.1 User Manual.pdfVersion 6.0 Keyboard Shortcuts.pdfCongo Cheat Sheet.pdf
Download Version 6.1.1.9.0.60 PC Offline Software
Download Version 6.1.1.9.0.60 MAC Offline Software
Console (Backup):
SmartFade compact lighting control console, from ETC. Way more than a two-scene preset board. This is a compact console with serious power under the hood. Take it to a gig or make it your back-up board in a DMX system. Available in three configurations, SmartFade gives you big ETC lighting control quality at a compact price. Easy to use, powerful to play with - including a rich special-feature set when you need it.
ETC's Smart Solutions family just got even smarter, with SmartFade lighting control.
SmartFade 1248 – compact and powerful, this console is designed for applications with smaller dimmer counts where ease of operation is paramount. Download Data Sheet.pdf Download SmartFade Manual.pdf
Network DMX Controllers:
ETCnet provides DMX capabilities all over the theatre. Using the ethernet network and controllers such as the NET3 ETC Gateways. Using Power over ethernet, the DMX controllers provide DMX in/out in any location. ETCnet is located in the first catwalk, second catwalk, both box booms, first through fifth electrics, and around the stage.
NCE Ver4.3 User Manual ETC DMX Mode Software Net3 2 Port User Manual Net3 4 Port User Manual
Dimmers:
There are 104 ETC D20AF Dual 20A dimmer modules with advanced features (208 dimmers) (2.4kW) and 4 ETC R20AF Dual 20A relay modules with advanced features (8 relays) available for stage lighting use. There are 14 ETC D20AF Dual 20A dimmers dedicated to the house lighting system, which may be controlled from the lighting console or from ETC Unison control stations located downstage SL, upstage SL, house level right, andrear entry of house. Our in-house system occupies channels 1 through 205 of the first DMX universe. Our in-house intelligent lighting system occupies channels 1 through 512 of the second DMX universe.Sensor Data Sheet.pdfSensor Module Data Sheet.pdf
Connectors and cabling:
All stage lighting circuits and associated extension cabling use 3-pin stage plugs. The House owns an extensive inventory of stage cabling.
Company Switch:
The house does not have an electrical disconnect.
Lighting Positions:
FOH:
The Theatre has two catwalks for front of house lighting. The catwalks are exposed to the audience through the acoustical ceiling panels.
First Catwalk:
The first catwalk provides a 42' throw at a 45 degree angle of light at the Plaster Line, contains 16 2.4kW circuits and is normally hung with 12 ETC 41530-B Source Four Zoom Ellipsoidal spotlights complete with c-clamp, color frame, safety cable, 1M lead with 20A GP connector and HPL575/115X long life lamp. There are also 4 Altman 30 degree Shakespeare spotlights for curtain warmers, complete with c-clamp, color frame, safety cable, 1M lead with 20A GP connector and FLK575/115X long life lamp. This catwalk can wash a 40 foot proscenium opening using 6 fixtures. There is one ETCnet connection in this catwalk to expand DMX. The catwalk has two level of pipe battens equaling 77' in length.
Second Catwalk:
The second catwalk provides a flatter angle of light, 62' throw at 60 degree at the Plaster Line, has 32 2.4kW circuits, and is normally hung with 12 ETC 41530-B Source Four Zoom Ellipsoidal spotlights and 6 ETC 410-B Source Four Ellipsoidal spotlights complete with c-clamp, color frame, safety cable, 1M lead with 20A GP connector and HPL575/115X long life lamp. There is one ETCnet connection in this catwalk to expand DMX. The catwalk has two level of pipe battens equaling 77' in length.
Box Booms :
There are 2 Box Boom positions, located directly under the first catwalk. Top of the box boom is 28', throw at 36? and bottom of boom 14', throw at 17degree (see attached floor plan for exact location). Each bar in the box boom is 2' apart on centers with a total of 6 pipes.
The Box Booms each contain 8 2.4kW circuits and are normally loaded with 6 ETC 410-B Source Four Ellipsoidal spotlights complete with c-clamp, color frame, safety cable, 1M lead with 20A GP connector and HPL575/115X long life lamp. These lights are stacked on each ladder rung. Access to the Box Booms are from behind the lights on two seperate catwalk floors. There is one ETCnet connection in each box boom to expand DMX.
