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B&K Braun trade fair highlights: ► EHRGEIZ Chroma ► LEDIUM X-R5 ► GLOBAL TRUSS U-Frame ► LAX Agility One ► EHRGEIZ HELIOS 7B ► IGNITION Beam Bar 6

► impression X4 Bar at Super Bowl

► Jennifer on tour with EHRGEIZ

B&K CONNECT TRUSS ACADEMY LEDium On the second B&K Connect, On 15th January the Truss The LED screens by LEDium visitors were able to take a Academy started successfully concepted for indoor and out- look at the latest technologies into 2015. Participants where door use have shown their and innovations of the B&K schooled to become an ex- quality and versatility in vari- brands. pert in Global Truss trusses. ous times. INSIDE B&K | EDITORIAL

TRUSS YOU CAN TRUST Welcome to the world of B&K Braun

CHECK OUT THE UPDATED Dear Readers, In order to connect with each other, we need things we have in common. A common language, common interests, or a common GT TOOL BOX goal. In the event technology industry it is more important for more individual services to be coordinated with each other and to benefit from each other.

As a modern family-owned company such as B&K Braun with a variety of brands on offer, we are happy to provide you with an equally diverse and informative communication medium in the form of the first issue of the B&K Connect magazine, which will be released at Prolight + Sound 2015. From now on and in regular intervals, the B&K Connect magazi- ne will keep you up-to-date on the latest products, projects and developments of B&K Braun’s various brands.

In our current fair issue we will particularly focus on our EHRGEIZ, LEDium, LAX and Global Truss premium brands – just in time for Prolight + Sound and packed with 2015 fair highlights.

Did you see the ring? If you have missed the EHRGEIZ Helios+ 19Z so far – on the last tour for instance – you can catch up on page 08. And if you always wanted to know how to equip a modern club with lighting and video elements, you should follow us to Etage 1 on page 38.

Happy reading!

NEW LOAD TABLES [EUROCODE 9] Yours, Hartmut Braun AUGMENTED REALITY COUPLERS (CEO B&K Braun GmbH)

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INSIDE B&K BRANDS IN ACTION IN DETAIL EDUCATION

03 Editorial 28 Booth prolight + sound 06 EHRGEIZ. Redefined. 08 Jennifer Rostock 32 LEDium X-R5 22 Eurocode 9

05 Imprint 34 Who we are 18 LEDium 24 Rosa Wölkchen 33 LAX Agility One 26 Global Truss Academy

11 Export team 36 Export Days 20 Global Truss 38 Etage 1 40 EHRGEIZ Chroma

12 In-house trade fair 37 Steven Braun 30 LAX Audio 44 Super Bowl 41 EHRGEIZ Helios 7B

14 Brand highlights 46 Oliver Braun 42 Global Truss U-Frame

25 B&K Connect 43 GLP impression X4 Bar

4 | Connect 2015 Connect 2015 | 5 BRANDS | EHRGEIZ

In the past few years, EHRGEIZ‘s it possible to create additional co- new vision took concrete shape lour sequences and effects. Other as an exclusive product line was high-quality moving light, spotlight set up. This is the only right path and strobe products, as well as an for a manufacturer who wants to IP67 type of protection plug system guarantee that its devices are dis- round off the new EHRGEIZ port- tinct, original and unique. That way folio to create an innovative and Ehrgeiz can not only guarantee exclusive premium package for the high quality, but also independent lighting industry. ◄ product design including innovative technology. Show EHRGEIZ. Be successful. Dominik Kiefer Recently introduced into the mar- Lighting technology ket successfully, the airDMX WiFi DMX controller is the pilot project T: +49 7248 912 118 for the new EHRGEIZ direction. It‘s M: [email protected] a complete DMX control solution for the iPad and a promising new start for the revised concept. The „In my eyes EHRGEIZ-products offer the best Helios+ 19Z is the star of the show when it comes to moving heads. In price-performance ratio. addition to the impressive bright- ness of the 19 high-power LEDs, it is also equipped with strip lighting around the outer edge, which can be controlled in eight areas, making EHRGEIZ. Redefined.

EHRGEIZ was founded in 2008 with the objective of developing the latest generation of high- quality lighting technology for the professional market. Objective achieved and stagnation averted. The premium brand has been redefined.

► Part of the original EHRGEIZ rations, the overall brand concept was expanded. A revised product concept was to carry out product was further developed. The result: strategy ensured that it meets the ideas and designs in Germany, EHRGEIZ. Redefined. requirements of professional appli- and to manufacture products at cations. EHRGEIZ‘s own production site in In order to further focus the vision Asia under German management. and the requirement for no-com- That‘s how EHRGEIZ products promise functionality and reliability were expected to meet the high on outdoor and indoor events in the Ehr|geiz a German noun, quality standards. In the meantime, same way as for professional thea- meaning striving for success, production was discontinued due tre and TV productions, a producti- endeavour, hard work, ambition to a lack of range depth. As this is on site was set up with partners in not in line with EHRGEIZ‘s aspi- Taiwan, and the engineering team

6 | Connect 2015 Connect 2015 | 7 IN ACTION | JENNIFER ROSTOCK

Jennifer Rostock on tour with EHRGEIZ On their 2014 Kaleidoskop tour, the power band‘s lighting designers used the new EHRGEIZ spotlights and were extremely happy.

► Founded in 2007, the „The colour rendering of the Helios devices Beam 4, and 4 x Supernova were The Helios+ 19Z comes with a total EQUIPMENT LIST band Jennifer Rostock with lead sin- included in total. of nineteen 15 watt RGBW LEDs, ► 14 x Helios 19z and the BabyBeam 4 are simply fantastic ... I also ger Jennifer Weist has been known and the Helios 7 with seven LEDs ► 16 x Helios 7 to a broad audience ever since par- found the light output pretty impressive. Both lighting designers were ext- of the same performance class. ► 14 x BabyBeam 4 ticipating in the Bundesvision Song remely impressed by all the EHR- “The Helios+ 19Z can also create ► 4 x Supernova Contest in 2008. Since then, things GEIZ spotlights. “The colour rend- other fascinating effects though. have been looking really good for After touring in the spring, Jennifer ded, which were supplied directly ering of the Helios devices 19Z and Thanks to continuous LED strip the group from Usedom. Their cur- Rostock went on the road again in by B&K Braun. Stefan Kolbe and 7 as well as the BabyBeam 4 are lighting adding a kind of frame to object in the room itself,” Benjamin rent “Schlaflos” climbed as the autumn of 2014, performing in Benjamin Pütter were responsible simply fantastic. You can mix strong the spotlight, the spotlights can be Pütter said. high as number 2 in the German a number of medium-sized concert for the lighting design. Both were primary colours, but also nice pas- used in a completely new way. Not charts. In 2014, Jennifer Rostock halls across Germany. Compared happy about the opportunity of tel shades without getting any co- only can the Helios+ 19Z be used A total of four Supernovas comple- released their EP “Kaleidoskop”, a to the first part of the tour, this time using the latest EHRGEIZ spot- lour shadows. I also found the light as a classic moving light with ab- ted the EHRGEIZ setup. With their name that was also used for last several EHRGEIZ spotlights of the lights on tour. 14 x EHRGEIZ He- output pretty impressive,” Benjamin solutely great beams thanks to the 896 white light LEDs, the high-per- year‘s tour. new LED series were also inclu- lios+ 19Z, 16 x Helios 7, 14 x Baby- Pütter said. LED strip lighting, but also as an formance stroboscopes achieve a

