OK, what is a leko

[Eboy87]

I've heard this term thrown around a whole lot. From the sound of it, I'm guessing it's another term for an ellipsoidal instrument, like an S4 or 6x9, but i'm not 100% sure.

[Jezza]

Yes, leko is just another term for ellipsoidal. It can refer to either Source 4s or the older style fixtures. By the way, Dave Matthews is god.

[Eboy87]

Thanks, that's what I thought, but I didn't want to go around using it wrong and looking like a compleate idiot.

And yes, Dave is god. Have you heard the new CD? I think it's frickin awsome. I also found a website that lists the sound and light gear they use on tour.

[sound_nerd]

Strand made an ellipsodial that said "LekoLite" right on the side of it.

[zac850]

^ Yep, Strand made a light called the Leko, and it stuck to the name of any ellipsoidal, just like the Kleenex is a name for tissue.

[Eboy87]

Well, now that I've posted, I found this website that kinda gives some history and other info. on the different kinds of fixtures

http://www.mts.net/~william5/sld/sld-500.htm

[propmonkey]

Leko is a registered Trademark of Strand(if i remember correctly). the inventor of the ellipsiodals last name was "Leko" or something like that.

[Jezza]

Yeah I've heard the new CD. I dk, personally I'm more a fan of their older stuff. It just sounded more...organic. I think it was due to their producer this time around, he was big time hip-hop guy, his name escapes me right now. If you still have that site I'd like to check it out. I think I'm seeing them on the 30th on Randall's Island outside of NYC for their "Island Getaway" concert. Sorry guys, I know that wasn't lighting related but I couldn't resist.

[Eboy87]

Here's the link for anyone who wants too look, since it is light releated

http://www.davematthewsband.com/road/index.html

[Jezza]

All I can say...is ****. The guys really pulled out the stops this year...20 9 lights? Fenton must have had fun...he really wanted to blind everyone I guess ...although I'm not too wild about the new rig. It looks to much like an overgrown spyder to me. The rig they had for the 2003 summer tour was incredible I thought. Still, I'm sure if one saw it live it would be a lot more impressive. Alright anyways, back to lighting.