BUSINESS DAY TV GETS THE LED TREATMENT

Summit TV was recently taken over by new owners and is now called Business Day TV (BDTV). The studio in which BDTV is filmed also hosts the Ignition Channel and the Home Channel (on the DSTV bouquet): hence the need for a lighting solution that offers dynamic color change.

Nico Steyn, from IntelliLAB, approached Electrosonic SA to help find the right solution. The studio has a large backdrop, floating LED Screens, and a newly redesigned presenters' desk. Electrosonic SA's Bruce Schwartz, in consultation with Nico, proposed a combination of Martin Tripix 1200 fixtures and Versa-light RGB strip lighting, all controlled off a Martin M-PC controller. The Martin Tripix fixtures were chosen for their high brightness; their quietness; and, most importantly, for their colour consistency. The Martin Tripix does not have shadow or colour separation problems, something inherent to many LED products.

The M-PC controller allowed BDTV to quickly set up presets for various shows, and then to instantly recall them; this ensures consistency and quick turn- around times.

Electrosonic SA's Omar Sharfoodeen and his install team had the fixtures installed in no time. Jesse Dullabh, Technical and Controller Support at Electrosonic SA, conducted control desk training to eager BDTV staff.