Technical Specifications

July 2013
Royal Albert Hall Kensington Gore London SW7 2AP 020 7589 3203 www.royalalberthall.com

Senior Technical Manager

oliverj@royalalberthall.com

Ollie Jeffery

020 7959 0565

Lighting Design & Systems Manager

richardt@royalalberthall.com

Richard Thomas

020 7959 0566

Rigging Manager
alexandert@royalalberthall.com

Alexander Tripp Gareth Jones

020 7959 0604 020 3036 9046

Senior Venue Technician

garethj@royalalberthall.com

Technical Show Manager

johnq@royalalberthall.com

John Quigley Steph Baldwin

020 7959 0537 020 3036 9043

Technical Show Manager

stephanieb@royalalberthall.com

Assistant Technical Show Manager

olic@royalalberthall.com

Oli Clark

020 7589 3203 Ext. [2533]

This Document is meant as a guide to incoming companies and designers. The specifications are subject to change and will be updated as frequently as possible. Please consult with the Technical Show Manager allocated to your event for hire prices and equipment changes throughout the year. There is a generic risk assessment form attached to this document. Risk assessments are required two weeks in advance of a show coming into the Hall.

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Lighting Specifications ...................................................................................................... 4

Overview ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 4 Lighting Infrastructure ................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Patching.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Dimming & Hard Power ................................................................................................................................................................. 4 Design Information ........................................................................................................................................................................ 4 Truss Information ........................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Gallery patching information: ........................................................................................................................................................ 5 Lighting Equipment List: ................................................................................................................................................................. 6 Royal Albert Hall Rig Plan ............................................................................................................................................................... 7

Power Specifications ........................................................................................................ 8

Power Specifications Overview ...................................................................................................................................................... 8 Show & Tech Panels ....................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Outdoor power............................................................................................................................................................................... 9 OB Power room (Under door 10): ................................................................................................................................................ 10 Loggia 18: ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 10

Ancillary Patching .......................................................................................................... 11

Video & Camera Patching ............................................................................................................................................................ 11 Clear-Com System ........................................................................................................................................................................ 14
Overview .......................................................................................................................................................................................................14 Compatibility .................................................................................................................................................................................................14 Plan ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................15

Rigging Specification ...................................................................................................... 16

Overview ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 16 Motors .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 16 Trussing ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 16 Circle and Gallery ......................................................................................................................................................................... 17 Rig Motor Plan.............................................................................................................................................................................. 17

Stage Specification ......................................................................................................... 18

Stage Dimensions ......................................................................................................................................................................... 18 Arena lift information................................................................................................................................................................... 19

Sound Specification........................................................................................................ 20 AV Solution Options ....................................................................................................... 22

Projection & Screen Technologies ............................................................................................................................................... 23 Camera & Graphics Switching Solutions ...................................................................................................................................... 24

Health and Safety Specifications ..................................................................................... 25

Hard Hat Safe Working Practice ................................................................................................................................................... 25 Personal Protective Equipment See also Hard Hats .................................................................................................................. 26 Emergency Beacon ....................................................................................................................................................................... 26 Risk assessments .......................................................................................................................................................................... 26 Sample Risk Assessment Form ..................................................................................................................................................... 28

Appendix 1 Useful Measurements ............................................................................... 29

Load-In ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 29 Stage............................................................................................................................................................................................. 29 Arena ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 29 Other ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 29

Appendix 2 Loading Reference..................................................................................... 30

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Figure 1 The Royal Albert Hall Auditorium

Figure 2 Royal Albert Hall Location Map

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Lighting Specifications
Overview
The Royal Albert Hall Lighting Rig consists of a fixed lighting rig of intelligent fixtures spread across 4 house trusses over stage and an advanced truss located in the auditorium. There is also a fixed rig of generic lanterns spread around the circle bar, organ circle and gallery. As this is a fixed rig, de-rigging or re-positioning of any of these fixtures is only possible at extra cost and at the discretion of the Technical Show Manager.

