Intellistage by Road Ready
The ultimate in portability and easy set-up, Road Ready's Intellistage system is strong, versatile and lightweight. The system can be set up by one person! Available in a large range of configurations and in various heights (20, 30, 40, 60cm).
The Intellistage System also feature a internal, locking system that allows for easy set-up and tear-down and ensures that all components are bolted tight and are safe to use. The system can hold up to 185lbs per sq foot / 900kg per sq mtr and comes in either a rugged carpet or Duraflex finish. (Heavy duty paint coated finish)
Accessories include: Riser couplers (to attach risers on top of risers), Steps (range of sizes and heights), Riser clamps, Stage Skirts (fire rated), and a heavy duty Road Ready/Intellistage flight case.
Applications include: Schools, Churches, Hotels, Conference, DJ, Functions etc
Please also see the attached link for the Intellistage demo video.
http://www.roadreadycases.com/blasts/RR_Intellistage/RRIS0906PR.html
Platforms available: 1m x 1m, 2m x 1m, Quarter Circle Platforms and Triangle Platforms.
NET P/L are offering an Intellistage ‘Starter Pack’ (6sq metres) and consists of the following:
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X3 ISPE1X1XC (1m x 1m Carpet Finish Platforms / 2pcs per pack)
X6 ISE1X1X30 (30cm Risers to suit Platform) * Or option of 40cm or 60cm
X3 ISESK2X30 (2m wide 30cm long Black Skirt)
X1 ISEC6X1X1C (Flight Case for (6pcs) of 1mx1m platforms, matching risers & skirts)
This system can then be simply added to with, additional panels, risers etc
Recommended Retail Prices, start from:
PLATORMS (1m X 1m) RRP $249.00ea
RISERS (30cm to suit 1m Platform) RRP $209.00ea
www.nextet.com.au
New LED Lighting Range from Hotbeam
Hotbeam is proud to announce the release of their new range of LED lighting products. This range represents a design breakthrough with products that can be used to replace existing lighting technologies. These bulbs generate the same light output as traditional 20w or 50w halogen lamps whilst consuming a fraction of the power. Cutting edge design ensures the bulb stays cool, generating minimal heat as compared to other bulbs. This adds up to an energy and cost efficient product that can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. LED lighting has finally come of age.
The new range features the following products:
The Galaxy 7607 MR16 (pictured right)
- Equivalent light output to a 20w halogen bulb.
- Fits into 99.9% of downlight and bi-pin fittings.
- Only consumes 5 watts and runs at 35 degrees Celsius.
The CeeLux G90 Downlight Fitting
- Equivalent light output to a 20w halogen bulb.
- Sealed to prevent heat escape into the ceiling cavity.
- Only consumes 5.5 watts and runs at 42 degrees Celsius.
- Runs directly from 240VAC mains power.
The BeeLux 8022 Par30
- Equivalent light output to a 50w halogen bulb.
- Drop in to all 240VAC Edison Screw (E26/7) sockets.
- Only uses 15 watts of power and runs at 35 degrees Celsius.
With a return on investment of around 2.5 years and future energy costs around a quarter of current levels, now is the time to embrace LED technology.
Contact Hotbeam on 03 9899 9411 for a detailed datasheet or visit www.hotbeam.com
Maxxyz / Maxxyz PC Version 2.0 Software Released
After a thorough field testing period, Martin Professional has released application software Version 2.0 for both the Maxxyz and Maxxyz PC controllers. Martin has also released Maxxyz OS (Operating System) 2.0. Version 2.0 software adds a host of useful features and feature updates to the Maxxyz controller range and is available for download at www.maxxyz.com/support.
Since its introduction, Martin's award winning line of Maxxyz consoles has achieved worldwide recognition, having served on some of the entertainment industry's biggest tours and events, in television, theatre and installations the world over.
Key features of Maxxyz Version 2.0 include:
A complete redesign of the Graphical User Interface (GUI) provides more flexible control including saveable GUI configurations, new window docking and 16 views per touchscreen. Martin's Maxxyz and Maxedia Media Composer now share the same User Interface, making programming and operation easy and logical between different Martin Professional controller products. Further integration of Martin controller products is already in progress.
Clones show content like cues, presets and cue lists to alternative or additional lighting fixtures. Cloning allows users to copy fixtures for expanded lighting systems or to replace fixtures within the showfile between different types.
Saves selected parameters and timings automatically for all programmed presets, cues and cue lists if and when required. Auto Update also allows users to adjust cues backwards inside the cuelist making it a very powerful tool for structured TV and theatre shows.
Get questions answered quickly using the Online Help functionality. A fully updated user manual serves as a reference for version 2.0 and is now part of the software package.
Load and save show files on the fly from USB and CD. The Menu includes a new automated backup system that saves the showfile at specified intervals without interrupting the operation of the console. A console statistics window shows the amount of channels used, groups and cues written, etc. All console settings are now centrally located in an easy to browse interface and are logically grouped.
Hot Key keyboard shortcuts have been added which are particularly useful for Maxxyz PC users.
A fast override of programmed chase speeds and effect speeds, and adds speed to values in the Programmer, giving direct manual playback; also great for a quick and direct change of preset timings.
The Patch can now be exported into .xml format, allowing for easy printing and distribution. The Patch window can now display each Universe graphically to quickly identify available addresses. Fixtures can be reassigned to various Universes by simply touching a cell.
In addition to the Ether2DMX, Maxxyz also supports the use of the Universal USB DMX box. Each device adds two Universes via the USB port.
The use of presets in cues can be exported into an .xml file which can be opened in Internet Explorer or Excel. This allows for easy documentation of the show and provides information to optimize the showfile and reduces focus times for shows.
As part of a complete networking package of Martin control products, the Maxxyz and Maxedia synchronize thumbnails for fast access to programmed cues on the Maxedia Media Composers.
Users can now fine tune the desired behavior of the Maxxyz playbacks including fader levels, automated release on advancing through the various fader banks and adjustment of global release times.
In addition to the new functionality, the Maxxyz development team has improved the overall operation of the console for accurate playback and fast programming. During the development process, stability and reliability has remained the most important focus as numerous successful tours and shows already programmed with the new software are a testament to.
www.martin.com
Australian Distributor: Show Technology www.showtech.com.au
Le Maitre's new effects products
First, Terrafog is a patented design, brought about by a desire from the nightclub market to have a high-powered smoke effect to simulate the large liquid nitrogen fog cannons seen in some of the superclubs of Ibiza and Florida. The company says that, whilst the effect of Terrafog is not as big as the liquid nitrogen cannons, or as cold, it is very close - given the price.
Terrafog uses one or two Le Maitre G300 smoke machines to give a visual effect, plus carbon dioxide for the cooling effect, compressed air or nitrogen for the pneumatics and special fog fluid to ensure the effect disappears quickly. The combination of these elements gives a large blast of cold fog that can be blasted upwards, down on to the audience or across a stage, say the company, adding that Terrafog is also useful for the simulation of rocket blasts or explosions in theme parks as well as for reveals on stage etc.
The Terrafog can be used with compressed air in place of the carbon dioxide but will not create the "cold" fog effect experienced when using the CO2. Also, compressed air can be used for the pneumatics, as can nitrogen or carbon dioxide - in fact any inert gas at between 6 and 8 Bar pressure can be used.
Also new, the Megatron is a high-powered liquid nitrogen fog cannon which, say le Maitre, is capable of engulfing an entire dance floor with freezing fog in just a few seconds. Blasting up to six cubic meters of fog per second from its 35mm diameter nozzle, the Megatron uses liquid nitrogen at -198°C to create its effect. The Megatron comes in three standard sizes, although systems can be designed and built to suit any size venue and with any number of effect heads. Every system is supplied with an oxygen depletion monitor.
Next up, Liquid Fire is a dancing, outdoor, fire effect made up of multiple effect heads, each capable of firing a streamer of fire 8m into the air. The system is an ideal accompaniment to firework displays, as a substitute for dancing water fountains or for a dramatic show in its own right, say the company. The heads can be positioned up to 10m apart (with 12 heads, that's 120m wide show) and each is fully DMX controllable, so that complex sequences can be programmed using any standard lighting desk.
Finally, Le Maitre has introduced the CO2 Jet - a simple, instant, effect designed for maximum impact on a smaller scale than the company's Terrafog or Megatron fog products. The CO2 Jet, as the name suggests, runs on liquid carbon dioxide and creates a blast of cold white fog between 2 and 4m in length (depending on gas pressure and ambient conditions. The CO2 Jet is fully DMX512 compatible with DMX "in" and "link".
Source L&SI Online www.lsionline.co.uk
www.lemaitreltd.com
www.ulagroup.com
New Robe 700 Range
The new Robe 700 range of intelligent moving lights has finally been slated for a November release. The new range of Robe fixtures will include the ColorSpot 700E AT, ColorWash 700E AT and a specialised ColorWash 750 AT Tungsten, which specialises in flicker free output for Television. Robe has worked closely with Philips to produce a special MSR Gold 700 SA/SE Fastfit lamp, which is both bright and long lasting. This new double-ended lamp has been designed to fit all the new Robe 700 fixtures.
Each of the three models includes a prompt CMY colour changer, which allows for rapid colour changing to give the appearance of instant colour change. Other than quick colour changing, the ColorSpot 700E AT & ColorWash 700E AT both have a new variable CTO ability, which is unique to the Robe 700’s. CTO or Correct-to-Orange is used to correct for fixtures using a discharge lamp output. The CTO varies the output colour temperature from anywhere between 6000°K to 3200°K, giving the light operator full control over colour correction. The Robe ColorWash 750 AT Tungsten offers CTB or Correct-to-Blue, making it ideal for television.