8 | Connect 2015 Connect 2015 | 9 ON TOUR | JENNIFER ROSTOCK INSIDE B&K | EXPORT

„I can fully recommend both the On a talk with ... Helios devices and the Supernovas. Martina Buchwald & Ralf Zoller ► Positions: Export Management

► At B&K Braun since: 1994 (Ralf) / 2013 (Martina) light output of 80,000 lumen. “Apart from the high light output, I was ► Core skills: expand the export sales network and maintaining business relationships fascinated by the installation op- tions. The spotlights can be put up or hung up in a variety of angles,” Benjamin Pütter said. The young lighting designer was particularly impressed by the fantastic price/ performance ratio of each of the EHRGEIZ spotlights. “I can fully re- commend both the Helios devices and the Supernovas”. ◄

► How did you end up at B&K ►In which foreign countries B&K Braun is particulary strong growing? Braun? Due to the big network of partner companies and distributions we are strongly Due to the personal contact with growning in the European area in general. But we are focused to expand in the companies owner family and of selected countries outside the EU as well. course professional skills. ►Export and customs, a very special relationship ...? ►What is the difference between the German and the European / The payment of duty and communication with customs is our daily business. international market? And it is done reliable by the specific department.

The international sales market is ►Which of your products would you like to put/hang in your own flat a lot more time intensive than the German market. Due to longer We already have some of our products in use. For example LED cubes & se- transportation times, country spe- ats, LED stripes, trussing and LED outdoor wall washers in the garden. Also cific reglementations and of course small laser and light effects are installed in the party basement. competitors in each country.

But to be honest - it gives us a lot of joy to get in contact with the culture „It gives us a lot of joy to get in contact with and mentalities of foreign countries. the culture and mentalities of foreign countries.

10 | Connect 2015 Connect 2015 | 11 INSIDE B&K | IN-HOUSE TRADE FAIR

It‘s that time of year again

On December 5 and 6, 2014 B&K Braun once again invited guests to the in-house trade fair at headquar- ters in Karlsbad. In a pre-Christmas atmosphere, traders and service providers could see the latest products and services from the wholesaler themselves.

► For more than 20 years B&K Bünemann (audio) introduced the from using his full body weight and fined”, featuring a new concept and vigour on both days. In the end, over a welcoming glass of champa- Braun has been using the opportuni- line array, stacking and installation jumping up and down on the panels an improved product strategy. At the around 400 products found a num- gne in the reception hall, a hearty ty of assembling their customers at series of LAX, highlighting features – fit for outdoor use made by LEDi- fair this was shown by the innovative ber of new owners, with prices ran- lunch, and homemade waffles, and their own headquarters in a professi- such as the European component um and B&K Braun. LED Helios+ 19Z Moving Head and ging from as little as 10 to 830 euros. could linger at the coffee bar for a onal and sociable setting to present selection and the use of carbon fib- the WiFi DMX solution AirDMX with As if that wasn’t enough, more pro- chat. Numerous employees of B&K new products, trends, and the enor- reglass diaphragms in the speakers. In the entrance area of the B&K iPad control. duct bargains were waiting for them Braun once again took care of the mous variety of brands in the B&K Next door, B&K product specialist company building, the spotlights of at the flea market on the top floor culinary side of things. ◄ portfolio. This year the focus was on Sascha Werner (media technology) the exclusive Ehrgeiz family sho- A traditional highlight of B&K fairs of the building – from speakers and the Ehrgeiz, LAX, LEDium and Glo- focused on LEDium LED walls. The ne straight at the visitors to the are auctions for declining and with- spotlights to useful little gadgets. bal Truss premium brands. Among brand’s R series includes three dif- in-house trade fair. Established in drawn products, and future portfolio other things, guests of the two-day ferent lines for various indoor and 2008, B&K Braun’s lighting techno- products and prototypes. Werner As is common practice at B&K, the EXPORT DAYS 2015 in-house trade fair could attend outdoor applications. In order to logy home brand has recently been Rittmann, Andreas Bünemann and catering at the get-together for in- product presentations held by B&K illustrate how robust the C series re-introduced to the market under company founder Hartmut Braun dustry insiders was top notch too. ►16. - 17. September 2015 product specialists. Andreas “Büni” is, Sascha Werner didn’t shy away the slogan “Ehrgeiz family. Rede- hosted the auctions with wit and Visitors could regain their strength

12 | Connect 2015 Connect 2015 | 13 INSIDE B&K | BRAND HIGHLIGHTS

Moviestar Beam R2 DSK - 1500V H - 1 ► 7 x 32W RGBW LED ► ultra silent fan ► vertical fog output ► DMX via XRL 3/5pin as well as wireless ► 16bit dimming ► weight of just 13,5 kg ► RGB-LED-cricle ► 10 x 8W RGBA Quadcolour LED ► single LED control ► 0-3,8° beam angle ► unique fi re simulation ► silent operating ► Master-Slave mode with automatic ► 8500 K colour temperature ► LC-display ► Instant Fog-Stop, no fl uid drops selection ► compact and solid housing ► Instant Fog-Stop, Mirror Pipe Patent ► standing or hanging use

LED Easy Move Mini RealBeam 4 X - 1 H - 3 Beam & Wash ► fast movement (540°/1s) ► dry ice machine ► silent operating ► 4 x 15W RGBW LED ► 4 x 15W RGBW ► patented technology ► stackable ► 5° - 35° beam angle ► IR remote control ► approx. 300m² fog output ► operates with standard fl uid ► very fast movement ► temperature controlled fan ► 5000 W heater ► extremely compact ► compact housing ► 7° beam angle ► 8 kg dry ice tank volume ► Omega-brackets included

Easy Move Mini Multi Beam Easy Move Spot 30 H - 8 H - 4 ► 4 x 15W RGBW LED ► 30W LED ► innovative double output system ► silent operating ► 5° beam angle ► IR remote control ► bubble controlable ► continous output 1-100% ► infi nite rotating lense wheel ► 7 colours ► big 3,5l fl uid tank ► built in fl ight case ► very fast movement ► 7 gobos with shake function ► DMX via XRL 3/5-pol ► Omega-Brackets inclusive ► compact housing ► compact housing ► Powercon in/out

