MGM Northfield Park upgrades its lighting system with LPG

Ohio's premier play center has been the first to install the new generation of wash equipment LPG Impression X5. In the theater of the complex, known as Center Stage, have been installed 30 of these luminaires.

Located in Northeast Ohio, MGM Northfield Park, The Premier: Dining Destination, of the region's gaming and leisure, has become the first facility in the United States to permanently install the next generation of projectors LPG Impression X5.

the 30 Luminaires are installed in the complex's theatre, with the capacity to 1.820 Spectators, known as Center Stage. Twelve are located in the upper area of the stage, 10 in the center and eight in the lower area. The luminaires were supplied by national retailer GC Pro.

In addition to the restaurants on the premises and its more than 1.700 VLT (Video Lottery Terminals – "Slots"), Center Stage has become famous for having hosted world-famous performances over the years such as Dolly Parton, Steven Tyler, Tom Segura, Diana Ross, Morgan Wallen, BB King, Ringo Starr, Tom Jones and many more.

According to MGM Northfield Park's director of entertainment and operations, Alex Trusnik, The latest investment has been made in upgrading the lighting infrastructure, which replaces a piece of equipment that has been in operation since the opening of the property in 2013.

“The investment is a testament to MGM Resorts International's commitment to entertainment in Northfield and the growth of Center Stage”, says Trusnik.

The project took many months to complete, From initial design to full installation, as they searched for the optimal solution: “During the process, I met weekly with our production manager, Austin Brown, and with the lighting designer, John Middleton, to discuss what options would take Center Stage to the next level. The goal was to ensure that we continued to offer the best possible experience not only to our guests, but also to the artists we bring in and their touring teams, night after night”.

Middleton, one of three in-house technicians at MGM Northfield Park (along with Jeff Rambaud and Ben Ubienski), Conducted extensive research when looking for an overpowered WASH projector.

“He was impressed by some of the unique features of the Impression X5″, explains Alex Trusnik. "The networking capabilities and speed of the luminaire, especially the wide zoom, it's what caught John's attention and why he brought the option to our meetings. Our infrastructure is built around an ACN network, So those capabilities were a big selling point for us”.

Other features of the compact, baseless design, characteristic of LPG, There are the 19 RGBL LED 40 W, that provide great performance, Extended color gamut and color reproduction, with tungsten simulation and magenta/green offset options, along with individual pixel control and built-in pattern macros.

“Among these specifications, coupled with LPG's long-standing reputation in the sector, and the opportunity to pioneer this new technology, the decision to opt for X5 systems seemed clear”, Alex Trusnik sums up.

The rich colour palette and fast, smooth movement allow these luminaires to run the gamut, From subtle dynamic looks to flash and trash “, making it possible to meet the needs of any genre of show now and in the future.

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