Lighting Infrastructure
The Halls lighting infrastructure primarily consists of CAT5 and fibre-optic runs throughout the auditorium that supports the ArtNet Protocol. These runs congregate in the Dimmer room where they are distributed to each truss terminating in a DMX node. Input terminals are located in appropriate places within the auditorium and can be connected either directly by Ethernet or Opticonn (via in house switch), or where control requires individual DMX universes, via an in-house ELC Node8 and then through the switch. Control Positions include: Rear Arena (Opticonn) Gallery Bay 12 (Door 6 ) (Etherconn) Loggia 18 (Opticonn) G Stalls (Etherconn) Stage Left back wall (Etherconn) Control Room (Behind the Organ) (Etherconn) Gallery Bay 1 non-public bay (Etherconn) Gallery behind the organ east Dimmer Room Roof (point adjacent to centre motor of Truss 1-4, advance truss and circular truss.

Patching
All lighting circuits within the Auditorium terminate in the Dimmer room in the form of a 16A Ceeform patch bay. These circuits are located mostly around the circle rail and in most gallery bays. Stage circuits are available in either Socapex or 16A Ceeform outlets.

Dimming & Hard Power

Circuits located in the dimmer room can be patched in to either 216 ways of dimming or 168 ways of hard power, see the list lighting equipment list for further information. Please note that there are 85 circuits allocated to the fixed rig.

Design Information
Further specific information on Gobos, gel colours and DMX patching can be obtained from the RAH Lighting Designers Reference Guide.

Truss Information
The house trusses are rigged with permanently installed Socapex, some of which is fixed to both Socapex and individual 16A breakouts: Truss 1 2 Spare ways (3 active socas) Truss 2 11 Spare ways (4 active socas) Truss 3 5 Spare ways (4 active socas) Truss 4 6 Spare ways (4 active socas)
Advance Truss 3 spare way (3 active socas) Circle Truss 10 Spare Ways (3 socas total)
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Gallery patching information:

Bay no.
32A hard power

DMX Out A & B

Comms

Socapex
*permanently patched to house S4 Pars

Independents x 2
I Circuits A & B

Flood Patch
F Circuits Paired (*permanently patched to floods)

Up lighter
permanently patched to S4 par pillar up lighters 2 paired per bay

13A socket x2

Door 11 30

House & Visitor

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Door 1 Cable Horse 24

1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1

House & Visitor

* *

* * * * * * * * * *

House & Visitor

* *

House & Visitor DMX in x 4, LX Network x 4 House & Visitor House & Visitor

*
& Show relay & House Light Patch

* *

House & Visitor

* *

House & Visitor

DMX in x 4, LX Network x 4

House & Visitor

& Show relay & House Light Patch

Lighting Equipment List:

Qty.
6 22 36 8 4 6 6 6 6 8 10 10 13 60 12 9 6 9 12 14 130 70 2 12 10 16 10 18 23 6 4 24 6 2 2 1 4 1 1 1 1 1

Description
Intelligent lighting VL 2500 Spot VL3000 Spot* Clay Paky Alpha Wash Halo 1200* Source Four Revolutions with Iris* Source Four Revolutions with Shutter & Iris* Clay Paky Alpha Spots 575 HPE* Clay Paky Alpha Wash 575* Clay Paky Alpha Wash 1200* Clay Paky Stage Scan* Clay Paky Stage Zoom* Clay Paky Profile Plus SV 1200* LED lighting Thomas LED Pixel Par 90 Choma Flood 200* Coemar Parlite RGB (3-channel mode)* Generic profiles 15-30 degree Source 4 zooms 19 degree Source 4 profiles 10 degree Source 4 profiles 5 degree Source 4 profiles 50 degree Source 4 Profiles 25-50 Source 4 Juniors Generic theatrical lamps + Source 4 Par + Par 64 4 Lamp Molefay* 2 Lamp Molefay* Par 64 Chrome floor cans Par 64 Chrome ACLs (4 bars of 4 pars) CCT Minuette fresnels Birdies Flood/House lights Nocturn 1 KW Flood Selecon Lui Cyc Floods 2kw Robert Juliat fresnels Special effects Chroma Q scrollers with par 64 back plates* Martin Mania DC1s Unique II Hazers Cirrus Strata Hazer Neutron S.T.A.R Hazer 2.5kw HMI Robert Juliat Cyrano Follow Spots Lighting Consoles Jands Vista T4 lighting console Jands Vista S3 lighting console Avolites Pearl Expert (Titan) Grand MA 2 Lite (with NPU backup) Grand MA Command wing with Touchscreen PC 216 ways of dimming

Notes

* - As part of the fixed lighting rig. N.B. These units cannot be de-rigged or moved.