LED Easy Move Micro Beam Mini Matrix Unlimited H - 9 (Fan) ► RGBW or white LEDs ► 9 x 15 W RGBW LED ► distribution of smoke, snow and other ► 15W RGBW LED / white 30W LED ► narrow beam angle (5°) ► wind angle adjustable 0-270° ► 3° beam angle ► Pan/Tilt infi nity ► full control with one DMX channel ► very fast movement ► adjustable programs ► DMX via XRL 3/5-pol ► compact housing ► single LED control ► PowerCon in/out

Accu Pad 7 ► 7 x 10W RGBWA UV LED ► 25° beam angle ► up to 10 h battery use Flashbar 600 ► about 6 h battery charge time ► 12 LED fl ash groups ► 20Hz fl ash rate ► Wireless DMX ► low power consumption ► great retro effect Super Sonic Jam Accu Penta Accu Street Bar Column ► active compact system ► light effect with two parts ► 8 x 8 W RGBW 4in1 LED ► active compact system ► 1000W RMS power, 2000W peak ► 9 x 12W RGBAW-UV ► 8 hours battery wokr when full on ► 400W bass, 200W top ► Limiter, X-Over, DSP chip ► up to 10 h battery use ► Quality-Lithium-battery ► 1 x 12" woofer ► 5 different DSP-set ups ► about 4 h battery charge time ► display for battery status and ► 1 x Speakon Out ► Plug and Play-Set ► Wireless Solution Wireless-DMX-connection status ► Class D amplifi er

14 | Connect 2015 Connect 2015 | 15 INSIDE B&K | BRAND HIGHLIGHTS

Beambar 6 Cobalt X-3 Coupe Helios+ 19Z ToolBox App 2.0 ► 6 x 15W RGBW Cree LED ► Spot-, Beam- oder Wash-function ► 19 x 15W Osram RGBW LED ►Static according to Eurocode 9 ► Big Dots ► 2,7 - 23° (spot or beam) + frost ► 11° to 58° zoom optics ►Augmented reality app ► 4° beam angle ► 13 colours, 23 gobos (9 rotating) ► single LED control ► 1800Hz modulation ► Wireless Solution ► light band with 8 zones ► single LED control ► touchscreen display

Colour Invader II RGBW Cobalt Plus Spot 180 W Helios 7 U-Frame, U-Top ► 36 x 8W 4in1 RGBW LED ► 180W LED ► 7 x 15W Osram® RGBW LED ► fl exible frame system ► IP65-classifi cation ► 3-fach prism ► 8° beam angle ► works with F31 ► 25° beam angle ► 2 gobo wheels ► single LED controlable ► perfect for matrix effect ► 8.033 Lumen ► 9.790 Lux bei 5m ► 18° + 58° diffuer lenses ► fast to build up ► wireless solution ► up to 50 kg load per frame

Light Can Arc Tec Unlimited Nova ► 12W RGBW LED ► Pan/Tilt infi nity ► 448 white 6.500K Osram® LEDs ► Colours + real white ► wings single controlable ► 40.000 Lumen ► up to 10 h battery use ► single LED control ► four segments single controlable ► wireless DMX ► pattern mode ► IP65-classifi cation ► 2,4 GHz remote control ► beam angle: 0° ► eventCON® system

Pico Li-ion Matrix Unlimited Supernova ► 4 x 10W RGBW LED ► max. brightness 15.000 lm ► 896 white 6.500K Osram® LEDs ► 10° beam angle ► Pan/Tilt infi nity ► 80.000 Lumen ► up to 16 h battery use ► single LEDs and colour control ► eight segments single controlable ► wireless solution ► pixel mapping or patterns ► IP65-classifi cation ► IP63-classifi cation ► PowerCon in/out ► eventCON® system

air DMX ► iPad DMX controller Boreal ► all in one solution for everyone ► 4 Out: DVI / HD-SDI incl. EDID R-3 ► full DMX-controller ► DVI and/or HD-SDI ► 3,9 mm pixel pitch ► 1 universe with 512 channels ► capture and genlock integrated ► Indoor (IP40/IP41 front/rear) ► extensive fi xture library ► touchscreen optional ► 1.200 nits brightness ► 4 changeable STRATA-drives ► 128 x 128 pixel resolution BabyBeam 4 ► 4K-support ► 120° beam angle ► 4 x 15W RGBW Osram® LED ► 18° + 58° diffusor fi lters Karst C-3 G-10 ► IP67-classifi cation ► 3 Out: 2 x DVI / HD-SDI and ► 3,9 mm pixel pitch ► 80% transparency ► eventCON® system 1 x display port ► Indoor (IP41/IP41 front/rear) ► 10 mm pixel pitch ► ultra compact housing ► DVI and/or HD-SDI ► 1.200 nits brightness ► complete system including frames ► capture and genlock integrated ► 15° angles ► 6.500 nits brightness ► 2 changeable STRATA-drives ► 150° beam angle ► 4K-support

16 | Connect 2015 Connect 2015 | 17 BRANDS | LEDium

Wilhelm & Willhalm invests in 200 LEDium R3pro panels

Wilhelm & Willhalm, the event service provider from Aschheim, has expanded its leasing pool by 50 m² with the new LEDium Panel R3pro. The high-resolution LED panel has a pixel pitch of 3.9 mm. The system consists of light aluminium frames and is easy to transport thanks to its light weight. The LEDium R-3 is easy to install, offers an elegant solution for electrical and data wiring, and boasts fan-free operation. Alexander Wilhelm, Director of Wilhelm & Willhalm: “Not only the crystal clear image with its saturated and vibrant colours convinced us to invest in the new 3pro panel from LEDium, but the quality and easy handling were also decisive for us. Since it will not only be used for our own large events, but will also be rented out, reliability also plays an important role. What‘s more, customer service, which for LEDium doesn‘t stop with Sascha Werner signing the contract, is very important for projects of this size.” Product manager media technology Wilhelm & Willhalm – event technology stands for quality, know-how and a high degree of customer affinity in the technical planning and implementation of events of all types T: +49 7248 912 117 and sizes. M: [email protected]

„With LEDium products we combine really good products with a fair pricing. This includes the products themselve as well as the after sale and support in the daily work with these products.

LEDium

With LEDium B&K Braun has had an in-house brand for high-quality LED panels in their portfolio since 2014. Predestined for indoor and outdoor use, the LED panels have already proven their reliability in a number of events.

► The LEDium panels of the R-se- own screen designs for fixed instal- quirements, and the R-6 and R-7 ries can be used to create a varie- lations or events. outdoor panels are equipped with ty of resolutions for large screens. IP65 type of protection. The three R-3, R-6 and R-7 ver- Apart from impressive product qua- sions offer pixel pitches of 3.9 to lity, and easy handling and installa- At LEDium it goes without saying 7.8 mm, and a brightness of up to tion of the light aluminium panels, that all LEDium products can be 5,000 nits. exceptional service and not least customised by mutual agreement the price/performance ratio are the with customers. A personal contact The extremely light nanopolymer strongest reasons for customers will be available at all times – from Creative series from LEDium gives to invest in LEDium LED panels. orders and handovers all the way creative users all over the world All LEDium products are of course to customer-oriented after-sales the possibility of implementing their certified according to statutory re- service. ◄

18 | Connect 2015 Connect 2015 | 19 BRANDS | GLOBAL TRUSS

Florian Schaaf Product manager Global Truss

T: +49 7248 912 111 M: [email protected]

„Working with products you can trust is the thing that counts. The quality makes the difference.

