Princeton Festival

Princeton Festival

Princeton Festival

The Princeton Festival Experience through Advanced and Versatile Audiovisual and Lighting Solutions

The Princeton Festival, a prestigious three-week arts celebration held every June, showcases a rich array of performances ranging from symphonies and operas to ballets with live music. For the third consecutive year, Starlite provided critical audiovisual and staging support for this esteemed festival. The event is set against the backdrop of historic Princeton, with notable venues including the Morven Museum and Garden and the Trinity Episcopal Church. Starlite’s primary focus was on transforming a large clear-span tent at Morven into a fully equipped theater.

Venue and Historical Context

 

The Morven Museum and Garden, the primary venue for the festival, is situated on the grounds of a former governor’s mansion built in the early 1700s by Richard Stockton. The venue’s historical charm is complemented by its stunning gardens. This backdrop provides a picturesque setting for the festival’s performances in historic Princeton.

Technical Specifications and Requirements

Starlite’s role involved addressing a variety of audiovisual and lighting needs to accommodate the diverse range of acts at the festival.

Key requirements included:

 

  1. Versatility:The audiovisual and lighting systems had to adapt to different performance types and unexpected technical challenges.Preparing for the unknown is key.
  2. Audio Quality: Delivering exceptional audio quality was a priority. Starlite’s on hand SRX 906LA line array from JBL, one among many items within the Starlite catalog, was crucial in achieving this. It offered a lightweight design to adapt to the rigging limitations of the tent. It also provided wide coverage to ensure clear sound across the venue. The use of subwoofers and front fills further enhanced the audio experience. The performance manager software enabled Starlite to fine tune the execution of each box as well as monitor the PA’s performance.
  3. Lighting and A/V Systems: The systems needed to support various performances, requiring flexible configurations and redundancy to manage pop-up technical needs efficiently. 

Beyond the stars on-stage, the off-stage star of the show was Starlite’s recently purchased SRX 906LA line array from JBL.  It checked a lot of boxes for us. We needed something especially lightweight due to the rigging limitations of a tent.  In total, we were able to provide six boxes per side.  Each box covers an impressive 120 degrees by 15 degrees ensuring that there was no bad seat in the house.”

John Andraka

Production Manager

Setup and Logistics

The festival’s setup spanned four days, with meticulous planning ensuring smooth progress. Similarly, the breakdown process was completed in approximately three days. Key logistical considerations included managing power supply, weather impacts, and equipment safety. The festival’s outdoor setting posed challenges, including potential weather-related disruptions, which were mitigated through strategies such as using IP65-rated gear and uninterruptible power supplies.

Audience Experience and Venue Layout

The main stage was set up with dimensions of 96 feet wide by 36 feet deep. This ensured that every audience member enjoyed a consistent experience and required careful attention to sound quality and acoustics. The goal was to create a natural sound experience that felt as though it was emanating directly from the performers, regardless of seat location.

Challenges and Solutions

Addressing the acoustical challenges was crucial. The Starlite team focused on providing uniform audio quality across the venue, ensuring a seamless auditory experience for all attendees. Additionally, backup plans were implemented in case of  equipment failure, including cooling systems for amplifiers and even a bullhorn for emergency announcements. Starlite prides itself on thinking ahead and ensuring events inside or out are ready for any elemental issues.

Improvements and Innovations

Over the years, Starlite has continuously improved its approach based on feedback and past experiences. Being able to work with Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) for three years in a row has afforded the advantage of getting better every year. With technical and industry knowledge, Starlite is positioned to continue to grow and improve amidst an ever changing industry. 

Key enhancements on this project included:

 

  • Stage Design: Adjustments to optimize performance and audience experience.
  • Communication Systems: Enhanced systems for better coordination between stage, dressing rooms, and production trailers.
  • Playback Systems: Upgrades to media and supertitle systems for improved functionality.
  • Rigging and Lighting: Revisions to positions for better performance and visibility.

Reflections and Successes

The greatest strength identified was Starlite’s team, characterized by their dedication and care, referred to as “the Starlite difference” by some. This commitment to excellence and passion for delivering outstanding performances was central to the festival’s success. The partnership with PSO and the festival’s community support highlighted the collaborative spirit that makes the event extraordinary. 

It’s surreal sometimes when you have the opportunity to take it all in. The creativity is everywhere.  You’re surrounded by gardens.  The music is beyond words.  It’s really a special event.”

John Andraka

Production Manager

Personal Insights

Engaging with the Princeton Festival over the years has been a rewarding experience, underscoring the festival’s unique blend of creativity, history, and community spirit. The dedication of the PSO staff and the kindness and support from donors and audiences contribute significantly to the festival’s success. For Starlite, participating in such a culturally rich event is both an honor and a profound experience.

