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Tech Specs

Our Tech Specs cover the Dressing Rooms, Floor, Stage, Lighting, Projection, Soft Goods, Sound & Intercom. Please select from one of the areas below for more detailed information.

Dressing Rooms

There are 3 dressing rooms located about 50 feet from the stage left door (near the loading area), plus a greenroom directly off stage left. Costume racks on wheels are available, as well as a steamer, an iron, and washer and dryer. TV monitors and stage sound are fed to the dressing rooms, and a paging mic is available from either side of the stage. There are sinks in one dressing room and the greenroom, and lighted mirrors in all. Restrooms are adjacent to the dressing room, but there are NO SHOWERS.

Floor

The entire stage floor, including pit cover, is painted black. The stage floor and caliper area is all covered with quater inch Masonite. The wood is laid over wood sleepers and cushion pads. There are six traps center (4-1/2′ x 8-1/2'), floor pockets and irregularities all over, but not serious. We have a black Harlequin dance floor available for dance use (requires advance notice). There is a trap room.

The stage floor is 3-1/2 feet above the front aisle (7 feet from the pit floor), and wraps around the pit on both sides. The pit is solid covered, set at 13 inches below the stage, with a step leading down to it. It is of aluminum frame and plywood deck modular construction, covered with a vinyl flooring material. It is solid but hollow-sounding, and can be carpeted.

The first row of seats is 6 feet from the pit rail, 18 feet from the apron edge, 28-1/2 feet from the Grand Drape and 34 feet from the movie screen. Then stage floor is roughly on a line with the audience’s eyes from all seats, and is therefore nearly invisible. For lighting – see separate doc.

 

Atmospherics

There are several different types of atmospheric effect machines in the theatre.

  • 3 - Ultratec Radiance Hazers
  • 3 - Antari AF-3 DMX controlled fans (for use with hazers)
  • 1 – Le Maitre G300 Fogger with liquid CO2 cooling system
  • 2 – Ultratec G3000 Foggers
  • 4 – Chauvet Cumulus low lying Foggers
  • 1 - Tiny FX battery powered fog machine
  • 1 - DMX IT (DMX control for Tiny FX)

Lighting

There is a large control booth area the full width at the back of the theatre. It is isolated by glass windows, with five Anchor monitors, and has four window panels that can open. There is also a talkback mic from the light board. The booth is 82 feet from the Grand Drape, and about 12 feet above the stage floor. We have two ETC SR48AF racks in the booth, four SR24AF racks in the AP’s, for a total of 370 dimmers available, and a DR6 for the houselights and Unison controller. Many circuits have at least 2 drop cord pigtails and many have 2 outlets on each pigtail for a total of 4 receptacles per circuit. Maximum capacity per dimmer is 2400 watts. There is a 50-amp fused single phase disconnect and a 200-amp 3 phase cam SR.

The theatre is wired with 20-amp twist lock connectors in the “Old Code” configuration with the lug on the ground blade OUT. We have some adapters to stage pin and “U-Ground or Edison” plugs, and lots of cable and twofers.

Lighting Control Boards:

  •  ETC Gio @5. With one 1X20 Eos motorized fader wing and two Dell 24" touch screen monitors. Our Gio @5 has four DMX 512 ports. It also has six - 4 port DMX/RDM gateways via ETCNet2 and one - 8 port Pathway DMX gateway.  24,576 outputs (currently configured to 34 universes). 32,768 Control channels, 10,000 cues, and 999 cue lists and much more.
  • The ETC Unison system. Runs parallel to DMX. Mainly runs house lights and classroom lights in non-show conditions.

DMX Nodes:

  • 2 - 4 port Response MK2 gateways
  • 1 - 4 port Net 3 ACN gateway
  • 3 - 4 port Response DMX/RDM gateways
  • 1 - 8 port Pathway Gateway

Lighting Equipment:

