HES shipping Catalyst v4 and Media ServersHigh End Systems (HES) is now shipping the fourth version of its Catalyst software and Media Server. Catalyst software, which was first introduced in 2001, fuses lighting with digital media, allowing the user to create virtual scenery and unlimited visual effects for markets ranging from tours and corporate events to cruise ships and houses of worship.
The new Catalyst v4 is enhanced with support for additional input/output devices as well as complementary products. This support includes cue lists and pixelMAD functionality, expanding the possibilities for users, say HES. Version 4 also enables Catalyst to be controlled by video- and music-industry standard controllers such as Mackie and MIDI controllers. This is the first version of Catalyst to not require a DMX controller. The Pro version of Catalyst features four independent on-screen output mixes and 10 independent assignable layers. Multiple on-screen mixes means that the show operator can break down his set design and run different effects over different sets of fixtures.
PixelMAD brings with it an entirely new and expanded user interface. It features multiple onscreen mixes, which is applicable for both DMX LED lighting fixtures and LED walls. Other key enhancements of Catalyst v4 software include a new, intuitive user interface; custom color and visual effects including improved kaleidoscope, pixilation and wave effects; innovative sub-mix system giving advanced control of LED DMX fixtures and processed video display systems such as LED walls; MIDI Notes and MIDI Show Control compatibility (Input and Output) and built-in web server for remote diagnostics and control.
Source L&SI Online www.lsionline.co.uk www.highend.com
G-LEC launches walk-through LED systemAt ProLight&Sound, G-LEC has launched what it calls the first walk-through LED system. The G-LEC Tube follows the same principles as the company's highly acclaimed transparent LED frame systems - but without the frame. Each individual transparent tube hangs free, so walking through the G-LEC Tube is like walking through a slash or beaded curtain.
The ability to create a 'forest' of LEDs, with different lengths of individual tubes, brings enormous potential to lighting and set designers, say G-LEC, from having performers literally walk through the set, to dramatic 3D designs. Like the G-LEC Classic and the PhantomFrame systems, the G-LEC Tube is transparent to light, audio and wind and can be used to hide or reveal speaker stacks or an orchestra without affecting acoustics.
The G-LEC Tube can be constructed in different lengths, from 10cm up to 6m, in 10cm increments with no limit on the width of the system, offering large scale LED graphics with video capacity. New, powerful control software provides the capability of graphics on up to four planes, from any DMX512, MIDI, SMPTE source as well as standard video input. Graphics are fast and smooth, creating excitement and movement on a set.
Quick to assemble, the G-LEC Tube is ideal for touring and one-off productions, such as award ceremonies and concerts, and because it is so lightweight, can be hung or flown without requiring reinforcement.
The ultra-bright RGB pixels on the G-LEC Tube are set at 50mm pitch, and the pcb connection is short enough that individual tubes can be curved to radius of 75cm, so a single tube can be curved round a set or object.
Source L&SI Online www.lsionline.co.uk www.g-lec.com
Martin Maxxyz available in PC VersionMartin's popular Maxxyz lighting controller is now available in a PC-based version. This new computer-based version of the Maxxyz console is an off-line and online editing tool that gives full Maxxyz functionality from the ease and convenience of a PC or laptop, say Martin.
Maxxyz PC can be used for off-line programming and can be linked to Martin's Universal DMX interface device or Ether2DMX Router for direct control of fixtures. Featuring dongle-protected software without the need for expensive hardware, it is the ideal programming platform for a large variety of shows.
Maxxyz PC is the most scalable PC-based lighting software in the industry. The software is free of charge. However, to output DMX, a USB license dongle and a DMX interface device are needed. The USB interface device outputs 2 universes or uses ArtNet via the PC's Ethernet port.
Maxxyz PC is an attractive add-on for Maxxyz users and can be installed on a PC or laptop running Windows XP OS. Also, Maxxyz PC can be used in conjunction with the Maxxyz Wing, or as a backup to the Maxxyz console.
Source L&SI Online www.lsionline.co.ukwww.martin.com
Australian Distributor: Show Technology www.showtech.com.au
Antari Z Series IIA new generation of Antari Z-series fog machines has evolved. Utilizing the most up to date technology, incorporating unique features, better performance & eye-catching design. Offering better controllability than ever with their user-friendly interface.
Z-800II - These new foggers employ Antari¹s ECO thermal control system that facilitates super fast heat up times and produces steady continuous fog for as long as needed. The Z800II can be controlled via wireless remote, timer or stand-alone mode. The internal spiral shaped heater is made of high tech stainless steel providing optimum heat energy transfer. By operating at low-level temperatures the unit is surprisingly energy efficient using 20% less power consumption than previous models.
Z-1000II & Z-1200II - The Z-1000II and Z-1200II (pictured) models represent superior quality for the professional market with flexible performance and powerful output (10,000 & 18,000 cu.ft/min respectively). Employing the ECO thermal control system and the patented UNICORE heater technology offering fast warm up times easy cleaning and efficient operation. In addition they are armed with on-board DMX control making them ideal for installers and designers, or for club and theatre use. The heater core can be easily drawn out from the heater block allowing quick and easy cleaning. Both units feature high quality components and an electronic low-fluid detector (Thermal Cut Off) ensuring protection from depleted fluid levels. They also come with remote control and hanging brackets.
Z300II - The Z300II fazer produces perfect, translucent haze and operates silently making it invaluable for stage, theatre or any noise sensitive event. Incorporating brand new heater technology, this amazing machine uses regular fog fluid to produce an identical effect to industry standard hazers. The Fazer offers constant output and variable volume providing superior functionality and hands-on control of the effect. Also includes remote.
The Antari range of foggers and hazers, foam, bubble and snow machines are distributed by LSW as part of its ŒIndustry Gear¹ range. For further information, free catalogue, pricing or dealer enquiry's please contact LSW on 02) 9718 4900.
Z-800II RRP $239, Z-1000II RRP $399, Z-1200II RRP $529, Z-300II RRP $399.
Le Maitre at Prolight with new productsLe Maitre will be at Prolight in Frankfurt, exhibiting with their German distributor LMP Lichtechnik. Le Maitre's sales director Rick Wilson will be on the LMP stand with a range of products including the Stadium Hazer, the new Fake Flame and the new MVS Hazer.
The Le Maitre Stadium Hazer is the top of the range of hazing machines. It utilizes a proven, patented conversion technique to provide a truly awesome output and is eminently suited for large venues. At the same time, electronic control of the output issue enables its use in smaller areas where rapid atmosphere fills are required, say the company.
The non-toxic fluid used to provide the unique haze form, departs from undesirable oil type use, and can only be converted by the advanced techniques employed. By maintaining a narrow band, cyclic temperature operation, consistent micron sized particles are formed, creating the very best of atmospheric haze.
The Fake Flame is a patented product designed by Back Stage Technologies Europe (BSTE) and built exclusively by Le Maitre Ltd. The Fake Flame creates the illusion of real flames but uses absolutely no flammable products! The system was designed for use in theatres and theme parks as well as on concerts and in nightclubs where a flame effect is desired but it is simply too dangerous or just not practical to use gas.
