The provision of moveable seating and the use of drapes enables the magnificent Caird Hall to be tailored to the specific needs of your event. With its large, well equipped stage, the Hall is particularly suitable for conferences, concerts, product launches and exhibitions. The Hall can be used as a seated venue accommodating up to 2,150 delegates theatre-style, as a standing venue or as an exhibition space of 733 square metres. |
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| Seating Capacity | 2000 or 1200 with drapes |
| Standing Capacity | 2300 or 1600 |
| Exhibition Area | 733 square metres |
| Ex Area Loading | 5 KN/m2 |
| Stage | 17m x 12.6m |
| Stage Loading | 5.5 KN/m2 |
| Power | 400 Amp. 3-Phase electricity supply as detailed: |
| 32A 3-Phase neutral and earth ceeform 63A 3-Phase neutral and earth ceeform 125A 3-Phase neutral and earth ceeform |
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| 32A Single Phase neutral and earth ceeform 63A Single Phase neutral and earth ceeform 125A Single Phase neutral and earth ceeform |
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| 400A 3-Phase neutral and earth powerlocks or camlocks |
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| Lighting | 1 Strand 530i Lighting Console 24 Strand Alto F 2kw Fresnel Spotlights 12 Strand Alto 20/38 Variable Beam Profile Spotlights 2kw 12 Strand Alto 8/16 Variable Beam Profile Spotlights 2kw 16 Strand Alto 14/32 Variable Beam Profile Spotlights 2kw 24 Strand Nocturne 1000/1 Symmetrical Floodlights 1kw 2 x Vedette 2.5kw MSR-HMI Followspots 2 follow spotlights 1.2kw MSR 24 Teatro PAR 64 Parcans 1kw 6 Thomas PAR 64 Floorcans 1kw 6 x Visage DMX LED Floorcans |
| Sound | Alcons in-house Sound System 8 x QR36 – 2 per side on stage and balcony 3 x SR9 stage fills 2 x BF302 Subwoofers 2 x VR8 Delays 6 x LR7/90 Flown Delays 3 per side 3 x ALC6 2 x 2.5kw with DDP (Digital Drive Processor) 2 x ALC4 2 x 2kw with DDP FOH Midas Venice 320 Mixing Console BSS FCS 966 Opal 31 Band Graphic EQ Behringer Ultragraph Pro FBQ3102 DBX 266XS Dual Compressor/Gate Denon DN-C620 Pro CD Player Tascam SSR100 CF/SD/USB Recorder/Player Sony Minidisc Player Denon 5-disc Multiplay Compact Disc Player Sony RCD-W100 Compact Disc Player Foldback 2 TOA SL-112 Foldback Speakers 4 Laney CPX-112 Powered Wedge Monitors Microphones 7 x Shure SM58 Microphones 1 x Shure SM58 Switched Microphone 3 x Shure SM57 Microphones 2 x Shure SM81 Microphones 4 x Sennheiser Evolution 300 Handheld Wireless Microphones 2 x DPA Radio Microphones 4 x AKG CK47 Microphones 4 x AKG CGN321 Microphones 4 x AKG D190 E Microphones 6 x Radio Microphone channels 32 x Microphone outlets around stage Stage Drapes Back Black 56 x 27ft 6 x Black Legs 6 x 27ft Star Cloth Additional Equipment 8 x K&M boom mic stands 2 x K&M short boom mic stands 2 x Perspex lecterns 50m 16/4 xlr multicore on drum Rosco smoke machine Smoke Factory Tour Hazer II Panasonic DVD player 2 x HP projectors |
| Video | Video camera installation with monitors to backstage areas and video outlets around stage areas and control positions |
| Communications | Full ring intercom with outlets in numerous points around the hall, stage and control positions Stage management desk with show relay to backstage areas and full paging to backstage areas and front-of-house areas Induction-loop system |
| Flying Facilities | Plans available from venue technician – email: cairdhall@dundeecity.gov.uk |
| Office/Dressing Rooms | Provision of a range of accommodation with showers, telephone points and guest Wifi access |
| Access | Stage Door in Shore Terrace, DD1 3AH Push along corridor (approx 20m) into lifts. Lift doors are 2m wide x 2.1m high |
| Parking | On-site parking for event-associated vehicles |
Caird Hall: Specifications
A building of great stature, the Caird Hall offers a unique blend of grandeur, heritage and traditional Scottish hospitality. Originally a purpose-built concert hall, the Caird Hall was constructed during 1914-1922. Today, the Hall has been developed to provide a most versatile venue offering modern, multi-functional facilities whilst maintaining the traditional aura of this splendid building.