Gwalior Fort, India, Enhanced its Sound and Light Show with Lightware's Technology
Leveraging Lightware's matrices and fiber optic extension and cabling technology, Tricolor has
enabled the seamless transport of 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 video, free of latency, and supporting perfect
synchronization across the expansive canvas of Man Mandir Palace
Gwalior Fort, which entered the history of India as one of the most impenetrable bastions in
the
country, nestled in the heart of Madhya Pradesh, has stood witness to centuries of grandeur and
intrigue. For more than 16 years, the Sound and Light Show hosted at the Man Mandir Palace of the
Fort narrated its glorious history to its guests. Over time, however, the allure of the show began
to fade, prompting the Ministry of Tourism of Madhya Pradesh to seek for its revitalization.
The project is epic in its size, narrative, and implementation. Tricolor India Schauspiel Pvt. Ltd.
has accomplished the immersive 360 projection installation to feature a vast canvas stretching upon
the walls of the Man Mandir imposing palace; each being 800 meters wide, across the front yard and
even over a tree between the palace walls, that is strategically included into the imagery. The
visuals are synchronized with the narration and laser lights to give an impression of history
speaking to the audience.
Central to Tricolor's AV signal transport and management solution is Lightware's technology, which
is renowned for its reliability and advanced features. Leveraging Lightware's matrices and fiber
optic extension and cabling technology, Tricolor has enabled the seamless transport of 4K@60Hz 4:4:4
video, free of latency, and supporting perfect synchronization across the expansive canvas of Man
Mandir Palace. This technological feat has ensured a breathtakingly immersive experience that
carries spectators deep into the annals of Gwalior Fort's history.
Himanshu Sabharwal, Creative Director of Tricolor, stated, "Lightware supports no lagging; it is
robust and reliable, and it withstands heat and dust. The budget of the project allowed no
redundancy, thus we had to deploy something truly reliable. After working with Lightware for 3 or 4
years, we have built up confidence in this brand. Running laser, light, video, and DANTE audio, we
needed a stable solution free from any latency, glitches, or hiccups. That is why we have chosen
Lightware."
Voiced by the megastar Amitabh Bachchan and directed by the ace storyteller and show director of the
current time, Himanshu Sabharwal, this show is already making waves in the AV fraternity and tourism
sector.
The project features Lightware's 10 sets DVI fiber optical extension transmitters and
receivers
DVI-OPT-TX110 and DVI-OPT-RX110 providing signal delivery up to 2500 meters, 1 unit HDMI 2.0
compatible 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 matrix switcher MX2-8x8-HDMI20-CA, 12 units of premium high-speed
HDMI 2.0b
flexi cables CAB-HDMI20-PHS100F, as well as 2 units of premium hybrid optical active
cables
CAB-HDMI20-AOC5000H to transport 4096x2160@60Hz at RGB 4:4:4 video resolution.
Tricolor's revamped Sound and Light show breathed new life into Man Mandir Mahal to captivate
audiences with vibrant imagery and envelop them in a symphony of sound and riveting history of the
Gwalior Fort. The Fort's footprint on the global tourism map solidifies as visitors from far and
wide flock to witness this mesmerizing spectacle.