The Atmosphere of a Rock Concert at Dubai Opera with Ayrton Technologies

Technology in Action: Front Lighting with Ayrton Huracán LT

The Ayrton Huracán LT was utilized to illuminate the performers, providing a clear and even light output. Its unique color correction system features six color flags (CYM + CTO, CTP, CTB) and three correction filters, allowing for high-precision color rendering. The dual-saturation CMY technology delivers a rich color palette, including deep congo blue, with minimal light loss. This capability makes the fixture ideal for front lighting in concerts, theatrical productions, and film shoots.

Cooling System:
The Huracán LT is equipped with an advanced liquid cooling system with phase transition technology, ensuring stable operation even under high loads. Additionally, it features adjustable-speed fans that automatically adapt to conditions. The "Super Silent Mode" reduces noise levels to 40 dB, making it suitable for acoustic concerts and events requiring minimal background noise from equipment. Its robust copper and aluminum heat sinks effectively dissipate heat, extending the lifespan of the LED module.

High Light Output:
With a 1000 W LED module, the Huracán LT produces an impressive light output of over 51,000 lumens at a color temperature of 6700 K. This fixture can be used for lighting large arenas, stadiums, and even for outdoor projections at distances of up to one kilometer. The LED has a lifespan of 40,000 hours and operates flicker-free, making it perfect for camera work.

Wide Zoom Range:
The optical system of the Huracán LT features a front lens with an anti-reflective coating measuring 225 mm in diameter. Its 15:1 zoom ratio offers a range from 3.5° to 53°. This extensive range allows the fixture to be used for both spot and wash lighting effects. The zoom mechanism is incredibly fast, changing angles in less than half a second, making it particularly convenient for dynamic shows.

Color Effects and Gobos:
The Huracán LT maintains the tradition of its series, incorporating two rotating gobo wheels with seven HD glass gobos on each. One wheel is designed for long-distance projections, while the other is used for texturing scenery. To maximize brightness in long-distance projections, metallic gobos made from aluminum alloy are utilized. Animation wheels add dynamic graphic effects, including colorful RGBCYM projections that Ayrton describes as "graphicadelic."

Prisms and Frost:
The fixture is equipped with two prisms: a linear prism with four facets and a circular prism with five facets, both capable of rotating in either direction at variable speeds. Two frost flags (light and heavy) allow for the creation of soft light as well as wash effects, providing flexibility for any event.

Construction and Control:
The body of the fixture is made from aluminum and steel with a fire-resistant ABS PC coating, ensuring high reliability and protection for internal components. It supports control via 70 DMX channels, including wireless connectivity through CRMX TiMo RDM. This offers lighting designers complete freedom in managing effects and settings.

Technology in Action: Dynamic Lighting with Ayrton Khamsin S

The dynamic stage lighting was powered by 23 Ayrton Khamsin S fixtures, each delivering an impressive output of up to 40,000 lumens. These fixtures are equipped with rotating gobo wheels, two prisms, and shutter blades, allowing for the creation of complex lighting effects synchronized with the music.

Cooling System:
The Khamsin S features a compact cooling system that minimizes noise to just 42 dB. This is particularly important for theatrical productions and other events where acoustics play a crucial role.

High Light Output:
With a luminous flux of up to 40,000 lumens at a color temperature of 7000 K, the Khamsin S effectively illuminates the stage and creates stunning visual effects.

Wide Zoom Range:
The Khamsin S is equipped with a front lens measuring 158 mm in diameter and an optical system with an 8:1 zoom ratio (ranging from 7° to 58°). This allows for seamless transitions between narrow beams and wide wash effects.

Shutter Blades:
The shutter blades enable precise beam shaping and control over light distribution, preventing unwanted spill onto undesired areas. This enhances the visual perception of the stage and improves filming quality.

Prisms and Effects:
The rotating prisms (a five-faceted circular prism and a four-faceted linear prism) are used to create volumetric lighting effects, adding depth and dynamism to the stage presentation.

Technology in Action: Ayrton Bora S

The Bora S fixtures formed the backbone of the lighting show. In recent years, there has been a trend towards using fixtures with smooth lenses instead of traditional Fresnel lenses, and one of the standout representatives of this trend is the Ayrton Bora.