ColorSpot 700E AT Key Features (pictured)
Not only does the ColorSpot 700E AT come with an advanced variable CTO, super-fast CMY colour changer and Philips new MSR Gold 700W Fastfit lamp, it also comes with a colour wheel with 8 replaceable "SLOT&LOCK" dichroic filters; a static gobo wheel with 9 replaceable "SLOT&LOCK" gobos and a rotating gobo wheel with 7 replaceable "SLOT&LOCK" gobos; a replaceable animation wheel and a rotating 3-facet prism. The zoom range is 15 - 42° and there’s also dimmer, shutter, strobe effects. The ideal fixture for those who need a little bit less than 1200.
ColorWash 700E AT Key Features
This powerful moving head offers the full CMY + CTO colour mixing system, a colour wheel with 8 replaceable "SLOT&LOCK" dichroic filters, a rotating beam shaper and a linear zoom range of 8°-50°.
ColorWash 750 AT Tungsten Key Features
The ColorWash 750AT Tungsten’s potent 750W halogen lamp make it ideal for theatre, TV and architectural markets, where colour temperature of 3200°K is required along with full linear dimming. The beam path is uniform and without hotspots, it has warm colour tones and smooth electronic dimming. Flicker free output, permanent rotating beam shaper, linear zoom of 8°-50° and Variable CTB also come standard on the ColorWash 750 AT Tungsten fixture, giving lighting operators more flexibility and usability out of the one fixture.
www.ulagroup.com
Innovative features with OSRAM Illuminated Advertising
With LED illuminated letters and logos companies are shown in the right light. More than 2000 customers in over 60 countries already use LED modules from OSRAM. The number is increasing daily and the reasons for this are clear.
The benefits of using LED illumination for company advertising include; cost savings of up to 80%, reliability at low temperatures, low maintenance costs, and brilliant colour saturation. The special benefits of using LED lamps for lighting manufactures and sign designers include the homogeneous illumination in which the compact size of the LED modules enables you too install them even in narrow letters. Other benefits of LED modules include their high breaking strength so costs and breakages are reduced during storage, and the simple installation making the new modules easier to install while saving time.
LED lamps are a valuable alternative to conventional light sources in many areas of general lighting. They are also open to unlimited opportunities and perspectives which makes them the ideal basis for creative ideas and new lighting solutions.
Since 2001 the illuminated signs in all the new European media markets outlets have all been equipped with LED modules. Thanks to its broad and innovative LED range and many years of experience in this area, OSRAM is the preferred LED supplier for media market today.
The 2nd generation of the LED BACKlight enables many more applications and ample installation thanks to the availability of the product in many different sizes. It is particularly well suited to backlighting dispersing materials such as Perspex. The flexible cables enable individually adjustable luminance and the module can be separated making the preparation and installation of letters easier.
Results of OSRAM backlights are savings of up to 80% compared with neon strips depending on the colour, and with a service life up to five times long, significantly lower energy consumption and maintenance free operation, the LED BACKlights are convincing even more companies to use this product.
www.osram.com.au
My first grandMA – grandMA 2Port Node PROThe grandMA 2Port Node is the latest member of the grandMA family and supplements MA Lighting’s product range for networking and integrated system solutions.
The grandMA 2Port Nodes will be available from end of 2006 in two different versions for DMX distribution in fixed installations: One that will fit into a 100mm “Flush-mounted” box (European version) while the “US version” will fit into a two-gang-box. Both versions are available in three socket configurations: two DMX input connectors, two DMX output connectors or one in- and one output connector.
The 2Port Nodes will run with power over Ethernet. Two green LEDs will indicate if DMX traffic is generated. Both, DMX LEDs and Backlight, can be switched off remotely. The ”Finder Functionality” will give you an elegant solution and way of working - the console can indicate a chosen node by flashing the backlight, but also a button press on the grandMA 2Port Node will indicate the chosen one in the console.
In addition to the Flush-mounted versions there are also two ‘Rig-mounted’ touring PRO versions with integrated power supply and thread to put a coupler as well as a safety connection point. They address amongst others the need of theatres and rental companies to flexibly distribute DMX on stage or in rigs. If used standalone with grandMA onPC the Rig-mounted PRO 1 version outputs also 512 channels of DMX (1024 channels as 2Port Node PRO 2) and becomes a powerful show controller for smaller applications. Also handy backup solutions become possible for reduced budgets.
Herewith, MA Lighting fulfils the need of Lighting Designers, Programmers and Operators to offer an additional tool within the grandMA family.
All grandMA 2Port Nodes are fully integrated into the grandMA family. That means easy, comfortable configuration of each node from the console or onPC. It’s also possible to use the nodes with other systems, because they speak MA-Net and Art-Net, both 100Mbit/s, which can be chosen remotely. The new 2Port Nodes are passive components in the network – for Parameter Expansion of the grandMA console you still need NSPs.
With grandMA 2Port Nodes the most popular lighting network solution will go another step further. Let’s make life easy – MA Lighting Network Solutions!
www.malighting.com
Australian Distributor: Show Technology www.showtech.com.au
ETC debuts new Eos product tour on Web
Since ETC's new Eos lighting control system made its official debut at LDI 2006 in Las Vegas and won the LDI 2006 Product of the Year Award for best debuting product in the lighting category, it has been drawing huge interest, the company reports.
In response to such a demand for information on Eos, ETC has introduced a new interactive graphic tour on their Web site - highlighting the innovative features and functionality that, they say, sets Eos apart from other control systems.
The Eos product tour allows viewers to see why this is the flagship system in ETC's new Complete Control line-up, says the company.
www.etcconnect.com
Australian Distributor: Jands www.jands.com.au
Strand Lighting at LDI 2006Strand Lighting chose LDI to introduce its next generation of Light Palette controls consoles which comprises three new models.
The Classic Light Palette offers the Palette OS graphical interface in a compact console. Each desk supports two standard dual playbacks and 12 submaster/playbacks for flexible control and operation. Dual video displays provide key data for programmers and the powerful point and click graphical interface speeds production.
Light Palette Live adds 48 submasters, allowing users to quickly run a live performance with lots of hands on control.
Light Palette VL features 24 submasters and a 100 key keypad that allows the rapid selection of moving lights, control channels providing easy touch selection and programming for moving lights. The VL, like the rest of the range also supports large touchscreen panels for added control and flexibility.
The Pocket Palette remote offers users a cue sheet, remote submaster control, channel level displays plus a lamp check and focus remote functionality.
Also at LDI, Strand's new A21 wall mount dimmer rack attracted a lot of attention from visitors, being the first new product from Strand that offers IGBT dimming in addition to standard SCR dimming technology. The replacement for the Environ series dimmer racks, A21 is a modular dimming system that supports a wide range of dimmers suitable for dimming fluorescent, incandescent and low voltage loads.
Source L&SI Online www.lsionline.co.ukwww.strandlighting.com
Australian distributor: Bytecraft www.bytecraft.com.au
FREE LightFactory Remote Software Now Available to Registered Users!LightFactory Lighting Control Software is now even better value for money with the release of the new LightFactory Remote Software, which is FREE for registered LightFactory users.
The LightFactory Remote Software (LF Remote) is a separate application designed for use on Windows Mobile & Smartphone devices, allowing for simple, hand-held control of many features in LightFactory. If your device is equipped with wireless access then you have immediate access to your control system from anywhere within your venue.
Using the same simple command line interface as LightFactory itself, users can set channel levels, turn fixtures on or off, change gobos, colours and positions, execute cues, set fade times, access cue lists and macros or even record cues – all from the palm of your hand.
LF Remote is compatible with the recently released LightFactory V1.2, which includes many new features, such as expanding the maximum channel count to over 32,000 channels, and increasing the number of available fixtures to 10,000, making it perfect for use on LED arrays.
For full details on LightFactory V1.2 or to download the LF Remote software, visit our website. To locate your nearest Enttec LightFactory Dealer call Balanced Technology on 1300 305 832.
www.balancedtech.com.au
X-Series Architectural LED LuminairesCDA have completely updated their range of Architectural LED luminaries with the addition of the new X-series.
This extensive new series includes a complete range of self-contained LED fixtures as well as modular components for more creative individual applications:
X-Ball (pictured) – an IP67-rated luminaire in an aluminium housing. The unit features RGB colour output, built-in memories, standard DMX control interface and master/slave applications.
X-Board – a 2m x 1m (approx) LED panel with IP65 rating housing 1536 RGB leds. This unit provides an excellent, low-cost video display for entertainment applications. Input signal from the X-board controller allows direct input of DVI signal.
X-Chip – a PCB-type 15 RGB led strip. Already one of CDA’s most popular products, this highly flexible and economic modular product is the mainstay of the LED product range.
X-Eye – compact recessed and surface mount downlights and spotlights for architectural applications.
Par 36/56/64 PCBs – RGB pcbs for use in a range of standard housings.
Other products in the X-series range from individual components, linear strips and a complete range of controllers and drivers.
www.cdaust.com.au
ETC premiere EosAt the LDI tradeshow in Las Vegas, ETC debuted their latest lighting control system, the new Eos, which won the LDI Product of the Year Award for best debuting product in the category of lighting.
Elegant. ETC’s phenomenal new Eos lighting console provides simple, approachable control in a nuanced programming environment, with unmatched depth and power. You’ll be stunned by how easy – and fast – moving-light control can be. And you don’t have to sacrifice what you need for conventional control to get it.
Original. We started with a white board and no assumptions. We talked to designers, programmers and electricians. We designed a product that is familiar, comfortable and simultaneously forward looking, with common problems solved in ingenious ways. We looked for intuitive solutions while reducing keystrokes. Our rich fixture library means palettes can be constructed quickly – automatically or manually. The command line is fully integrated with direct selects, allowing you to work seamlessly from the keypad and the touchscreen controls.