Global Truss – more than aluminum A truss is a truss? That‘s like saying a Fiat Punto is comparable to a Mercedes-Benz, only because both cars have four wheels, a steering wheel, and take the driver from A to B. For trusses and lifting tackle as well, quality and added Quality, reliability, innovation and availability – these keywords represent the guiding principles value is in the detail and the accuracy with which they are made. ◄ which Global Truss follows to ensure that concerts, festivals and events go off without a hitch.

Relaunch Truss Tool 2.0 Truss Academy foundation

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20 | Connect 2015 Connect 2015 | 21 EDUCATION | EUROCODE 9

Trusses in event technology according to Eurocode

Trusses are used in event technology as load bearing elements for example for stages, tents and riggs. This use requires the compliance with quality standards in the production of the trusses and the proof of stability of the construction by a structural analysis. Meanwhile this has to be done ac- cording to the following Euro- pean standards.

nium elements is reduced by an additional own safety is included in the values according to Eurocode 9. But factor. The bearing capacity according to DIN 4113 is th- more on that later. ► These codes represent the ge- erefore not equivalent to the bearing capacity according nerally accepted standards of tech- to Eurocode 9. Only if the safety factors on the loading Calculation principles nology. In Germany the lists of ack- side are taken into account the values are comparable. nowledged technical construction Simplified it could be said that according to DIN 4113 regulations of the federal states as The safety factors on the loading side are not defined the welding seam was supposed to be the weakest point well as the accident prevention re- in the aluminium standard, but in the standards for loa- of a truss. The bearing capacity was usually determined gulations refer to these codes. After dings. For temporary structures for example these are correctly according to the old standard but tests could a transitional period the former re- EN 13814 and EN 13782, for general building construc- not verify the cause of failure in the majority of cases. levant German standard DIN 4113 resp. what remained the same? side which means the actual ma- tion EN 1990 and EN 1991. The safety factors vary bet- Usually the aluminium element right next to the welding part 1 – 3 is obsolete now. terial data, e.g. tensile strength or ween 1.35 and 1.5 depending on the loadings and the seam in the so called heat affected zone (HAZ) fails first. First off: The quality of the used yield strength of the aluminium al- type of construction. If multiple loads with different safety According to Eurocode 9 detailed examination of the pe- In Germany it is established to proof aluminium alloy and the competen- loy was reduced by a global safety factors take effect at the same time the safety factors are ripheral and length dimensions of the HAZ is necessary the compliance with the standards ce of the welder have not changed factor. All new standards and thus adjusted by a combination factor. In event technology the to determine the bearing capacity correctly. A more de- by a certification of a technical tes- with the introduction of Eurocode also Eurocode 9 define a safety safety factor for so called Fliegende Bauten (temporary tailed explanation goes beyond the scope of this artic- ting association (by example TÜV) 9. In other words, a truss that has concept with partial safety factors. structures for recurring set-up) is lower than the factor for le. For estimations it can be supposed that the resulting . This certification usually includes been manufactured before the im- It is differentiated between uncer- installations in exhibition or event halls (on this see also bearing capacity is of the order of the tensile strength a check of the welding qualification plementation of Eurocode 9 has no tainties on the loading side and on the last section of this article). of a completely heat affected profile. Note: if you want certificate and the published load better or worse quality than a truss the material side. For the calculati- to use the standard yourself, pay attention to footnote charts. Therefore these certifica- manufactured after the implemen- on the existing or expected loading, The uncertainty on the material side for metallic materi- 4 of table 3.2b. The proof of components with buckling tions have also to be updated ac- tation. What changed is the basic the so called characteristic loads als is smaller than on the loading side since modern pro- endangering changed formally, but the results are com- cording to the new standards. The safety concept (not the safety level) are increased by a safety factor and duction processes and quality control ensure constant parable to DIN 4113. For bolted or pinned connections values in the load charts of all trus- and the determination of the bea- the bearing resistance of the alumi- quality. For aluminium structures safety factors between the edge and bolt distance can be taken into account ses and manufacturers will change ring capacity. This is why the new 1.1 and 1.25 are used. For this only pipes with CE-label more precisely according to Eurocode 9. Under the right at least slightly. load charts can and will differ from are permitted. Because of the division of the safeties circumstances this can lead to considerably higher resis- the old charts. the user has to check carefully which values are com- ting forces. For trusses with pinned connections however This article deals with the changes Note: parable. A given permissible load of an aluminium truss the connection is usually not decisive so this effect is not that were made in Eurocode 9 com- Safety concept: DIN 4113 which is This certification has no significance can or can not include the safety factors on the loading applied in this case. pared to DIN 4113 and gives back- no longer valid, was one of the last for constructions that need building side. We recommend that all load charts should include ground information on the use and standards based on a safety con- authority approval. The use has to a safety factor of 1.5 for the payload. This safety fac- The whole article and other parts of the Globalpedia can be applicability of load charts cept with global safety factors. Ac- be checked for every single case, tor should always be explicitly declared for the chart. A found at globaltruss.de/globalpedia. ◄ cording to this concept all safeties but in doing so the same standards comparison of the permissible loadings according to the What changed with the imple- that have to be considered were are valid. old DIN 4113 with the loadings according to Eurocode 9 mentation of the Eurocodes applied generally on the material only makes sense if the safety factor on the loading side ► Or just visit the next Truss Academy

22 | Connect 2015 Connect 2015 | 23 IN ACTION | ROSA WÖLKCHEN INSIDE B&K | CONNECT

Rings for the pink carnival revellers B&K If a whole carnival hall appears in shades of pink, experts of the 5th season know that little pink Connect clouds have landed. Also featuring: The EHRGEIZ Helios+ 19Z.

Visitors once again were able to take a look at the latest technologies and innovations of the B&K brands at the se- cond B&K Connect.

