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Canberra Theatre Centre equipped with LSC Unity

The Unity power switching and dimming system from LSC Control Systems is delivering a secure solution to one of Australia’s leading performing arts centres, the Canberra Theatre Centre (CTC). “Our previous system was at the end of its life, and we were seeing intermittent faults”, explains James Tighe, technical director at CTC. “Random dimming curves, channels powering up without control, and an increasing number of failing modules meant we were no longer able to reliably support performances to the expected standard.”

The search for a dependable replacement was also driven by the need for a system capable of supporting and powering a range of moving, LED, and incandescent lighting fixtures. “The existing system wasn’t capable of hot-powering circuits”, continues Tighe, “which meant most performances required temporary power at the side of stage - adding extra time, labour and resources to every production.”

The team also wanted safety and flexibility, with the options of dimming/power switching, remote programming and monitoring. Unity is designed to meet those needs. A further advantage was the venue team’s familiarity with the brand, as Tighe explains: “Our Playhouse and Courtyard Studio spaces are equipped with LSC Gen VI modules, so our crew were used to the LSC workflow, which made for an easy transition to the new system.”

The CTC’s new system has six of LSC’s 72-way Unity prewired racks. The system is running LSC’s Houston X software for monitoring and control. The installation was carried out by Sound Advice, led by Norman Korte. “We have a long history of working with Norman and the team at Sound Advice, so it was great having that familiarity involved in the install”, says Tighe.

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