Sophisticated. The touchscreen-versus-mechanical-controls debate stops here. Eos provides touchscreen flexibility with the tactile response of buttons, so you can keep your eyes on the stage, not the desk. And we’ve got buttons. No mouse needed when you access commonly used programming functions. We don’t bury necessary features under layers either. What you need is right within reach.
Each device on the system has a discrete workspace: designers no longer have to sacrifice their needs for those of programmers. Partitioned control provides a safe and effective method for multiple programmers to build content into a show file.
Designers, programmers and electricians must work across venue types with equal ease, and your desk must too. Eos – Complete Control – from ETC.
www.etcconnect.com
Australian Distributor: Jands www.jands.com.au
Bytecraft has cemented its relationship with Doug Fleenor Design at LDI, and can now offer the latest in DMX-A gadgets and widgets that are a must for anyone that relies on DMX. One of the most interesting products is a simple show backup device that hooks into the output of your lighting console. If your console should fail (or the operator stretches their legs and kicks out the cord), this box instantly takes control and continues the last complete DMX signal that was sent. It also has 10 presets that can be programmed. When your console come back online, the box can release control back to your desk - and the audience will never know what happened. You can check out www.dfd.com for the full range of products.
For more information, contact Bytecraft on 03 8710 2555.
www.bytecraft.com.au
For more information, contact Bytecraft on 03 8710 2555.
www.bytecraft.com.au
Coemar is showing a range of new products at this year's LDI show including Infinity Wash, PinLite Led, and StripLite Led.
Infinity Wash XL has an innovative new LCD display which can be charged from an external battery in the new Philips fast-fit lamp with variable power from 800 to 1450 W. At narrow angles, it can get up to 30 times brighter than competitors, becoming the most powerful Wash on the market, claims Coemar.
StripLite Led is billed as "the perfect substitute for the popular halogen ribalte". It offers multicolour and white (3200°K) leds that guarantee infinite colours generation, plus the possibility to obtain warm white; the body is light and solid, and the electrical consumption is extremely reduced in spite of the elevated brightness.
PinLite Led comprises 12 multicolour leds designed to provide infinite colour generation, strobo effect and dimmer, in extremely compact dimensions. The fixture is available as IP 20 or IP 66 (weather-proof), with XLR 3 or XLR 5 DMX connection, painted black or silver, and with beam angles of 12°, 30°, or 110°.
Source L&SI Online www.lsionline.co.uk www.coemar.it
Australian Distributor: Coemar De Sisti www.cdaust.com.au
High End Systems announces the release of version 2.0 software for the Wholehog 3 operating system. This software enhances and improves the popular platform, allowing users to connect Wholehog 3, Hog iPC and/or Hog 3PCs on the same network for total networking compatibility.
The new Wholehog 3 version 2.0 software allows the entire Wholehog 3 family of lighting control products to operate with the same level of functionality, DMX output capabilities and networking abilities. All platforms are now able to connect to each other and/or to DMX Processors (DP2000) and Timecode Processors (IOP). With this connectivity, the Hog iPC and Hog 3PC are now capable of unlimited DMX universes.
Version 2.0 software has undergone extensive testing through the High End Systems Software Testing Programme. Beta testers have been instrumental with this release as they have been able to test various networking configurations and situations.
Beta tester Marty Postma of Retinal Resonance found the connectivity possibilities to be an exciting enhancement. "The enhanced features and expanded compatibility makes for a very powerful combination with version 2," says Postma. "We can now design and build a much wider and even more versatile range of scalable control systems, bringing the full power of the Wholehog 3 to any size production. The ability to mix and match hardware makes the Wholehog 3 product range the ideal for any company's inventory."
Beta tester Jon Griffin of Saddleback Valley Community Church, says: "With version 2.0, the flexibility to use any Wholehog 3 product with any Hog iPC or Hog 3PC application is incredible. Whether it's a wing, DP2000 or a laptop as a remote and a full console, it can all communicate together seamlessly. This shows High End's commitment to work with all markets with everything communicating together."
www.highend.com
Coemar De Sisti Australia are pleased to announce a unique range of feature LED lighting fixtures ideally suited to bars, clubs, hotels, restaurants or even a central feature for upmarket homes etc.Available in a range of designs including the ‘Asian Sun” range of extremely attractive round glass fixtures, and another range of square fixtures. Plus the “Layer Dragons” a range of unique acrylic chandeliers that you need to see to appreciate.
All fixtures incorporate colour changing LED light sources and come complete with an infra-red controller which allows you to select a wide range of pre-programmed coloured effects and other functions.
These fixtures offer you the possibility of adding a unique feature in your lighting design and will create a focal point for the project.
If you want to offer your clients a unique effect you must take a look at this range.
www.cdaust.com.au
HES Launches Axon Media ServerRack-mount server offers the graphics engine of DL.2
High End Systems today launches Axon™, a rack-mount media server featuring the same graphics engine as the DL.2 digital light.
Axon is a flexible solution for those who already have their own video display device, and want a world of unlimited image possibilities.
"Axon has been a highly requested product since we first released the DL.2 last year," says Scott Blair, director of digital lighting development. "The ability for lighting designers and programmers to use a media server - which operates like the DL.2 - for other elements of their show represents an enormous time savings when programming a show by not having to switch between the programming syntax differences of other media servers. Axon puts all the features of the DL.2 Graphics Engine into a 3U rack mount that can be managed as simply as the DL.2 fixtures."
Axon provides all the functions of the DL.2 - including the new Collage Generator - and Curved Surface Support - but it allows the user to choose their own output device. Axon can feed video to High End Systems' DL.1, LED panels or large format projectors. Because it is controlled exactly like a DL.2, it fits in perfectly on shows with DL.2s needing an extra media server for other video display devices.
(Source: HES media release)
www.highend.com
RDM is the Remote Device Management add-on for DMX512, it allows 2 way communication between lights and the control system.
The ENTTEC suite consists of three applications. Controller application mimics an RDM controller device which allows the user to discover, get and set information (such as setting the DMX address) in RDM responders (devices). Responder applications mimics an RDM responder like a dimmer of moving light allowing the user to retrieve and set different parameters, for example setting the DMX address or getting the lamp hours. The RDM sniffer is an RDM diagnostics tool that monitors RDM packets travelling on a DMX line and decodes the packets into a human readable format.
The RDM controller and Responder both use the low cost DMX USB Pro interface enabling anyone in the industry to take their first steps with RDM today, says the company. The ENTTEC RDM suite conforms to the final RDM ANSI standard E1.20-2006.
Source L&SI Online www.lsionline.co.uk www.enttec.com
Martin Architectural Exterior 1200Dynamic, outdoor luminaire for illumination of high-rises and tall structures
The Exterior 1200 Wash is the newest addition to Martin Architectural's Exterior range of outdoor luminaires. Its powerful 1200W lamp and full range color mixing system make it ideal for dynamic illumination of tall structures, high-rises or any high-visibility architecture.
Limitless Choice of Colors
The Exterior 1200's seamless CMY system blends the primary colors Cyan, Magenta and Yellow to achieve a full spectrum of luminous colors. These colors, variable in hue and saturation, can be programmed to shift smoothly from shade to shade to create truly dynamic architecture. Further color options are also provided on a four-color wheel.
Efficient Optics
The Exterior 1200 houses an efficient 1200W metal halide lamp capable of reaches of 9 stories and above. Its high optical performance results in a uniform distribution of light and color, and an opti-white front glass gives an exceptionally pure white light. Intensity control is 0-100% for easy balance of brightness allowing buildings and landscapes to respond intelligently to the availability of natural light. Ellipsoidal beam shapers and other optical accessories provide precise optical control for pin-point illumination of columns, pylons and very tall structures.
Dynamic Zoom
Narrow and Medium models provide designers with a variable zoom and the possibility of varying beam angles from 7° to 19° or 12° to 29°. This offers the flexibility of re-focusing on-site in order to achieve a perfect distribution of light and color.
True Weather Protection
The Exterior 1200 is weatherproof rated at IP65 which guarantees reliable operation in harsh, weather-beaten environments. An efficient cooling system means the luminaire is effective in even the hottest environments. The Exterior 1200 is the only true weather-protected 1200W dynamic luminaire on the market. It is also suitable for marine environments such as cruise ships and bridges and has been wind load tested, an important factor for tower or bridge installations.
Heat Exchange Cooling
By applying the fundamental laws of heat exchange used in the automotive and other industries, the Exterior 1200 operates in the hottest environments while remaining fully sealed with an ingress protection of 65 (IP65).
Air inside the product is circulated through a sealed heat exchange that is cooled by an IP65 fan on the base of the product. The air then passes and cools critical components before absorbing heat and circulating back to the heat exchange where it is once again cooled. This process ensures safe operating temperatures while ingeniously keeping dust and pollutants out.
Installation and Maintenance Ease
The Exterior 1200 has been made with low installation costs and freedom from maintenance in mind. A fully adjustable tilt angle allows the fixture to be oriented in any position. A convenient service hatch provides immediate front access for easy re-lamping, reducing service costs and securing the designer's aiming position.
