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Hoftheater in the Netherlands upgrades with Elation lighting

The Hoftheater, a cultural venue in the Dutch town of Raalte, has invested in LED lighting technology from Elation. The investment, facilitated through Elation’s Dutch distributor Rolight, has elevated the theater’s creative capabilities, and opened up new possibilities for both artists and technicians.

The Hoftheater selected a combination of twenty-four Elation KL Profile FC ellipsoidals, sixteen Fuze Profile moving heads, and twenty-four KL PAR FC. The new fixtures are now providing overhead, front, and backlighting for performances, offering a substantial upgrade from the theater’s previous conventional halogen fixtures, some of which dated back to 1965. “We no longer need to change color filters or purchase new lens tubes, and the reduced power consumption is a huge cost-saving”, notes Hans Blokpoel, Head Technician at the Hoftheater, who has worked at the venue for over thirty years.

The transition to LED was an obvious choice for the theater, especially considering the growing difficulty of sourcing replacement parts for the old halogen system. After securing funding for the upgrade, the theater turned to Rolight and Elation for a solution that would meet their specific needs as a small theater with a relatively low ceiling. With a seating capacity of 300, the Hoftheater hosts a wide variety of events, including plays, live music, stand-up comedy, and school performances.

The KL PAR FC, a full-spectrum PAR light with RGBMA LED engine and adjustable CCT, replaced outdated PAR Can 64s as overhead lighting and backlights. Additionally, it incorporates Elation’s ColourTune Technology, a lighting fixture software that allows for control over output vs. color accuracy. The KL Profile FC, a full-spectrum ellipsoidal framing fixture with high CRI and TLCI values, are used for front lighting and in overstage electrics as replacements for old PC fixtures. Housing an integrated zoom, no additional lens tubes are required for faster beam angle changes.

The Fuze Profile, a moving head with remote focus and framing capabilities, allow for positioning to other parts of the stage. It is suitable for creating specials and effects, especially in live music settings. The fixtures are positioned downstage, with additional units over the stage, and allow for remote focus while also providing wider control over color temperature and the ability to frame out parts of the stage using its zoom and framing system.

The integration of RGBMA LED engines across all three fixtures ensures consistent output and color matching, creating a visually cohesive lighting system, while the beam manipulation options allow for more precise illumination. The lighting installation was completed in August of 2024 with the first events using the new lighting taking place in September.

(Photos: Rolight/Hoftheater)

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