► On March 10, 2015 the Karls- bad wholesaler and manufacturer invited guests to the second “B&K Connect”. After the successful start in the German capital in No- vember 2014, B&K Braun used the versatile facilities of its headquar- ters in Karlsbad, including the fully equipped showroom, to update its customers on the latest technolo-

Lighting design: Thomas Giegerich gies and innovations in a relaxed Lighting operation: Axel Lambrecht setting. B&K Braun‘s key home and Technical service: www.bright.de sales brands graced its showroom, including Ehrgeiz, LEDium, Global Truss, LAX, and current products ► Organised by “Gerdas kleine of the EHRGEIZ portfolio as effect Helios +19Z from EHRGEIZ is a from ignition and Green Hippo. Weltbühne”, the gay-lesbian com- lighting on the rig above the stage. compact and powerful LED mo- munity celebrated the “Rosa Wölk- “I was looking for a ‚new‘ lighting ef- ving head. The 19 x 15 watt RGBW The motto for “B&K Connect” is chen Sitzung” – which translates fect,” said Thomas Giegerich about LEDs from Osram can be control- get-together, which mainly refers as “small pink clouds session” – for his choice of RGBW LED spot- led individually or in pattern groups. to customers and people interes- the fifth time from January 5 to 8, lights, which in addition to a special This makes it possible to create any ted in B&K‘s products, as well as 2015. This year the session was “something” also have to provide desired pixel effect, or to access B&K product specialists to share CONNECT 2015 attended by 500 guests and was TV-capable, flicker-free lighting. predefined patterns. What‘s more, information with each other, the lat- In 2015 there will be more “Connect” recorded for Hessischer Rundfunk “Especially the rings of the Helios+ the Helios +19Z has an extremely ter being able to take the time in a events in various places across at the Willy Brandt hall in Mühlheim 19Z come across really well on TV.” fast and precise zoom, and provi- relaxed atmosphere to explain pro- Germany – also to offer local custo- am Main. The third of four sessions des very homogeneous colour mi- ducts and technologies, respond to mers events closer to their homes. was broadcast on February 5 on The rings of strip lighting can be xing. Thanks to the LED strip ligh- questions, and to demonstrate the Upcoming dates: Hessischer Rundfunk. controlled individually in eight sec- ting, additional colour sequences various devices. That‘s what made tions and have been kept in com- and effects can be created.. ◄ the second B&K Connect as much 16. June Cologne EHRGEIZ Helios+ 19Z spotlights plementary colours in almost all the a comprehensive overview of ligh- 07. July were featured on the carnival stage scenes of the show to make not ting and media technology, sound sitors something to look forward to 08. September Munich this year. Lighting designer Thomas only the beam visible, but also the engineering, and trussing as the for Prolight + Sound in Frankfurt/ 21. October Giegerich used the new LED stars lamp itself. first one, and, as an extra, gave vi- Main.. ◄

24 | Connect 2015 Connect 2015 | 25 EDUCATION | GLOBAL TRUSS ACADEMY THE

When should you replace a truss? Global Truss Academy When can you continue to use it? THE TRUSS ACADEMY How can you calculate the permit- The very successful Global Truss Academy started the new year on January 15. The participants of ted truss load according to current Truss Academy is a Global Truss the 1-day seminar received training to become an “Expert in Global Truss trusses”. standards? The two experienced institution which offers seminars in lecturers put special emphasis on rigging, staging, and safety in event showing and describing the vari- technology. The seminars are aimed ous types of failure – such as fol- at anyone who has an interest in ding, bending, bearing stress, or these areas, people coming from a weld seam failure – in detail at B&K different discipline, and newcomers Braun‘s showroom. ◄ who want to receive training or further training in these areas. In addition to the “expert in Global Truss trusses” seminar, Truss Academy also offers “Expert in lifting tackle” and “Basic principles of static loads and fastening” seminars.

► An expert should check trusses technology at the Olympic Park in for various damage at least once a Munich, were the lecturers. TRUSS ACADEMY year, and ideally more often. The DATES 2015 19 participants of the “Expert in Participants were guided through Global Truss trusses” 1-day semi- various topics and aspects of truss Basics Static & Rigging nar, which took place on January safety by the two lecturers befo- ► 11.05.2015 & 27.10.2015 15, 2015 at the Global Truss Aca- re they could take the “Expert in demy in B&K Braun‘s showroom in Global Truss trusses” exam at the Expert for Rigging Karlsfeld, learned about material end of the 1-day seminar. In addi- ► 12.05.2015 properties, static effects, and types tion to the basic principles of static of failure. The experienced struc- loads and material properties, the Expert for trusses tural engineer Dr.Jan Keppler from capacity of trusses to withstand ► 28.10.2015 Felde+Keppler, a structural design stresses according to the new Eu- and engineering company, and rocode 9 series of standards was www.TrussAcademy.de Klaus Köberle, in charge of event also covered.

26 | Connect 2015 Connect 2015 | 27 INSIDE B&K | BOOTH PROLIGHT + SOUND

B&K Braun: Experiencing brands B&K Braun‘s booth at this year‘s Prolight + Sound will be all about “B&K Connect”. The objective: making brands come alive Visitors can look forward to a number of specialist presentations and a completely new booth concept.

► B&K Braun‘s booth at Prolight + Sound has already been a central meeting point for visitors to Hall 11.0 in previous years. In addition to the high number of brands, 3 B&K‘s booth has always been an ideal place for a get-to- gether for people from the industry, both during official fair times and afterwards at the traditional B&K Braun booth party on the second day. 2 The family-owned company from Karlsbad is now ta- king the next step to make the new “B&K Connect” slog- an come alive in content and visual style at Prolight + 4 Sound, with the four Ehrgeiz, LEDium, LAX and Global Truss premium brands forming the four pillars of the boo- th. B&K Braun‘s specialists will be presenting fair high- 8 lights, background information, new technologies and re- ference projects relating to the brands every 90 minutes. Each slot will take up no more than 10 minutes, leaving 7 1 time for a Q&A session after that.

Thanks to the modularity of the presentations, visitors 6 can put together their own personal B&K Braun demo show, without having to attend a whole 90-minute pre- sentation in one go. And as a positive side effect, visitors will go on a very informative tour around the whole B&K Braun booth.

The interior of the booth reveals B&K Braun‘s highlights in action for visitors to see and test. The atrium is domi- nated by a central passage for visitors, with the individual brand and product sections arranged off this passage. ◄ 5

Design concept: www.bright.de

1 Infopoint 3 EHRGEIZ 5 GLOBAL TRUSS 7 WORLD OF BRANDS Registration / Appointments Trends & technic / Advice Truss Academy / Advice Interactive product presentation

2 Lounge 4 LAX 6 LEDIUM 8 PRODUCT SHOW Meet & greet / Catering SoundBox / Advice 3D mapping / Screen-technology 9:00 am / 10:30 am / 12:00 pm / 13:30 pm / 15:00 pm / 16:30 pm

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Only three years ago, the next development stage took shape, with LAX Audio and B&K Braun „When LAX sounds, joining forces at the end of 2012. the world listens. Since then, a number of new systems have been developed and So do I. improved, which includes only using This is the first speaker European high-tech components for the LAX systems such as speakers brand I can identify from 18 Sound, RCF and B&C. myself 100 %. I just can Technological innovations such advice to everybody as carbon fibreglass membranes Andreas Bünemann and a method for solving power to try out the system Product manager LAX Audio compression issues are also among once a time. the pioneering developments of T: +49 7248 912 210 recent times. ◄ M: [email protected]

LAX Audio – The world listens

LAX Audio stands for high-end sound and extremely high performance. The manufacturer offers audio solutions at the highest level thanks to innovative technological developments and a highly motivated team of developers.