Programmability
DMX controllable from an external controller or PC software, the Exterior 1200 can also operate via a built-in program or master/slave relationship. The LCD display also allows effortless diagnosis of factors such as lamp life, fan speed and temperature.
www.martin.com
Australian Distributor: Show Technology www.showtech.com.au
Pulsar MR16 ChromaTubeThe new ChromaTube, launched by Pulsar at PLASA, provides vivid bands of vertical RGB colour changing that enhance night time environments. ChromaTube is available in 300, 600 and 900 mm lengths allowing for the creation of visually stunning three dimensional layouts. At the top of each ChromaTube is our MR16 ChromaHeart that creates colour controllable light. ChromaTubes provide beautiful decoration for bars, restaurants, atriums etc.
www.pulsarlight.com
Australian Distributor: Show Technology www.showtech.com.au
Pro Shop Listel Light Listel Light is a unique product that allows you to use your imagination to light up objects, stage sets, provide ambience, signage, cove lighting, or highlight architectural features. The product is a 1 metre strip of single colour high intensity LEDs mounted on a copper strip and housed in a silica gel that is entirely flexible. Each strip features 99 LEDs and runs off a a12V DC power supply so it is easy to install and safe to handle. Listel light can be used both indoor and outdoor (IP44 rated). Up to three 1 metre strips can be run in parallel off one power feed and the number of strips that can be run depnds on the power supply used.
www.showtech.com.au
With the new Stagebar 54 and LED curtain, Martin brings its vast lighting knowledge and dynamic colour changing expertise to the world of LED.
Stagebar 54: Stagebar 54 is a bright, high efficiency LED pixel bar with RGB colour mixing plus amber and ‘true’ white for a broader colour spectrum and greater range of pastel shades than other LED lights in its class. Light output is constant, regardless of ambient temperatures, and different lens angles give greater flexibility of application. Stagebar 54 also features high speed video capability and HSI (Hue, Saturation, Intensity) control. Installation, connectivity and serviceability are all made easy and regulated fan speed ensures outstanding heat management. Industry standard DMX 512 controllable, Stagebar 54 is light weight yet built to withstand the rigors of the touring market. It comes in a small or large version.
LUCI 40 LED Curtain: An extremely bright semi-transparent LED wall of light, the Martin LUCI 40 offers true RGB colour illumination with colour calibration capability. Useful in a wide variety of applications - and specially prepared for TV studios (Genlock) - each 2 x 1 meter module is light weight and easy to assemble. Made of robust materials, and exceptionally service friendly, the LUCI system runs via standard DVI Signal in/Output with simple daisy chain capability.
www.martin.com
Australian Distributor: Show Technology www.showtech.com.au
Hippotizer V3 previews at PLASA '06The new Hippotizer V3 from Green Hippo aims to make convergence a reality rather than a buzzword, the company says. A combination of the video and lighting backgrounds of the Green Hippo design team has resulted in the system's multi-discipline operation and suitability for a variety of new AV tasks. Timeline functionality, HippoNet advanced networking capability, new media management, and efficiency-focused features are all accessible via a definable interface. Hippotizer can work autonomously, control other devices or be controlled externally, say Green Hippo.
Hippotizer V3 keeps all its award-winning features of Hippotizer: True HD capability, frame-blended playback and proven reliability but following a full rework, now heralds a quantum leap in Media Server technology.
Source L&SI Online www.lsionline.co.uk www.green-hippo.com
Australian Distributor: Clearlight www.clearlight.com.au
grandMA video with PixelmappingThe new grandMA video release will have some new features! This year’s PLASA will be the first anniversary for the one and only integrated media server and MA is proud to show a great set of feature implementations.
After strictly listening to the market, there are now a couple of new features included since grandMA video was launched last year. For example four Live video inputs and a nice and easy way of soft-edging through the console. A totally new Administrative tool has been introduced in the last release version and in the new version there will also be Pixelmapping inside.
grandMA video becomes a comfortable Pixel <-> DMX editor as already known from the console (layout view). The Pixelmapping is calculated from an additional media server – and to talk to most common LED-walls and fixtures upto 255 DMX universes can be addressed directly over Ethernet by Art-Net , if 100Mbit/s receivers are used.
The MA mediaPC – the “rock´n´roll proven” media server hardware - will now be optionally available with an SDI or VGA input card and/or with a Scanconverter to transform the digital video output signal to any other needed signal format.
grandMA video is the first real fixture orientated media Server that can playback most of the known media formats and will be frame synchronous throughout the network, simultaneously including synchronous streaming DMX using MA-Net.
www.malighting.com
Australian Distributor: Show Technology www.showtech.com.au
ShowLED Animation debuts at PLASABelgium-based company Amelia nv will introduce its new and innovative ShowLED Animation System at PLASA 2006. For the fourth year in a row, ShowLED will decorate the rear wall of Earls Court using a huge ShowLED curtain. A new product will be launched like it was performing on a real 'show'.
Designed in response to customer feedback, ShowLED Animation is designed to add some extra dynamism to the traditional starcloth. As in other ShowLED systems, the LEDs are placed randomly, ideal for creating starcloth effects. Features include high output RGB LEDs on thin socket cables, a velcro mounting system, excellent LED dimming curve, fast LED response time and additive colour mixing, says Amelia nv.
Contrary to most existing 'LED to fabric' video applications, ShowLED Animation retains the randomly-positioned LEDs, with a significantly raised density. The LEDs can be individually controlled as pixels to create low to medium resolution still images, video loops and flash animations. Moreover, the company claims to have achieved an ultra-fast data transfer that offers unique opportunities to display different layers and insert instant breaks.
Amelia nv has also teamed up with Belgian colleagues of Arkaos, a special version of whose software is bundled to communicate with the ShowLED Animation controllers to offer user-friendly and customizable effects.
Source L&SI Online www.lsionline.co.uk www.showled.com
Australian Distributor: Coemar De Sisti www.cdaust.com.au
LSC releases new touring dimmer Australian lighting control manufacturer LSC Lighting Systems is pleased to announce the release of a new touring dimmer called TEKO.
TEKO introduces a new level of power and sophistication for portable dimmers. With features including 3,000w per channel (@230v),a full 512 channel softpatch, 80 internal memories, 7 dimmer curves and remote status monitoring it would easy for the dimmer to be too complex to use. However the clever design uses an LCD touch screen for the user interface, with clear text labelling of all functions and a context sensitive help display.
However the TEKO is a dimmer and dimming lights is where it really exceeds. Using LSC’s Pulse Transformer Fired Dimmer (PTFD™) output circuitry means that virtually any load can be controlled perfectly. Pinspos, ELV lamps, transformers, strobes and even a 5w pilot lamp can all be connected without the need for dummy loads. PTFD™ ensures perfect flicker free dimming even when running on bad power, including generators, making the TEKO of great interest to the Film and TV market, where LSC have been doing secret testing for many months with very positive feedback.
The inclusion of LSCnet (LSC’s proprietary networking protocol using TCP/IP) allows AV companies to use the TEKO as a stand alone dimmer for small shows. Simply connect any DMX console, set up a look and use the DMX snapshot function to record up to 80 memories. Then remove the lighting console and replace it with elegant push button and/or fader remote panels for simple operation.
When something goes wrong at a show you want to know where to look. So the TEKO has a large 10mm Bi-Colour LED on the front panel for status indication. Solid GREEN means all is well. Flashing RED gets your attention to tell you that something is wrong, and is easily seen from the other side of the stage if required.
The TEKO is a “must see” product for anyone looking at purchasing new dimmer racks.
See it first at PLASA 2006 on stand H11
www.lsclighting.com.au
A little but powerful toolThe grandMA 2Port Node is the latest member of the grandMA family – available from end of 2006.
The grandMA 2Port Nodes will be available in three different versions: One will fit into a 100mm Wallmounted box as a “European version” while the “US version” will fit into a two-gang-box. The third version will be a “Rig-mounted” touring version with integrated power supply and a coupler as well as safety connection point. All versions will run with power over Ethernet or with an external power supply.
All those three versions are available in three configurations: Two DMX input connectors, two DMX output connectors or one of each. The connectors are PCB mounted Neutrik XLR 5 Pin plugs. Two green LEDs will indicate if DMX traffic is generated. Both – DMX LEDs and Backlight – can be switched off remotely. Two DMX universes can be merged in this system. Also in one node.
The ”Finder Functionality” will give you a elegant solution and way of working. The console can indicate a chosen node by flashing the backlight, but also a button press on the grandMA 2Port node will indicate the chosen one in the console.
The grandMA 2Port Node is fully integrated into the grandMA family. That means easy, comfortable configuration of each node from the console. The nodes will also be able to work standalone. They speak MA-Net and Art-Net, both 100Mbit/s, which can be chosen remotely. The new 2Port Nodes are passive parts in the network – for Parameter Expansion of the grandMA console you still need NSPs. However, one grandMA 2Port node in combination with onPC will become an active node, says one DMX universe can be outputted having another DMX line as input.
With grandMA 2Port Nodes the most popular lighting network solution will go another step further in conveniently distributing DMX throughout the network to any location. Lets make life easy – MA Lighting Network solution!
www.malighting.com
Australian Distributor: Show Technology www.showtech.com.au
Five Reasons to Visit Wireless Solution and W-DMX at PLASA 2006www.wirelessdmx.com
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11am on Sunday 10 September at PLASA 2006, will see the launch of the much-anticipated Lancelot, the latest in a long line of innovative lighting products from acclaimed French manufacturer Robert Juliat. The launch will take place on stand G25, the stand of Juliat's UK distributor White Light.
The brightest, most spectacular fixture ever released by Robert Juliat, Lancelot is both a long-throw effects projector and a followspot perfect for the largest of venues, particularly stadiums. Based around a 360,000 lumen 4kW HTI lamp, Lancelot uses a carefully-designed optical train that gives an extremely flat-field beam distribution. Lancelot's modular design allows up to five effects cassettes to be inserted: based around a totally new four-blade design these allow progressive effects such as frost or colour correction. Further effects will be available for Lancelot during 2007, including strobing, a six-slot gobo wheel, motorised zoom, a moving mirror head and more, many either locally controlled by an operator or remotely controlled via DMX.