This project consistently illustrates how Starlite’s expertise in AV, lighting, and staging plays a vital role in enhancing the Princeton Festival’s artistic presentations, ensuring a memorable experience for both performers and attendees.

Parx Casino

Parx Casino

Parx Casino

ProAV Magazine Award Winner for Best Restaurant/Casino

Starlite’s integration team executed massive integrated audiovisual, lighting and control systems throughout Greenwood Racing INC.’s 260,000 square foot casino. 

Beer Garden

  • ETC dimming
  • Interactive Technologies and Pathway Connectivity lighting control
  • Fulcrum Acoustic speakers
  • BSS DSP
  • Crown Audio amplifiers
  • Crestron control

Poker Room

  • ETC dimming
  • LynTec power control
  • JBL speakers
  • Architectural lighting package
  • Crestron control

Xcite Center

  • Meyer Sound system
  • DiGiCo control package
  • Sennheiser wireless mics
  • ETC/ADC/Thern/Stagemaker/Conductix rigging system and chandelier hoists
  • Rose Brand curtain package
  • Chauvet Professional moving lighting package
  • Architectural lighting package
  • GrandMA 2 and Pathway Connectivity lighting control system
  • LynTec power control
  • Crestron control

Liberty Bell Gastropub

  • ETC dimming
  • LynTec power control
  • JBL speakers
  • Architectural lighting package
  • Crestron control

Oliveto Restaurant

  • ETC dimming
  • LynTec power control
  • JBL speakers
  • Architectural lighting package
  • Crestron control

Architects

Friedmutter Group, SOSH Architects, BLTa, Barton Partners

 

Consultants

PTC Group, Lighting Design Collaborative, Focus Lighting, John Levy Lighting Productions

