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control the signal routing and switch between main and backup signals. The live footage was mixed to the screens and overlaid with content provided by Sensation, operated by the touring LD.
Because of the triangular shapes of the screens Protec were unable to hang the screen from truss so instead had to ground stack, which because of the size of the screen presented them with rigging challenges, all overcome easily enough though. All panels had to be safely secured to a scaffolding structure at the rear of the screens.
Rigging was managed by the tech team from Sensation. All external runs were rigged using Protec's Total Fabrications XO truss system. The black XO truss took care of the external runs of the set to form the straight runs, so they could also attach the lighting poles and the set panels. On the larger triangle this had to be craned up because the Protec team pre-rigged the entire truss structure with all the cables which was then set in place and locked off.
For the main rig the smaller triangles were set flush against the layered scaffold but for the outer triangle it was in at the bottom but hung out at the top for which they used their Tomcat Superbeam truss which enabled it to be attached throughout the structure and provide really strong points which they used as their spreaders.
For Backline, Protec provided their industry standard Pioneer DJ equipment – including Pioneer DJM 900 Nexus, Pioneer DJM 2000 Nexus and eight CDJ 2000 Nexus; this allowed them to have two complete DJ set-ups plus spare.
Summing up the event, Simon Travis said that the unique race-track venue had presented its own challenges. “There were a lot of horses which we had to watch out for in terms of noise levels. We also had restricted time slots where we could carry out the work. The noise was very strictly controlled as they didn't want to freak out the horses but they did move them off site for the show day.”
The event itself had been fantastic, he said. “This was due to the combined efforts of Envie Events, Backbone International who were hired by Envie Events to help coordinate the technical production, the Sensation crew and Protec. We worked together as a great team to ensure we could get everything built and the show delivered to the plan that had been designed.”
Commenting on the production and working together with Protec, Envie Events said, “Protec has extended experience in AV technology in the region and that it's
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very pleasant to work with professionals of the industry on projects like Sensation and Tomorrowland – which the two companies recently worked on together as well. The Protec team always has a solution ready for every obstacle during build up and thinks along with the promoter to satisfy the needs of the customer and the overall show experience.
Working together with Protec is an easy job since they have all knowledge and equipment to make them the perfect partner for the technical production for Sensation and many other shows.”
They added, “Dubai is one of the world's greatest cities in terms of tourism traffic including entertainment, lifestyle, shopping, nightlife, fashion, music... This has not only been the main reason why we started operations here, but also why we think the future is so much more bright with this market expanding exponentially due to its immense potential to attract the foreign and global population throughout the year. As for the venue – Meydan, it brings its challenges but having experienced partners really makes the difference. From the account manager to the stage hands on the floor and everyone in between, they all are very professional and always try to work towards the best solution.”
Travis responded on the challenges, “We thrive on these challenges and it's always good to be able to come up with innovative and creative solutions. What resulted was a fantastic show for an audience with great energy.”
Nicolas Vandenabeele, Director of Envie Events concluded, “It's been an absolute roller-coaster with Sensation this year. I loved the sky-rocketing energy and innovations that were in the show, and all of it would not have been possible without the support of all our partners.”
EDITOR'S NOTE
Protec has once again showcased its immense capabilities by handling the entire sound, light, visual and staging requirements for Sensation. Providing a mix of top end equipment, Sensation lived up to its name.
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