►LAX Audio has been at the fore- By now, LAX Audio has more than Luxury? It‘s necessary. front of the sound system industry ten different loudspeaker series on for more than 20 years, with its sys- offer – from compact installation With dimensions of 11 x 14 x 10 met- tems offering an impressive sound, systems to very large line arrays. In res, LAX Audio has one of the largest enormous pressure and conveni- combination with perfectly matched test rooms in the world so that measu- ent handling. The company draws power amps and digital signal pro- rements down to 50 Hz can be carried enormous experience for designing cessors, they make LAX Audio the out thoroughly. An ELF robotic spea- and developing its systems on refe- first choice for customers in the ker measuring system is integrated in rence projects such as the Beijing sound system industry. the room to carry out measurements Olympics 2008, the Bangkok Futsal of EASE and Balloon data accurately. Arena, and various stadiums such as in Angola, Africa.

30 | Connect 2015 Connect 2015 | 31 IN DETAIL | X-R5 IN DETAIL | AGILITY ONE

LEDium X-R5 LAX Agility One

► With its new X5, LEDium is of- ► The Agili-T1 is a loudspeaker fering one of the highest resolution system with a nominal performan- LED systems for outdoor lighting on ce that represents a true breakth- the market. The 3-in-1 SMD RGB rough in view of its size. Featuring LEDs, which have been specifically a powerful 300 W 10“ subwoofer developed for the X5, are arranged and two 50 W 4.5“ full-range satel- with a pixel pitch of only 5.2 milli- lite speakers, this is a remarkable metres, and provide a contrast ratio system designed for a variety of of 3000:1 along with a brightness of applications. 5000 nits. Each panel (dimensions: 500 x 562.2 mm) has a resolution Are you a singer songwriter, guita- of 96 x 108 pixels, which makes it rist, keyboardist, entertainer, duo, possible to display exactly 1920 x trio, public speaker, DJ, etc. and 1080 pixels using 20 x 10 modules. you need something for your gig, Features your meeting room or a school? No The die-cast X5 cases, which only matter where you perform, the Agi- weigh 10 kg, are a development ► Modular in- und outdoor system li-T1 will perfectly suit your needs. of the tried and tested hardware of the LEDium R series. They are ► narrowst outdoor pixel pitch: 5.2 mm Two expansion packs are availa- based on a strong aluminium alloy, ble for the system. The Agili-T1X and thanks to the IP65 (front) and ► front access to tiles comes with two speaker stands IP54 (back) types of protection of and high-quality cables, and the the modules they are particularly ► Brightness: 5000 Nits AgiLi-T1RB is a roller bag which suitable for use in severe outdoor is designed to house the entire conditions. For even more flexibility ► Contrast: 3000:1 system and stands. It even has a and creativity, the X5 modules can compartment for your mics, cab- be arranged in a curve, with curva- ► Resolution: 96 x 108 pixel les, and iPad. We can assure you ture angles of -10° to +10°. that no matter where you want to ► IP65 (front) / IP54 (rear) use a compact loudspeaker sys- Thanks to their modular design in- tem, the Agili-T1 is all you need. cluding a self-lock system, the X5 All in one. ◄ modules can be easily changed from the front if servicing is needed. Features What‘s more, the redundant power supplies offer high fault tolerance ► 300 W 10“ - subwoofer and can even be changed in poor weather conditions thanks to the ► 2 x 50 W 4,5“ - satellite speakers waterproof sockets. ◄ ► NEUTRIK - combi connectors

► REC output

► Expansion pack

32 | Connect 2015 Connect 2015 | 33 INSIDE B&K | WHO WE ARE 2014 IN NUMBERS

set the course for a successful future in 2012/2013, including growth and profitability, access to new technologies, and direct customer contact thanks to the 32F34 straight km sold new B&K Braun online shop.

The B&K Braun GmbH pro- duction network is the back- bone for growth and success. Cooperation between factories makes production fast and fle- 14.666 xible. Our development site cups of coffee for innovations is in Germany, whereas production takes pla- ce at our own production sites in Asia under German ma- nagement.

Long-term success requires an environment worth living in, and a social community. That‘s why we take respon- sibility – based on conviction. As a family-owned company, the senior management shows 320.569 great commitment in dealing km driven by our field service team with employees‘ interests, and 1.049 in managing the company in a DON`T RIG SHIT shirts distributed WE ♥ SHOWBUSINESS fair way. 70 % We are very optimistic about We love it! Our job is our calling because we implement projects that make people happy. the future, and hope you can 154.769 Our products are used each and every day. Worldwide. gain lots of interesting insights 30 % phone calls from B&K Braun‘s world of brands. ◄

► B&K Braun GmbH is a success- the help of our products. To offer LEDium, LAX, Fenix, Botex, Percentage of all employees ful family-owned company with our customers and partners a fast Varytec, Ehrgeiz and ignition more than 50 employees based in and smooth delivery service, B&K brands, B&K Braun GmbH pla- Karlsbad near Karlsruhe. Since it Braun GmbH has suitable equip- ces particular emphasis on qua- was founded by Hartmut Braun in ment in a storage space of more lity. Everything from ideas and 1977, B&K Braun GmbH has beco- than 8000 m² on standby, and ope- design to production and marke- me a globally active wholesaler and rates the largest truss warehouse ting in our company is to a very Days Hours Min. Sec. manufacturer in the event industry. in Europe, as well as other logistics high standard. hubs in the US and Asia. 191 : 11 : 51 : 00 In Germany alone, around two mil- Moving into new offices and FLUID TIME lion small and large event projects With the internationally renowned changing our logo to a modern are completed professionally with Global Truss, GLP, Green Hippo, dynamic company logo helped Fluid duration with a DJ Power - DSK 1500 34 | Connect 2015 Connect 2015 | 35 INSIDE B&K | EXPORT DAYS INSIDE B&K | STEVEN BRAUN

B&K export days On a talk with ...

From the 23 until the 24 September 2014 the second „B&K Export Days“ event took place at the B&K Braun headquarter in Karlsbad, Germany. Steven Braun ► Position: EHRGEIZ Product Manager

„It will allways be ► At B&K Braun since: 2007 a plesure to meet the ► Core skills: Development fantastic B&K familly. You really know how to ► How did you end up at B&K Braun? wellcom your partners. I was relly happy to make I‘ve basically been there since its inception. part of your fantastic ► How did you come up with the name EHRGEIZ? event.. Garrett Portugal – João Ferreira We were looking for a name which shows its German origin, and at the same time can be used throughout the world. EHRGEIZ also reflects our motivation of developing first-rate products with ambition, the English word for “Ehrgeiz”. itself. After several hours of feasting Many German words such as blitz and bratwurst are commonly used abroad, and many stories it was time to say and we now want to add EHRGEIZ to this list. good night and be excited for the next day. ► Which EHRGEIZ product are you looking forward to most in 2015?

