Elation KL CYC shines on the Wilminktheater stage

The new KL CYC spotlight from Elation offers new stage lighting possibilities in this theater in the Netherlands, which has started the migration to a new system based on Led.

Located in the Dutch city of Enschede, the scene of Wilminktheater It has been the place chosen to experiment and test the new luminaire Elation KL CYC, “and properly evaluate how they behave when multiple units are placed, "one next to the other", explains Bert Schmeits, Benelux account manager for this manufacturer.

Wilminktheater is a very active performing and cultural space, with a wide variety of productions on its stage, from plays and ballet to concerts and opera, which has improved the quality and possibilities of your lighting migrating from a halogen system to Led.

The theater backdrop, of 11 meters high, has been illuminated from above with four KL CYC L units, located at 2 meters away, one next to the other with intervals of one meter, and running at 50% of intensity.

The result has been more than positive, with optimal coverage that impressed the theater's lighting technicians, which also involved carrying out a comparative test with competing devices for precise evaluation..

This is how he explains it Robin Eijlders, owner of Rolight, Elation distributor in the Netherlands: “during the test, when we turn on the devices, I was immediately impressed by his Powerful performance and excellent color reproduction. At first we thought they would be suitable for the front edge of the stage, But we soon discovered that it could do much more than that.".

Paul de Vries, head of Wilminktheater lighting department, highlights that “the quality-price ratio of Elation devices was perfect. The form factor was also better than competing products, since it allows us use them as high or low cyclorama lights, or even standing”.

KL CYC is a Led spotlight designed for cyclorama applications, decorations and wall washing. Features a full-spectrum RGBMA color system with high CRI, providing soft and diffuse light, and an optimal mix of colors.

Available in one or half meter models, he fanless operation This spotlight is ideal for noise-sensitive environments., like theaters. Their low profile design means they can function as standing lights, which offers even more adaptability in design.

Those responsible for this theater, who manage four buildings with five stages in the center of Enschede, have invested in 36 KL CYC L units, most installed in your main stage, with additional props located in an older theater space.

“The new lighting system is not only lighter and more efficient, but also offers much greater intensity and flexibility than the previous halogen - points out De Vries -, which weighed around 500 Kg, while Elation's is 330 Kg with mounting equipment included”.

The speed, The intensity and range of color options are other advantages that De Vries points out. “With the old system we were limited to four colors, which required constant effort to change the gels. Now it's as simple as pressing a button and we can offer a greater variety of color options.”.

The upper and lower hatches of the KL CYC L spotlights facilitate more precise framing of light output along the surface, and prevent excess light in floor lighting applications. Another decisive factor in their choice has been the directive of the city of Enschede to migrate from halogen lamps to more efficient lighting sources., like LEDs.