The company says that fake flames are better than silk flames and more cost effective to run (one 2 ½ litre bottle of fluid gives over 100 hours of continuous operation), and that the system is ideal for fixed installations as well as touring and hiring.
The MVS or Multi Venue System Hazer is coming soon as a new addition to the hazer range.
Source L&SI Online www.lsionline.co.uk www.lemaitreltd.com
Australian Distributor: Universal Lighting and Audio www.ula.com.au
At SIB 2006, Rimini - the international reference point for technology, audio, video and lighting for shows and new entertainment - the company showed the new iSpot Extreme. The Coemar stand also hosted heats of 2006 Bologna Music Festival, a European contest for emerging artists from all over Italy and various other European countries, presented by Guido Mandreoli and Federica Calabrò. Participants fought it out note by note, beneath Coemar's light show and in front of a jury made up of expert musicians, record label executives and members of the national radio and TV broadcast industry. TV coverage by Milan's Cinevideostudio.
The iSpot Extreme is Coemar's ultimate moving yoke projector and was expressly designed for 2006 Winter Olympics' opening ceremony in the Stadium of Turin, where both the iSpot Extreme and other Coemar luminaries played at their best.
It provides the most luminous output in its category, say the company, making the most of Philips new generation, high efficiency, variable power, compact 800-1400W lamps. Its zoom range (7° to 26°) allows to concentrate the light, providing a powerful output even when distances are prohibitive.
Innovative and versatile, the iSpot Extreme is equipped with two gobo wheels (6 rotating gobos each), two rotating optical glass prisms, frost effect, infinite colours from full proportional CMY, 5 fixed colours + white on colour wheel for the creation of "color 3D", 5 different colour temperature CTO filter on wheel. Advanced engineering and exclusive features make iSpot the ideal solution either to draw images and effects or as a wash for a brilliant color light diffusion, say the company.
Source L&SI Online www.lsionline.co.uk www.coemar.it
Australian Distributor: Coemar De Sisti www.cdaust.com.au
Philips launches fast replacement lamp base At the event and entertainment exhibition SIB in Rimini (Italy) Philips has introduced FastFit, a new lamp concept for Philips MSR Gold 700 SA/SE, Philips MSR Gold 1200 SA/SE and Philips Hi-Brite 1200Watt. The rear load lamp base system, developed by Philips and Bender & Wirth, enables easy lamp replacement and adjustments in seconds in difficult stage conditions and reduces the overall lamp considerably.
Philips FastFit for both halogen and HID: Fast replacement and adjustment aren't the only benefits, the overall lamp length, including the lamp holder, can be reduced by more than 25%. This makes more compact and lighter fixture designs possible. Furthermore, the FastFit technology will be used for both HID and Halogen lamps that brings about multi-usage of the fixture.
In close partnership, several leading manufacturers are introducing fixtures suitable for the innovative lamp base system for various applications in the market. During this year, several FastFit-based fixtures for halogen and HID lamps will be launched.
The compact single ended Philips MSR Gold SA/SE lamp with a very short arc creates up to 30% higher brightness compared to current available light sources. Next to that it brings the purest possible white color on stage thanks to the MSR Gold customized HID lamp filling. MSR range includes the patented Philips P3 technology. This provides greater reliability; improved quality and freedom in any burning position by special chromium pinch coating. The Golden lamp pins ensure the best possible current transfer, even at the highest temperatures, says the company.
Source L&SI Online www.lsionline.co.uk www.philips.com.au
LSC to distribute award winning Wireless Solutions
LSC Lighting is proud to announce that they have been appointed the distributor of Wireless Solutions wireless DMX512 solutions for architectural, theatrical and corporate events for both Australia and New Zealand.
Based in Uddevalla, Sweden, Wireless Solutions was started in 2003 by a group of lighting and GSM professionals with the goal of creating a simple, yet reliable, wireless DMX512 system. The W-DMX is a plug-and-play system that easily outclasses Wi-Fi-based arrangements. The first prototypes of the W-DMX product range were shown in 2004 at the SIB show in Rimini, Italy, and at PLASA in London. Wireless Solutions won a 2004 PLASA for Innovation for its W-DMX transceiver by “Taking wireless data to new levels,” according to the judges. Last year an LDI Award for Innovation was awarded to the W-DMX Outdoor IP65 Receiver.
W-DMX uses adaptive frequency hopping with Gaussian Frequency Shift Keying (GFSK) modulation and Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA), which allows a single radio frequency to support multiple, simultaneous data channels. The technology employed by Wireless Solutions for W-DMX is based on technologies developed for the GSM mobile phone network and the US Military. W-DMX products are UL listed and approved for use by the FCC in addition to being CE and ETSI certified.
W-DMX has been used in high profile projects all over the world such as the Sony Ericsson launch of V.O70 for Volvo Ocean Race, British Royal Opera house, Stoke City, Yuanan TV Station, Televisa in Mexico, Montreux Jazz Festival and Cirque du Soleil.
Most recently, the dual-award-winning W-DMX gave a perfect performance during the 2006 Winter Games in Turin, Italy. Laser Entertainment srl from Milan used the system to control several high-effect lasers, smoke machines and other DMX effects
Alberto Kellner Ongaro, CEO of Laser Entertainment was very happy with the system. "We had the Wireless DMX running for 18 days in a row during almost three weeks of production. The show was running from 07:00 in the evening to 02:00 in the morning without a single drop-out of signal transmission," he said.
In fact, Laser Entertainment has already purchased several more W-DMX systems for working on the Carnival project in Venice.
Products in the W-DMX range consist of a W-DMX Receiver, W-DMX Transmitter, W-DMX Transceiver and W-DMX Booster and include battery powered, uninterruptible power supply, OEM and IP65 versions.
W-DMX has superior radio technology compared to W-LAN. Because of this W-DMX is able to transmit a longer distance much more reliably. Because W-DMX can be used to cover distances of over 900 meters using the standard antenna, with an optional larger antenna making distances of over 30 kilometres possible, it is the ideal solution for large-scale events.
www.wirelessdmx.com
www.lsclighting.com.au
LSC are proud to annouce that the maXim v2.00 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 6th March 2006 will include this new software release.
This new software is a MAJOR update for the maXim with many New Features, as well as a few bug fixes.
The full details are included in the two attachments to this e-mail and we encourage you to read them and then notify all your customers. As usual the software upgrades are FREE to all existing maXim console users.
LSC recommend that all users upgrade immediately to ensure that their consoles are running the latest code with all the bug fixes.
It is also worth noting that many of the new features - Better Stack Playback Control, Improved Sound To Light Setup, Global Chase Speed, SyncoBEAT (tap to the beat) - work on all the maXim console range, from the smallest 'S' to the largest 'XXLP', they are not just for the larger consoles with moving lights attached. This is just another way that LSC look after all of our customers, from the smallest to the largest !