  • Multi-Parameter Devices
    • 21- High End Lonestars
    • 16- High End SolaFrame 1000
    • 16 – Robe Spiiders
    • 10 - Robe Spikies
    • 9 – ETC Desire D40
    • 30 – ETC ColorSource Pars
    • 16 – ETC ColorSource Pars Deep Blue
    • 18 - ETC ColorSource CYCs (9 up top, 9 on bottom for ground row)
    • 10 – 19 ° ETC LED Series 3′s
    • 31 – 26 ° ETC LED Series 3′s
    • 20 – 36 ° ETC LED Series 3′s
    • 10 – 50 ° ETC LED Series 3′s
    •  4 - 14 ° ETC LED Series 2′s Daylight HD on City Theatrical folospot yokes 
    • 2 -  MEGAlite Circa xs scoop LED
    • 1 – VL1000
    • 8 – Elation Platinum Spot 5R Pro
  • ETC Conventional lights:
    • 2 – 10 ° ETC Source 4′s
    • 8 – 14 ° ETC Source 4′s
    • 20 – 19 ° ETC Source 4′s
    • 24 – 26 ° ETC Source 4′s
    • 30 – 36 ° ETC Source 4′s
    • 40 – 50 ° ETC Source 4′s
    • 2 – 70 ° ETC Source 4's
    • 2 – 90 ° ETC Source 4's
    • 78– ETC S4 PAR 575 w. Very narrow, narrow, medium, and wide lenses available for all + 4 very wide lenses.
  • Other Instruments:
    • 36 – Century Lekolite #2200 Axial Bodies (FEL 1000).
    • 22 – Century Lekolite #2300 Medium Prefocus (EGG 750).
    • 44 – 6 x 9 lens (40 degree) assemblies; 64 – 6 x 12 (27 degree) lens assemblies. These are interchangeable.
    • 20 – Century Lekolite #2216 Axial 6 x 16 (17 degree) (FEL 1000).
    • 20 – Strand PAR-64 1000-watt sealed beam. Wide, medium, and narrow available.
    • 6 – Par 16 Wide with bases
    • 24 – Strand #3380 6-inch/1K zoom fresnel (1000-watt BTR)
    • 8 – Stand-Ianero “Iris-cyc” 3-window cyc lights, 1000-watts/window.
    • 6 – Capitol Striplights 7 ½ foot, 3 circuit, 150 watt/lamp, 5 per color. Roundels in green, red, blue, and amber. Gel frames are available.
    • 2 – Phoebus Ultra-Quartz Follow Spot (360-watt/80-volt MR-16).
    • Operator-controlled by integral SCR dimmer.
  • Other Equipment:
    • 3 - 100' SOCO Cable
    • 2 -  75' SOCO Cable
    • 7 -  60' SOCO Cable
    • 14 – 55' SOCO Cable
    • 2 -   25' SOCO Cable
    • 17 – SOCO Fanouts
    • 10 – Source 4 Iris
    • Barndoors, tophats, gel frames, donuts, gobo holders, cable and two-fers.
  • We have 10 Booms, with six lights dedicated to each boom that are not listed in the above inventory. Each boom has: one Series 2 - 36 °, three Strand 6 X 9,  one Colorsource spot - 36 °, and one Series 3 - 36°. (see plot for placement)
  • We have various stepladders, a Genie Lift (model AWP- 25S), an Upright Airlift (CO2 powered), and a Tallescope (cherry picker).
  • The theatre stocks a variety of color media in Roscolux and Lee color media. We can get non-stocked colors in 3-4 days, so try to give us advance notice, or bring it with you. A limited amount of lighting equipment can be rented locally.

