From our shared portfolio: this project was delivered under the Thunder City Pro name. Original project credits are retained here.
In the heart of Tampa, Florida, stands the iconic Yuengling Center, a versatile arena known for hosting everything from sports events to music concerts. However, despite its rich history and impressive infrastructure, the team at USF felt that the venue lacked a certain spark that could elevate its events to a new level. This is where Thunder City Pro came into the picture.
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When Thunder City Pro undertook the task of illuminating the Yuengling Center with a transformative lighting experience, they strategically selected the Elation FUZE SFX and the Elation Rayzor 760 to take center stage. The FUZE SFX's versatile capabilities, combining spot, beam, and wash functions, perfectly aligned with the dynamic range of events hosted at the center, offering a wide spectrum of lighting effects to match every occasion. Complementing the FUZE SFX, the Rayzor 760's high-speed movement and intense output provided the impactful visual elements needed to captivate the audience. Tying all of these fixtures together is the Onyx NX2, which allows for efficient but complex programming of amazing lighting effects. Utilizing the Dylos Pixel mapping engine, the NX2 can map the RGBW and SparkLEDs™ on the Rayzor 760s to create some amazing eye candy for the audience. Thunder City Pro's equipment selection reflected their commitment to delivering an unparalleled immersive atmosphere, bringing the Yuengling Center’s sporting and entertainment events to a whole new level.
Full equipment list:
(6) Elation FUZE SFX with Custom USF Gobos
(6) Elation Rayzor 760 Washes
Obsidian Control Systems Onyx NX2 with Remote X-NET Control
(2) Obsidian Control Systems EN4 DMX Nodes using sACN
(2) Magmatic Sidewinders
At the Yuengling Center, Thunder City Pro's expertise shone as they engineered a safety-redundant T-Bar rigging system to suspend the fixtures from the center hung jumbotron. Recognizing the paramount importance of safety in such a dynamic environment, Thunder City Pro meticulously crafted a custom rigging solution that adhered to the highest safety standards. Every T-Bar was inspected to ensure redundancy, reliability, and the well-being of the audience and athletes on the floor. This exemplary fusion of innovation and safety reaffirmed Thunder City Pro's commitment to delivering exceptional experiences.
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Inside the project
The Yuengling Center system combines Elation FUZE SFX and Rayzor 760 fixtures with an ONYX NX2 console and Dylos pixel mapping. TCP integrated the lighting and control for a venue hosting sports and live entertainment. The system details identify the installed configuration.
Discuss the different events the room hosts and how the operator changes between them. Define the fixtures, control interfaces and programming requirements in that context. Installation access and a practical handoff help connect the equipment choices to the venue’s regular schedule.
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