Parx Casino Complete Equipment List

Project Category Quantity Equipment
Liberty Bell Gastropub Architectural Lighting 79 Elite Lighting 6" Round Tuneable White Recessed Downlight
Liberty Bell Gastropub Architectural Lighting 723 Color Kinetics Custom eW Cove QLX 2000K
Liberty Bell Gastropub Architectural Lighting 140 Color Kinetics Custom eW Fuse 2000K
Liberty Bell Gastropub Architectural Lighting 232 Targetti DuraLamp DuraTape RGB Tape Light
Liberty Bell Gastropub Architectural Lighting 24 Edison Price Adjustable Downlight
Liberty Bell Gastropub Architectural Lighting 16 Ligman Lighting Inground Uplight
Liberty Bell Gastropub Architectural Lighting 5 ETC ColorSource PAR
Pizza Architectural Lighting 53 Elite Lighting 6" Round Tuneable White Recessed Downlight
Pizza Architectural Lighting 584 Color Kinetics Custom eW Cove QLX 2000K
Pizza Architectural Lighting 12 House of Troy LED Picture Light
Pizza Architectural Lighting 5 Elite Lighting 2" Round LED Downlight
Pizza Architectural Lighting 12 ETC ColorSource PAR
Poker Room Architectural Lighting 168 Spectrum Lighting 4" Round Downlight
Poker Room Architectural Lighting 452 Gotham Lighting 4" Round Downlight
Poker Room Architectural Lighting 15 Gotham Lighting 4" Round Recessed Wall Wash
Poker Room Architectural Lighting 50 WAC Lighting InvisiLED Lite Tape Light
Poker Room Architectural Lighting 876 Color Kinetics Custom eW Cove EC 2000K
Poker Room Architectural Lighting 17 Lithonia Lighting 2x4 Troffer
Xcite Center Architectural Lighting 60 Spectrum Lighting 4" Square Downlight
Xcite Center Architectural Lighting 90 Spectrum Lighting 4" Round Downlight
Xcite Center Architectural Lighting 13 Acclaim Lighting Dyna Graze HO RGBA
Xcite Center Architectural Lighting 24 Lumenwerx Custom Linear Fixtures
Xcite Center Architectural Lighting 50 WAC Lighting InvisiLED Pro Tape Light
Xcite Center Architectural Lighting 4 Luminii Wall Grazer
Xcite Center Architectural Lighting 8 Contrast Lighting Shower Downlight
Xcite Center Architectural Lighting 7 Spectrum Lighting 4" Round Adjustable Downlight
Xcite Center Architectural Lighting 34 Gotham Lighting 4" Round Recessed Wall Wash
Xcite Center Architectural Lighting 151 Color Kinetics Custom eW Cove EC 2000K
Xcite Center Architectural Lighting 104 Color Kinetics Custom eW Fuse 2700K
Xcite Center Architectural Lighting 26 Lithonia Lighting 2x4 Troffer
Xcite Center Architectural Lighting 37 Lithonia Lighting 1x4 Surface Mount
Xcite Center Architectural Lighting 322 Lumenpulse Lumenline RGB Wall Wash
Xcite Center Architectural Lighting 1 WAC Lighting Track Light
Xcite Center Architectural Lighting 76 The Light Source 120W RGBW Pendant
Xcite Center Architectural Lighting 10 The Light Source 80W RGBW Pendant
Xcite Center Architectural Lighting 78 The Light Source 80W RGBW Recessed
Xcite Center Architectural Lighting 16 Litelab Busrun Fundamentals track lights
Xcite Center Architectural Lighting 104 Traxon Technologies RGBW HO Cove Light
Xcite Center Architectural Lighting 6 Loading Dock LED Truck Lights
Xcite Center Architectural Lighting 12 Gotham Lighting 4" Square Wet Location Downlight
Liberty Bell Gastropub Audio 37 JBL Control 226C/T 6" Ceiling Speaker
Liberty Bell Gastropub Audio 10 JBL Control 40CS/T In-Ceiling 8" Subwoofer
Liberty Bell Gastropub Audio 12 JBL Control 328C 8" Ceiling Speaker w/ 12” Waveguide
Liberty Bell Gastropub Audio 2 JBL AM7212/64 Two-Way 12" Full-Range Loudspeaker
Liberty Bell Gastropub Audio 2 JBL ASB7118 Ultra High-Power, 18" Subwoofer
Liberty Bell Gastropub Audio 1 Crown DCi 4/1250N DriveCore Amplifier
Liberty Bell Gastropub Audio 1 Crown DCi 4/2400N DriveCore Amplifier
Liberty Bell Gastropub Audio 2 Crown DCi 8/600N DriveCore Amplifier
Liberty Bell Gastropub Audio 1 Yamaha TF-Rack Digital mixer w/ Dante Card
Liberty Bell Gastropub Audio 1 Yamaha TIO1608-D Digital Snake
Liberty Bell Gastropub Audio 2 Sennheiser SKM2000XP handheld transmitters
Liberty Bell Gastropub Audio 2 Sennheiser AD3700 Directional antenna w/ AB3700 booster
Liberty Bell Gastropub Audio 3 Crestron TSW-1060-B-S 10.1” Touch Screen, Black Smooth
Liberty Bell Gastropub Audio 15 Global Cahce Flex-IP-P iTach Flex IP w/PoE
Liberty Bell Gastropub Audio 2 Sennheiser MEG14-40 16" Cardioid Gooseneck Microphone