This new software release will ensure that the LSC maXim remains the market leader in the international market place.
www.lsclighting.com.au
As the leading innovator in the industry, QRS is the first to offer customers technology-driven product enhancements that improve the performance and esthetics of their pianos and entertainment systems. Our newest offering, GloKeys™, puts a light show at your fingertips. GloKeys™ is a customized keyboard where the black keys have been replaced by clear keys that are then illuminated using state-of-the-art Superflux™ RGB LED (red, green, blue light emitting diode) technology to produce a wide array of dazzling colors and effects. Based on individual customer preferences, GloKeys can be designed to display single or multiple colors, speed-controlled color changes, pulsing, color washing, fading or chasing. Limited only by your imagination, patterns and designs can also be applied to the underside of the keys for even more visual impact and personalization. GloKeys are the perfect add-on to your Pianomation® system, drawing attention to the visual animation of the keyboard and making it as fun to watch as to listen to!
www.qrsmusic.com
Free software now available on web for download
High End Systems has released the Hog 3PC application as well as updated software for the Wholehog 3 lighting console. The Hog 3PC software transfers the advanced control technology of the Wholehog 3 console to personal computers as well as to the Hog iPC console. Users may download the free software and enhancement details from www.flyingpig.com.The Wholehog 3 operating system is specified worldwide by leading tours, production companies, theatres and more. Hog 3PC enhances the abilities of the Wholehog 3 suite with a complete line of hardware products allowing users to create their own control solution. Show files are completely compatible between Hog 3PC, Hog iPC and the Wholehog 3 console, thus providing off-line, backup and networking abilities between the various systems.
Customers with existing USB DMX Widgets using Hog 2PC are encouraged to upgrade to Hog 3PC. Once the upgrade is complete, the USB DMX widget will function with both Hog 3PC and Hog 2PC. Users can easily perform this simple, low-cost procedure after purchasing an upgrade kit from their HES dealer.
HES is today also releasing new software for the Wholehog 3 console. Significant enhancements have been made to system performance to improve communications and functionality. Additional features, new libraries and modifications are detailed in the release notes available with the software download.
The release of Hog 3PC and updated Wholehog 3 console software represents a major step forward for the Wholehog 3 system. Says Brad Schiller, HES Director of Control Systems Development, "The dedication and passion of our development and testing teams shines through in these new software releases. All users will benefit greatly by the improvements and on-going development of the Wholehog 3 operating system."
www.highend.com
The MR16-6 is a 6 Luxeon Led unit designed with similar dimensions to a standard tungsten halogen dichroic lamp. This allows it be considered as a simple solution for installations where clients wish to avail themselves of all the advantages of LED lighting without having to replace the entire fixture housings, thus maintaining design integrity. Long-term savings in terms of operating costs are significant due to the efficiency of the lamp as are reduced costs in related areas such as air-conditioning, due to the minimal heat output of the lamp.
Available both in RGB and single colours, the MR16-6 offers unrivalled performance in colour saturation and effects and beam angles from focused spot to wide flood.
Lamp life is rated to in excess of 50,000 hours, providing economy in both operation and replacement costs.
www.cdaust.com.au
Solar Big Blue Box
Capable of driving up to 360 350mA LED’s the Solar Big Blue Box (Solar RGB DMX LED driver) is capable of driving 30 high brightness LED channels.
This versatile unit is designed to cope with project installations for a range of Solar fittings, the driver is also compatible with the Solar DIN box for multiple connections.
The Solar Big Blue Box features:
www.cdaust.com.au
Solar XL-Series Linear LEDs
The XL-Series is an LED LINEAR light unit designed for external wall washing, up lighting and down lighting applications. The unit is rated to IP66 making it ideal for all outdoor applications.
Additional linear units are available for indoor use where weather-protection rating is not required.
This unit offers flexibility by offering one colour or RGB systems with a range of optical beam angles for focused, spot, medium and wide flood applications.
Designed in 320mm -1220 mm lengths, mounting brackets for floor, wall and ceiling mounting are supplied complete with the unit. A single plug and play connector provides interconnection to the RGB or one colour power driver.
The XL-Series Linear LED offers wonderful economy in lamp life performance with a rating in excess of 50,000 hours of continuous operation
www.cdaust.com.au
LED backstage lighting system
BlueDome and BlueBeam from Global Design Studios represent a new approach to performance working lights. They are intended to replace bulkheads, fluorescents, theatre profiles or any other light sources currently used for performance blues. Manufactured from UV stable polycarbonate, they have a sleek, compact and robust design and being sealed to IP67, installation is possible in most environments. These design factors produce an extremely reliable fitting that will give many years of trouble free operation. The system is competivley priced and offers a viable solution to LED performance working lights systems. They are entirely solid state, producing little heat and removing the need to ever change a lamp (or the gel in front of it!) again.
Using a 0-10v dimming connection, onboard dimming allows each fitting to be adjusted to suit its surroundings. Area light levels and true show blackouts can be easily managed.
The BlueDrive system allows larger venues to integrate the fittings seamlessly into their working light/performance light systems.
The large voltage range means the fittings can be retrofitted onto existing working light systems or pick power from any accessible source making installation even easier. The addition of a single fader is the only component required for a working dimming system.
Both beam and dome secure straight to an standard electrical conduit box in plastic or metal. This makes installation, either new or retrofit extremely easy as the Dome and Beam mounting forms part of the electrical first fix infrastructure. No cable flexes, glands or brackets are required making installation very efficient.
The BlueDome provides an omni directional light source for areas such as stairwells, lobbies, wing spaces and anywhere for low level distribution. A cowling is available that blanks off one half of the dome when light needs to be masked. The Cowl is adjustable to any angle on the front of the BlueDome.
The BlueBeam is a directional fitting more suited to high level installations such as wing lighting from under fly floors, loading galleries, upstage cross overs and scene docks etc. The BlueBeam comes in 5, 10 or 20 degree angles that make illumination from 3M to 15M and further possible.
www.gds.uk.com
ETC Source Four Enhanced Definition Lens Tube (EDLT)
New options for your favourite fixture
The Source Four is set to become even better, with the power of a potent new accessory, the Source Four EDLT - the Enhanced Definition Lens Tube.
Designed as an option for the Source Four ellipsoidal reflector spotlight, the EDLT provides even crisper projections with greater acuity and higher contrast.
The EDLT makes graphics look even better and the beam edge even sharper, with no loss in field lumens. Whenever a crisp edge is needed for a window gobo in a theatrical scene, or whenever a projected corporate logo needs to be perfectly accurate, the EDLT is the choice. The Enhanced Definition Lens Tube will be available soon in 19°, 26°, and 36° beam angles, with a 50° beam angle following shortly thereafter.
Says ETC's fixtures product manager Tom Littrell: "The EDLT is a testament to ETC's commitment to innovation, maintaining the Source Four as the world's number one choice among lighting designers."
www.etcconnect.com
Australian Distributor: www.jands.com.au
ChromaQ ColorWeb
The revolutionary Chroma-Q™ ColorWeb provides unlimited flexibility and new creative possibilities for designers when it comes to displaying low-resolution visual effects.
Featuring a unique modular design, each flexible 1m / 3'3" panel provides 16 individually addressable colour mixing LED cells with a pitch of 250mm / 10".
Panels easily clip together on all four sides and can even be joined over distances using separately available interlinking cables, giving users complete control over the size and shape of their display area.
In addition, as only 10% of the surface area is taken up by the lightweight, flexible webbing, it offers unparalleled transparency for double hanging or multi-layering at distances. ColorWeb can even be lit through for maximum integration with set and other lighting elements.