The Ayrton Bora S demonstrates exceptional performance for illuminating performers and stage objects, providing a powerful and even light output. Its color system includes CYM and CTO flags, as well as specialized color filters, allowing for a rich palette and accurate color reproduction. Thanks to its high-precision optics and double-saturation CMY technology, the fixture produces vibrant colors, including deep congo blue, with minimal loss of light output. These features make the Ayrton Bora S an ideal choice for concerts, theater productions, and film shoots.

Cooling System:
The Bora S is equipped with an advanced cooling system featuring a liquid cooling circuit and adjustable fans that automatically adapt to operating conditions. The "Super Silent Mode" minimizes noise to just 42 dB, making it suitable for acoustic events and theatrical performances. Effective cooling ensures stable operation of the LED module and extends its lifespan.

High Light Output:
The 750 W LED module delivers an impressive light output of up to 36,000 lumens at a color temperature of 7000 K. This power makes the Bora S suitable for both large venues and theatrical productions. The flicker-free LED technology is perfect for camera work, and the module boasts a lifespan of up to 40,000 hours.

Wide Zoom Range:
The Ayrton Bora S features a zoom system with a 12:1 ratio, providing an angle range from 5° to 64°. This versatility allows the fixture to be used for both spot and wash lighting. The fast zoom mechanism makes it ideal for dynamic lighting shows.

Color Effects and Gobos:
The Bora S is equipped with two gobo wheels, each featuring six rotating HD glass gobos. An animation wheel is also included for creating dynamic graphic effects. The gobo system is complemented by rotation and texture change functions, offering extensive creative possibilities.

Prisms and Frost:
The fixture includes linear and circular prisms, each capable of rotating at adjustable speeds. Two frost flags (soft and heavy) allow for both soft, even lighting and intense wash effects.

Construction and Control:
The Bora S is constructed from lightweight yet durable materials, ensuring reliability and longevity. It supports up to 72 DMX channels and features a built-in wireless control system via CRMX TiMo RDM. This provides designers with complete freedom for precise effect adjustments and real-time control.

Practical Application of Ayrton Innovations at the Concert

Highlighting Key Moments of the Performance:
The Huracán LT was perfectly suited for front lighting of the artists on stage, enhancing their performances with warm and natural light. This fixture created a comfortable and pleasing visual experience for both the audience in the hall and for video recordings. The use of a CTO filter helped to lower the color temperature, creating a warm light effect that is more appealing to the human eye and better highlights facial features.

However, the CTO can sometimes lead to an unwanted greenish tint. To address this issue, a CTP filter was used, effectively removing the green hue and adding soft pink tones. This made the lighting on the artists' faces appear more natural, vibrant, and attractive, which is especially important for capturing the atmosphere of the concert.

Dynamic Lighting Transitions:
The Khamsin S fixtures were employed to create complex and expressive intensity effects. These devices are equipped with shutter blades, each capable of completely blocking the beam. This allowed for precise light profiling and emulation of various intensity effects by altering the geometry of the beam. This approach was particularly noticeable when illuminating large stages, where it was essential to focus attention on specific elements.

To fully realize the intensity effects, the Hazer MDG Atme was utilized, creating ideal conditions for visualizing light beams.

One of the key features was the use of a heavy frost effect, which allowed for smooth and seamless gobo changes. This tool concealed the gobo change process from the audience, ensuring a continuous flow of light. Combined with dynamic lighting and smoke effects, the Khamsin S fixtures created captivating and expressive light compositions that fully engaged the audience in the atmosphere of the show.

The Bora S fixtures provided the primary wash for the stage, filling it with a base color against which the dynamic lighting appeared even more striking due to strong contrast.

The Atmosphere of a Rock Concert:

For backlighting, PAR64 fixtures with LEE #797 (Deep Purple) filters were used, highlighting the spirit of 1980s rock concerts.

Dubai Opera – The Perfect Venue for Art:

Dubai Opera, renowned for its excellent acoustics and modern infrastructure, served as an ideal venue for such an event. Plans are in place to expand the technical arsenal with 40 Ayrton fixtures, including Bora S and Domino TC Wash, which will open new possibilities for lighting shows.