Pizza Audio 18 JBL Control 226C/T 6" Ceiling Speaker
Pizza Audio 1 Crown DCi 4/600N DriveCore Amplifier
Pizza Audio 1 BSS BLU800 Networked DSP w/ CobraNet & BLU Link
Pizza Audio 2 Crestron TSW-1060-B-S 10.1” Touch Screen, Black Smooth
Pizza Audio 4 Global Cahce Flex-IP-P iTach Flex IP w/PoE
Pizza Audio 2 Sennheiser MEG14-40 16" Cardioid Gooseneck Microphone
Poker Room Audio 105 JBL Control 47C/T 6.5" Two-Way Wide-Coverage, Ceiling Speaker
Poker Room Audio 4 Crown DCi 4/1250N DriveCore Amplifier
Poker Room Audio 1 BSS BLU800 Networked DSP w/ CobraNet & BLU Link
Poker Room Audio 3 Crestron TSW-1060-B-S 10.1” Touch Screen, Black Smooth
Poker Room Audio 23 Global Cahce Flex-IP-P iTach Flex IP w/PoE
Poker Room Audio 3 Sennheiser MEG14-40 16" Cardioid Gooseneck Microphone
Xcite Center Audio 2 DiGiCo SD10 Control Surface w/ single mode optics
Xcite Center Audio 2 DiGiCo SD10 3 Piece Flight Case
Xcite Center Audio 1 DiGiCo SD11i Control Surface w/ single mode optics
Xcite Center Audio 1 DiGiCo SD11 Flight Case
Xcite Center Audio 1 DiGiCo D Rack 32 In x 8 Out
Xcite Center Audio 1 DiGiCo SD11 SD-Waves Card
Xcite Center Audio 2 DiGiCo Waves Servers
Xcite Center Audio 2 DiGiCo SD Rack 192kHz, 7 Input Slots & 7 Output Slots
Xcite Center Audio 1 DiGiCo D Rack 192kHz, 32 Inputs & 8 Ouputs
Xcite Center Audio 3 TMB EZ Tilt Rockers
Xcite Center Audio 1 Broaman ROUTE-66 Optocore Router
Xcite Center Audio 1 BSS BLU806 Networked DSP w/ Dante & BLU Link
Xcite Center Audio 1 BSS BLU-326 Networked I/O expander
Xcite Center Audio 2 BSS BLU160 DSP Processor With Out Cards
Xcite Center Audio 1 BSS BLU-DAN BLU link to Dante Bridge
Xcite Center Audio 1 AtteroTech unD32 32 Channel Dante Break Out Interface
Xcite Center Audio 1 AtteroTech Synapse D32i 32 Channel Dante Break In Interface
Xcite Center Audio 1 AtteroTech unD32 32 Channel Dante Break Out Interface
Xcite Center Audio 1 DiGiCo Orange Box w/ 1 x DMI MADI BNC & 1 x DMI Dante
Xcite Center Audio 26 Meyer Leopard Family Small Line Array Loudspeaker
Xcite Center Audio 8 Meyer 900-LFC LEO Family Mid-Sized Low-Frequency Array Loudspeaker
Xcite Center Audio 6 Meyer 1100-LFC LEO Family Large Low-Frequency Array Loudspeaker
Xcite Center Audio 13 Meyer UPJ-1XP Mid-Sized Point-Source Loudspeaker
Xcite Center Audio 4 Meyer UPQ-1P Large Point-Source Loudspeaker
Xcite Center Audio 2 Meyer Galaxy 816 GALAXY 816, 8-Input, 16-Output Digital Processor
Xcite Center Audio 2 Meyer RMServer Two FT-10 Ports
Xcite Center Audio 2 Meyer MG-LEOPARD/900 Multi-purpose Grid
Xcite Center Audio 2 Custom Built Side Fill Fly Bars
Xcite Center Audio 3 Polar Focus Motor Z-Beam w/ Spine Frame Adapter
Xcite Center Audio 6 Meyer UM-100P Wide Coverage Stage Monitors 100 X 40
Xcite Center Audio 6 Meyer MJF-210 High-Fidelity Stage Monitor w/ Low-Profile Wedge Design
Xcite Center Audio 5 Meyer MJF-212A High-Fidelity Stage Monitor w/ Low-Profile Wedge Design
Xcite Center Audio 8 Sennheiser SKM9000BKA1-A4 Handheld Transmitter
Xcite Center Audio 2 Sennheiser SK9000A1-A4 Bodypack transmitter
Xcite Center Audio 8 Sennheiser EM9046DRX Digital Receiver Module
Xcite Center Audio 8 Sennheiser A5000CP Passive Circularly-Polarized UHF Antenna
Xcite Center Audio 6 Countryman E6XOW7T2S3 E6 Flex Omnidirectional Earset
Xcite Center Audio 2 Shure BETA91A Half-Cardioid Condenser Boundary microphone
Xcite Center Audio 10 Shure SM57-LC Cardioid dynamic microphone
Xcite Center Audio 6 Shure BETA57A Supercardioid dynamic microphone
Xcite Center Audio 6 Shure KSM137/SL Cardioid condenser microphone
Xcite Center Audio 4 Shure BETA27 Supercardioid, Condenser, Side-address for Instrument and Vocal, ShureLock® Swivel
Xcite Center Audio 4 Shure KSM32/CG Cardioid condenser microphone, CHARCOAL GRAY
Xcite Center Audio 10 Shure SM58-LC Cardioid dynamic microphone
Xcite Center Audio 6 Shure BETA58A Supercardioid Dynamic with High Output Neodymium Cartridge, for Vocal, Microphone Clip, Zippered Pouch
Xcite Center Audio 2 Shure BETA52A Supercardioid dynamic kick drum microphone
Xcite Center Audio 4 Shure BETA 98A Miniature Cardioid Condenser Instrument Microphone
Xcite Center Audio 2 Shure BETA56A Supercardioid swivel-mount dynamic microphone