On the second day social networ- I won‘t tell you just yet... king and experience exchange were the main topic. A great treasure hunt ► Now that LED headlights have been fully established, what do you through the city of Karlsruhe com- think the next big trend in lighting technology will be? pleted the day. I think that the beam effects trend will continue. I also think that more effort ► More than 30 participants from „Export days helped „This event is one of the year’s high- will go into generating a variety of effects using the numerous light sources in all over Europe followed the invita- us a lot to get to know lights for us. We really like to get into one LED spotlight. tion of the export key account ma- touch with our customers from all nagers Martina Buchwald and Ralf your company and over Europe and we think it is even ► Which of your products would you like to put/hang in your own flat? Zoller. This year’s focus was set on people who work there more important to give this event a the new EHRGEIZ product range as personal touch,“ says Martina Buch- The Helios+ 19Z – the LED ring alone creates a fantastic atmosphere. well as the maintenance and support much better. wald. Ralf Zoller adds: „We see a of these products. Furthermore the PLSGE Georgien – Nikoloz Machavariani growing demand from export custo- B&K product management gave an mers to join our two-day event; to exclusive sneak peak to upcoming get to know us and understand how „I see the light trend continuing in product lines and some customers and the atmosphere during the Ex- we work and how we can support beam lights. gave valuable feedback which was port Days was therefore friendly and them better and in 2015 the event then integrated into the develop- relaxed. In the evening the whole will be even bigger. The focus will be ment process. Most of the atten- group joined for a nice Thai-inspired set on support in general, sales and dants already knew each other from special dinner where cooking was marketing. “ ◄ past events or from trade shows not done by a cook but by the group

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MEDIA TECHNIC

► LEDIUM 40x LED Panel C-6

► GREEN HIPPO Medienserver Rackoon

EQUIPMENT LAX

► Floor Studio Etage 1 6 x Operation T18B Since November 2014 Friedrichshafen is dancing in the “Etage 1”. For the biggest Club 08 x M2115/96 in the region the makers built upon the equipment of EHRGEIZ, LEDium and LAX. 02 x FP115 als VIP Fill 06 x U08E als Fills 02 x TH312A DJ Monitor 01 x TH318BA DJ Monitor ► After the disco and club scene of Medien Dome Holding VARYTEC and EHRGEIZ moving comes from LAX systems. From 01 x DREI Pro can dance and celebrate in the GmbH, banked largely on audio, EQUIPMENT LIGHT heads, such as the new Helios+ line array modules of the Operation first “Etage 1” in Offenburg, Baden- light and video systems of 19Z. and Atec series TH300 and TH900 ► Floor Sauna Württemberg, since the end of LAX, LEDium and EHRGEIZ. ► EHRGEIZ up to the fills an monitors for the 02 x FP115 2012, the region Lake Constance On the first floor, the guests can 14 x Helios+ 19Z On the “Three-room-floor”, the DJs, the operators have chosen the 02 x TH928B had to wait another two years choose between three thematically 45 x LED Fusion Sixteen beats of EDM preside over the full program of speakers, amplifiers 02 x TH310A DJ Monitor until the operators of the “Etage 1 different floors. 01 x LED Supernova musical performance, accompanied and DSP systems from LAX Audio. 01 x TH318BA DJ Monitor Friedrichshafen GmbH” and the ► VARYTEC by the EHRGEIZ floodlight “LED 01 x DREI Pro club owner Paolo Lopes decided With 350 m² the “studio” with DJ 12 x Beam R5 Supernova” and various LED bars. The success proves the makers to apply this success formula of booth and show stairs is the largest 28 x Gigabar 1 In the “Sauna” govern 80s, 90s and of the ”Etage 1” right: The club ► Floor Dreiraum Offenburg also to the South of area of the club. There is played 50 x Varytec LED Mini Matrix party hits. Each of the three floors is booming and has become a 02 x FP115 Germany. mainstream – mostly R’n’B, HipHop ► GLP has its own unique look – stone in constant in the region – another 02 x AT218B and House. Central above the DJ 04 x impression Spot One the “Studio”, granite in the “Three- “Etage 1” offshoot cannot be ruled 02 x TH310A DJ Monitor For the up-to-date equipment of booth, LEDium C-6 LED-panels 03 x Strobe One room-floor” and wood in the “Sauna”. out… ◄ 01 x TH318BA DJ Monitor the new club “Etage 1” Sascha with a 6,25mm pixel pitch dominate No matter where the guests may 01 x DREI Pro Geiger, construction manager the visual design, supported by party – the powerful club sound

38 | Connect 2015 Connect 2015 | 39 IN DETAIL | CHROMA IN DETAIL | HELIOS 7B

EHRGEIZ Chroma HELIOS 7B

Features

► completely wireless

► compatible to Makita BL18 series

► 7 x 15W Osram® RGBW LED

► 8° beam angle

► single LED-control

► 18° & 58° diffuser lense

Features

► LED - washlight ► EHRGEIZ is presenting the new Chroma is also suitable for use in full-colour Chroma LED washlight severe outdoor conditions thanks ► 40 x 15W-RGBW-LED EHRGEIZ Helios 7B offering a remarkable 30,000 lu- to IP65 certification. The LED was- men. With a power draw of 550 hlight is equipped with eventCON ► 550 Watt ► At Prolight + Sound 2015 EHR- arrangement, which makes it pos- is extremely fast, but it can also W, Chroma provides an impressi- connections, the innovative plug GEIZ is presenting a world first, sible to remove and change one of go slowly. With its high-quality ve 55 lm/W. Equipped with a total system from B&K Braun, which ► 30.000 Lumen supplying its successful LED Helios the two batteries at any time. The Osram® LEDs including a lens of forty 15 watt RGBW LEDs, the combines power and DMX in one 7B moving head with two compart- batteries are then charged in the developed inhouse, Helios 7B spotlight has more than four rows of cable and therefore only requires ► IP65 protection class ments for lithium ion batteries from standard DC18RC quick charger is an ideal tool for professional 10 LEDs, which can be individual- one multiplug. What‘s more, the the international electrical tools ma- from Makita. applications.◄ ly controlled in five LED zones with EHRGEIZ Chroma can be easily ► eventCON connectors nufacturer Makita. eight LEDs each, if required. That‘s controlled via radio thanks to Lu- Helios 7B creates fantastic beam how EHRGEIZ provides lighting de- menRadio‘s integrated wireless Thanks to the double-battery so- effects, but can control each pixel in signers with a powerful feature for a DMX interface. ◄ lution, the Helios 7B beams are each colour separately, if required. variety of lighting effects. supplied with power in a redundant Thanks to its small size, Helios 7B

40 | Connect 2015 Connect 2015 | 41 IN DETAIL | U-FRAME IN DETAIL | IMPRESSION X4 BAR

GLOBAL TRUSS U-Frame & U-Top

► With U-Frame and U-Top, Glo- bal Truss is adding an extremely flexible and completely modular solution for free-hanging spotlights to its portfolio. The lightweight sys- tem allows a theoretically infinite configuration of single and double suspensions, as well as ladder sys- tems with several spotlights, both hanging and standing.