The product is also extremely cost-effective as 10 x 1m / 3'3" panels with PSU would weigh less and be size and cost comparable to a moving light.
The ColorWeb can be programmed using any DMX control device with each cell using 3 DMX channels (RGB), but is ideally suited to integration with a media server to unlock its full creative potential.
www.aclighting.co.uk
Australian Distributor: www.jands.com.au
Coemar De Sisti Australia Pty Ltd has added two new rigging clamps to the broad range from Doughty and De Sisti currently in stock.Due to the requests from our customers for a more economical range of standard and slimline hookclamps without the need for high SWLs, CDA have been able to source two new clamps to meet this need.
The standard 50mm Silver Hookclamp is an industry-standard "G"-type clamp, suited for most standard applications. They are constructed from solid steel and are feature a high quality silver-coloured finish and come complete with moulded-handle tri-nut and fixture bolt.
The 2" Slimline Hookclamp are "coupler"-type clamps constructed from aluminium extrusion in a polished natural finish. These are particularly suitable where firm attachment is required (such as with moving yokes) with fixtures not requiring high SWL specifications.
www.cdaust.com.au
The Ayrton Dreampanel is an advanced, high-resolution RGB Led tile panel designed for installation in a range of locations including floor, wall and ceiling applications.
The LED matrix is mounted on a rigid ABS plastic body with two layers of laminated tempered 6mm glass (plexiglass for wall and ceiling installations) rated to IP 21. Each panel contains a total of 256 leds and panels can be configured into a maximum of 25m x 18m – a total size of approximately 450m² - making it ideal for large-scale installations. Cooling is entirely convection.
The RGB Dreampanel can generate up 16.7 million colours with 14 bit colour control and has precise colour calibration of each led allowing users to achieve perfect colour harmonisation across a large array of panels.
Remote control tile configuration is available via an infrared control system and geometrical screen configuration is via the digital DC-1232 video controller. The system is fully compatible with a host of media systems (media server) and is fitted with a DVI format output. Image resolution is to a maximum of 800 x 600 pixels.
The Dreampanel is available with a host of installation accessories to facilitate simple and quick installation in a variety of configurations.
www.cdaust.com.au
New Moving Scenery in WYSIWYG Gone are the days of static objects. On March 1, the launch of WYSIWYG Production Design Suite Release 16 will breathe life into productions by giving users the ability to pre-visualize shows with moving scenery! Objects are simply attached to movement axes (either linear or rotational) and moved along them with the moving scenery tool.
For even greater realism, designers can patch control of the movement axes (and their attached objects) and use a console device or a motion control system to manage the progress of the objects along the axes.
Some other innovative developments include a new camera control bar and the ability to easily import floor plans. In addition, overall stability has been improved and several performance features have been introduced.
WYSIWYG was just used for the opening ceremonies of the 2006 Winter Olympic Games, is being used today to pre-program the closing ceremonies of the Games, and will also be instrumental in the Paralympics to follow. As well, the lighting designers for the Lord of the Rings and Cirque de Soleil's show Delirium, as well as the team behind Spiderman 3 have found great success using WYSIWYG.
Cast Software, creators of WYSIWYG, is currently working with multiple motion control system manufacturers to allow them to connect directly to WYSIWYG and visualize their motion controls. These exciting new advancements complement Cast's mission to deliver software tools that give users the ability to show and sell.
Just last year, Cast launched Vivien-Virtual Event Designer. This tool is specifically designed for event, meeting, design and production professionals who want the competitive edge: to become more professional, more productive, and more profitable. Vivien is the recipient of the 2005 EIBTM Worldwide Technology Watch and the 2005 BiZBash Top 10 Best of Show awards.
Founded in 1994, Cast Software is a Toronto based company, providing state-of-the-art, easy-to-use design software to the special events and meeting industry, and the entertainment sector.
Source L&SI Online www.lsionline.co.uk www.castltg.com
Nebula Digital Dimmer from TheatrelightThe newly released Nebula dimmer from Theatrelight NZ offers a wide range of features accessed through a large 4 line ,20 character auto dimming blue LCD display and intuitive menu system. The menu offers you DMX address start, DMX patch and DMX fail modes and a proportional DMX patch per dimmer, individual Min. Max, Dimmer curve non-dim setting per dimmer channel and many more features. All dimmer parameters are held in a non-volatile flash memory. The Nebula has a temperature and DMX sensing fan which allows the fan to turn on before the unit gets hot. The DMX input is an isolated floating input, 1/8th standard RS-485 load.
With the automatic switching power supply for input voltage and frequency means this pack will work on any mains supply in the world making it an ideal touring pack or for permanent installation. It is available in a variety of different channel and output configurations, and can be customized to order. The Nebula is also available in an environmental version for control by a building management control system.
www.theatrelight.co.nz
LSW Introduces the P36 LED WashAmerican DJ offers a rainbow of new possibilities in the world of stage lighting by applying LED technology to par cans. The company's revolutionary new DMX-compatible P36 LED Par Can is equipped with light emitting diodes, allowing users to create virtually any colour via RGB colour mixing.
Unlike conventional par cans, which produce a limited number of colours using gel filters, the P36 LED¹s RGB colour mixing process combines red, green and blue LED¹s to create any desired shade. The P36 has 61 LED¹s - 21 red, 19 green, 21 blue. With this cutting-edge RGB mixing, the P36 LED gives users complete control over the colour scheme of their lighting presentation, right from their DMX controller. Ideal for clubs, stage productions, concerts, churches, presentation ceremonies, displays and architectural applications, the P36 LED makes it easy to design customized colours to set any mood or highlight any object or event.
³We believe that the P36 LED will revolutionize stage and club lighting,² said Scott Davies, General Manager of the American DJ Group of Companies. ³Not only do they offer incredible colour possibilities via RGB colour mixing, but they are also extremely easy to use. You can produce whatever colours you need right from your control board, without trimming, changing and handling gel filters.²
In addition to creating limitless colours the P36 is very economical to operate. The fixtures run on low voltage, which makes them extremely energy efficient. The LED¹s have an exceptionally long lifespan, saving users money on maintenance and lamp replacement.
A further benefit of LED lighting is that the fixtures operate with limited UV emission, producing very low heat. This makes them perfect for stage applications, because they help maintain a comfortable temperature on stage for musicians and performers. What¹s more the P36 will not cause fading and discoloration when placed near an object, so they¹re ideal for highlighting displays and exhibits, as well as for close-range architectural applications.
The P36 LED can be operated in three different modes: Auto Mode, Sound Active Mode or DMX Control Mode. In the Auto Mode the unit will automatically display a smoothly scrolling chase of colours, the rate of which can be controlled via a speed knob on the unit. In Sound Active Mode the unit will react to the music and display colour chases through different built-in programs. The third option is full DMX Control Mode. With 6 DMX channels, users can control traits of each individual fixture using a standard DMX-512 controller. In this mode, the electronic 0-100 percent dimming and the RGB colour mixing will allow users to adjust the brightness of each colour, the bright/dim sequencing of the colours, the colour mixing and the strobing, to create a show completely customized to their needs.
The P36 LED is ideal for stage performances as well as architectural and display applications. It therefore comes with both a hanging bracket and a metal tabletop mount, giving users the flexibility of positioning it above or below the illuminated object.