Xcite Center Audio 1 AKG C414 XLII Stereoset Matched Stereo Pair Large Diaphragm Studio Microphone For Solo Vocals & Solo Instruments
Xcite Center Audio 6 Sennheiser E604 Dynamic tom/drum microphone
Xcite Center Audio 1 Earthworks PM40 PianoMic system (Requires 48V phantom power)
Xcite Center Audio 4 Sennheiser E906 Professional super-cardioid dynamic with three position presence filter, MZQ100 clip for guitar cabinet. 4.8 oz.
Xcite Center Audio 4 Sennheiser MD421II Cardioid Dynamic Microphone w/ (5) Roll-Off Settings
Xcite Center Audio 2 Sennheiser KK204BK Neumann microphone module for SKM 2000/6000/9000, condenser, cardioid, black
Xcite Center Audio 1 AKG D112 Large-diaphragm microphone
Xcite Center Audio 1 Audix D6 Hypercardioid Dynamic Instrument Microphone for kick drum, floor tom, bass cabs and Leslie low.
Xcite Center Audio 1 Shure A25DM 10-Pack of A25D Break Resistant Stand Adapter for SM58, SM57, SM86, SM87A, BETA87A, BETA87C and all other ¾" and Larger Handles
Xcite Center Audio 2 Sennheiser MZH 604 L-shaped drum clamp, fits e604 and e904
Xcite Center Audio 2 Sennheiser MZQ100 Quick-release microphone clip
Xcite Center Audio 2 Sennheiser MZA421 Microphone clip, MD421 MKII
Xcite Center Audio 2 Shure A53M Isolation and Swivel Shock Stopper Microphone Mount
Xcite Center Audio 2 Shure A32M ShureLock mic clip, KSM32/CG
Xcite Center Audio 6 Radial J48 Active DI for acoustic guitar & bass, extra headroom & high-pass filter
Xcite Center Audio 2 Radial J48 Stereo Active DI, stereo for guitar & bass, extra headroom & high-pass filter
Xcite Center Audio 4 Radial JDI Passive DI for acoustic guitar, bass and keyboards - Industry standard
Xcite Center Audio 2 Radial JDI Stereo Passive DI, stereo for acoustic guitar, bass and keyboards
Xcite Center Audio 1 Radial JDX-48 Guitar amp DI with speaker emulation & reactive load, phantom powered
Xcite Center Audio 2 Whirlwind PCDI Stereo PC line interface
Xcite Center Audio 1 Tech 21 Bass Driver DI V2 SansAmp Bass Guitar Direct Box
Xcite Center Audio 6 Atlas MS25E Professional tri-base microphone stand, EBONY
Xcite Center Audio 12 Atlas MS-12CE 34" - 62" low-profile straight microphone stand w/ base, EBONY
Xcite Center Audio 6 Atlas DMS10E 14" - 26" medium microphone stand, EBONY
Xcite Center Audio 6 Atlas DMS7E 8" - 13" short microphone stand, EBONY
Xcite Center Audio 6 Atlas PB21XEB 25" - 38" Adjustable Boom, Ebony
Xcite Center Audio 6 Atlas PB11XEB 16" - 24" Adjustable Boom, EBONY
Xcite Center Audio 6 Atlas TB3664 Platinum Design Series 64" Tripod and Boom Kit
Xcite Center Audio 6 Atlas TB1930 Platinum Design Series 30" Tripod and Boom Kit
Xcite Center Audio 6 On-Stage MS8412 Lower Rocker-Lug Mic Stand w/ 12" Low-Profile Base
Xcite Center Audio 2 Rational Acoustics SmaartV8 Sound System Measurement
Xcite Center Audio 1 Rational Acoustics 10EaZy-Class1 Class 1 Compliant SPL Monitoring System
Xcite Center Audio 2 iSEMcon EMX-7150-MQ 1/4" Free-Field Omni Reference Microphone
Xcite Center Audio 3 Roland UA-1010 Octa-Capture Hi-Speed USB Audio Interface
Xcite Center Audio 1 360 Systems Instant Replay 2 Hard Disk Audio Recorder
Xcite Center Audio 4 Sennheiser HD26Pro Professional Closed Headphone With Split Headband
Xcite Center Audio 2 Tascam CD-500B 1-Rack CD Player, AES/EBU Digital Output
Xcite Center Audio 1 Williams Sound PPA T45 Transmitter
Xcite Center Audio 46 Williams Sound PPA R37 ALS FM Receiver w/ Ear Bud
Xcite Center Audio 12 Williams Sound NKL001 Neckloop
Xcite Center Audio 1 Crestron HD-DA2-4K-E 1 X 2 - 4K HDMI Distribution Amplifier
Xcite Center Audio 1 Crestron CP3N 3-Series Control System
Xcite Center Audio 4 Crestron TSW-1060-B-S 10.1” Touch Screen, Black Smooth
Xcite Center Audio 17 Global Cahce Flex-IP-P iTach Flex IP w/PoE
Xcite Center Audio 7 Middle Atlantic WRK-40-32 WRK Series Rack, 40 RU, 32"D
Xcite Center Audio 7 Middle Atlantic Custom PDW Raceway
Xcite Center Audio 4 Furman PL-PRO-DMC Power Conditioners
Xcite Center Intercom 12 Green Go 32 Channel Wired Beltpack V4
Xcite Center Intercom 4 Green Go Wireless Beltpack V4
Xcite Center Intercom 8 Green Go Wireless Active Antenna
Xcite Center Intercom 3 Green Go Audio Interface
Xcite Center Intercom 4 Green Go Cue Light/Call Beacon
Xcite Center Intercom 4 Telex HS6 Intercom handset
