PHOENIX – The Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) displays instruments from around the world – nearly 250 countries and territories. It also offers visitors AV and live performances that lets them see and hear the instruments being played in their cultural context. Stage Technologies Las Vegas installed the automation system used within the 299-seat Music Theater. The Stage Technologies team worked closely with general contractors Ryan Construction and consultant Auerbach Pollock Friedlander to optimize the structural support steel used in the Music Theater's construction, which allowed for considerable cost savings for the project.
"Stage Technologies came very highly recommended from our consultant team, and they have proven to be experts in the field of theatrical rigging systems," said Mark Beal, project manager for the venue. "They have been very proactive in terms of finding the best methods to achieve the desired level of performance at the Music Theater."
The automation system includes BT250 Lite multi-line packaged hoists and sliding acoustic panels, along with a Maxis control rack and a mobile handheld controller. The winches raise and lower house and stage light battens and the 16 acoustic panels can be moved to adjust the acoustic dynamics of the auditorium.
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