Lighting Positions Available

  • Balcony Rail
    • Back of House 61′ from apron, ~12′ above stage
    • 8 Dimmers 154-161 (4 outlets each)
    • 1 Dimmer 162 (1 outlet in light booth) run to HL Balcony
  • 2nd A.P. Beam:
    • Over house 30′ from apron, 25′ above stage.
    • 2 pipes here; one is outrigged.
    • 12 Dimmers T1 – T12 (4 outlets each)
    • 24 Dimmers 193-216 (1 outlet each)
    • 1 Dimmer 148 (1 outlet center)
    • SOCO 1+ 2:
      • 163-168
      • 169-174
    • 1st A.P. Beam:
      • Over pit 10′ upstage of apron, 25′ above pit level.
      • 2 pipes here; one is outrigged.
      • 20 Dimmers 13 – 32 (four outlets each)
      • 24 Dimmers # 217-240* (1 outlet each)
      • 1 Dimmer 149 (1 outlet center)
    • A – Bar (Apron Bar)
      • Over apron ~18″ upstage of pitrail, 19.5′ above stage
      • 18 Dimmers #175-192.
      • one - 4 port DMX/RDM gateway
      • This bar is dead-hung
    • 1st Electric:
      • Light Bridge (2 pipes) 3′ and 5′ upstage of proscenium
      • 40 Dimmers 33 – 72 (4 outlets each)
      • 2 Dimmers 150-151 (2 outlets each)
      • one - 4 port DMX/RDM gateway
      • Circuits 43 & 44 are normaled as a Relay for LEDs and Movers
    • 2nd Electric:
      • 1 pipe, at 11′ 10″ upstage of proscenium
      • 17 Dimmers 73 – 89 (2 outlets each)
      • one - 4 port DMX/RDM gateway
      • Circuits 83 & 84 are normaled as a Relay for LEDs and Movers
    • 3rd Electric:
      • 1 pipe, at 23′ upstage of proscenium
      • 16 Dimmers 90 – 105 (4 outlets each)
      • one - 4 port DMX/RDM gateway
      • Circuits 93 & 94 are normaled as a Relay for LEDs and Movers
    • Lineset 30
      • Iris Cyc lights normal here using SOCO O (349 - 354) & P (355 - 360)
    • Louvres:
      • Stage left
      • 12 Dimmers 106-117
      • Stage right
      • 12 Dimmers 118, 119, 361-370
    • Floor Pockets:
      • On-stage floor.
      • 44 Dimmers:
      • #241-262 SR
      • #126-145 and 152,153 SL
    • Orchestra Pit
      • 2 Dimmers 146,147
    • Pin Rail
      • 4 Dimmers 381-384
    • Socopex
      • Hse right AP’s, next to dimmers: A, B, C, D, 265-288
      • Grid Above Stage:
      • A: 265-270 *
      • B: 271-276 *
      • C: 277-282 *
      • D: 283-288 *
      • E: 289-294  defaults to SR pipe
      • F: 295-300  defaults to 2A Elec
      • G: 301-306
      • H: 307-312 defaults to SL pipe
      • I: 313-318  defaults to SR Booms
      • J: 319-324  defaults to SL Booms
      • K: 325-330  defaults to Scoops
      • L: 331-336 defaults to 3A Elec
      • M: 337-342
      • N: 343-348  defaults to birdies
      • O: 349-354 defaults to CYC lights
      • P: 355-360 defaults to CYC lights

    *duplicated by AP dimmers

    • House Lights (Dedicated)
      • 7 Dimmers 385-391
    • Lobby Lights (Dedicated)
      • 4 Dimmers 392-395
    • Dimmers Dedicated to Class lights.
      • 5 Dimmers 5, 8, 11, 23, & 24
    • 8 - 24 inch fifty pound booms bases.
    • Note: Some dimmers are permanently assigned for lecture setups. 14 Dimmers are currently set aside for future expansion and 1 is a dedicated non-dim (cc20). Check with the T.D. before assigning dimmers, or just tell us what channels need to control what instruments and we’ll work out the dimmers

Projection

The Theatre is equipped with several projector options and a Blu-ray player with 7.1 stereo sound for movies. We are also capable of showing 16mm film, standard 2" x 2″ slides, and video projection for presentations. These are projected onto a 14' x 28' flown perforated front projection screen. The projection distance is 90 feet from the booth. The screen is 34 feet from the first row of seats. Other professional video equipment can be rented locally with notice.

Additional Equipment Available 

  • 2-Portable Projection Screen 10’6″ x 14′ Front projection only.
  • 2- Rear Projections Screens (these are old and heavy, and will require advanced notice to set up)
  • 5-Bakerwood DMX controlled projector dowsers