Liberty Bell Gastropub Performance Lighting & Effects 5 ETC CSPAR Color Source PAR Luminaire
Liberty Bell Gastropub Performance Lighting & Effects 1 ETC DEBC-1 DMX Emergency Bypass Controller, 1 Output
Liberty Bell Gastropub Performance Lighting & Effects 1 Interactive Technologies CS-900 CueServer 2
Liberty Bell Gastropub Performance Lighting & Effects 7 Interactive Technologies Ultra RGB Button Station
Liberty Bell Gastropub Performance Lighting & Effects 1 Interactive Technologies CuePad Control App
Pizza Performance Lighting & Effects 1 ETC DEBC-1 DMX Emergency Bypass Controller, 1 Output
Pizza Performance Lighting & Effects 1 Interactive Technologies CuePad Control App
Poker Room Performance Lighting & Effects 1 Interactive Technologies CS-900 CueServer 2
Poker Room Performance Lighting & Effects 1 Pathway Pathport 2-port Gateway
Poker Room Performance Lighting & Effects 1 Interactive Technologies CuePad Control App
Xcite Center Performance Lighting & Effects 40 Chauvet Professional Maverick MK2Wash RGBW LED yoke wash fixture
Xcite Center Performance Lighting & Effects 50 Chauvet Professional MAVERICK MK2SPOT Maverick MK 2 Spot
Xcite Center Performance Lighting & Effects 16 Chauvet Professional MAVERICK MK1HYBRID Maverick MK 1 Hybrid
Xcite Center Performance Lighting & Effects 12 Chauvet Professional STRIKE4 400W LED Audience Blinder
Xcite Center Performance Lighting & Effects 6 ChromaQ CHCF272RGBA Color Force II 72" RGBA Black
Xcite Center Performance Lighting & Effects 8 ETC Source Four LED Series 2 Tungsten HD
Xcite Center Performance Lighting & Effects 4 Robert Juliat Victor Followspot
Xcite Center Performance Lighting & Effects 1 Altman GhostLight
Xcite Center Performance Lighting & Effects 9 Custom Road Cases
Xcite Center Performance Lighting & Effects 1 MA Lighting grandMA2 Full-size lighting control console
Xcite Center Performance Lighting & Effects 1 MA Lighting grandMA2 replay unit
Xcite Center Performance Lighting & Effects 1 MA Lighting grandMA2 Network Processor Unit (NPU)
Xcite Center Performance Lighting & Effects 1 MA Lighting MA onPC Command Wing
Xcite Center Performance Lighting & Effects 1 Custom Built Rack Mount Computer
Xcite Center Performance Lighting & Effects 12 Pathway Pathport Octo 8-port Node
Xcite Center Performance Lighting & Effects 3 Pathway Uno, Single DMX Output Node
Xcite Center Performance Lighting & Effects 1 Interactive Technologies CS-900 CueServer 2
Xcite Center Performance Lighting & Effects 11 Interactive Technologies Ultra RGB Button Station
Xcite Center Performance Lighting & Effects 1 Interactive Technologies CuePad Control App
Xcite Center Performance Lighting & Effects 3 ETC DEBC-1 DMX Emergency Bypass Controller, 1 Output
Xcite Center Performance Lighting & Effects 1 XLaser SKYHPXTOUR20 Skywriter HPX Tour 20W, all-diode
Xcite Center Performance Lighting & Effects 2 XLaser SKYHPXTOUR10 Skywriter HPX Tour 10W, all-diode
Xcite Center Performance Lighting & Effects 2 MDG THEONE Digital Atmospheric Generator with Touring Cradle
Xcite Center Performance Lighting & Effects 1 Green Hippo V4 Karst Media Server w/ SDI input card
Liberty Bell Gastropub Power 1 ETC Sensor3 48-Module Dimmer Rack
Poker Room Power 1 ETC DRD12-24 Dimmer Rack
Xcite Center Power 2 Lex PowerGATE Company Switch 400A
Xcite Center Power 2 Lex PowerGATE Company Switch 200A
Xcite Center Power 3 Lex PowerGATE Company Switch 100A
Xcite Center Power 3 LynTec RPC 365 Remote Power Control Panel
Xcite Center Power 4 LynTec RPC 341 Remote Power Control Panel
Xcite Center Power 2 LynTec RPS 342 Remote Power Control Panel
Xcite Center Power 2 LynTec CTR-1115 Remote Contactor
Xcite Center Power 13 Conductix Cable Reels
Xcite Center Power 16 Whirlwind Power Link Stringer, Edison
Xcite Center Power 6 Whirlwind Power Link Stringer, L5-20
Xcite Center Power 6 Whirlwind Power Link Stringer, PowerCon
Xcite Center Power 4 Whirlwind Power Link Stringer, L14-20 to PowerCon True1
Xcite Center Power 10 Whirlwind Power Link Stringer, L21-30 to (6) PowerCon True1
Xcite Center Power 4 Whirlwind Power Link Rack Mount, PowerCon True1 to Edison Out
Xcite Center Power 1 Whirlwind Power Link Rack Mount, L21-30 to PowerCon, True1, Edison Out
Xcite Center Power 1 Power Cable Package
Xcite Center Power 7 Custom Cable Road Cases