Download Box Boom Locations.pdf
All FOH circuits are DMX accessible (channels 1 – 64). ETCnet DMX inputs are located offstage SL and SR, downstage SL and SR, at the rear of the orchestra (main floor) seating area, and control room. Front-of-house instruments may be removed and replaced with Company instruments if so desired; please let us know at least a week in advance. Download FOH Circuit Chart.pdf
Onstage:
The lighting onstage has 5 electrical raceways hung on battens. All of the onstage overhead lighting is handled via 2.4kW circuits. All battens are 58' in length with GPC plugs equally spaced on the batten. Each electric has an ETCnet port to attach a DMX Converter box.
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ELEC:
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BATTEN:
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QTY CIRCUITS:
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DIMMER NUMBERS:
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LOCATION :
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1
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3
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18
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65-82
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2'-8"
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2
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12
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18
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83-100
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10'-8"
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3
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25
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24
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101-124
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21'4"
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4
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34
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18
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125-142
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29'-4"
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5
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39
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24
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143-166
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34'-8"
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There are also 6 wall pockets backstage. There are no stage floor boxes. The backstage pockets provide 24 2.4kW circuits. The wall pockets are located on the Procensium wall SL and SR and SR wall. Download FOH Circuit Chart.pdf Download OnStage Circuit Chart.pdf
Fixture Inventory:
As indicated before, the House normally has ETC fixtures hanging in its front-of-house positions and parnels hanging on the stage electrics for general wash. Color can be achieved by utilizing gels in the units. All instruments can be removed if necessary; however, there are no separate worklights onstage.
The inventory listed below shows all equipment available for use.
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MFG.
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DESCRIPTION
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WATTAGE
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QUANTITY
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Color Cut Size
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Data Sheet
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Altman
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Shakespeare 30 degree
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575
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22
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6.25"
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Altman
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Shakespeare 40 degree
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575
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6
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6.25"
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Elation
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Power Wash Inteligent
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250
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4
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-
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Elation
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Power Spot Inteligent
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250
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4
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-
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ETC
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Source Four PARNel-B
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575
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64
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7.5"
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ETC
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Source Four Revolution
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750
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4
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Color Scroller
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ETC
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Source Four 10 degree
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575
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8
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10"
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ETC
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Source Four 14 degree
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575
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12
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7.5"
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ETC
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Source Four 50 degree
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575
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6
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6.25"
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ETC
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Source Four Zoom 15-30-B
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575
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24
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7.5"
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ETC
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Source Four Zoom 25-50-B
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575
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14
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7.5"
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ETC
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Source Four Zoom 25-50-JR
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575
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18
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6.25"
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Altman
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PAR CAN - 56
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500
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12
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7.5"
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L & E
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3 cell Broad Cyc units
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1kW
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8
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15.5" x 15.875"
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L & E
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3 cell Broad Cyc Ground Row
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1kW
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8
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15.5" x 15.875"
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L & E
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1 cell Broad Cyc Unit
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1Kw
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16
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10.25" x 11.75"
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NOTES:
* We have 44 barndoors for use with the Source Four PARNels.
* All instruments have gel frames.
* All ellipsoidals have template slots.
Color Media:
The House stocks a limited selection of ROSCOLUX color filters. Companies wishing to use filters made by other manufacturers must provide them.
Templates:
The House stocks a very limited selection of gobos, primarily breakups. Companies are welcome to utilize the House's existing inventory, with previous arrangement. If other templates are desired, the Company must provide them.
Follow Spots:
There are 2 Lycian #1209 Midget HP follow spots with 6-color boomerangs, which operate from a spot deck above the control room on the house center line. The throw distance to the plaster line is approximately 130’. The house also has 2 Lycian #1238 follow spots which are portable and placed throughout the house.
Lycian 1238 Specifications
Light Ladders:
The House has 10 Altman 3 Rung #263 Light Ladders, as well as side arms. These are usually hung on all the on stage electrics.