Lancelot retains many familiar Robert Juliat features, such as the 6-way boomerang colour changer, fan cooled to maximise colour life, the built-in dimmer shutter with rotary handle for smooth dimming control, the fully-closing iris, and the self-locking focus handles. Lancelot has also been designed for easy set-up, with a fixed front lens for better balance setting and an easy-to-balance counterweight, and easy maintenance, with the dimmer and iris modules and mirror, lamphouse and double-condenser optics removable and all parts of the lantern readily accessible.
Private testing by Robert Juliat and White Light at Twickenham Stadium earlier in the year proved just how spectacular the Lancelot is, either used as a followspot or as a high quality gobo projector, delivering clear, bright, even images from the highest reaches of the stadium to the playing field below. "Even though we're used to Robert Juliat's superb optics, the performance of the Lancelot over the huge throws at Twickenham quite blew us away," comments White Light's managing director, Bryan Raven. "We've been keenly awaiting the final product ever since, and are delighted that we are able to host the launch at this year's PLASA Show."
Awarded a 'Golden Spigot' at a recent STLD Generic Lighting Shootout at Pinewood Studios, for the 'All Bells & Whistles' nature of their profile spot range, many examples of the Robert Juliat range, including the Super Korrigan followspot and the Lutin PC/fresnel, will be on show alongside Lancelot on the White Light stand; the show runs from September 10 to 13 at Earl's Court in London, with further details available at the website below.
Source L&SI Online www.lsionline.co.uk www.robertjuliat.fr
Australian distributor: Bytecraft Entertainment www.bytecraftentertainment.com
Robe at PLASA 2006Robe Show Lighting is expecting another action-packed PLASA, and is launching 12 new products including the StageQube 324, a new 700 Series of moving lights, the DigitalSpot 5000 DT and the ColorSpot 2500E AT.
The StageQube 324 (right) is a new-generation of LED panel. Designed as a plug&play application, it doesn't require any external power supply and control boxes. The complete electronics are located in the IP54 housing. An integrated rigging system allows even large systems to be built up very easily.
The resolution of StageQube 324 is 18 x 18 px at a size of 80 x 80 cm (pixel pitch 4.44 cm). The StageQube 324 system uses a video input (VGA) that is connected to the QubeControl PC. It can be DMX controlled using a Robe Media Hub aloowing intuitive control from the lighting desk.
Robe Show Lighting also launches its revolutionary new DigitalSpot 5000 DT, a 5000 ANSI Lumen output digital moving head projector. The highly versatile Robe DigitalSpot 5000 DT offers two digital gobo layers with the selection of up to 244 x 255 video clips or images per layer. Two independent effects channels on each gobo layer offer 120 effects including kaleidoscope, squeeze in/out, alpha or black flash, gobo disc mirror and colour key effects etc.
There's also individual X and Y positioning and a scaling (zoom effect) for each gobo layer, plus rotating and indexing with continuous rotation for each gobo layer. Additional functions include digital keystoning, a CMY colour mixing system, strobe effect, analogue iris, zoom and focus, digital iris and and digital framing shutters.
Supported video formats include MPEG1 and 2, and image formats PNG, TGA, BMP and JPG. S-Video and VGA inputs for direct video input to data projectors are handy for presentations. S-Video and Composite live video inputs can be used for various graphics effects.
The fixture is aimed at all professional entertainment and leisure applications including concert touring, theatre and television productions, presentations of all types, clubs, multi-purpose venues and anywhere where there is a need to maximise the integration between moving lights and digital imagery.
The ColorSpot 2500E AT is the most powerful moving head currently available in the Robe range. Using the MSR Gold 1200 SA/SE lamp and a 1400W electronic ballast, the ColorSpot 2500E AT has an extremely powerful light output and a zoom range of 10-30°. A new mechanical dimmer/shutter system provides smooth dimming.
The fixture is designed specifically for large stages, big concert halls, outdoor festivals, events and other applications, plus all professional installations where large light output sources or searchlight effects are needed.
The ColorSpot 700E AT marks a new series of Robe 700W moving head fixtures. Featuring the MSR Gold 700 FastFit lamp, it is ideal for all professional applications and installations. It also offers a full CMY and CTO colour mixing systems, a colour wheel with eight replaceable dichroic filters; a static gobo wheel with nine replaceable gobos and a rotating gobo wheel with 7 replaceable "slot & lock" gobos; a replaceable animation wheel and a rotating 3-facet prism. The zoom range is 15 - 42° and there's also dimmer, shutter, strobe effects.
The ColorWash 700E AT is the first wash fixture using the MSR Gold 700 FastFit lamp in the Robe range. This powerful moving head offers a full CMY + CTO colour mixing system, a colour wheel with 8 replaceable dichroic filters, a rotating beam shaper and a linear zoom range of 8°-50°.
The ColorWash 750AT's potent 750W halogen lamp make it ideal for theatre, TV and architectural markets, requiring colour temperatures of 3200K. The beam path is uniform and without hotspots, it has warm colour tones and smooth electronic dimming. The fixture has a 1-12 FPS strobe effect, full CMY colour mixing system, a colour wheel with eight replaceable dichroic filters, a rotating beam shaper and a linear zoom ranging between 8° and 50°.
Robe also launches the latest additions to its popular Club & Bar series - eight new luminaires - the ClubSpot and ClubWash 600 CT, ClubSpot and ClubWash 500 CT, 300CT fixtures and Club Spot 160 and 150CT. All of the new Club&Bar moving heads are based on Robe's popular XT series fixtures.
The StageHaze 1500 AT is the latest and most powerful of Robe's professional hazers. With the capacity to produce very large volumes of haze quickly and quietly, its specially designed air compressor is vibration free and virtually silent in operation. The StageHaze 1500 AT has a 2.5 Litre tank capacity and contains a 1500W heater.
Source L&SI Online www.lsionline.co.uk www.robe.cz
Australian Distributor: Universal Lighting and Audio www.ula.com.au
Doughty launch super size clampsShown to the marketplace at PLASA 2006, the new Titan adds a big brother to Hampshire based Doughty Engineering's popular Quick Trigger range.
The new clamp will fit tube diameters of 48mm to 80mm, typically found in older theatres and on larger diameter truss systems. It provides a high degree of safety by allowing one person to easily hang heavy luminaires and fixtures. The jaws are sprung loaded to stay open, leaving the user with both hands free to handle the load. Final tightening and adjustment is quickly made by a large easygrip handle.
The base of the clamp is constructed from high tensile aluminium extrusion and has been fully tested and certified with TUV to a SWL of 100kg. It is finished in either polished or silk silver or black powder coating and is slotted to hold captive either an M10 or M12 bolt head or nut.
Titan quick trigger clamps are available with a variety of hooks, spigots, hangers and other attachments, all of which are detailed in Doughty's new 58 page colour catalogue or on their website.
Between the original Quick Trigger range which covers tube diameters from 38mm to 51mm and the new Titan, which extends the range to 80mm, Doughty believe that they can offer a safe and effective hanging solution for almost any project.
Source L&SI Online www.lsionline.co.uk Australian Distributor: Coemar De Sisti www.cdaust.com.au
ETC dealers excited about Congo jrETC dealers and staff will be showing off the company's latest lighting control console, Congo jr, at PLASA 2006. Packing the same channel and output counts as the original Congo and running the same operating software, the sibling comes in a standard 19" rack-style modular design console. This makes it an extremely flexible desk for smaller venues and an ideal back-up unit for the larger console, say the company.
As part of its flexible design, Congo jr features an optional Master Playback Wing, which accesses all 40 multi-purpose masters of the main console. The Master Playback Wing contains 40 faders and two LCDs in the same configuration as the Congo console, for full playback capability and complete control of all masters and Direct Selects.
With the international communications standard ACN having just received ratification by the ESTA Technical Standards Program, it is anticipated that many manufacturers like ETC will be introducing ACN-enabled products at both PLASA and LDI. ETC's Net3 is an ACN powered open network system and the ETC Four Port DMX Gateway, one of several available for the system, can be seen at PLASA 2006. It is backward compatible with ETCNet2 and most other current control products.
A new model in ETC's SmartPack range of economical and compact dimming solutions, the Wall Mount version of SmartPack is now available with six 20A dimmers and is ideal for architectural applications that require high performance dimming at an affordable price. This convenient, low maintenance unit can be installed directly, without any other parts, anywhere you have a free space. SmartPack is usually controlled via DMX, while for architectural purposes there's ETC's SmartLink with the optional SmartLink Wall Mount Button Stations.
A record 250,000 ETC Source Four luminaires were shipped in 2005 and an increase in that number is expected for 2006 - so the addition of new field angles to the ETC Source Four spotlight range should come as no surprise. The 14° Source Four provides an intermediate-throw field angle to fill the gap between the 10° and 19° luminaires. Short-throw applications such as blackbox theatres and dance lighting will benefit from the 70° and 90° Source Fours, which recently won an award from the Society of Television Lighting Directors.
Source L&SI Online www.lsionline.co.uk www.etcconnect.com
Australian Distributor: Jands www.jands.com.au
Artistic Licence at PLASA 2006 Artistic Licence is exhibiting at PLASA 2006 on Stand G12. Four key new products will be launched including Media Server, Control & Distribution Solutions, Light Wall & High Power LED Dimmer. The technical team will be on hand to answer questions and demonstrate the entire product range.
Pixi-Stream is a media server with a difference. It outputs Art-Net ethernet directly rather than video. This saves an additional conversion process when driving high-density LED arrays such as the Artistic Licence Pixi-Web. Pixi-Stream is supplied as a module for the Artistic Licence MOAP product which is also to be launched at PLASA 2006. This allows MOAP to be simply integrated with other control and distribution modules such as DMX512 conversion.
The product accepts PAL, NTSC, SECAM and S-Video input directly. Additional video inputs or digital video sources can be added with expansion modules. Pixi-Stream supports up to four real time video sources.