Xcite Center Power 30 Lex Heavy Duty Cable Ramps, 5-Channel
Xcite Center Power 3 Custom Cable Ramp Carts
Xcite Center Power Custom Power Receptacle Plates
Liberty Bell Gastropub Rigging, Curtains & Staging 1 Staging Concepts Custom Stage
Xcite Center Rigging, Curtains & Staging 2 ETC Prodigy P75-3300G Hoists
Xcite Center Rigging, Curtains & Staging 5 ETC Prodigy P1500E Hoists
Xcite Center Rigging, Curtains & Staging 2 ETC Prodigy P1900G Hoists
Xcite Center Rigging, Curtains & Staging 5 ETC Prodigy P1900G Hoists (Chandeliers)
Xcite Center Rigging, Curtains & Staging 1 ETC QuickTouch 8+ Rigging Controller (Chandeliers)
Xcite Center Rigging, Curtains & Staging 13 Custom Built Chandelier Fly Frame (Chandeliers)
Xcite Center Rigging, Curtains & Staging 2 Thern RD8 Roll Drops
Xcite Center Rigging, Curtains & Staging 5 Stagemaker 1/2-ton single phase chain motors
Xcite Center Rigging, Curtains & Staging 3 Stagemaker 1-ton three phase chain motors w/ load cells and encoders
Xcite Center Rigging, Curtains & Staging 4 Stagemaker 1-ton manual chain hoist
Xcite Center Rigging, Curtains & Staging 6 Stagemaker 1/2-ton manual chain hoist
Xcite Center Rigging, Curtains & Staging 4 Custom steel beams for video walls
Xcite Center Rigging, Curtains & Staging 2 Custom aluminum beams for video walls
Xcite Center Rigging, Curtains & Staging 7 ETC Custom Motor Starter Boxes
Xcite Center Rigging, Curtains & Staging 2 ETC Custom Power and Control Raceways
Xcite Center Rigging, Curtains & Staging 1 ETC Foundation Rigging Controller
Xcite Center Rigging, Curtains & Staging 1 ETC Foundation Handheld Touchscreen Remote
Xcite Center Rigging, Curtains & Staging 31 Tomcat 12"x18" 10' long, Custom Box Truss, Black
Xcite Center Rigging, Curtains & Staging 1 ADC tLift Vertical Curtain System
Xcite Center Rigging, Curtains & Staging ADC Curtain Tracks (280, 170, 113)
Xcite Center Rigging, Curtains & Staging 2 Rosebrand Traveler Curtains
Xcite Center Rigging, Curtains & Staging 1 Rosebrand Venetian Curtain
Xcite Center Rigging, Curtains & Staging 1 Rosebrand Austrian Curtain
Xcite Center Rigging, Curtains & Staging 1 Rosebrand Chameleon LED Star Drop Curtain
Xcite Center Rigging, Curtains & Staging Rosebrand Valances, Legs, Cyc, Scrim, and Architectural Curtains
Xcite Center Rigging, Curtains & Staging 1 Staging Concepts Stage Platforms Package (Decks, Steps, Railings, Legs)
Xcite Center Rigging, Curtains & Staging 1 Staging Concepts Custom FOH Platform
Xcite Center Rigging, Curtains & Staging 1 Staging Concepts Custom ADA Platform
Xcite Center Rigging, Curtains & Staging 2 Staging Concepts Custom Stage Steps
Xcite Center Rigging, Curtains & Staging 1 Custom Adjustable Catwalk Railing System
Liberty Bell Gastropub Video 1 AnalogWay EKS550 Eikos Multi-Layer Seamless Switcher
Liberty Bell Gastropub Video 6 Contemporary Research SDI HDTV Tuner
Liberty Bell Gastropub Video 28 500mmx500mm 2.6mm video wall panels
Xcite Center Video 1 Blackmagic Design ATEM 2 M/E Broadcast Studio 4K
Xcite Center Video 1 Blackmagic Design ATEM 2 M/E Broadcast Panel
Xcite Center Video 1 Blackmagic Design Smart Videohub 40x40
Xcite Center Video 1 Blackmagic Design Videohub Smart Control
Xcite Center Video 1 Blackmagic Design GPI & Tally Interface
Xcite Center Video 12 Blackmagic Design Teranex Mini - Smart Panel
Xcite Center Video 6 Blackmagic Design Teranex Mini - SDI to HDMI 12G
Xcite Center Video 2 Blackmagic Design Teranex Mini - HDMI to SDI 12G
Xcite Center Video 2 Blackmagic Design Teranex Mini - SDI to Audio 12G
Xcite Center Video 1 Blackmagic Design Teranex Mini - Audio to SDI 12G
Xcite Center Video 1 Blackmagic Design SmartScope Duo 4K
Xcite Center Video 2 Blackmagic Design MultiView 4
Xcite Center Video 1 Blackmagic Design Mini Converter Sync Generator
Xcite Center Video 4 Blackmagic Design BMD-CONVMOF4K Mini Converter - Optical Fiber 4K
Xcite Center Video 2 AJA ROI-HDMI HMDI to SDI Converter
Xcite Center Video 2 Crestron DigitalMedia NVX 4K60 4:4:4 HDR Network AV Encoder/Decoder
Xcite Center Video 1 JVC KY-PZ100BU HD PTZ Camera w/ 30X Zoom (black)
Xcite Center Video 1 JVC RM-LP100U PTZ Remote Camera Controller
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Simpson Center for the Performing Arts

