FOH Kits

FOH drape kits and camera surround systems for professional production. Expo Warehouse is the exclusive USA & Canada reseller for WENTEX — Europe's professional pipe & drape standard. Every kit below ships LTL freight from our Evans, GA warehouse — typically next business day on in-stock kits, with an ATA-style flight case included, and meets NFPA 701 flame retardancy for venue compliance.

Whether you call it a FOH drape kit, camera surround, video village masking, mix booth drape, broadcast booth, or AV control enclosure — this is the gear that hides the gear. Pleated Velvet Napoli 260 g/m² fabric, tool-free telescopic uprights, professional black finish, and a transport case that survives touring abuse.

What's in a Complete FOH Kit

Every WENTEX FOH Drape Kit / Camera Surround includes everything you need to enclose a front-of-house position, camera platform, or AV control area:

• 12 × Base Plates — 12" × 14" black powder-coated steel for stability on stage, ballroom, and outdoor surfaces
• 12 × Base Plate Pins — 4" orange anodized for visibility and crew safety
• 12 × Telescopic Uprights — 2-way adjustable, 4' to 6' tall, with WENTEX tool-free locking system
• 12 × Telescopic Drape Supports — mixed 3'–4' and 4'–6' lengths for flexible span configurations
• 6 × Velvet Napoli Drape Panels — IFR-rated 260 g/m² fabric in either pleated or flat finish, sized to your selected configuration
• 1 × ATA-Style Flight Case — rolls on casters, fits in a standard SUV or sprinter van, protects every component during transport

One person can deploy a complete kit in under 15 minutes. Total drape coverage: up to 54 linear feet per kit.

Choose Your Size

FOH Drape Kits are available in four configurations. Select based on your camera platform height and console width:

• 4' (h) × 9' (w) — Black Flat Velvet Napoli — Smallest footprint. Ideal for compact camera surrounds, single-operator AV booths, or low-height masking at corporate events.
• 4' (h) × 11' (w) — Black Pleated Velvet Napoli — Same low height with wider coverage. Premium pleated finish for visible front-of-house positions in broadcast and corporate AV.
• 6' (h) × 9' (w) — Black Flat Velvet Napoli — Standard FOH height. Covers a typical mixing console and engineer position. Most popular for touring and live event applications.
• 6' (h) × 11' (w) — Black Pleated Velvet Napoli — The flagship configuration. Tallest standard height, widest coverage, premium pleated finish. The kit most commonly specified for megachurch camera platforms, broadcast camera surrounds, and high-end corporate AV.

Need a custom configuration or larger run? Request a quote or call our FOH specialists at +1 (877) 371-3847.

Who Uses FOH Drape Kits

Front-of-house drape and camera surround kits are core production gear across every event vertical:

• Houses of Worship — masking multi-cam platforms for Sunday broadcast and live stream, hiding lighting consoles in the sanctuary, defining technical control areas without distracting from the worship space
• Touring & Concert Production — front-of-house mix position enclosures, monitor world masking, video village setups for major tours
• Broadcast & Live Stream — camera platform surrounds for sports, news, and live event coverage; control room masking for hybrid events
• Theatres & Performing Arts — masking lighting and audio control booths, hiding video switcher positions during productions
• Corporate AV & Conferences — clean, professional masking around AV teams during keynotes and breakouts; camera surrounds for hybrid event production
• Trade Shows & Exhibits — exhibitor camera enclosures, press platform masking, booth divider applications
• Festivals & Outdoor Events — production area masking, artist hospitality enclosures (note: not water-resistant for direct rain exposure)
• Schools & Universities — auditorium tech booth masking, broadcast journalism program camera surrounds, theater department control area drape
• Hotels & Banquet Venues — banquet AV control masking, ballroom camera platform enclosures, event production support

Why WENTEX FOH Beats Generic Pipe & Drape

Most "FOH drape kits" sold in the US market are generic pipe and drape — Banjo cloth on steel pipe with set-screw uprights. They work, technically. But after the third tour they don't.