Pixi-Stream is configured via a sophisticated graphical user interface. The front panel provides ports for connection of monitor, mouse and keyboard for the configuration phase. Configuration is very fast via 'wizard' style interfaces. Libraries for well-known composite LED products are included. RDM (Remote Device Programming) is supported which offers extremely fast patching.
Once configuration is complete, all features are controlled from an external lighting board. Connection is via Art-Net ethernet as standard, DMX512 control may be implemented with an additional module. Pixi-Stream is controlled is the same manner as a sophisticated moving lamp. A total of 8 layers are supported, outputting to 20,000 channels of control.
The content of each layer, the digital effects and the layer to layer mixing are all controlled in real time from the lighting board. Each layer can process live video, graphics or animation files. Digital effects can be applied to each layers independently. There is a large library of effects that include Pan, Tilt, Magnify, Stretch, Rotate in any 3D plane, Colour replacement and Cyclic Hue Adjustment.
Artistic Licence has also announced the launch of a new technology in LED dimming and colour mixing, and the new range is called Candle-Power. Candle-Power is based on a modulation technique, invented by Artistic Licence, called Asymmetric Frequency Modulation AFM.
The Candle-Power range includes both end-user products and OEM modules designed for integration into other manufacturers' LED fixtures. The first end user product in the range is Candle-Power CP3-12. This is a DIN Rail mounted enclosure providing up to 12 channels or four RGB triplets. It can operate from 15V to 48V. Each of the 12 outputs can drive any number of high power LEDs in series from one to twelve. This provides a total load capability of 144 LEDs and the highest power density available.
Artistic Licence has also designed 'The Mother Of All Products'. MOAP is a new modular control and distribution system, and will be on show at PLASA. The rack mount design and wide range of plug in modules allow the customer to configure their own job specific solution. The design comprises of a 3U, 19 inch card frame with a built in 10/100BaseT Ethernet switch. Up to 10 modules can be inserted into the product.
Hi-Res is the new flexible and transparent light wall. Hi-Res Pixi-Web is a flexible and transparent light wall module - a web of colour changing pixels. It's constructed from one-metre sections of nylon webbing with a pixel at each intersection, and is light transparent and flexible.
Each strap of the web attaches to the next using a quick connect buckle that makes Hi-Res easy to rig. The entire system is available with truss adapters for vertical rigging, elastic adapters for horizontal (ceiling] rigging and a modular cabling system. It rigs in any orientation with up to a 10 metre vertical drop. Non-illuminated web sections are available, allowing non-visible sections of set to be filled at even lower cost.
Each metre section of Hi-Res provides sixty four pixels on a 125mm pitch. A single small power controller drives up to 160 pixels or 2.5 square metres of web. Hi-Res can be driven by either DMX512 or Art-Net Ethernet. Both protocols have the benefit of Remote Device Management, which allows remote start address selection. Hi-Res also connects directly to the standard Medium-Res Pixi-Web product. This allows light walls of varying resolution to be produced.
Pictured is a screen shot from the Artistic Licence Pixi-Stream media server.
www.artisticlicence.com
New PixelRange products at PLASA New fixtures for PLASA 06 include two PixelLine Micros, compact versions of the legendary 1044 and 110 battens. Small housing but same power!
The PixelLine micro E is a three cell effects batten featuring 174 high brightness red, green and blue 5mm LEDs and the PixelLine micro W is a wash batten containing 22 red, green, blue and amber Luxeon K2 LEDs. Both fixtures feature completely new software which includes 16 bit intensity personalities and a sophisticated user programmable effects engine that can be synchronised across multiple fixtures. Both units can be integrated with full size battens allowing extensive creative design opportunities.
The PixelArc series, introduces two self-contained units offering the choice of a circular head (PixelArc C) containing 44 new K2 Luxeon red, green, blue and amber LEDs or a rectangular head (PixelArc R) with 22 red, green, blue and amber Luxeon K2 LEDs.
The units are also available in RGBW (W=White) which makes the pair ideal for both architectural and entertainment applications. The PixelArc series IP65 rated housings are constructed of heavy-duty extruded aluminium with a substantial heat sink for maximum heat dissipation and are UL listed. Another added feature of both fixtures is the ability to locate the head up to 200’ (60m) from the PSU/user interface allowing the user more design flexibility.
And finally, a new range of innovative video battens available in different lengths allowing them to be arranged in abstract arrays, whilst offering a unique approach to displaying video on LED products. The system comprises of a small footprint master which converts video or Artnet to a high bandwidth proprietary protocol. This allows large numbers of pixel based fixtures to display full frame rate video.
The introductory fixtures consist of a 12x6 RGB pixel block and a 72x6 RGB batten. These can be cascaded together by a combined power and data cable to form a larger single video fixture or a number of segmented video units. Additionally, a converter box converts the proprietary protocol to multiple DMX outputs allowing the use of standard fixtures.
There will be a competition to name this product at PLASA – so please post your entry at stand F70. And there will be a prize for the winner!
All PixelRange products will be available for demonstration: including PixelPar 90, PixelBrick 22, PixelEight, PixelLine 110 and PixelLine 1044.
PixelRange is a certified Luxeon luminaire manufacturer.
www.pixelrange.co.uk
Pulse Ent Pro LED ScreenPulse Ent has new LED screen products ready for shipment. They comprise of high quality Outdoor and Indoor screens.
The indoor systems have selections of 6mm, 7.62mm, 8mm and 10mm pixel pitch. In each pixel there are 256 levels for grey, red, green, and blue respectively and 16777216 colours in total.
The support mode is VGA 640 x 480, 800 x 600, 1024 x 768 display synchronically with PC, correspondence dot to dot. Each colour also has 256 levels of brightness with software conditioning. The frame rate is 120 frames per second.
The outdoor systems have selections of 12mm, 14mm, 16mm, 18mm, 20mm, 22mm, 25mm pixel pitch. These systems are IP65 rated with the same colour ratings as the indoor but using much brighter LEDS to handle direct sunlight in out door conditions. The outdoor system is also shock proof to handle outdoor knocks and bumps.
Both systems come in easy to put together panels which have flying points and easy connection points. They also come with rear or front access for servicing. All systems are controlled by easy to use Pulse Ent Studio Software, Displaying anything from TEXT and Flash Files to DVD and Live Video.
They are also cover with a 12 month manufacturers warranty. Please contact Pulse Ent for more information and pricing which they are sure you will be very surprised at.
www.pulse-ent.com.au
Compulite launches at PLASA 06UK distributor Stagetec has announced the product line-up from Compulite for the PLASA Show. The company's Dlite range was officially launched at PLASA last year and has already been popular in a wide range of applications including TV studios, theatres, arts centres, schools and colleges. This year sees the launch of the largest system in the Dlite family with an integral 48/96 channel manual console.
Also new, CompuPACK is a range of portable digital dimmers being launched at PLASA. Available in either 12 x 2.5kW or 6 x 5kW power ratings, a range of formats will be shown including hard-wired, UK 15A, Ceeform, Schuko, Socapex and Weiland. CompuPACK can be controlled via DMX or Ethernet and incorporates both MCB protection for the incoming mains supply and an MCB per output channel. The built-in LCD display and function buttons allow quick and easy set-up of a whole host of features including patch, fade curve and maximum output level, say Stagetec.
ePORT and eSMS are Ethernet driven nodes which provide additional physical DMX connectors (1 in/4 out) and remote SMS (sound, MIDI and SMPTE) for any Vector console or the Vector PC to turn it into a fully functional Vector console for back-up or stand alone operation. This year will also see the launch of the Vector Editor Wing and the Vector Channel Wing. The Editor Wing is essentially the Vector main system editor housed in a portable unit that can be used as a remote designers control, an additional editor panel adjacent to the console or even as fully functioning Vector console when connected to the Vector PC. The Channel Wing provides access to channels and cues, it incorporates a large dimmer wheel with associated level display. Any number of these can be connected to a Vector console or the Vector PC and used as channel controllers. The wings can be set to work as a completely separate user, without interfering with the main console operation.
PLASA will also see the preview of Vector software version 3.13, which will be launched soon after the show. This includes a number of major new features, including: Full integration of the High End Catalyst media server allowing thumbnails of media on the Catalyst system to be automatically displayed on the Vector picker dialogue windows; Multi-user features allowing two systems to share the same show; DMX input patch allowing any input channel to be patched to any output channel and triggering of macros from DMX; and Direct on-screen editing of data such as cue names and times and time line events.
Source L&SI Online www.lsionline.co.uk www.compulite.com
Australian Distributor: Coemar De Sisti www.cdaust.com.au
Colour-Tramp is a versatile lighting controller for two- and three-dimensional arrays of colour changers. Since its launch, it has become a market leader for large architectural lighting systems with installations worldwide, according to its manufacturer, Artistic Licence.
Colour-Tramp leads the way in the convergence of light and video by allowing the designer to choose their preferred medium. Lighting designers are able to use the free-of-charge 'off-line' version as an authoring tool for the client presentation, with the benefit that once the contract is won, the off-line programming can be re-used for the actual show.
The latest version release (1.45) contains a wealth of new features that have been requested by customers or simply needed for a particular installation. One particularly innovative feature is the concept of visual mapping fixture date. Colour-Tramp uses the power of Art-Net and RDM (Remote Device Management) to retrieve sensor information from the lighting fixtures. This could be temperature, voltage, lamp hours or any other feature the fixture manufacturer desires. Visual mapping allows this sensor data to be displayed in real time on a geographic colour-coded map of the installation. This is just one of the many features that makes the engineer's life easier and so reduces installation cost, say the company.
Colour-Tramp also sports a new effects engine capable of generating static or animated visual effects based on a library of geometric shapes; and shows created in Colour-Tramp can be exported to Artistic's installation products Light-Switch and Dimmer-Switch, and as this works with the off-line version, users don't even have to pay for Colour-Tramp, say Artistic Licence.
