The latest acoustic innovation from Staging Concepts, a provider of portable staging solutions and equipment, is proof that big things come in smaller packages. Offering value and acoustic performance, the new Caprice Folding Acoustical Shell Tower is strategically engineered to fit within a standard doorway for convenient transport and easy placement in lower height storage areas. Previewed at the LDI Show in late 2021, Caprice is now widely available for performance venues of all kinds.
Designed with student operators in mind, Caprice is easy and safe to manipulate thanks to a pivoting T-handle control bar and integrated gas spring assistance that engages when folding the unit. As the tower begins to fold down, the gas spring activates to stop the movement and allow for operator clearance before slowly completing its descent. Built with all-aluminum frames, Caprice towers are considerably lighter weight than conventional steel options. Each tower is also equipped with four swivel casters for ease of movement and positioning.
The new all-aluminum frame folding tower is available in two heights: 12- and 16-feet tall. When folded, the 12-foot high-performance shell can fit through a standard 36-inch-wide by 80-inch-high doorway, while the 16-foot shell can fit through a 48-inch-wide by 9-foot, 6-inch-high doorway. Customers can choose between 5- or 6-foot wide acoustical panels with painted or high-pressure laminate (HPL) finish options.
Other features and benefits of Caprice include:
- Locking casters at the rear of the base to ensure the tower remains in place for added safety.
- The ability to nest multiple folding towers into one another for even more compact storage.
- A simple “no tools required” operation that allows for easy setup by almost any user.
Additionally, the size and transportability of the Caprice towers allow for unique performance setups throughout a facility.
In addition to the new Caprice tower, Staging Concepts offers a robust line of acoustic shells that includes the Crescendo, a flexible system of portable towers and ceiling panels designed to blend and reflect sound energy towards audiences, the Aria shell system designed for smaller performance venues, and its top-of-the-line, fully customizable Bravado full-stage shell.