In the Projection Booth

  • 1-Barco DP2K-10S DLP Cinema Projector with Barco Alchemy ICMP [9000 Lumens, (2,048 x 1,080) resolution, 1850:1 contrast ratio] pgBFL 70.0mm DLP Cinema 2.5 / 30.5-59.7mm, 0.69" S2K Zoom (2-3.9):1 Lens
  • CRU RAX215DC 1U RackMount 1- bay JBOD storage rack for digital movie content for playing DCP Content
  • 1-Sanyo PLC-ZM5000L Projector [5000 lumens, WUXGA (1920 x 1200) resolution, 2000:1 contrast ratio]
  • 1-Oppo BDP-93 Blue-ray Disc Player with 7.1 stereo audio
  • Panasonic PV660 4-Head HiFi Stereo VCR
  • 1-Toshiba D-VR5SU (Combo VCR & DVD-R)
  • 2-Eastman Arc Lamp 16mm Projector Model 25 (with electric changeover)

Also Available

  • 1-Sanyo PLC-ZM5000L Projector [5000 lumens, WUXGA (1920 x 1200) resolution, 2000:1 contrast ratio] in second AP
  • 4-Epson Powerlite 6110i [3500 lumen, XGA (1024 x 768) resolution, 600:1 contrast ratio]
  • 2-Epson Powerlite 7700p with Long Throw Attachment Lens (ELPAL01)
  • [3000 lumen, XGA (1024 x 768) resolution, 400:1 contrast ratio] also have 1 (ELPAW01) lens
  • 2-Kodak Ektagraphic III ATS slide projector
  • 1-Toshiba W-627 4-Head HiFi Stereo VCR

There are also several DVD players rack mounted in the Sound Booth

  • 1-Oppo BDP-93 Blue-ray Disc Player with 7.1 stereo audio (mounted in a portable rack)
  • 1-LG BH200 Super Blu Player (combo Blu-ray & HD DVD)
  • 1-Denon DN-V200
  • 1-Panasonic DVD-RV32

There is closed circuit Television (CCTV) for the theatre and dressing rooms.

  • 1-Sanyo VCC-HD4600 Camera
  • 1-Sony CVX-V18NS (Nightshot Camera)
  • Various Samsung flat screen TV’s in the lobby and backstage.  Small TV’s in the dressing rooms

Other Equipment

  • 50 - Black chairs, metal with cloth seats.
  • 6 - 8-foot folding tables
  • 10 - 6-foot folding tables
  • 8 - Black plastic stanchions with chains
  • 6 - Yellow Guidance Stanchions with Retractable Belt
  • pipe and drape • various table clothes and skirts (most are black)

Soft Goods

  • Five scrims: three black, ( 26' x 50') (22' x 50') (30' x42') two white (28' x40')(28'x43') the white scrims are older and one looks like it was tea dyed.
  • A dark blue traveling velour Grand Drape
  • A dark blue Guillotine Main Drape also used as the Valance.
  • Legs & Borders: 4 pair black, normally hung.
    • Legs are 22-1/2′ high and 10′ wide, Flat.
    • Borders are 6′ high and 40′wide, Flat.
  • Travelers:
    • Two black travelers, both are 22-1/2′ high.
    • Ten flat black panels for “Black-out drape” or additional masking.
    • One white cyclorama it is 31' high and 52' wide
    • One painted forest drop (30' x 20')

 

Sound and Intercom

There are six soundboards available for the Theatre:

Yamaha QL1: Features include 16 analog inputs, 8 analog outputs. This gives us 32 mono + 8 stereo input mixing channels, 16 Mix Busses, 8 Matrix Busses, 1 Stereo Bus, 1 Mono, and 1 Que This mixer lives in the sound booth at the rear of the auditorium, with a full audio patch bay and Qlab connected.

Yamaha QL5: Features include 32 analog inputs, 16 analog outputs This gives us 64 mono + 8 stereo input mixing channels, 16 Mix Busses, 8 Matrix Busses, 1 Stereo Bus, 1 Mono, and 1 Que With prior arrangement, this mixer can be set up in the house. This is designed to be used in conjunction with the QL1.

Allen & Heath 14:4:2+: Features include 14 channels, 4 submasters, mains, and six auxes (pre or post fader). This mixer is dedicated for classes and events with minimal sound requirements, and is positioned next to the light board operator. Also dedicated to this board is a Numark (MP 302) professional Dual MP3/CD player.

Older Boards:

Soundcraft K3 (with meter bridge): Features include 21 mic inputs, 6 stereo inputs (A or B), 8 groups, mains, and 8 auxes (pre/ post-fader selectable by pairs). These mixers are in storage in the booth at the rear of the auditorium. With prior arrangement, this mixer can be moved to where it is needed.

