Bridgeville, Penn. – May 1, 2024 – The new headquarters for the Atlantic 10 Conference (A-10) is the first NCAA Division 1 conference based in Washington, DC. As doors officially opened January, 2024 in D.C., with full staff transition expected by this June, the league is eager to highlight the benefits of its new location as a media, sports, transportation and cultural hub.
“The District is a vibrant major location with significant advantages in travel, economics and nationally recognized media,” said A-10 Commissioner Bernadette V. McGlade in a statement. “Washington provides access to a highly educated, diverse community that embraces Fortune 500 companies, innovative technology and is the political center of the world, all factors in the current college athletics landscape. Buoyed by the confluence of higher education meetings and seminars in the District the A-10 Presidents Council frequent D.C. thought out the year”
Broadcast Studio Lighting in New HQ
A head office in D.C. puts the organization’s base of operations at the geographic center of its membership footprint. Seven of its 15 members are located within a four-hour commute of Washington, D.C. The city provides member schools with easier access to league headquarters with three major airports nearby. A-10 schools include Davidson College in North Carolina, St. Louis University, and the University of Rhode Island.
The A-10 is no stranger to the nation’s capital. D.C. has been the host city for the league’s signature event – the A-10 Men’s Basketball Championship. It was played at Capital One Arena in 2018 and 2022 and will host the 15-team tournament in 2025.
A showpiece of the new 5,000 square foot office is a broadcast studio lit with Brightline studio lighting fixtures. The A-10 studio will be used to create and distribute content – from studio sports shows to educational seminars. The studio will be available to all member schools to produce their own video. In the world of NIL this is a significant opportunity for the A-10 members.
Creating a Distinctive Look
Brightline L1.2 soft lights and Lupo fresnels provide studio lighting for the broadcast studio’s news set and guest interview areas. Lighting Designer Dan McKenrick of Television Lighting Design and Direction installed the fixtures and programmed the lighting’s DMX controller.
“One of our goals is to create a distinctive look,” said Scott McBurney, Lead Consultant, Advanced Media, Atlantic 10 Conference. “We understand how important lighting is in creating exactly how we want to produce content. The Brightline soft lights and fresnels combine to produce the most flattering illumination possible in our new studio.”
“We couldn’t be happier that our lights were selected for the new A-10 broadcast studio. We can’t wait to see the programming produced at the new studio,” said Kathy Katz, Managing Partner, Brightline.
Full Broadcast Studio Lighting Complement
The variable white L1.2 LED studio lighting fixture is adjustable from 3200K to 5600K. Designed for broadcast and videoconferencing, the L1.2 offers high-quality lighting (>97 CRI) with DMX control.
Lupo fresnels are available in dedicated 3200°K or 5600°K and dual or full color. The lightweight and rugged fixture is extremely versatile. It is focusable from a narrow spot to a wide-beam full flood, and anything in between. Each fixture has a battery-powered option and includes an extremely quiet fan.
The full lighting scheme at the A-10 broadcast studio is as follows:
- Brightline L1.2X variable white with DMX control for front lighting (8x)
- Lupo LL-650 variable white fresnels with DMX for backlight (4x)
- ETC ColorSource console (1x)
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