Theatrical Lighting Connection Lights PGA Ryder Cup with ProPlex Data Distribution

October 31, 2012

Theatrical Lighting Connection Lights PGA Ryder Cup with ProPlex Data Distribution

October 31, 2012

 

Los Angeles, CA

At the 2012 biennial Ryder Cup golf tournament, a team of USA all-stars challenged the European Cup-holders at the private 640-acre Medinah Country Club in Illinois.  Lighting for the event ceremonies was provided by Theatrical Lighting Connection (TLC) of Chicago.

The lighting rig included 100 Martin and 55 Color Kinetics fixtures.  Control data from two Martin consoles was transmitted via a total of 2,000 ft. of ProPlex Fibre Cable to two ProPlex GBS 10-port, dual-fibre, managed GigaBit Switches, and then via ProPlex Ethernet cables and ArtNet converters to four ProPlex Opto-Splitter 2×8 units, linked to the fixtures via ProPlex DMX cables.

“We’ve been using ProPlex data cables for about 10 years and never had a problem,” says Otto Schlesinger, Production Electrician at TLC.  “Based on our experience, it made sense to adopt the new ProPlex Fibre Cable.  This is the nicest fibre cable we’ve seen, exactly as TMB describe it, ‘Rock & Roll Tactical’.  We chose the ProPlex GBS managed switch because of the flexible and durable packaging of its Cisco component.  The 10-port, dual fibre GBS supports multiple networks off of a single switch, and considering its bullet-proof design is very cost effective.  We like to think long term and these switches are built like brick s**t houses.”

ProPlex offers a truly integrated, complete solution.  ProPlex Devices multiple-format, copper/fibre data distribution systems, intended for all portable entertainment production and staging applications, are truly “Built for the Road”.  The growing product range includes:  GBS gigabit Ethernet switches; IQ  Ethernet-DMX converters; Opto-Splitter  DMX/RDM splitters; and RMT remote media transceivers (coming soon).  ProPlex professional control cables include DMX, CAT5e, and now Fibre – The World’s Most Durable Data Cables!

Lighting Designer for the Ryder Cup ceremonies was Patrick Chan of TLC.  With offices in Chicago and Orlando, TLC has offered full-service production lighting and design for theater, concerts, tradeshows, corporate events, and permanent installation since 1986.

ProPlex Devices are distributed exclusively worldwide by TMB:  www.tmb.com/products/ProPlex/DDD.
Find out more about Theatrical Lighting Connection at www.thelightingconnection.com.
Learn about more innovative and exciting products from TMB at www.tmb.com.

 

As ever, you have managed to perform minor miracles in getting things completed to deadline.
Ian Saunders White Light Ltd.
I really appreciate your attention to detail and your outstanding customer service!
Bradlee G. Jones PSAV
Thank you so much for getting this out to our customer in Macau. They were extremely impressed and grateful. You and your team did a fantastic job.
Julie Duarte 4Wall
Just wanted to say a big thank you for turning all the cable around last week. All went out on trucks in time. Appreciate all the support from you guys.
Lucy Taylor VER
Thanks for making my sh** week that little bit easier
Ed Railton Limelite Lighting Limited
TMB delivered great technical support for our supply of Flare LR Q+ fixtures. It is a great product we’re happy to stock. TMB support and the Flare product line is a great pairing.
Robert Kennedy Solotech