Equipment available:

1 - Yamaha Rio 3224-D2 downstage right.

1 - Yamaha Rio 1608-D2 Downstage left.

There are 6 – Whirlwind SPC83P-S 8 channel 3-way splitters (48 MICS) in the booth. These split the mic lines between the booth, FOH mix position and the stage for a monitor mix. Phantom Power is controlled by the splitter if you are not using the digital snakes.

  • Main Amps and Speakers:
    • 5 - L'Acoustics LA4X - Amplified controller with PFC 4 x 1000 W /8 Ohms. Ethernet network. AES/EBU. US version
    • 16 - L'Acoustics KIVA II - 2-way passive WST® enclosure: 2 x 6.5'' LF + 1.75  HF diaphragm (8 stage left , 8 stage right)
    • 6 - L'Acoustics SB15M - High power compact subwoofer: 1 x 15''  (3 stage left ,3 stage right)
    • 2 - L'Acoustics SB18 - High power compact subwoofer: 1 x 18''  (center stage in pit)
    • 4 - L'Acoustics 5XT - 2-way passive coaxial enclosure: 5'' LF + 1'' HF diaphragm (front fills)
    • 2-L'Acoustics A15i Wide - 2-way passive, 15"
  • Playback
    • iMac (OS Catalina) running Qlab 4.6.3 with Pro Audio + Video licenses
    • 1-Oppo BDP-93 Blue-ray Disc Player with 7.1 stereo audio (mounted in a portable rack)
    • 1-LG BH200 Super Blu Player (combo Blu-ray & HD DVD)
    • 1-Denon DN-V200 DVD player
    • 1-Panasonic DVD-RV32 player
    • 1-Denon DN-D4500 Dual MP3/CD player
    • 1-Denon DN-650F CD player
    • 1-Technics SLP-1300 CD player
    • 2-Denon DN-720R 3-head cassette decks
    • 1-Panasonic SV-3700 Professional Digital Audio Tape (DAT)
    • 1-Numark (MP 302) professional Dual MP3/CD player (dedicated to Allen & Heath board)
    • 1-Tascam CD-RW750 professional CD re writable recorder (in a portable rack)
    • 1-Denon DN 1800F Dual CD player (in a portable rack)
  • Equalization and effects
    • 4-Ashly GQX 3102 two channel third octave graphic equalizer (one dedicated to JBL array)
    • 4- BSS FCS-960 two channel 30 band graphic equalizers
    • 1-Ashly XR1001 crossover
    • 1-Lexicon PCM80
    • 1-Lexicon PCM90
    • 1-Lexicon MPX 1
    • 5-Symetrix 501 Compressor/Limiter
    • 1-PreSonus ACP88 eight channel compressor/Limiter/Gate
  • Concert stage monitors
    • 4-QSC MX2000A amplifier
    • 11-EAW SM260 (12″ and 2″)
  • Additional Amps and Speakers
    • 1-QSC MX3000A amplifier
    • 1-QSC MX2000A amplifier
    • 1-QSC RMX 1850 amplifier
    • 1-JBL MPA 750 amplifier
    • 2-JBL SR4731A (2-12″ and 1-1 ½” cones)
    • 4-JBL SR4718A (subs)
    • Ashly XR2001 three way crossover  Concert stage monitors
    • 3-QSC RMX 2450 amplifiers
    • 8-EAW JF80 Dance Monitors
    • 1-QSC DCA 1824 Digital Cinema Amplifier
    • 10-EAW CR72i Cinema System Speakers
    • 5-Altec 1594B 100-watt solid state power amps
    • 6-JBL 4311 3-way speakers in auditorium walls
  • Microphones and Direct Inputs
    • 4- Shure Beta 58
    • 2- Shure Beta 57
    • 1- Shure Beta 52
    • 1- Shure Beta91
    • 16-Shure SM-58 vocal mics
    • 11- Shure SM-57
    • 4- Shure SM-81
    • 2- Shure KSM 32
    • 3- AKG C451-E mics
    • 2- Neumann KM-184
    • 2- Sennheiser e 609
    • 4- Sennheiser e 604
    • 6-Crown PCC-160 floor mics
    • 1-Shure MX418/C podium mic
    • 6-Countryman Type 85 FET Active DI
    • 1-Whirlwind Passive DI
  • Wireless mics   (14 wireless)
    • 2-ULXD4Q Wireless Receiver (4 Channel)
    • 6-ULXP4 (554-590MHz-J1) Wireless Receivers
    • 8-ULXD1 Wireless Body packs
    • 6-ULX1-J1 Wireless Body packs
    • Lavalier mics
      • 8-Shure 93  Black
      • 8-Shure 93  Tan
      • 4-Shure MX 153 Tan
      • 4-Shure MX 150 Black
      • 1-Shure TL 47 Tan
      • 1- Shure 185  Black
      • 4-Countryman B3 omnidirectional Lav  Tan   (B3W4FF05T-SL) 
    • 4-ULXD2 Wireless Handhelds w/ KSM8 heads
    • 6-ULX2 Wireless Handhelds w/ SM87A heads
  • Wireless mics used for classes
    • 1-ULXP4 (554-590MHz-J1) Wireless Receiver
    • 3-LX Wireless Receivers
    • 1-ULX1-J1 Wireless Body pack
    • 3-LX1 Wireless Body packs
    • Lavalier mics
      • 1-Shure 93 head Black
      • 1-Shure 83 head
    • 1-ULX2 Wireless Handheld w/ SM58 head
    • 1- LX2 Wireless Handheld w/ SM58 head
    • 2- LX2 Wireless Handhelds w/ SM87 heads
  • Mic Stands/ Booms/ Guitar stands
    • 42- K&M 21120 mic booms
    • 3- Atlas Sound Low profile Mic Stands 10 inch base 8"- 13" (2- black)(1- chrome)
    • 8- Atlas Sound Low profile Mic Stands 10 inch base 14"- 26" (4- black)(4- chrome)
    • 12- Atlas Sound MS12CE Mic Stands 10 inch base 34"- 62" (10- black)(2- chrome)
    • 4- Atlas Sound MS43E Mic Stands 12 inch base 25" - 65" (2- black)(2- chrome)
    • 8- Atlas Sound MS20E Mic Stands 12 inch base 37" - 66" (6- black)(2- chrome)
    • 7- Atlas Sound  Mic Stands triangular base 37"- 66" (chrome)
    • 3- AKG tripod base folding Mic Stands KM210
    • 3- On Stage Guitar Stands XCG-4
    • 3- Hercules Guitar Stands GS 414 B
  • Intercom and video monitors
    • 1-Clearcom PL PRO MS-232 (2 channel main station)
    • 1-Clearcom PL PRO RM-220 (2 channel remote station)
    • 1-Clearcom FreeSpeak II Digital wireless intercom system 1.9 GHz                 (10- wireless Beltpacks)
    • Various stations throughout the theatre 
    • Video monitors with a stage shot are located backstage, greenroom, lobby, and all dressing rooms.