Installed in the Gallery for Mushroom lighting Installed in the Gallery to up-light the pillars

- As part of a fixed auditorium lighting package

Available at extra cost

ETC Sensors (3 racks of 72 circuits)

Royal Albert Hall Rig Plan

Figure 3 - Lighting Rig Plan

The Halls Lighting Rig plan is also available as a detailed PDF as well as a complete WYSIWYG file. Please ask your event Technical Show Manager for more information or visit the technical area of the Royal Albert Halls website.

Power Specifications
Power Specifications Overview
Please note that the Hall utilises a TN-S earthing arrangement

Sound
Gallery (SL19)

Gallery East
Lighting (QE)

Under stage
Lighting (QG)

Gallery West
Lighting (QD)

O.B. SUPPLY
Door 11

200A TPN

400A TPN

400A TPN

400A TPN

200A TPN

Sound
Under stage (QH)

Arena
Ancillary (QK)

RAH Dimmers
Gallery East

200A TPN

125A TPN

300A TPN

MAX - 200A TPN

MAX 700A TPN

MAX - 200A TPN

MAX 200A TPN

Show & Tech Panels

Under stage (QG - 300) Cam-lock, Power lock, up to 400A, 0.2 s 125A Cee 3, 2 x 63A Cee 3, 2 x 32A Cee 3. 6 x 63A Cee 1 (2 x L1, 2 x L2, 2 x L3) 6 x 32A Cee 1 (2 x L1, 2 x L2, 2 x L3) 4 x 13A RCD Protected. Arena (QK - 125) 125A Cee 3, 63A Cee 3, 32A Cee 3. 125A Cee 1, 63A Cee 1, 32A Cee 1 (ALL L2) 3 x 16A Cee 1 (1 x L1, 1 x L2, 1 x L3) Gallery East (QE - 300) Cam-lock, Power lock, up to 400A, 0.2 s 125A Cee 3, 63A Cee 3, 32A Cee 3, 16A Cee 3 32A Cee 1 (L2) 16A Cee 1 (L1) 4 x 13A RCD Protected (L3) Gallery West (QD - 300) Cam-lock, Power lock, up to 400A, 0.2 s 125A Cee 3, 63A Cee 3, 32A Cee 3, 16A Cee 3 32A Cee 1 (L2) 16A Cee 1 (L1) 4 x 13A RCD Protected (L3)

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Under stage Sound (QH - 200) 125A Cee 3, 63A Cee 3, 32A Cee 3, 16A Cee 3 125A Cee 1, 63A Cee 1, 32A Cee 1 (ALL L2) 3 x 16 A Cee 1 (1 x L1, 1 x L2 , 1 x L3) Gallery Sound (SL19 - 200) 125A Cee 3, 63A Cee 3, 32A Cee 3, 16A Cee 3, 125A Cee 1, 63A Cee 1, 32A Cee 1, 16A Cee 1, (ALL L2)

Outdoor power
East and West Car park - 2 x 63A 3+E+N, 1 x 16A 1 Both located in pop-up manhole covers, see Stage Door for access. Bus Power: Door 9 North (West Car Park) Bus Power: Door 9 South 1 x 32A 3+E+N, 1 x 16A 1 1 x 32A 3+E+N, 1 x 16A 1

Figure 4 - Car Park Power Diagram

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OB Power room (Under door 10):

Main Incomer rated at 200A per

No.

Rating

Phase

RCD

RCD Bypass Option

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

63A 1- RED 63A 1 - RED 63A 1 - RED 63A 1 - RED 63A 1 - YELLOW 63A 1 - YELLOW 63A 1 - YELLOW 63A 1 - YELLOW 63A 1 - BLUE 63A 1 - BLUE 63A 1 - BLUE 63A 1 - BLUE 63A 3+E+N 63A 3+E+N 32A 3+E+N 32A 3+E+N 13A (4 x sockets) 125A 1 - RED 125A 1 - YELLOW 16A 1 - RED 32A 1 - YELLOW 32A 1 - BLUE 125A 3+E+N 63A 3+E+N 16A 3+E+N 125A 1 - BLUE

