In opera houses, theatres, conference centres, concerts, film and TV productions, sound, light, video and multimedia are the most important mediums of each performance and every show.
Any loss of sound or lighting during a live stage show doesn’t bear thinking about, particularly for high profile acts.
High reliability of all components within sound and lighting systems is absolutely essential. None more so than the cables linking the many elements that make up the complex audio visual arrangements and effects. Most paying observers are totally unaware of the technology involved in presenting a spectacular and seamless show. They stand back and enjoy the overall experience oblivious to both the amount of equipment, cabling and connections involved and the sometimes manic preparation.
The design of light and sound systems employs the connection between control systems such as mixing desks and dimmer racks and their dependant peripherals. Using a cable harness makes it far easier to set up and move the show. Not only do the connectors facilitate speed, but aid efficiency by eliminating errors that may occur when linking up the systems. Touring shows and groups frequently live a frenetic life with economics demanding a minimal amount of time between performances. The de-rigging, transportation and setting up of equipment needs to be speedy and the rush often leads to accidental abuse. The connectors and cables have to be robust as well as reliable.
The Lapp Group can supply special leads for video, audio and power applications, as well as complex combination cables providing a comprehensive product portfolio for the most varied application on the stage, in the studio, light and power mixers, DMX, microphones and loudspeakers.
Within the stage lighting area, black sheathed cables are predominately used due to their "invisibility". From our range we can supply a PVC power cable, with a black outer sheath, rated up to 600/1000V suitable for connection of lighting technology and dimmer racks. This cable has the option of colour or number coded core identification and is also available with a copper braided screen for EMC-critical environments. For more rugged applications Lapp can supply H07ZZ-F which is a harmonised halogen-free rubber cable for use in stage technology. (According to VDE 0100 part 711: cables where low smoke is required in buildings for exhibitions and shows).
For the critical sound applications Lapp Group produces a range of speaker cables which have been developed based on our proven data cables. The Unitronic® Speaker LiYY BK cable has a cold resistant black PVC outer sheath for flexing applications at temperatures down to -25°C. For areas of public safety a low smoke halogen free version, Unitronic® Speaker LiHH BK, is available. These cables are also available in a pre-made lead version with Neutrik® Speakon® connectors
The complete Lapp range is offered and Technically supported by Electroquip please contact us direct for any enquiries you may have.