CirqueTech РIlluminating Myst̬re

Have you ever wondered what lighting technology helps illuminate Mystère?

In May 1994, Theater Crafts International (TCI) magazine took a peek into Cirque du Soleil’s Mystère and reviewed the lighting technology (specifically providing a list of lighting products) used in the production. While this information is older and may now be out-of-date, it does provide a unique opportunity to review what kind of lighting equipment goes into bringing Cirque productions to life in light:

The equipment list is divided into two camps: Cinema Services and TMB Associates. These two companies provided the equipment listed beneath their names.

Cinema Services (Las Vegas, NV):

  • 8 – 90” Light Bar w/6 Par 64s VN
  • 8 – 60” Light Bar w/4 Par 64s ACLs
  • 6 – Altman 9 Lights
  • 50 – Altman 5 degree ERS
  • 100 – Altman 10 Degree ERS
  • 24 – Altman 3 Cell Far Cyc Units
  • 10 – Altman 3 Circuit 76” Zip Strips
  • 4 – Altman Micro Ellipse Spots
  • 350 – Altman Par 64 Fixtures
  • 4 – Lycian Starklite II Followspots
  • 2 – Strong Xenon 2K Followspots, Long Throw
  • 4 – Wildfire S/F 400W UV Fixtures w/DMX Shutters
  • 90 – 7” Color Ram Scrollers
  • 32 – Altman 3 Circuit 76” Zip Strips
  • 32 – 10” Color Ram Scrollers
  • 8 – 9 Light Color Ram Scrollers
  • 15 – Color Ram Power Supplies
  • 130 – Scroller Data/Power 25’ Cables
  • 30 – GAM Twin Spins for ETC Units
  • 24 – Ray Lite Reflectors for PAR64s
  • 1 – Colortran Medallion Console, Full Backup, 3 Monitors and Remote
  • 2 – Compulite Animator Console w/Remote
  • 5 – 2.5k Pani Projectors w/Image Scroller and Dimming Shutters

TMB Associates (Burbank, CA):

  • 300 – ETC Source 4 19 Degree ERS
  • 30 – ETC Source 4 26 Degree ERS
  • 30 – ETC Source 4 36 Degree ERS
  • 6 – 6K HMI Fresnels w/Color Ram
  • 29 – Clay Paky Superscans
  • 10 – Clay Paky Gobo
  • Rotators for Above
  • All Cable for the Install