Each combination of modules can support a point load of 50 kilo- grams. Various types of spotlight can be installed thanks to the handy safety attachments on each side of the U-Frame. Up to ten U-Frame/U- Top combinations can be attached for ladder configurations, without the need for further rigging.

U-Frame (weight: 3.2 kg) and U-Top (weight: 2 kg) have been consci- GLP impression X4 Bar ously developed by Global Truss ► In the new impression X4 Bar 10 and 20, GLP took Features for fast and easy use, and can be over the optical system of the successful impression X4 used in a wide range of events. spotlights, so both X4 bars also use 10 and 20 LED en- ► 10 / 20 LED engines gines respectively, and provide a 7 to 50-degree zoom U-Frame and U-Top are available range. ► Zoom: 7° - 50° as standard in a silver and black finish. Other colours can be pro- What‘s more, they feature a motorised tilt function for ► LED - single control duced on request. ◄ smooth to dynamic travel along an axis. The X4 bars ma- nage to complete a 210-degree tilt in just 1.5 seconds. ► 210°-Tilt in 1,5 sec

Features Each RGBW LED (lifetime: 50,000 hours) can of course be individually controlled, and the distance between the ► modular rigging-solution individual engines is consistent, allowing an easy seam- less arrangement of the bars. The front glass shield is ► flexible use available in a clear and a frosted version, and can be changed by the user in no time at all. ◄ ► 50 kg point load

► light built

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number of segments, was able to add a further unique dimension. A huge amount of logistical planning goes into a show on which such high expecta- tions are riding — particularly as the production team has just eight minutes to set up for the 12-minute show, and then seven minutes to load it all out again. As for the layout, the main stage was positioned on the field’s 25 yard line, and was linked to Stage 2 via a catwalk.

But the preparation process begins a lot earlier and includes lighting director Dave Grill and programmer Peter Radice. “We start talking about approaches as soon as we see the building,” says Barnhart, “and this is months before the performer is selected. We revisit as new information comes in and pick lighting positions before the creative has really settled, as the NFL needs to know where we want gear early in the process.”

The team also worked closely with Baz Halpin, Katy Perry’s production desig- ner, and another who has specified the GLP impression on many occasions, as well as overall set designer, Bruce Rodgers.

Following previous half-time spectacular performances from Beyoncé (2013) and Bruno Mars (2014) this year’s set was again over the top, once Katy Perry entered on a giant tiger (with her performing sharks), to be joined by Lenny Kravitz and Missy Elliott.

„I knew it [the X4 Bar) would enable us to produce some different effects.

loaded in when Mark made them The lighting inventory was provided by PRG’s Los Angeles based account ma- impression X4 Bar at the Super Bowl available to me and showed me nager (and Super Bowl veteran) Tony Ward, who also doubled as Full Flood’s some videos. This was certainly gaffer. “Full Flood is using a lot of gear at any one time and quite often around At the legendary half time show of this years Super Bowl XLIX light designer Bob Barnhart has used something new in terms of a strip the world, so PRG has been able to support our projects when our shows start the brand new LED impression X4 Bars and impression X4 XL by GLP. light, particularly with the tilt option, to collide,” explained Barnhart. “Super Bowl, Grammys and Oscars [two Hol- and I knew it would enable us to lywood spectaculars where Tony Ward is also on duty] are all taking place at produce some different effects. the same time, in addition to some other shows associated with those events.” ► GLP could hardly have picked the new X4 Bar 20, as well as 16 of recalls his early conversations with a more auspicious event than the another recently introduced fixture, the LD when he introduced the new “We had a good spot lined up for Meanwhile, on the evidence of Super Bowl, Bob Barnhart is in no doubt that legendary Halftime Show at Super GLP’s large format impression X4 X4 Bar 20, GLP’s new zooming and the Bar although we relocated the the X4 Bar will form part of his tool-box on future shows. “I look forward to Bowl XLIX in Glendale, Arizona for XL (which features an impressive tilting batten unit. “Bob was looking X4 XL’s to the band stages where using them again — and in some different configurations,” he says. ◄ its new X4 Bar 20 LED batten to 55 x 15W LEDs). for something new for the upstage we placed them on the risers to make a spectacular North Ameri- portion of one of the stages — a low help outline the bands.” can debut. For Barnhart, who has used vari- profile fixture that would add an ex- ous generations of the impression tra dynamic — and this seemed the Due to the X4 XL’s large aperture, For the duration of the 12 minu- at other high profile events over perfect solution.” Barnhart was not only able to te segment, at which Katy Perry the years, this was his 17th outing achieve a different look with this headlined, experienced LD Bob at the Super Bowl Halftime Show. Barnhart himself remembers, “It deployment, but by using the pixel Barnhart (of Full Flood) used 12 of GLP US’s president Mark Ravenhill was about two weeks before we patterns that the unit produces in a

44 | Connect 2015 Connect 2015 | 45 INSIDE B&K | OLIVER BRAUN

On a talk with ...

Oliver Braun

► Position: Global Truss Marketing

► At B&K Braun since: 2011 – but actually for decades before that ...

► Core skills: Innovative and creative lateral thinking

► How did you end up at B&K Braun??

My father founded the company and I started helping out during my summer holidays very early on. After a few years of studying and several years in the professional football business it was time to return full-time in 2011.

► Global Truss is a very strong rigging brand in your portfolio. Where is Global Truss taking you??

We will continue to reinforce our Truss and Coupler portfolios with innova- tions, and extend our production capacities. Also, more and more international markets are opening up for Global Truss, and the brand features heavily in internet trade in particular. Support measures such as our free TrussTool and our innovative Coupler Augmented Reality App will help us to further increase Global Truss brand awareness in future. What‘s more, the Truss Academy which has been launched successfully in Germany will now also offer rigging and safety courses abroad.

► How has the production of trusses developed over the years? „The production of truss is not that easy as Producing trusses is not as easy as you might think. It requires a great deal of know-how, and details in particular make the difference. We organise specific you may think ... training events several times a year in our factories, which help us maintain our high quality standards.

In addition to traditionally welded trusses we also have ready-made truss kits in mind, but production costs for these kits are still too high at the moment. We are not throwing in the towel though, and are developing other solutions already.

► Trusses are usually silver or black. What other colour would you like to see at an event?

We have produced powder-coated trusses for customers in many different colours in the past, but there has been no tiger design just yet ….. PROFESSIONAL EQUIPMENT

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www.EHRGEIZ.com

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