Theatre Diagrams

Pit and Forestage

Pit and Forestage

Floor Plan

Floor plan

Floor plan with Electrics

Floor Plan with Electrics

Cross Section

Cross Section

Cal Poly Theatre

Cal Poly Theatre

Stage

The proscenium is 38' wide and 19-1/2' high. It is closed with a dark blue traveling velour Grand Drape and a Guillotine Main Drape. The backstage floor is 36'x75' (less 5' for flies) and the gridiron is 50' high. Everything flies on 38 sets of counterweighted lines. There are some limited handlines, including four sets for legs with a full 38' proscenium opening (these are particularly useful for dance productions). Both systems operate stage right: counterweights at the floor and handlines from the pinrail at 22'. Most pipes are 40' long. The upstage eight linesets are 54' long Some rigging is permanently assigned, so check with the T. D. before committing any linesets. The white cyclorama is 31' high and 52' wide which is located 30' upstage from the Grand Drape. There is crossover space of 2 to 3 feet between the cyc and the back wall. The cyc flies and when fully out there is only 16' of clearance under the bottom. Stage right wingspan is 17' and stage left wingspan is 16' (proscenium to sidewall).

Light Plots and Ground Plans

Here is our full stage light plot.

View light plots and ground plans (PDF). 

For more detailed light plots and ground plans please see the genereal information tab.

 

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