Simpson Center for the Performing Arts

Simpson Center for the Performing Arts

The prestigious Baldwin School in Bryn Mawr, PA had big plans for their outdated gymnasium space. With a tight deadline and a $500,000 budget, they called on Starlite to help transform the gym into a multi-purpose performance and event venue. Starlite’s directive was to design a versatile space with the flexibility to host a wide array of events such as musicals, concerts, lectures, and theater performances. With only a two-month deadline, Starlite’s Integration Department quickly mobilized its team and got down to business with the construction team.

Our Work

The space was upgraded with a state-of-the-art video and projection systems, including an NEC 8,000 lumen laser projector, a Draper Paragon 132″ x 211″ screen and Crestron distribution and control.

The client also wanted attendees in the lobby of the Simpson Center and in their Skye Room to be able to view performances as they were happening live. To do that, Starlite installed two 65″ Sony Bravia screens in the lobby area, a Sony BRC-z700 camera to be used with the Vaddio Quick-Connect CCU, ProductionVIEW controllers and an AV Bridge as well as a NEC preview monitor.

Prior to this upgrade, the school had previously held small-scale productions in various hallways or open-spaces throughout the school. Now the new space boasts a 45′ x 45′ pipe grid from which to hang lights, scenery and drapery, sound reinforcement, distributed audio/video, video projection, acoustical curtains and track systems, performance space house lighting, and theatrical lighting.

Audio components of the new space consisted of Soundcraft’s Si Performer 2, Mini Stagebox 32, Compact Stagebox and for DSP the BSS BLU-806. The speaker and amplification were a combination of JBL speakers, subwoofers and distributed speakers paired with Crown DCi amplifiers for enhanced performance sound quality.

Lastly, the crew installed ADC curtain tracks with Curtains, Cyclorama and Scrim. Then they gave the performance space the ultimate upgrade with ETC lighting and dimming system which included (30) ETC Source Four LED Series 2 Lustr and (20) ETC Selador Desire D40 Lustr+ fixtures.

Architect

Voith & Mactavish Architects LLP

Civil Engineer

Chester Valley Engineers

Theater Consultant

Fisher Dachs Associates

Acoustics & A/V Consultant

Marshall/KMK Acoustics

MEP & Structural Engineer

Bala Consulting Engineers

Boogie Nights

Boogie Nights

Boogie Nights

Atlantic City’s Tropicana Casino and Resort needed a complete solution after management decided to covert a section of its casino into the retro ‘70s- and ‘80s-themed dance club, Boogie Nights. The venue comprised a long space just off the casino floor with three sections, including a dance floor area, a bar, and a lounge, as well as a VIP area and a balcony area that performers and dancers access.

Starlite was approached to design and install the venue’s entire audio, video, control, and lighting system to help boost Boogie Nights as a premier night club featuring unprecedented sound, intelligent lighting, fog and bubble machines, video projectors, and the biggest disco ball on the Atlantic City strip.

“Starlite did a fantastic job with the entire project, especially since the installation experience was very challenging,” said David Peña, Owner of Boogie Nights. “Since the club is a transformation of a huge open space, it was a difficult room to fill evenly with audio. The sound system is incredible! Customers constantly comment on how impressed they are and how clean it sounds. The lounge area has great energy while allowing patrons to still have a conversation due to the ability to direct sound. The loudspeakers most definitely complete the Boogie Nights experience. Some of our other clubs have JBL and we have always had great experiences with their products. JBL is a name I feel comfortable with and I know their speakers are dance quality.”

Saint Elizabeth Roman Catholic Church

Saint Elizabeth Roman Catholic Church

Saint Elizabeth Roman Catholic Church

Saint Elizabeth Roman Catholic Church was built from the ground up and includes a top-notch, fully engineered sound reinforcement system consisting of JBL Architectural Series loudspeakers. These speakers were meticulously custom stained to match the sanctuary interior including custom painting of the grilles to match the chandeliers. The system also includes a digital console and an ADA assistive listening system.

Architect

KCBA Architects

Audio Consultant

Metropolitan Acoustics