The WENTEX FOH Drape Kit was engineered specifically for the professional production market:

• Velvet Napoli 260 g/m² — premium European IFR-rated velvet, dense enough to absorb stage light without bleed-through. Compare to typical 8-12 oz Banjo cloth that hot-spots under any LED.
• Aluminum tool-free hardware — telescopic uprights lock with a quarter-turn cam. No Allen keys, no stripped set screws, no missing tools at the venue.
• ATA-style flight case included — most generic kits ship in a cardboard box or rolling bag. WENTEX cases survive baggage handlers, truck loading, and 50+ events per year.
• Stackable, modular base plates — pack flat in the case. Generic 18"×18" plates take up double the cubic footage.
• Designed for one-person setup — every component balanced and sized so a single technician can deploy without assistance. Generic kits typically require two crew members.
• Replacement parts in stock — when (not if) something breaks at 11 PM Saturday, we have base plate pins, swivel pins, set screws, drape panels, and uprights stocked in Evans, GA.

Built for the Road — ATA Flight Case Included

Every kit ships in a purpose-built ATA-style flight case. The case is sized to fit through standard freight elevators and stage doors, rolls on heavy-duty casters, and has dedicated compartments for each component. Telescopic uprights stack in alternating directions for proper fit and protection during transit — a small detail that prevents the most common transport damage.

Compliance & Specifications

• Flame retardancy: Inherently Flame Retardant (IFR). NFPA 701 compliant. Required by most US venues and fire marshals for event use.
• Fabric composition: 100% PES (polyester), 260 g/m² weight
• Finish options: Flat or pleated
• Color: Black (other colors available by custom order)
• Hardware: Aluminum uprights, black powder-coated steel base plates
• Velcro-compatible: Drape tops accept standard hook-and-loop attachment for quick exchange
• Documentation: Spec sheet, flame certificate, and assembly diagram included with every order

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What does FOH stand for?
A: FOH stands for "Front of House" — the area of a venue where the audio engineer, video switcher, lighting console operator, and live stream technicians work. FOH drape kits enclose and mask this area to maintain a professional audience-facing appearance.

Q: What size FOH kit do I need?
A: Start with the height of what you need to hide. A typical FOH console + engineer is 4-6 feet tall; a camera platform is usually 4-6 feet tall. Pick the height that covers the obstruction, then choose the width based on how much area you need to enclose (9' for compact setups, 11' for wider applications).

Q: Are these flame retardant?
A: Yes. Velvet Napoli is Inherently Flame Retardant (IFR), NFPA 701 compliant. Flame certificate included with every order — required by most US venues and fire marshals.

Q: Can one person set this up?
A: Yes. The WENTEX system was designed specifically for one-person deployment. A complete kit typically deploys in under 15 minutes.

Q: Does the kit include a flight case?
A: Yes. Every FOH Drape Kit ships in an ATA-style flight case at no extra cost.

Q: How fast can you ship?
A: FOH kits ship LTL freight (truck) — typically next business day on in-stock kits. Custom freight quote available at checkout based on your delivery zip. We're an exclusive Wentex USA & Canada reseller with inventory in Evans, GA — no transatlantic delays.

Q: Can I buy replacement parts later?
A: Yes. We stock base plates, base plate pins, swivel pins, set screws, telescopic uprights, individual drape panels, and complete component sets for every kit we sell. Smaller replacement parts ship via small parcel; orders placed by 2:00 PM EST ship the same day.

Q: Do you offer financing or volume pricing?
A: Volume pricing available on 3+ kits. Call +1 (877) 371-3847 to discuss.

Q: Can I use a FOH kit outdoors?
A: Yes, in covered outdoor settings (under tents or roofs). Not recommended for direct rain or sustained wet exposure — Velvet Napoli is a stage fabric, not a marine-grade textile.

Q: How do these compare to generic pipe and drape?
A: Generic kits use Banjo cloth (lighter, less light absorption) on steel pipe with set-screw uprights and typically ship in cardboard boxes. WENTEX kits use Velvet Napoli 260 g/m² on tool-free aluminum hardware in ATA flight cases — engineered specifically for professional production use over 10+ years.

Authorized Reseller — Verified

Expo Warehouse holds the exclusive distribution agreement for WENTEX in the USA and Canada. We are listed on the official WENTEX dealer locator at wentex.eu/en/where-to-buy. Every kit is authentic WENTEX product sourced direct under our agreement — no grey-market imports, full manufacturer warranty, direct factory support.

Talk to a FOH Specialist

Not sure which size fits your venue or application? Need a custom configuration, color swatch, or volume quote? Reach a real FOH specialist:

• Call toll-free: +1 (877) 371-3847
• Email: sales@expowhs.com
• → Request a custom quote online

Browse the complete FOH Drape Kit collection below. Next-business-day LTL freight on in-stock kits, ATA flight case included, NFPA 701 compliant.