Prolights illuminates the Irish cathedral of Saint Fin Barre

Four lights have been installed in this Cork cathedral Prolights EclPanel TWCM2X1 for choir stalls, two EclPanel TWCJr for the front of the main altar, two DisplayCob WWs provide backlighting for the celebrant at the main altar and an ArcPod 27Q illuminates the ceiling meters above.

A.C. Entertainment Technologies Ireland and Seamus Reck of Lx2000 Stage Lighting Hire partnered to supply and install the stage lighting. Cathedral of Saint Fin Barre in Cork. For the project, the technology of Prolights.

The supply of lighting for the cathedral posed a difficult task from the beginning when it was determined that the fixtures had to be installed at 12 meters high and that the only access was a forklift.

Besides, The brief also included ensuring that the lighting enhanced the live broadcast, without obstructing sight lines from the rear gallery.

When deciding what type of lighting to use, the team used its specialized knowledge, in consultation with the client, to evaluate the project and studied two Prolights options: he EclPanel TWC Jr and the ArcPod27Q. To better understand what the light would look like once installed, the team used the software Dialux to represent a proposed plan.

EclPanels replace a mixture of 20 first generation HID and Led projectors. These not only had to improve the existing structure, but also provide uniform output and achieve the desired brightness levels so that worshipers could read service sheets. Warm white was required for daytime lighting, as opposed to the cool white color temperature of existing luminaires.

One of the main attractions of installing EclPanel panels was their ability to change color, which creates a more dynamic atmosphere and allows the cathedral to have different themes at special times of the year and for events such as concerts and recitals.

Choral recitals, performances and concerts are very popular events at the cathedral, so quality lighting is essential. Taking this into account, Four Prolights luminaires were installed EclPanel TWCM2X1 to illuminate the choir stalls, while two EclPanel TWCJr They are used for front lighting of the main altar. Of the DisplayCob WW provide backlighting for the celebrant at the main altar and a ArcPod 27Q illuminates the ornate ceiling meters above.