Source L&SI Online www.lsionline.co.uk www.artisticlicence.com
Martin's Mania EFX700The Martin Mania EFX700 combines some of the features of two of Martin's most popular effect light series - Ego and Mania - to produce a high powered flower effect.
Surprisingly bright for a 150W discharge effect, the Mania EFX700 casts an impressive and widely dispersed display of aerial effects from a rotating parabolic mirror dish. This flower effect features an array of colours, 12 gobo designs, and strobe effects. Its high quality optical system produces clear definition. The Mania brand is very service friendly and the discharge lamp has a long-life of 6000 hours.
Designed primarily for installation use, this versatile effect light includes a number of mounting options yet is durable enough for life on the road. Suitable for any show, club, or party, the compact EFX700 is DMX controllable or operates in music or auto trig. Pre-programmed macros are included for simple programming and fast start up.
As with all Mania products, the Mania EFX700 is officially CE, ETL and CETL approved.
www.martin.com
Australian Distributor: Show Technology www.showtech.com.au
PLASA 2006 show will see several major new product releases from ADB Lighting Technologies, as well as an expanded accessory range.
On PLASA stand H19, the company will unveil two new ranges of luminaires in the award winning WARP series – the HMI WARP/DAYLIGHT and the cool running, long lamp-life WARP/CERAMIC, along with new WARP series accessories.
The new, HMI powered WARP/DAYLIGHT automated spot luminaire range, available in both motorised and manual versions, provides the brightest beam in the 575 discharge lamp range. A new fixture range with electronic flicker free ballasts, with two different light output angles of 12-30 and 22-50 degrees, its light output is over 10,500 LUX.
The second luminaire launch at PLASA will be the high light output, cool beam WARP/CERAMIC range for architectural and entertainment applications with the extra bonus of extremely long lamp life. Based on the Philips Ceramic ST 250 HR discharge lamp, with the colour temperature of a tungsten halogen light source (3200K), it produces the same light output as a 1000W tungsten halogen lamp for only 250W power consumption, making it ideal for TV studios, architectural applications, galleries and exhibition centres.
New accessories for the WARP range include a low-noise colour changer and, for touring and rental users, a single unit flight case for the WARP/M.
www.adblighting.com
Australian Distributor: LSC Lighting www.lsclighting.com.au
Litestructures to launch Digitruss at PLASALite Structures will launch Digitruss - an innovative, cable-free, truss system that incorporates both live circuits and data rails within the one structure - at the PLASA Show this year. The data rails can carry both the architectural protocol DALI and the entertainment industry standard DMX512, enabling both conventional and intelligent lighting to be attached to the same truss without the need for extension cables.
Litestructures says: "With Digitruss from Lite Structures it is now possible to cost effectively create, seamless, colourful mood paintings or micro climates. You can now stimulate your audience with an endless variety of canvasses in a fraction of the time and with reduced labour costs. Any number of light, sound and visual sources can be incorporated in the one, cable-free, lightweight, low maintenance, environmentally friendly, infinitely flexible truss system."
www.litestructures.co.uk
Global Truss' mobile rigging systemWith the introduction of the new SQ-CP1 Mobile Crank-Up System, Global Truss America has made it possible for lighting users to keep their feet on the floor as they assemble overhead rigs of hanging effects and fixtures.
The SQ-CP1 Mobile Crank-Up System is a cost-saving, all-in-one package that includes two square pieces of truss, the necessary support bars and two crank stands - everything you need to erect a fully loaded, stable rig without having to climb a ladder.
"You can stand there and hang your lights at eye level, then crank 'er up," said Ken Kahn, general manager of Global Truss America. "That's why crank stands make it so much easier to rig your lighting, especially if you're a solo act. Plus, the SQ-CP1 Mobile Crank-Up System's strong lightweight aluminium trussing is simple to assemble - no tools are required, and all the connector pins you need come included."
The two 6.5' square sections of SQ-4112 truss go across the top of the rig. The STSB-005 Support Bars attach to the tops of the ST-132 Crank Stands and hold the truss securely in place. The entire SQ-CP1 Mobile Crank-Up System snaps together so quickly, one person can set it up in about 15 minutes.
Global Truss' TUV-approved trussing is made from the high-strength 6082-T6 aluminum alloy. This offers the highest tensile strength currently available and is three times lighter than steel, so the system components are incredibly durable yet easy to transport. The alloy is also easily finished, allowing customers to special-order a variety of colours and powder-coat finishes.
Each of the ST-132 Crank Stands is rated at 220 lbs, so the entire SQ-CP1 Mobile Crank-Up System can hold a maximum load of 440 lbs - enough to include about four to six moving heads plus several plug-and-play lights. Since the stands are just 63" high at their lowest point, the average person can assemble the rig and crank it up to as high as 158" by raising each side a little bit at a time.
The STSB-005 Support Bars measure 120" wide by 95" high and have a diameter of 40mm. Their 18"-wide secure latches are adjustable from 4.5" to 16"/8".
Source L&SI Online www.lsionline.co.uk www.globaltruss.com
Australian Distributor: Design Quintessence www.dq.com.au
HES DL.2 features curved surface supportEntertainment lighting manufacturer High End Systems is introducing Curved Surface Support, a new software feature for its DL.2 Digital Light fixture.
Curved Surface Support corrects for shape distortions, which happen when the DL.2 projects onto surfaces that are not flat. This new feature allows the user to project the DL.2 onto convex or concave cylinders, angular screens, spheres and disk- shaped surfaces. The user can then control the amount of correction needed, as well as control the vertical and horizontal centre points of the image.
"Curved Surface Support allows a designer to expand his set design with projection surfaces," says HES DL.2 product manager Scott Blair. "We recently introduced another software feature, Collage Generator, which allows a designer to create one seamless image from multiple DL.2s. These new software updates broaden the capabilities of DL.2 and offer the designer so many more possibilities in their productions."
The Curved Surface Support feature premiered on a recent corporate event for BeautiControl in Dallas.
The Curved Surface Support software v1.2.3 may be downloaded free of charge from the support section of the High End Systems website.
Source L&SI Online www.lsionline.co.uk www.highend.com
TMB will be exhibiting some new products at PLASA 06, on stand D38.
New to the DecoPAR range of fixtures are PAR 16 and track-mount models. Available in a variety of finishes, DecoPAR is more than a light source; the fixture is a scenic element itself.
The ColourPix range of LED display systems has been expanded to include high- and low-res modules comprised of interlocking panels, custom-configured for pixel pitch and size depending on the project. A touring version of ColourPix high- and low-res modules is offered for repeated transport, rapid setup and teardown.
Alpha One of Germany offers Falcon high-power, compact fixtures for architectural and portable use. Xenon and Metal Halide models are available, in static or automated versions, and IP-rated for outdoor use.
Interactive Technologies' new CueServer playback processor is a self-contained, web enabled solution for fully-integrated show control and playback.
ProPower provides portable power distribution in rugged, rack-mount flightcases. The new HPS 24- and 48-way Hot Patch Systems allow the use of rack-mount dimmers with flexible output options. The ProPower RPD Rack Panel Distribution systems, also with dimming and data distribution options, can be custom-configured for each customer or application from a complete range of aluminium panels.
In addition to the popular MCT multi-cable tester, TMB will show the new ProTester compact DMX signal and cable tester and the full-featured Interactive Technologies Micro-tech DMX tester. Also shown will be the Endura Light LED Fibre Optic Illuminators, offering high-output illumination at very low wattage and virtually maintenance-free installations.
Multiple Emmy Award winning Director of Photography Bruce Finn, will be on the TMB stand demonstrating the latest exciting and innovative Film/TV lighting products from FinnLight.
Source L&SI Online www.lsionline.co.uk www.tmb.com
Australian Distributor: Show Technology www.showtech.com.au
Pharos Architectural Controls will be exhibiting at PLASA 06 in Earls Court next month on stand F31. The Pharos Lighting Playback Controller (LPC) won a PLASA Innovation Award at PLASA 05, and is ideal for architectural, retail and themed entertainment environments that require sophisticated control of colour mixing, dimming, moving light and LED sources. Its advanced timeline-based lighting control, versatile triggering options and rugged solid-state construction make it the ideal all-in-one control solution for fixed installations, the company says.
At PLASA 06 Pharos will be introducing additional products to the LPC range, including the Remote Input Output (RIO) Module, and demonstrating the latest designer software, with a host of new features including Mac OS-X support.
Pharos will also preview a brand new controller which will extend the Pharos range in a new direction.
Source L&SI Online www.lsionline.co.uk Free designer software can be downloaded from the website at www.pharoscontrols.com
Australian Distributor: LSC Lighting www.lsclighting.com.au
New ArKaos VJ 3.6 DMXArKaos has just released a new version of their professional video authoring software, ArKaos VJ 3.6 DMX.
Main new features in ArKaos VJ 3.6 DMX:
• Soft-edge
Users can now select a custom video resolution for output allowing - from a single computer! - to output visuals on multiple screens (i.e. different visuals on separate screens) or on a wide screen (i.e. a large visual on several screens next to the other) with a Soft-Edge option for seamless blending between the screens.
• MSEX protocol
A new open protocol called MSEX (Media Server EXtension) has been implemented in collaboration with Capture, ETC and Chamsys; it allows a better integration on most lighting desks making it possible to see the file names and thumbnails of your visuals and monitor the output directly from the lighting desk, all this through a simple network connection.
• LightJockey compatibility
The compatibility with LightJockey 2.7.1 has been greatly improved: Martin has added built-in ArKaos VJ DMX fixtures tiny and full into their software.