300mA 300mA 300mA 300mA 300mA 300mA 300mA 300mA 300mA 300mA 300mA 300mA 300mA 300mA 30mA 30mA 30mA 300mA 300mA 30mA 30mA 30mA 300mA 300mA 30mA 300mA

Figure 5 - OB Power Room Circuits

Loggia 18:
63A three phase and 32A three phase supplies

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Ancillary Patching
Video & Camera Patching Location
1 Gallery North

Quantity
2 3 21 8 2 1 1 1 7 4 1 2 3 21 8 2 1 1 1 7 4 1 1 2 14 4 1 1 1 2 14 4 1 1 1 1 7 4 1 1 1 7 4 1 1 2 14 4 1 1 1 2 14 4 1 1 1 1 7 4 1 1 1 7

Facilities
Camera triax (Lemo) Audio multiway (Mil 16-26) wired for 8 circuits Video circuits (BNC) SDV Circuits (BNC) 16A Mains outlets (BS4343) 13A Mains outlet (BS1363) Camera triax (Lemo) Audio multiway (Mil 16-26) wired for 8 circuits Video circuits (BNC) SDV Circuits (BNC) 16A Mains outlets (BS4343) Camera triax (Lemo) Audio multiway (Mil 16-26) wired for 8 circuits Video circuits (BNC) SDV Circuits (BNC) 16A Mains outlets (BS4343) 13A Mains outlet (BS1363) Camera triax (Lemo) Audio multiway (Mil 16-26) wired for 8 circuits Video circuits (BNC) SDV Circuits (BNC) 16A Mains outlets (BS4343) Camera triax (Lemo) Audio multiway (Mil 16-26) wired for 8 circuits Video circuits (BNC) SDV Circuits (BNC) 16A Mains outlets (BS4343) 13A Mains outlet (BS1363) Camera triax (Lemo) Audio multiway (Mil 16-26) wired for 8 circuits Video circuits (BNC) SDV Circuits (BNC) 16A Mains outlets (BS4343) 13A Mains outlet (BS1363) Camera triax (Lemo) Audio multiway (Mil 16-26) wired for 8 circuits Video circuits (BNC) SDV Circuits (BNC) 16A Mains outlets (BS4343) Camera triax (Lemo) Audio multiway (Mil 16-26) wired for 8 circuits Video circuits (BNC) SDV Circuits (BNC) 16A Mains outlets (BS4343) Camera triax (Lemo) Audio multiway (Mil 16-26) wired for 8 circuits Video circuits (BNC) SDV Circuits (BNC) 16A Mains outlets (BS4343) 13A Mains outlet (BS1363) Camera triax (Lemo) Audio multiway (Mil 16-26) wired for 8 circuits Video circuits (BNC) SDV Circuits (BNC) 16A Mains outlets (BS4343) 13A Mains outlet (BS1363) Camera triax (Lemo) Audio multiway (Mil 16-26) wired for 8 circuits Video circuits (BNC) SDV Circuits (BNC) 16A Mains outlets (BS4343) Camera triax (Lemo) Audio multiway (Mil 16-26) wired for 8 circuits Video circuits (BNC)

Gallery South

Grand tier box 3 (&2)

Grand tier box 17

Grand tier box 24

Grand tier box 40

Grand tier box 41 (&42)

Loggia Box 6

Loggia box 18

10

Loggia box 19

11

Loggia box 27

12

Loggia box 32

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13

Stage West

14

Stage East

15

Organ (Stage centre)

16

Bullrun West

17

Bullrun East

18

Arena South, east

19

Arena South, west

20

Arena South, south, west

21

Arena North (east+west)

22

Under Arena

4 1 2 2 14 8 2 2 2 14 8 2 1 1 7 4 1 1 2 14 4 1 1 1 2 14 4 1 1 1 1 7 4 1 1 1 7 4 1 1 1 7 4 1 2 3 21 8 2 1 2 3 21 8 2 1

