The HOFtheater cultural center migrates to Elation Led lighting

The transition to a state-of-the-art LED lighting system Elation Lighting has increased the efficiency of this center in the Netherlands, in addition to opening new creative possibilities in your theater.

HOFtheater, an important cultural center of the Dutch city of Raalte (Netherlands), has taken a big step in quality, energy efficiency and scenic creativity by investing in technology Led lighting, who has trusted the systems of Elation Lighting, supplied by your distributor in the country Rolight.

For this project a combination of twenty-four ellipsoidal units has been selected KL Profile FC; sixteen moving heads Fuze Profile, and twenty four KL PAR FC de Elation, that provide overhead lighting, High quality front and background for renderings.

With more than thirty years working at HOFtheater, your technical boss, Hans Blokpoel, explains the advantages of the new Led system: “the more we use it, we see more possibilities. The lights are quiet and easy to use, and the performance is extraordinary. We no longer have to change color filters or buy new lens tubes, and the lower energy consumption means enormous savings. “We are delighted with the results”.

The transition to Led was an obvious choice for those responsible for, especially considering the increasing difficulty of obtaining spare parts for the old halogen system. After securing financing for the upgrade, turned to Rolight and Elation to find the best solution.

The theater staff set the bar high: the lights had to be manageable, quiet and easy to use, with significant performance. The quality and features of Elation systems exceeded expectations and offered more features than the competition.

HOFtheater hosts a wide variety of events, like plays, live music, monologues and school performances. With a capacity for three hundred people, It was crucial that the lighting system was flexible enough to adapt to the different needs of the events, while maintaining its quality and uniformity.

KL Profile FC luminaires, KL Par FC and Fuze Profile by Elation were the ideal solution, by offering these features, with a advanced color control and dynamic lighting effects.

Elation KL PAR FC offers full spectrum with RGBMA Led engine and adjustable CCT, ideal to replace the outdated PAR Can 64 as top lighting and backlight. Besides, incorporates the ColourTune technology of the company, a lighting software that allows optimal control over color output and accuracy.

The KL Profile FC full-spectrum ellipsoidal framing model is used for front lighting and on-stage electrical systems., as a replacement for old PC luminaires. With an integrated zoom, no additional lens tubes needed to more quickly change beam angle.

For your part, Fuze Profile moving head makes positioning to other parts of the stage easier, especially for creating specials and effects in live music environments.

The Integration of RGBMA Led engines in all three luminaires guarantees uniform output and color, creating a visually cohesive system, while beam manipulation options allow for more precise light.

Besides, Technicians no longer have to climb a ladder to change color filters or lens tubes, and the system consumes much less energy than the old halogen system.