• 43 new effects
This new version also adds support for the Shader effects with a set of 43 new fully configurable effects which benefit from the Hardware Accelerated video engine (the HW Mode) and its unprecedented visual smoothness and image quality.
• Universal Binary for Mac Intel
The Mac version of ArKaos VJ 3.6 now comes as Universal Binary, with native Mac Intel support, Mac OSX "Tiger" users have also access to the 73 effects from Apple's Core Image library when using the software in HW Mode.
Upgrade:
• ArKaos VJ 3.x DMX users registered in 2006 can upgrade for free at arkaos.net
• ArKaos VJ 3.x DMX users registered before 01/01/2006 can order an upgrade key from arkaos.net
www.showtech.com.au
"Common-Sense is one of those products that you don't need every day, but when you do - it's the only solution!" say Artistic Licence of their new product. As the name suggests, it is a common point for sensors and interfaces in the world of show control and systems integration.
Common Sense provides a wealth of input and output functions including opto-isolated contacts, keypad readers, analogue sensors, real time clock, DMX512, MIDI, MIDI Timecode, RS232 and RS485. A Windows software package, Sense-Edit, is used to configure the relationship between all of the inputs and outputs. This can include up to 350 discrete events such as 'When DMX channel 3 passes 50% send this serial data string'.
Common-Sense has recently been extended to provide even more functionality. The optical inputs can now be combined using Boolean equations to provide even greater triggering sophistication. This new feature is particularly useful when interfacing to devices such as 'beam break' sensors. It allows concepts such as: "Trigger show 3 when someone enters zone 3, but only if zone 1 is empty."
The programming software Sense-Edit can be downloaded from the Artistic Licence website. Sense-Edit can also be run on Mac OS using the Windows emulator.
www.artisticlicence.com
Avolites launches Pearl Expert at PLASAAvolites launches its new Pearl Expert. This is a new high performance version of one of the industry's most popular ever consoles. It boasts more submasters more flash buttons, more power and is optimised for use on larger shows and events. Pearl Expert is based on the Pearl 2004 operating system, retaining the accessibility of Avolites Pearl consoles.
Pearl Expert is powered by the new Intel Core Duo Processor giving an exceptionally high speed button response which is particularly useful for 'take over', and busking with timed palettes. An additional five sub master playbacks make a total of 20 ensuring every type of show, and user, has all the playbacks they need, instantly accessible.
New Add and Swop buttons for the top row of faders allow easy placement of fixtures and dimmers, on all 60 preset faders.
The new 'Colour Picker' a feature from the Diamond 4 console, gives instant rapid and intuitive control of CMY and colour mix devices. This is the first of many D4 features for future software releases in Pearl Expert.
A new 'Split Roller' separates the 20 sub masters into two banks of 10 allowing live mix and match of memories.
The internal hard disk offers virtually unlimited internal storage of shows. USB Memory storage together with a CD/DVD re writer (and a floppy disk drive) gives show portability and long term backup. Pearl Expert includes the industry standard Ethernet protocols.
Along with Pearl Expert, the Pearl 2004 has been upgraded and is now known as the Pearl 2008 which includes USB memory storage and a USB connection to an external PC giving a wealth of new features.
Shows created using Pearl 2004, 2008 or Expert software are interchangeable and compatible.
Source L&SI Online www.lsionline.co.uk www.avolites.com
Australian Distributor: Universal Lighting and Audio www.ula.com.au
Clay Paky at PLASA'06At the PLASA Show this year (10-13 September 2006, Earls Court, London) Italian manufacturer Clay Paky will be showing the latest additions to its Alpha line of moving body projectors - which the company says is now the most complete range on the market, boasting 12 different models.
New at PLASA'06 is the Alpha Profile 1200 - a professional beam-shaper which combines the technology of the Alpha projectors with Clay Paky's patented framing system. The Alpha Profile 1200 has a wide-range zoom of 10° - 30°, a "total colour system", 14 gobos, animation effect and a prism. All the effects can be combined with endless varieties of beam shapes and sizes.
Also new at PLASA'06, the Alpha Wash 1200 is the most powerful washlight in the Alpha family. The optical system uses uniform CMY colour mixing which, together with a fixed colour wheel with linear CTO and a CTB filter, allows every chromatic combination to be achieved, says Clay Paky. Its wide zoom (11°-55°), indexable beam-shaper and high light output even at maximum aperture, allows its short, medium and long range use, in professional and architectural lighting, the company says.
Alpha Wash Halo 1200 combines high brightness with the versatility of a 1,200W, 80V (3,200°k) halogen lamp, usable with any supply voltage that may be required. It offers a linear zoom (14°-64°), CMY colour mixing, linear frost, electronic dimmer, indexable beam shaper and motorized Top Hat. Aimed at most professional lighting sectors, it offers the typical advantages of the halogen lamp: smooth, uniform field, warm colour tones and gradual dimming.
Finally, the Alpha Spot Easy 1200 is an "extremely bright" 1200W effects projector, the manufacturer says. It features all the qualities of the Alpha Range and is primarily designed for use nightclubs and bars, it is also ideal for lower-budget touring and architectural lighting applications, the company says.
Source L&SI Online www.lsionline.co.uk www.claypaky.it
Robe: new Club Range productsRobe Show Lighting has introduced three new products in its Club Series - the ClubSpot 300CT, the ClubWash 300CT and the Euphoria effects projector. The fixtures include the features and functionality in true Robe style, and are engineered to withstand the tough environment of clubs and bars as well as restaurants and venues of all types, say the company.
ClubSpot 300CT is based on Robe's popular Spot 250XT and comes complete with 250W discharge lamp, remotely controlled motorized focus and standard beam apertures of 15 degrees - with options on 12° and 18° lenses. The colour wheel offers 11 dichroic filters, and the gobo wheel offers six interchangeable and indexable rotating gobos plus open. The unit's multi-colour glass gobos are made from high temperature borofloat glass.
The optics feature a high luminous-efficiency parabolic mirror and double condenser system, and all lenses are anti-reflector coated to maximize brightness and clarity. The ClubSpot 300CT has a very effective strobe function with up to 10 flashes a second, and is pre-programmed with a selection of variable and random strobe and dimmer pulse effects. There's also a three-facet prism, rotatable at variable speeds, and a macro function for combined rotating gobo and prism effects.
This is Robe's second Club Series wash moving head. It uses a 250W discharge lamp lightsource and features a high luminous parabolic reflector, CMY colour mixing, a colour wheel with 6 dichroic filters and open, very smooth dimmer and near-silent cooling fans. Because of the silent fans, this fixture is also ideal for other types of small to medium installations (e.g. studio theatres, conference/seminar rooms) where noise is an issue.
The fresnel lens has a diameter of 150mm, the dimmer is exceptionally smooth and a manually adjusted zoom travels from 8° to 22°. The ClubWash 300CT's colour wheel continuously rotates in both directions (for stunning rainbow effects), and onboard beam effects include a beam shaper and a frost filter for diffusion. There's also a strobe effect.
The Euphoria is a totally new addition to Robe's dynamic and growing Club & Bar range, specially designed for club, bar and small-to-medium sized event applications. It includes a rotating triangular mirror for special visual effects, nine static gobos with continual positioning and variable speed strobe effects (up to four flashes per second) with audio trigger, plus the popular 'gobo shake' effect.
The unit has manual focus and two triangular mirrors - one rotating and one static. Two high quality microprocessor controlled stepper motors ensure smooth movement. The Euphoria's expedient dimensions and light weight of just 7.5kg mean it can be fitted into even the tightest spaces, offering a cost effective solution for producing a wide range of effects.
Source L&SI Online www.lsionline.co.uk www.robe.cz
Australian Distributor: Universal Lighting and Audio www.ula.com.au
LSC maXim v2.10 software now on release
LSC are proud to announce that the maXim v2.10 software is now in full public release and available for download from the LSC Discussion Forum (www.lsclighting.com.au/forums). All consoles shipped from LSC after 22nd July 2006 will include this new software release.
This version includes the NEW Invert Pan + Tilt functionality.
www.lsclighting.com.au
LSC are proud to announce that the maXim v2.10 software is now in full public release and available for download from the LSC Discussion Forum (www.lsclighting.com.au/forums). All consoles shipped from LSC after 22nd July 2006 will include this new software release.
This version includes the NEW Invert Pan + Tilt functionality.
www.lsclighting.com.au
Artistic Licence launches new Pixel Colour Mixer"Pixi-Flex is a new and flexible component for pixilated lighting effects"
Pixi-Flex consists of individual pixels moulded onto a cable. Each pixel is individually controlled and can display over 16 million colours. Three standard versions are available: 16 pixels with a nominal pitch of 250mm, 16 pixels with a 500mm pitch and 32 pixels with a 125mm pitch. Special variants of these can be manufacturer for custom projects.
The product can be surface mounted using the integral 3mm thread, or simply push fit into a suitable hole in the set, wall or fabric. Pixi-Flex is perfect for creating pixilated walls of light, similar to video walls. The big difference is that Pixi-Flex can flow around contours and make three-dimensional shapes.
Pixi-Flex uses a new "point-source" RGB LED that creates both an exceptionally bright white light output and, with their consistent colour mixing ability, provides an enhanced colour palette with a superior range of pastel colours and tints.
Artistic Licence has developed an innovative technique that ensures excellent pixel to pixel colour and intensity matching and avoids the gradual loss of intensity with distance seen in some products on the market.
In combination with the Colour-Tramp control system, Pixi-Flex spearheads the convergence of lighting and video. Live video can be rendered in real time to the Pixi-Flex and combined with dynamic lighting effects.
Pixi-Flex is terminated with two waterproof miniature connectors. The entire assembly is weatherproof to IP65 allowing both internal and external installation.
A total of 160 pixels can be controlled by the associated Pixi-Power SB12 power controller