SDV Circuits (BNC) 16A Mains outlets (BS4343) Camera triax (Lemo) Audio multiway (Mil 16-26) wired for 8 circuits Video circuits (BNC) SDV Circuits (BNC) 16A Mains outlets (BS4343) Camera triax (Lemo) Audio multiway (Mil 16-26) wired for 8 circuits Video circuits (BNC) SDV Circuits (BNC) 16A Mains outlets (BS4343) Camera triax (Lemo) Audio multiway (Mil 16-26) wired for 8 circuits Video circuits (BNC) SDV Circuits (BNC) 16A Mains outlets (BS4343) Camera triax (Lemo) Audio multiway (Mil 16-26) wired for 8 circuits Video circuits (BNC) SDV Circuits (BNC) 16A Mains outlets (BS4343) 13A Mains outlet (BS1363) Camera triax (Lemo) Audio multiway (Mil 16-26) wired for 8 circuits Video circuits (BNC) SDV Circuits (BNC) 16A Mains outlets (BS4343) 13A Mains outlet (BS1363) Camera triax (Lemo) Audio multiway (Mil 16-26) wired for 8 circuits Video circuits (BNC) SDV Circuits (BNC) 16A Mains outlets (BS4343) Camera triax (Lemo) Audio multiway (Mil 16-26) wired for 8 circuits Video circuits (BNC) SDV Circuits (BNC) 16A Mains outlets (BS4343) Camera triax (Lemo) Audio multiway (Mil 16-26) wired for 8 circuits Video circuits (BNC) SDV Circuits (BNC) 16A Mains outlets (BS4343) Camera triax (Lemo) Audio multiway (Mil 16-26) wired for 8 circuits Video circuits (BNC) SDV Circuits (BNC) 16A Mains outlets (BS4343) 13A Mains outlet (BS1363) Camera triax (Lemo) Audio multiway (Mil 16-26) wired for 8 circuits Video circuits (BNC) SDV Circuits (BNC) 16A Mains outlets (BS4343) 13A Mains outlet (BS1363)

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Figure 6 - Video & Camera Patch Positions

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Clear-Com System
Overview The Hall is fitted with a full-duplex digital 4-channel Clear-Com Helixnet Partyline system with outlets located in appropriate positions around the auditorium. Alongside the Clear-Com House ring, there is a separate Visitor XLR comms ring. A separate master-station can be plugged in on stage to enable touring companies to use their comms system instead.

The Royal Albert Hall will provide six Clear-com Helixnet 2-channel belt-packs and headsets as well as a reasonable amount of cable free of charge. Extra sets (up to 15) may be used at extra cost.

N.B. Each base station output can power up to ten Helixnet 2-channel belt-packs. This is patchable to meet requirements; the default RAH setup is for one output to power gallery followspots and the second output powering the remaining tie lines. Compatibility The Clear-Com Helixnet system outputs 59V so is not compatible with other Clear-Com products; please do not plug Analogue Partyline Beltpacks into the House tie points as this will damage the analogue beltpacks. RTS or Clear-Com (analog two-wire) systems can interface with up to 2 channels of the Clear-Com Helixnet system via the two-wire interface module located in the master station.

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Plan

Figure 7 Clear-com Plan

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Rigging Specification
Overview
The Hall holds the following equipment in its stock, not all equipment is part of a basic rig and this is here to provide an overview of what is available, please consult with your Technical Show Manager for hire prices and further information.

Motors
46 Permanently rigged 1t Liftket motors situated as per the rigging plan 14 Permanently rigged 2t Liftket motors situated as per the rigging plan 29 Permanently rigged 1t Liftket motors supporting the lighting trusses (Trusses 1-4, the Advance truss and the circular corona truss) 15 Floating stock 1t Liftket motors available to be rigged in specific points located on the rigging plan available after rigging costs 5 Floating stock 500kg Liftket motors available to be rigged in specific points located on the rigging plan available after rigging costs All floating stock motors are available to be rigged at a cost of 180 per point minimum, please consult with your Technical Show Manager for positions and availability.

Trussing
All over stage trusses are type A steel general purpose 52cm truss painted black, these are permanently rigged for the house lighting rig, All trusses can be used for under slinging with a U.D.L. of 2 tonnes. Over stage truss Truss 1 = 16 meters Truss 2 = 16 meters Truss 3 = 15 meters Truss 4 = 13.5 meters The Advance truss is black GP52 type aluminium truss. This truss also has the house lighting rig permanently rigged on it with suspension points for under slinging up to a U.D.L. 2 tonnes. Advance truss = 13 meters There is a permanently rigged Circular corona truss. This is type H30v produced by Prolyte rigged beneath the corona. This is a purpose made circular truss and is powder coated black. We also hold in stock a Slot curved back wall truss, this can sit in front of the organ on the T motors. This consists of 10 pieces of H30d triangle truss with 4 custom 30d book corners complete with eggs and pins. This truss is not permanent and will incur a charge if required, please consult with your TSM for charges and availability.
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Circle and Gallery

The Circle bar is a curved steel bar that runs around the circle, designed for rigging. This has a SWL of 75Kg/m (between brackets). There is also a bar located in each bay of the Gallery. These bars are rated at 180Kg UDL.

