Pay-TV channel Business Day TV (BDTV), formerly known as Summit TV, is filmed in
the same studio as two other channels also broadcast on the DStv platform, namely
Ignition Channel and the Home Channel, hence the need for a lighting solution that
offers dynamic colour change.
Nico Steyn from IntelliLAB approached Electrosonic SA to help find the right solution.
The BDTV studio has a large backdrop, floating LED Screens, and a newly redesigned
presenters’ desk.
Electrosonic SA’s Bruce Schwartz, in consultation with Steyn, proposed a combination
of Martin Tripix 1200 fixtures and Versa-light RGB strip lighting, all controlled off a
Martin M-PC controller. The Martin Tripix fixtures were chosen for their high
brightness; their quietness; and, most importantly, for their colour consistency. The
Martin Tripix does not have shadow or colour separation problems, something inherent
to many LED products.
The M-PC controller allows BDTV to quickly set up presets for various shows, and then
to instantly recall them. This ensures consistency and quick turn- around times.
Electrosonic SA’s Omar Sharfoodeen and his team had the fixtures installed in no
time. Jesse Dullabh, technical and controller support at Electrosonic SA, conducted
control desk training to the BDTV staff.
