CirqueTech — Illuminating KÀ, Part I

By
Richasi
Published: Nov 17, 2006Posted in: CirqueTechTags:

Stage Directions magazine, known for getting down into the grit and grime of productions, dove into the technology that went into constructing Cirque du Soleil at MGM-Grand, or better known to us as KÀ, for its January 2005 issue. In continuing our look into the equipment and technical know-how that helps illuminate our favorite Cirque du Soleil productions, Fascination presents the following information about KÀ’s lighting equipment from that issue of Stage Directions in three parts — Part 1: Dimming and Control Systems, Conventional Fixtures, and Arc Sources & Followspots; Part 2: Moving Lights, Effects Equipment, Other Items, Scrollers & Dousers and Projection Equipment; and Part 3: The Design and Production Team.

Illuminating KÀ, Part I

DIMMING AND CONTROL SYSTEMS

  • 24 – Strand SLD 96 way dimmer racks
  • 2 – Strand 550i control consoles
  • 2 – Strand 510 control consoles
  • 3 – Strand 520 control consoles
  • 2 – Wholehog II Moving Lights consoles
  • Power Relay System by Douglas Relay
  • DMX/ Ethernet Distribution Network by Strand
  • Electrical Distribution Devices by Strand


CONVENTIONAL FIXTURES

  • 36 – ETC SOURCE FOUR 5°
  • 74 – ETC SOURCE FOUR 10°
  • 138 – ETC SOURCE FOUR 19°
  • 120 – ETC SOURCE FOUR 26°
  • 65 – ETC SOURCE FOUR 36°
  • 61 – ETC SOURCE FOUR 50°
  • 24 – ETC SOURCE FOUR ZOOM 15-30°
  • 24 – ETC SOURCE FOUR ZOOM 25-50°
  • 12 – SELECON INCANDESCENT BODY
  • 12 – SELECON 90 DEGREE BARREL
  • 417 – Altman PAR 64s
  • 12 – Altman PAR 36 9-LITES
  • 4 – James Thomas PAR 64 9-LITES
  • 48 – ETC SOURCE FOUR PAR
  • 104 – ETC SOURCE FOUR PARNEL
  • 10 – James Thomas PAR 36 ASHTRAY
  • 1 – James Thomas PAR 46
  • 12 – Strand CODA 500W
  • 15 – Altman SKY CYC
  • 48 – McMaster – 1549K13 HALOGEN QUARTZ LIGHT (Black)
  • 12 – MR-16 MINISTRIPLIGHTS
  • 7 – T-3 STRIPLIGHTS
  • 9 – Altman 500 WATT FRESNEL
  • 389 – Mole Richardson 650 WATT MOLEFAY
  • 8 – Mole Richardson 5000WATT SKYPAN
  • 830 – Mole RIchardson 650 WATT NOOKLIGHT
  • 99 – Mole Richardson Custom 4-Lite Moleeno (w/500W PAR64 MFL lamps)

ARC SOURCES & FOLLOWSPOTS

  • 4 – Robert Juliat ARAMIS 4.5-8DEG 2500W HMI FOLLOWSPOT
  • 4 – RObert Juliat IVANHOE 9-21DEG 2500W HMI FOLLOWSPOT W/Stand
  • 2 – Mole Richardson 5K TUNGSTEN MOLEBEAM TYPE 8331
  • 2 – Pani BEAMPROJECTORS
  • 8 – Robert Juliat D’ARTAGNAN HMI 2500W 9-26
  • 8 – Robert Juliat D’ARTAGNAN HMI 2500W 18-38
  • 8 – Robert Juliat D’ARTAGNAN HMI 2500W 30-50
  • 1 – LTM SUPER 12/18KW HMI FRESNEL (Used) WITH 100′ CABLE
  • 14 – Selecon PACIFIC MSR
  • 10 – 5-13 ZOOMSPOT
  • 2 – Mole Richardson MOLEPAR 4000W HMI, TYPE 6641
  • 2 – ARRI 6000W HMI DAYLIGHT THEATER FRESNEL
  • 2 – Strand 4KW HMI DAYLIGHT FRESNEL
  • 4 – Hubble SFMM MARINER 400W

{ Source – Stage Directions: January 2005 }