Rig Motor Plan

Figure 8 - Rig Motor Plan

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Stage Specification
Stage Dimensions

Figure 9 - Stage Dimensions

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Arena lift information

Lift A (Arena) formally known as the Main/Front Arena Lift or Lift 1 This is the main Load-in lift for shows, it has 2 doors, the main one leading to the loading tunnel and the long one which opens onto the sub-arena area. It is a simple rack and pinion mechanical lift. It has a safe working load of 5000kg dynamic or 10,000kg static. Lift B (Broad) formally known as the Front of Stage, Piano lift or Lift 4. This is the lift situated at the front of stage. It is generally used to extend the front of stage but is often replaced with a steel-deck extension to enable the use of bass bins and other varied equipment in the space underneath. It can also be used to create a lowered riser for the front of stage. The lift mechanism is known as a spiralift. It has a safe working load of 3500kg dynamic or 7400kg static Lift C (Contingency) formally known as Rear Arena, Piano Lift or Lift 3. This is the small lift, often used by the house for chair and table removal whilst Lift A is being used by production. It is a simple rack and pinion mechanical lift. It has a safe working load of 2000kg dynamic or 4000kg static It is also the contingency lift as it is used for various, often exceptional purposes, such as raising Davros the leader of the Daleks into the arena during the 2008 Dr Who Prom.

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Sound Specification

Last Updated May 2011

Flown System (Centre Cluster) Centre Hang of 10 x Meyer Sound M2D Compact High Power Array 2 Outer Hangs of 10 x Meyer Sound M1D c/w M1D Subs for Low Mid 2 Meyer Sound 700HP Sub-Woofers configured as a Cardioid Array Flown System (Choir & Circle Fills) 2 x UPA-1A mounted on Truss 1 to cover circle ends 4 x UPA-1A mounted on Truss 3 to cover choirs 2 x EM Acoustics EMS81s mounted under Truss 1 to cover stalls ends Ground System & Subs 2 x Meyer Sound UPA-1P Arena Frontfill Left 2 x Meyer Sound UPA-1P Arena Frontfill Right 4 x Meyer Sound M1D Arena Frontfill Centre 4 x Meyer Sound M1D Stalls Sidefills (L&R) 4 x Meyer Sound 700HP Sub Bass Loudspeakers

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Gallery Delay System (Optional at additional cost) 23 x Meyer Sound MPS-355 Loudspeakers (one in each gallery bay)
Each delay loudspeaker is independently time aligned back to the main array.

A Meyer Sound Galileo 616 DSP device provides system management, and is accessible to our system tech via wireless network. The whole system has been aligned in the venue using Meyer Sound SIM II. The rental price includes a system tech for the duration of the event.

Above left shows Meyer Sound prediction for the full range M2D and M1D array coverage in the venue, whilst above right shows the prediction for the flown cardioid sub array.

To enquire about system rental please contact Sound By Designs RAH team:

Stephen Hughes stephenh@soundbydesign.net 020 8339 3888 ext 3882 Alternatively contact your designated Royal Albert Hall Event Manager.

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AV Solution Options

Last Updated March 2012

SFL Group can provide a bespoke video solution for your event from a single central projection screen to a multi camera HD shoot. There is never a standard set up but to help you think through options available to you here are some example screen locations.

26 x 15 (16:9 ratio) Central Screen

21 x 12 (16:9 ratio) Side Screens

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Projection & Screen Technologies

SFL are stockists of Barco Projectors and by default this is what we would recommend. If for some reason you would like to use another manufacturer then we can also quote you an alternative solution. In terms of screen size this all depends on the content you are showing and the audience size but we would recommend a minimum screen size of 16 wide. For a 16 screen we would recommend a 10,000 lumen projector. Below is a table giving you a few examples of screen and projection configurations. These screens are all in the 16:9 wide screen ratio but we do also supply screens in 4:3 ratio.