The P36 weighs a mere 0.9 kgs and dimensions measure 13cmL x 13cmW x 16cmH.
With a 1 year warranty the P36 retails at a low $149.00.
For Further Info Contact Kenneth Stewart 02) 9718 4900
More Martin ManiaThe Mania EFX600 150W discharge effect light is the latest addition to the Martin Mania series of portable effects. Based on the Wizard Extreme, the Mania EFX600 is billed as "a blinding full house effect that kicks out a dizzying array of razor sharp optics for high definition mid-air and projection quality graphics".
The Mania EFX600 features new graphical looks from a combined colour and gobo wheel (12 sharp gobo designs) cast from a rotating and swivelling mirror drum. Other effects can be achieved through strobe effects, shake function and manual focus.
Designed primarily for installation use, this effect light includes a number of mounting options yet is claimed to be durable enough for life on the road.
As with all Mania products the EFX600 is officially CE, ETL and CETL approved in order to assure users of the fixtures' safety and performance.
Source L&SI Online www.lsionline.co.uk www.martin.com
Australian distributor: Show Technology www.showtech.com.au
LSW present Elation¹s Design Spot 250 Moving Head
A Spot And Wash All in One!
LSW have taken delivery of the Design Spot 250, a unique 'hybrid¹ effect that serves as both a spot and wash in one sleek unit. This 16-channel spotlight offers both Frost and Iris capabilities thereby providing highly sought-after features that until now were a rarity on 250-watt moving heads.
The Frost feature is what allows the unit to function as a hybrid, taking away the hard edges of a spotlight and converting it to a wash-type fixture. The Frost is variable so users can control how much edge is taken away, from hard to soft. In fact the Frost on the Design Spot 250 is so good that it can completely remove the spotlight edge.
The Iris is another feature that's not readily available on 250-watt fixtures. This allows users to pinpoint performers, presenters and objects at any distance, or utilize the unique pulse effect like those used in major production shows. Gobo morphing is yet another effect that used to require an upgrade to the world of 575-watt fixtures, but thanks to the Design Spot 250¹s dual gobo wheels, users can create the popular morphing effect via gobo overlay. The unit includes 14 interchangeable metal and glass gobos-7 rotating and 7 static.
With 8 dichroic filters the Design Spot 250 can perform continuous colour scrolling in two directions giving a rainbow effect. Even more colour combinations can be created by overlaying the multi-colour dichroic gobo and the colours on the colour wheel. The true UV filter, combined with Frost filter and high-output lamp, delivers an outstanding UV wash effect.
Other effects in the Design Spot 250¹s arsenal include: a 3-facet prism that rotates in both directions at variable speeds; variable speed strobe effect; pre-set variable/random strobe and dimming pulse effect; and Dual Flag mechanical dimming system. A fully rotating moving head fixture, the unit has a maximum pan movement of 530 degrees and maximum tilt movement of 280 degrees.
The optical system features a high-output luminous-parabolic dichroic reflector. Its beam angle is 14 degrees, with replaceable 17-degree and 20-degree beam angles included. All lenses are anti-reflection coated.
Equipped with 16 DMX channels and Elation¹s exclusive RDMX (Remote DMX Addressing) capability users can change DMX settings remotely from any universal DMX controller or in Sound Active mode. A 4-digit LED display and on-board menu settings provides simple, on board control.
The Design Spot 250 comes with a Philips MSD 250/2 250-watt 3000-hour lamp. It measures 35cmL x 35cmW x 57cmH and weighs 26 kgs.
The RRP of the Design Spot 250 Hybrid is $2,499.
For Further Info Contact Kenneth Stewart 02) 9718 4900
Hotbeam SolarBrick price reductions Hotbeam have secured a huge price reduction for their flagship products - the *SolarBrick, the solar powered paving light*. If you have been waiting to use the SolarBrick, this price reduction means there has never been a better time.
Project pricing as follows:
*SolarBrick8x8*: was $323, now $252
*SolarBrick8x4*: was $207, now $182
Available in white, amber, red, green, blue and orange.
Prices do not include GST or delivery.
Product URL: http://www.hotbeam.com/cool.light/1solar.cfm
Selecon's new Rama range150mm and 175mm 1000W / 1200W Fresnels and PCs for the 21st century
Again, Selecon re-conceives the ‘conventional’ luminaire for designers and technicians alike with innovative use of materials, integrated safety bond, Grippa* colour frame and now with your choice of Fast, Focus Technology* (FFT).
In seeking to secure the place for these luminaires in theatres of tomorrow Selecon has introduced Fast Focus Technology*, a fast, simple, precise and cheap means to preset the luminaires BEFORE flying out the bar thereby saving on expensive focus time. The FFT pan assembly is available to fit any luminaire with a yoke width between – 25- 40mm.
No tools required for precise and secure positioning!
The range consists of standard 150mm Fresnel and PC and 175mm Fresnel and PC, all of which can be supplied with the Fast Focus Technology solution providing more choice in a luminaire range which offers industry leading engineering with the latest in robust, durable thermoplastic materials, a passive heat design and a re-developed barndoor accessory.
The Rama range is available with a choice of the GX 9.5 or G 22 lamp base.
*Patent pending.
www.seleconlight.com
Selecon Performer 2 Series Followspots delivering 2 - 3 times more light!Responding to the voices of our industry the new Selecon Performer Series followspots - Rua Followspot 9° - 16° and Tahi Followspot 18°- 24° - deliver the light output designers have been demanding to cut through the ever increasing light levels used on stage and in the studio today. Utilising the latest short arc lamp technology from Philips and a very efficient optical system Tahi and Rua provide two to three times the output delivered by current 1.2 / 2.5 kW MSR/HMI followspots.
The ergonomic control layout minimises operator stress, Selecon's cool beam technology exhausts the heat away from the operator while the precision engineered pan / tilt cone system is adjustable to suit the operator's preference.
A full suite of operator controls include 24 leaf iris, mechanical dowser, CTO filter, diffusion frost, and horizontal / vertical cutters. The 6-colour changer is integrated as part of the luminaire chassis. The beam angle zoom of the Tahi and Rua is a slide linked zoom with integrated focus (soft - hard) on the one hand control. An easily adjusted peak / flat beam light distribution is a new addition to high performance followspots allowing for blending the high powered beam into the ambient stage lighting as required.
The maximium output of the Performer 2 series can be preset using the dim function of the universal electronic power supply from 100% to 50% of output, an LED meter indicates the preset output level. Flicker free operation ensures the Performer 2 Series is at home in the studio as on stage.
www.seleconlight.com
City Theatrical Releases New VL500/1000 Floor StandCity Theatrical's new VL500/1000 floor stand is a sleek, low profile, moving light mounting base specifically designed for Vari-Lite's new VL500 Wash Luminaires. It features a broad, stable, low profile base measuring 17" x 13" x 1" tall (43.2cm x 33cm x 2.5cm) with stylish rounded corners. Fabricated from strong but lightweight aluminum, the VL500/1000 floor stand is stackable for ease of storage.
The mounting plate of the VL500/1000 Floor Stand contains ½" diameter (12.7mm) mounting holes on 8" (20.3cm) centers suitable for either VL500 or VL1000, as well as a centre hole to enable the mounting of any conventional lighting fixture.
