The Auditorium
Description
The auditorium is a multi-purpose space that is appropriate to use for performances, seminars, lectures, workshops and networking events.
Potential layouts of the venue include;
- Open space, size 15m x 7.3m with an area 103 msq.
- Standing (flat floor) - Capacity 150
- Theatre style - Bleacher seating - capacity 159
- Cabaret-Style - Audience seated at cabaret tables and chairs, capacity 70
- Mixed - 130 Standing plus 96 seated in upper balcony
The venue has technical capacity for;
- Live Performance – Theatre/Music/Dance/Cabaret.
- HD Projection operated from either computer at the stage or from the technical area situated at the rear of the room. Image is projected onto a large cinema screen at the front of the stage. Sound for this is run through the main PA system from either position.
- iPod/Laptop Audio Playback connecting to either Main PA or Cinema Sound System
- Internet Connection is available throughout the building using the wireless network. Each space has its own wireless broadcast hub available to all users.
Technical Details
Staging
- 5.78m wide x 5m deep performance area in theatre set-up
- Blacked out stage area surrounded by serge curtains
- Automated black serge curtains across the stage front
- Automated drop-down white cinema screen (5m x 3.5m)
- Full blackout OR open window, bright space
- Smoke Machine/Bubble Machine/Party Effects
Sound
- 16 Channel Stage Box run into Stage Left wing
- Various microphones (6 x Shure SM58, 4 x SM57, 1 x Red Five Audio Drum Clip Set, 2 x Sennheiser E840) and stands (short and tall)
- Radio Mic Kit (Sennheiser G2 EW100 Wireless)
- 2 x EV DMC 1152 Bi-amped Speakers
- 2 x EV S-Series Full Range Speakers
- 2 x Subwoofers on request with EV DL15X drivers
- Series of amps, sound processing DC42496 Cross-over
- Soundcraft (GB2 24/4/2) Mixing Desk
- Variety of sound periphery (Compressors, gates, reverb units, 32 band graphics)
- Facilities for CD playback and cabling for iPod/Laptop sound from stage and desk
Lighting
- ETC Express running 24 1000w channels of dimming.
- 8 x Parcan (CP62)
- 6 x Strand Prelude 16/30
- 6 x Strand Prelude 28/40
- 6 x Strand Prelude F
- Various Gobos/Iris/Gels available
The Basement Studio
Description
The Basement is a multi-purpose space that is appropriate to use for performances, seminars, lectures, workshops and networking events.
Potential layouts of the venue include;
- Open space, size 12.5m x 6.64m
- Standing (flat floor) - Capacity 130
- Seated /Cabaret– Set on flat floor - capacity 70
The venue has technical capacity for;
- Live Performance – Theatre/Music/Dance/Cabaret.
- iPod/Laptop Audio Playback at either end of the space
- Internet Connection is available throughout the building using the wireless network. Each space has its own wireless broadcast hub available to all users.
Technical Details
Staging
- 3 Staging Options
- Full Stage Layout - 4m wide x 4m deep x 6 inches high at front
- 4m wide x 3m deep x 6 inches high at rear
- Semi Stage – 4m wide x 3m deep x 6 inches high
- No Stage
- Black Box Space
- Stage Left Exit to offstage area, stairwell and car park access
- Backstage area behind stage available with prior consent (USL and USR crossover).
Sound
- Soundcraft GB8 32/8/2 Mixing Desk
- 24 Channel Floating Stage Box
- 2-way monitor mix (through 4 monitors)
- 1 x Tapco j1400 amp
- 1 x Tapco 2400 amp driving
- 4 x Turbosound TXD-151 Full Range Cabs
- 2 x Subwoofers on request with EV DL15X drivers
- Sound processing through DCX2496 Cross-over
- Behringer FBQ 6200 - 32 band graphic eq over front of house
- Alesis Midiverb 3
- Lexicon FX unit
- Samson Sgate 4-way noise gate
- 1 x Red Five Audio Drum Mic Set
- 6 x Shure SM58
- 6 x SM57
- 2 x Sennheiser E840 Dynamic
- Multiple Stands available, both short and tall
Lighting
- 6 x 1000W Channels of Dimming from a Zero88 Betapack2
- 4 x 650 W Fresnels
- 4 x Parcans on floorstands
- Lighting is operated from a manual 6 channel DMX Control
The Loft
Description
The Loft is an intimate venue suitable for classes, workshops, networking events and small performances.
Dimensions
2.75m wide x 13m long.
Capacity 30
The venue has technical capacity for;
- Live Performance such as solo talks/poetry/music
- iPod/Laptop Audio Playback connecting to small 600w PA
- Film Showings/ an HD TV is set up in the space
- Internet Connection is available throughout the building using the wireless network.
- Each space has its own wireless broadcast hub available to all users.
Technical Details
Staging
- 2m wide x 3m deep raised area at one end of room
- Bright Space – no blackout
Sound
- Alesis Multimix 8Line Rack Mixer
- Pioneer PD-M426 CD Multichanger
- L2-Audio PA600 Amplifier
- 2 x 300w L2-Audio Speakers
- Toshiba DVD Player
- Toshiba Regza 32inch HD TV with VGA cable connection
- Facilities for CD playback and cabling for iPod/Laptop sound
- Dynamic Microphone for voice amplification
Lighting
3 x Par64 1000w
Ambient stage lighting with gels as requested