Screen Size
16 x 9 Front / Rear 21 x 12 Front / Rear 26 x 12 Front / Rear 16m x 6.6m (Cinema)

Minimum Recommended Projection

1x Barco CLM R10+, 10,000 lumens DLP, SXGA+ 2x Barco CLM R10+, 10,000 lumens DLP, SXGA+ 1x Barco HDX-W14, 14,000 lumens, Full HD 2x Barco HDX-W18, 17,500 lumens, Full HD

High Quality Projection

1x Barco HDX-W14, 14,000 lumens, Full HD 1x Barco HDX-W14, 14,000 lumens, Full HD 1x Barco HDX-W18, 17,500 lumens, Full HD

SFL can also provide a huge variety of screen configurations like this solution on the right. This is five 12 screens arranged in the round and projected from the gallery to provide a 360 degree screen solution for the circle seats. Another screen option is plasmas; these could be used as stage comfort screens or relay screens for the choir stalls just to ensure that every member of the audience can see a screen.

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Camera & Graphics Switching Solutions

SFL can also provide a complete camera solution for live to screen footage or for recording & post production edit. As a standard we use Sony broadcast spec cameras and Canon lens. We can also provide various specials which may consist of elements such as Jib, Steady Cam, Track & Dolly. Our standard definition solution utilises Sony DXC D55 Cameras which are capable of 4:3 and 16:9 ratios. Our high definition solution utilises Sony HXC-100 Cameras which are full 1080i in 16:9 We have a HD-SDI portable production unit which can take 8x SD/HD-SDI inputs along with a number of computer inputs or playback sources. SFL can provide various image processing solutions to run any number of projection or LED screens.

For more information or for a quote please contact us on the details below. SFL Group Main Number - 0118 969 0900 SFL Group Email Address rah@sflgroup.co.uk

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Health and Safety Specifications

All information in this section is taken from the Halls Health and Safety policies which are available to all incoming companies. This is not meant in any way as a comprehensive guide to health and safety, just as a reference to some of the more important factors. Please refer to:The Royal Albert Hall, Event safety Guide (Available from your Event Manager or TSM) The Royal Albert Hall Rigging policy (Available from your Event Manager or TSM)

Hard Hat Safe Working Practice

1. The Royal Albert Hall has identified, in addition to other control measures, the need for all personnel in specific areas to wear protective headwear (Hard Hats) during the Load In and Load Out of events. This is due to the risk of head injuries from working on and around Rigging/Lighting equipment. Movement of rigging or other automated equipment during a performance are subject to separate control measures and fall outside of this procedure. However the requirements of this SWP must be followed for such moves outside of performance times. 2. Whenever activity involving working on or around rigging, lighting or other technical equipment is taking place then ALL personnel in the following locations are required to wear a hard hat: a. Stage b. Choir Stalls c. Arena d. All of the Stalls (Including all entrances and exits) e. In/On the Main Arena Lift including at sub basement level. 3. Signage - There are orange flashing beacons and illuminated signs located at the following locations: Stage Door, the top of G + 0 Stalls, F Vomitory, Door 11 and the Sub Arena area. 4. Both Bull Run entrances will have fixed signage as well as the flashing beacons. 5. The beacons and signage will be activated or de-activated by the Halls Duty Technical Show Manager (TSM) only. 6. Production staff should contact either the TSM or the Event Manager to activate the beacon system and public address messaging. 7. Failure to Comply - All RAH and Production management are to ensure this SWP is adhered to. Any personnel, who are asked more than once to put a hard hat on, will be required to leave the building and not return that day. Formal notification will be sent to their employer explaining the failure to comply, a copy of which will be forwarded to the RAH Chief Executive. Persistent offenders will be banned from the building on a permanent basis. 8. All incidents of non-compliance should be reported to the Senior Technical Manager and Health & Safety Advisor as soon as possible. 9. Exceptions - The only exceptions to this SWP are: a) When there is an event where no equipment overhead is to be moved or personnel are not required to work at height. b) Where a sound or lighting engineer is working at a desk for any considerable time, verbal consent to remove the PPE may be granted by the Duty TSM for the time the engineer is sat at the desk in a safe area. Any movement away from the desk must only be made with the PPE in place. 10. Protective Headwear - Suitable head protection is to be provided by Production or Contractor. Arrival at the Hall without suitable PPE may result in the staff being turned away or work being delayed. 11. A small quantity of Hard Hats will be provided to the Promoter and artists, which should not be used by contractors.
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12. Suitable PPE is to be worn to comply with this SWP. Headwear is to comply with BS EN 397 or BS EN 12482. 13. All PPE is to be worn correctly and where necessary secured with a strap under the chin of the wearer.