City Theatrical specializes in inventing, manufacturing and customizing unique lighting accessories, and has been an innovator in the field since it began manufacturing in 1994.
Source L&SI Online www.lsionline.co.ukwww.citytheatrical.com
Australian distributor: Bytecraft www.bytecraft.com.au
Free Viewer for VectorWorks 12 Now Available
Nemetschek have released a free, downloadable VectorWorks Viewer application that has been updated for VectorWorks 12. The Viewer enables those who do not own the program to view and print projects created in VectorWorks Fundamentals, VectorWorks Architect, VectorWorks Landmark, VectorWorks Spotlight, VectorWorks Machine Design, and VectorWorks Designer.
"The Viewer for VectorWorks 12 enables collaboration between designers and clients during the creative process, as well as the ability to print projects created using VectorWorks," said Paul Pharr, chief technology officer with Nemetschek North America. "We're pleased to be able to offer our users technology that allows them to perform their jobs more efficiently."
The Viewer lets an individual open a VectorWorks file and make use of the viewing tools and commands, such as the Pan and Zoom tools. As the Viewer can be used by anyone who does not own VectorWorks, this not only benefits clients, but it also allows service bureaus to print VectorWorks files for their customers. To download the VectorWorks Viewer, visit www.nemetschek.net/downloads/fundamentals/
Nemetschek North America is a wholly-owned subsidiary of European software giant Nemetschek AG. A global leader in design technologies, Nemetschek N.A. has been developing CAD software for the AEC, entertainment, landscape design, and manufacturing fields since 1985. VectorWorks, its flagship product, is one of the world's best-selling cross-platform CAD applications. It is available in more than 85 countries and is translated into eight languages. An all-in-one solution that's easier to learn and use and more cost-effective than most other CAD programs, VectorWorks is ideal for firms that don't have unlimited IT budgets.
www.nemetschek.net.
Studio Due CityColor CC2500/CCitycolor from Studio Due is the most recognized name in high power colour wash fixtures in the entertainment and architectural lighting industry. It seems the term Citycolor is used for every fixture that vaguely resembles or performs a similar function to the famed Citycolor, but of course there can only be one original. Always known for its high powered performance at an attractive price, the Citycolor has now become an even better package.
Introducing the new CityColor CC2500/C. Studio Due have taken a great product and made it better and cheaper. Produced in the company’s new Chinese factory the new CC2500/C has many improved features over the original while retaining the things it has become famous for. The unit has had a cosmetic update with new features such as die cast front, more focus capability – the head can be rotated 260’ now, better handling and rigging options as well as a newly designed cooling system. Software has been upgraded extensively with new auto mode with presets and master/slave function, electronic control of fans to reduce noise levels, stand by functions and software upgrades via dmx rather than on board hardware.
Of course you still have the enormous output and wide beam spread – the 2500W lamp has a luminous flux of 260,000 lm; color mixing via CMY with high resolution stepper motors being driven at variable speeds for an almost infinite variety of colours and shade possibilities.
Already regarded as excellent value for money previously, the price of the unit has now dropped by more than 30%, making it even more affordable.
There are many reference projects and rental companies in Australia and worldwide that have utilised Citycolors and it is indeed an “industry standard” and this new version will ensure that this unit will continue to be so for years to come.
www.studiodue.com
Australian distributor: Show Technology www.showtech.com.au
Ayrton Eyeball
CDA are pleased to announce a new innovation in LED colour change luminaries with the release of the new Ayrton Eyeball.
An evolution of the already popular Ayrton Easycolor, one of the world’s first LED moving head projectors, the Eyeball utilises the established advanced technology of its big brother in a static
colour-change projector equipped with 18 RGB high-powered Luxeon leds. Integrating new innovative software functions such as correction of white-colour balance, the Eyeball offers remote parameter adjustments via the handy pocket-size Cougar controller.
The on-board electronic power supply allows the Eyeball to be operated whatever voltage is supplied to it in the range of 90V to 250V AC. Stylishly designed, it is suitable for both permanent and temporary installations where colour changing and movement in one axis is desirable.
Available in a range of finishes, control is fully DMX512 compliant. It features full dimming and strobing functions and has on-board colour changing effects. The standard 13º optics can be supplemented with a range of optional optic filters including 24°, 33°, 42°, 33°x13° & 62°x16°.
www.cdaust.com.au
Mini Cyc from CoemarCoemar Spa ( Italy) has added a new moving cyclight to its range available in Australia from Coemar De Sisti Australia Pty Ltd.
The original and still unique SuperCyc was an enormous success for the company, particularly in the touring market and Coemar have now met international user demand with the addition of a “little brother” – the MiniCyc.
Tough and compact, the new articulated cyclight features many of the extras found on the original luminaire, including:
- twin MSD 250W/2 lamps (18000 lm, 8500°K, 2000 hours)
- full range dimming
- synchronised or random strobe effect
- blackout
- articulated movement of 425° pan/212° tilt (16 bit)
- 9.5° to 71° zoom (lenses are available to obtain different projection angles)
- CMY colour mixing system
- twin built-in electromagnetic ballasts with twin 2 ignitors and PFC
- optional magnetic ballast verision
- compact dimensions
In combination with Coemar’s DR1 remote device, a host of parameters can be altered or read remotely (dmx address, lamp & fixture life, signal presence, etc) and diagnostic tests run. With all functions able to be emulated remotely, the need for physical access is reduced, making installation and maintenance tasks extremely straightforward and cost-effective.In addition, s oftware can be upgraded via the DR1 and the display itself can be operated without mains connection, making on-floor preparation tasks even simpler to achieve.
www.cdaust.com.au
Covelight “White”
CDA announce the release of the new Covelight White LED module to complement their range of LED fixtures and components.
Available in both 3200°K (warm white) or 5600°K (white), this modular LED strip comes complete with low-profile plastic mounting bracket and interconnecting cable. The unit can be used directly with a 24V DC power supply or in conjunction with the DC8 controller & power supply. Up to 50 units may be interconnected to form a continuous strip of LED lighting.
Perfect for creating custom linear lengths of white led lighting in alcoves, pelmets, bar surrounds, back lit signs, behind acrylic panels of any shape and size Covelight White supplies the many advantages of led lighting without the drawbacks, expense or constraints of conventional lighting.
Ideal as an alternative to white cold-cathode and neon, these linear strip PCB can be mounted end to end around curves or complicated geometric shapes to create a seamless light source with even illumination. Connection is simply plug and play with an interconnecting cable allowing multiple units to be connected in a daisy chain.
Contact CDA now on (03) 9467 8666 or via email at sales@cdaust.com.au for further information on these products or any others.
www.cdaust.com.au
Shark 250 is here!
Beware, the Shark 250 is here! Show Technology is proud to announce the release of a sleek new predator in the fierce and dangerous moving head market. This sea is full of pretenders, but there is only one true master of the deep!
