Matt Downs of Melbourne-based South West Solutions has a knack for purchasing lighting gear that he can subsequently hire out to larger production companies! Matt was one of the first to realise that Ayrton products would soon be a regular fixture requirement on international tours as well as local productions.
He now owns a dozen Ayrton MagicPanels, currently on Icehouse, and twenty-eight MagicBlades, currently touring with Bruce Springsteen.
“Just a handful of MagicPanels can make a huge impact on a stage!” said Matt. “They are very bright, fast and flexible. They have a beautiful beam and make a powerful wash light. The pixel-mapping is very effective, and there are lots of preset effects. The continuous rotation facility is great and they really are a lot of fun.”
Matt remarked that the MagicBlades also deliver very cool effects, original design, continuous movement, and are very bright.
“The MagicBlades produce some amazing effects and really allow for some interesting design possibilities,” added Matt. “Their movement, colour, on-board macros and console effects allow you to create some fantastic and unique looks.
Matt further reports that both Ayrton models have been reliable out on the road.