Personal Protective Equipment See also Hard Hats

Anyone working at the Hall is expected to wear any PPE that has been assessed as being required for their tasks. Failure to do so will result in the individual being asked to cease work until the PPE is worn. Persistent refusal may result in the individual being asked to leave the building and refused further entry to work at the Hall. All production company employees and contractors undertaking manual handling tasks or other tasks where there is a risk of foot injury are required to wear suitable safety footwear. Although in general, all shoes should at least enclose the toes. Work at height will be monitored closely to ensure that contractors use appropriate equipment such as harnesses and fall arrest equipment

Emergency Beacon
It is the policy of the Hall that during amplified events, a beacon is placed within eye-shot of any mix positions. Should the beacon activate at any point, the sound engineer must cease all sound levels emanating from the desk immediately and await further instruction. Emergency beacons will be supplied by the Hall.

Risk assessments
Essentially there are five steps to risk assessment, which all those working in the Hall must consider: 1. Look for hazards. 2. Decide who might be affected and how. 3. Evaluate the risks arising from the hazards and decide whether existing precautions are adequate or more should be done. 4. Record your findings. 5. Review your assessment from time to time and revise it if necessary. All routine activities relating to the staging of an event, from the load-in, the fit-up and the load out have been assessed by appropriately trained Hall staff and are monitored/recorded by the show staff. Where deemed necessary, safety precautions have been put in place and methods of operation improved to reduce hazard and risk. There may be occasions when unusual staging arrangements require activities not currently assessed. On such occasions promoters and production companies will be asked to assist the Halls show staff in carrying out a risk assessment and implementing appropriate steps to ensure safe working conditions. Everyone engaged in activities related to the staging of an event should ensure that their own personal safety and that of others is not compromised. Operatives should only undertake those tasks that they are
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trained or skilled in, are physically capable of doing and that pose no risk or hazard to themselves or those around them. If required, further and more detailed information regarding risk assessment is available from your Event Manager.

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Sample Risk Assessment Form

Job or Operation Hazards Personnel at risk Severity Initial Risk Rating Controls
LOW MED HIGH

Further Action Required / Notes

Residual Risk Rating Assessed by Action By

LOW

MED

HIGH

Figure 10 - Sample Risk Assessment Form

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Appendix 1 Useful Measurements

Load-In
Door 11 lift dimensions 2.98m (h) x 1.79m (w) Load in lift dimensions 6.63 meters x 2.89 meters Main loading door dimensions (Lift A) 2.36 meters H x 2.48 meters W Long sided door dimensions (Lift A) 2.36 meters H x 5.6 meters W Roof service hatch opening - 0.63m (2) Square

Stage
Stage width 26.9 meters Stage depth (With or without orchestral risers) 12.65 meters Front of stage opening (Between stalls) 12.47 meters Front of stage lift opening 14.3 meters Stage (Piano) lift dimensions 9.67 meters x 1.80 meters Back of G-riser (drape line) 30.5m

Arena
Width across arena (between B and E vomitories) 17.58 meters Depth of arena (Stage front to C and D vomitories) 26.23 meters Depth of arena (Stage lift front to C and D vomitories) 24.43 meters Centre arena lift dimensions 2.69 meters x 2.87 meters Arena floor to corona 45 meters

Other
Back of stage to Slot motor position 35 meters (height) Grand Tier Box 22 to rear of stage 50 meters

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Appendix 2 Loading Reference

Gallery Bar SWL 180Kg Circle Bar SWL 75Kg per metre (between brackets) House Truss sub-hang capacity 2 tons UDL

Lift A (Arena) - 5000kg dynamic or 10,000kg static. Lift B (Broad/Piano) - 3500kg dynamic or 7400kg static Lift C (Contingency/Rear Arena) - 2000kg dynamic or 4000kg

Stage SWL - 5KN per m2

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