The Shark 250 sets a new standard for 250W moving heads. The Shark 250 was formed in the design capital of the world by famous Italian manufacturer Studio Due. Years of R+D have helped make this unit the most attractive and affordable moving head in its class. Studio Due was manufacturing moving heads way back in the early nineties when everyone was still developing mirrors. Fast forward to 2005 and you have a unit that benefits from all that experience and more! Studio Due has invested in a purpose built factory in the new industrial powerhouse that is China and are now producing a select number of products there, with more to come in 2006. The Shark 250 is one of these items. This means that the price of the new Shark 250, previously manufactured in Italy, is now some 40% cheaper.
The Shark 250 is a lightweight (17kgs) unit with electronic ballast as its power source. This means greater output and longer lamp life of course, as well as the reduced weight. It also means you can re-strike the lamp while it is still hot. The sleek and attractive design means the Shark has a lower profile than other moving lights. The unit comes complete with an integral hanging bracket/plate held on with snap lock fittings. The DMX512 control input is both 3 and 5 pin XLR (male and female) and the LED digital read out can be inverted depending on how you are rigging the unit. You can also reset and power the unit remotely.
Optically the Shark has an amazing array of features for its class – 11 dichroic colours, with the ability to utilize split colours and continuous colour wheel rotation, at three speeds, for rainbow effects, 7 rotating interchangeable gobos are available plus open white of course. A fast motorized shutter provides excellent strobing effects as well as a smooth dimming capability. Add a motorized focus, 3 facet prism that rotates at variable speeds as well and you have a myriad of effects possibilities.
Movement is quick and smooth with 540’ pan in 2.7 seconds and a 270’ tilt in 1.6 seconds that also features a closed loop encoder with auto repositioning – no more missed steps!
All these features make the Shark 250 suitable for an array of applications like performance spaces, nightclubs, productions, corporate events and rental houses.
www.studiodue.com
Australian distributor: Show Technology www.showtech.com.au
LSW Colour FusionMany lighting users these days are familiar with RGB colour mixing -the process of combining red, green and blue lamps to create specific shades and enhance certain moods. Now LSW has introduced the Colour Fusion, a compact DMX-compatible stage colour wash effect that offers professional RGB colour blending at a show-stopping price that¹s within easy reach of any performer or club owner.
Designed for bands, small nightclubs, DJs, and a wide variety of staging applications, the Colour Fusion comes with three rectangular lamps - red, green and blue. By varying the amount of output from each lamp, users can create virtually any colour they want, setting just the right backdrop for any performance. This will significantly boost the drama and ambience of your show by creating whatever colour you desire, precisely when you need it.
The 4-channel Colour Fusion can be operated using any standard DMX controller, or it can be set to run as a sound-active plug-and-play unit that moves to the groove of its own built-in chase patterns. The powerful, easy-to-use fixture is ideal for everyone from experienced, veteran lighting users to young technicians.
The Colour Fusion provides electronic dimming from 0-100 percent, so you can fully adjust the intensity and depth of your colour wash on the fly. Convenient barn doors give users the ability to change the dimensions of the wash area and direct it toward any spot in the room, onstage or off.
In addition to stage use, the Colour Fusion is ideal for illuminating retail displays, trade show exhibits and small architectural applications, thanks to its professional quality, compact size, and easy set-up and operation. The Colour Fusion weighs only 7 kgs and measures 14.25"L x 9"W x 6"H, making it easily transportable and allowing it to be positioned discreetly in any application.
The fan-cooled unit comes with three Q300 240-volt, 300-watt lamps and includes an easy access lamp replacement door. The RRP of the Colour Fusion is $349.00.
For Further Info Contact Kenneth Stewart 02) 9718 4900
Martin Pro introduces Mania SCX600The latest Mania series light from Martin Professional, the Mania SCX600, is the second scanner in the Mania series, featuring a powerful (and easy to access) 250W halogen source with state-of-the-art optics. The "ultra-fast" SCX600 features separate colour and gobo wheels to provide a range of effects: these include two interchangeable rotating glass gobos and five interchangeable rotating metal gobos, along with nine interchangeable colours and a split-colour feature. Also included is a separate shutter for fast strobe effects. "The SCX600 powers out shows like larger scanners but with all the convenience and savings of its class," say Martin Professional.
Easily portable, the SCX600 is DMX controllable, with the added options of sound activation or stand-alone operation. Compact, lightweight and rugged, the fixture comes in a durable and stylish housing, complete with a hanging bracket that doubles as a carrying handle. And as with all Mania products the SCX600 is officially ETL, cETL and CE approved, meaning users are assured of the fixtures' safety and performance, say Martin.
The Mania SCX600 is designed for both installation and portable use, and also includes built-in macros for fast and easy programming.
Source L&SI Online www.lsionline.co.uk www.martin.com
Australian distributor: Show Technology www.showtech.com.au
SGM announces Imago-MediasynthItalian lighting manufacturer SGM has introduced Imago-Mediasynth - a new media server which the company says can handle a practically unlimited number of combinations of images, special effects, video sequences and 3D objects, all in real time.
Imago puts 24 layers at the user's disposal, all able to be superimposed in live mode, plus two video layers and an input layer that enables an external feed to be imported with connection to video camera. Manipulation of 3D objects is carried out in real time during shows, by means of a few easy operations, say SGM.
The system enables the creation of an extraordinary number of effects, say SGM. The on-board library includes over 4,000 different objects, all of which can be previewed, while chromakey effects are also available.
The processing of all types of images in live mode is facilitated by the MIDI control surface, which ensures instant access to all types of function. The system can be just as easily controlled using any DMX controller, say the company.
Source L&SI Online www.lsionline.co.uk www.sgm.it
Australian Distributor: Universal Lighting and Audio www.ula.com.au
Brown’s Tri Truss to Mac Adaptor Plates Now AvailableBrown’s Precision Welding introduces a long overdue innovation – a plate to suit 300mm Tri Truss and Martin’s enormously popular Mac range of moving lights.
Designed to quickly and easily attach Mac moving head fixtures to the end of vertical sections of 300mm Tri Truss, Brown’s Mac Adaptor Plates are a quick and easy solution suitable for use in corporate and entertainment settings alike.
Made from steel and powdercoated black, the plates are sturdy and hard-wearing, and attach directly to the ‘omega’ clamps used by the Macs. High tensile boltsets are used to attach the plates through the existing holes in the Tri Truss, providing the safest rigging option and ensuring your lights are well balanced and stable.
The plates are designed to be as low profile and unobtrusive as possible, almost disappearing into the truss when attached, providing the neatest and safest choice for mounting Macs to vertical truss.
Currently adaptor plates are available for the entire Martin Mac range of moving head fixtures, and other manufacturer’s lights can be accommodated on request.
For Availability, Pricing or Further Information, call Balanced Technology on 1300 305 832.
www.balancedtech.com.au
Look Solutions' Low Fogger launchedLook Solutions unveiled the prototype of its new Low Fogger on the Look Solutions Booth at this year's ETS-LDI trade show in Orlando.
The Low Fogger consists of a 2,000W fog machine and chilling chamber in a single, compact, roadworthy housing. The unit housing measures just 20 inches x 20 inches x 12 inches. An external dewar of liquid carbon dioxide is required to cool the fog from the Low Fogger.
"This is a great new addition to the Look Solutions range," remarked Nathan Kahn of Look Solutions USA. "Low fog is so much more convenient to use than dry ice - even after factoring in the dewar of CO2. This is an exciting new arena for us and we are looking forward to seeing what people think of the Low Fogger."
Source L&SI Online www.lsionline.co.ukwww.looksolutions.com
Australian distributor: Show Technology www.showtech.com.au
Robe Stage Banner 50 AT and MediaSpinner 50 AT The StageBanner 50 AT and MediaSpinner 50 AT units follow on from massive interest in the StageBanner 10 AT. Both products have a load capacity of 50 Kg.
The MediaSpinner is constructed to enable the displaying and rotation of advertising banners - at exhibitions, on stages, in theatres and for retail and other applications where advertising needs to be highlighted and showcased.
The MediaSpinner version has a panel for the connection of audio, video and power supplies, so plasma screens, LCD displays, projectors or loudspeakers and alike devices can be attached and rotated
The MediaSpinner is fully DMX controllable! It also run in a stand-alone mode, enabled by on-board programming via a 4-digit LED display on the unit’s base. Master/slave operation is also available for the straightforward connection of MediaSpinner with a serial cable, thereby controlling all fixtures via one. Rotation is possible in both directions at various speeds, and 16-bit DMX resolution ensures the speed of rotation is smooth and precise. A virtually silent cooling system makes the MediaSpinner ideal for situations where low noise is crucial. A neat rigging system utilizes two Omega clamps, so the StageBanner can be truss mounted in a huge variety of positions. The same Omega clamps are used for fixing the pipe or tube with the advertising banner.
StageBanner is fully DMX controllable and also runs in a stand-alone mode, enabled by on-board programming via a 4-digit LED display on the unit’s base. Master/slave operation is also available for the straightforward connection of StageBanners with a serial cable, thereby controlling all fixtures via one. Rotation is possible in both directions at various speeds, and 16-bit DMX resolution ensures the speed of rotation is smooth and precise. A virtually silent cooling system makes the StageBanner ideal for situations where low noise is crucial. A neat rigging system utilizes two Omega clamps, so the StageBanner can be truss mounted in a huge variety of positions. The same Omega clamps are used for fixing the pipe or tube with the advertising banner.
www.robe.cz
Australian Distributor: Universal Lighting and Audio www.ula.com.au
Pro Shop LED Par 56 Ahhh…That smell of beer, cigarettes and an excited crowd of people. That feeling of your shoe getting stuck to that patch on the carpet which has had more drinks spilt on it then you could ever count. The stage that is covered in gaff from gigs too long ago to remember, only to be covered up by more loose pieces from the latest bands’ cables.
And of course the rig of cans in their usual 4-bar setup red, green, blue and yellow… (That is to say if they are all working). The trusty cans, what would ever replace them in this environment?…tough, cheap, reliable…easy!
The answer is here!
The success of the LED-Pinspot and PAR-36 has lead the Pro Shop team to track down the next level of LED fittings in this basic range, the larger LEDPAR-56. The Pro Shop LED range continues to expand with even more development in this booming field of the market.
These new units share the same control options to its smaller brothers with on board scenes, sound to light mode and a full DMX capability. The heart of 153 LED’s is built into a robust PAR-56 “Shorty” housing that is not only tough but keeps the popular can look which is ideal for venues, trade shows and pubs/clubs alike.
Also ideal for church, schools and function centre installs. Corporate production companies can benefit from the ability to subtly change colour on table lighting for ballroom settings and dinners.
In full “white” the output can be compared to about a 150w “Port-A-Flood” lamp, but this is only in white. The beauty of LED technology means that colours can be very bright and vibrant without sacrificing output. Unlike a normal light that needs to be filtered through a gel to achieve colour, an LED source is creating primary colours straight from the source; this means that colours such as deep reds, blues, greens, ambers, purples, etc. can be achieved in a never before seen vibrancy.
…And each unit only draws 15 watts!
There are also advantages in the fact that LED’s do not produce heat. The purist rock star may complain that this “isn’t rock man!” but I’m sure that many bands that are pounding the floors this summer will appreciate this.
But its not only the rock venues that can benefit…A slow subtle colour change can make any dark section of a club or pub vibrant and moody. Adult entertainment venues will like the fact that they can change colour without stepping through the “undesirable” colours for the entertainers. Even production companies can benefit as these units make excellent truss warmers for larger and concert style truss.
Used in conjunction with a few basic statics or moving lights makes any show far easier and far more interesting.
The units are currently in stock in Polished with Black arriving very soon.
www.showtech.com.au
Robe LEDBlinder 196 and 148 Robe’s LEDBlinder 196 and 148 units are high-impact units that fit into the industry-standard eight-lite and four-lite casings.
LEDBlinder 196 is an LED version of the eight-lite Molefey, a staple of the rock ‘n’ roll world, featuring eight LED modules, each with 12 high power Luxeon RGB LEDs. Each two or four pairs of the four or eight-lite modules are separately controllable for additional effects and flexibility.
This product is aimed at all stage lighting markets and television productions as well as for arenas and venue installations. They are also particularly relevant for environments were space is tight, as the units emit virtually no heat, so the temperatures remain comfortable.
The LEDBlinder 148 is a four-way version of the 196 with all the same features and advantages.
These fixtures come complete with a frost diffuser, which evenly spreads the light over a large surface area—ideal for set and cyc washing.
Offering 16.7 million colours, the units are preprogrammed with a standalone colour changing chase pattern and a rainbow effect.
The white balance is preprogrammed via an onboard four-digit LED control panel. This is an essential feature for TV applications.
There’s an electronic dimmer for light output adjustment from 0 to 100% (with no color variation), and high-speed white or full colour strobe between 1 and 25 f.p.s.
Robe’s LEDBlinders are DMX controllable, and there’s an auto-trigger option as well. Operation modes are Master/Slave or stand-alone.
Each LEDBlinder has six inbuilt programs and three user-editable programs of up to 30 steps each. All DMX channels can be manually controlled via the LED control panel.
www.robe.cz
Australian Distributor: Universal Lighting and Audio www.ula.com.au
Martin Professional will be showing a prototype version of a new tungsten MAC luminaire, the MAC TW1, at the upcoming ETS-LDI show in Orlando. The MAC TW1 is a 1200W tungsten wash fixture that promises "an array of avant-garde features to equip the lighting designer with the broadest possibility of effects, colours and design".
Martin says: "Innovation runs through the product with newly patent pending technology removing any obstacle to creativity. The lower colour temperature of the MAC TW1 brings the warmth of traditional theatre and TV looks up to date. An innovative twin lens zoom system allows for greater flexibility in fixture placement without the need to change the front lens, and a full and comprehensive CMY colour mixing system provides a full range of colours, from delicate pastels to deep saturation."
The MAC TW1 features a choice of internal or external electronic dimming. Users can choose the internal electronic system or connect to an external dimmer for consistency in dimming curves among all fixtures.
A full auto-sensing switch mode power supply equipped for internal 80V lamp control gives a higher lamp output and provides the fixture with global consistency with everything contained within the fixture - eliminating the need for external power boxes and cables. Additionally, Intelligent Logic Control protects the lamp from operating before the fixture's electronic safety devices are running.
Source L&SI Online www.lsionline.co.uk www.martin.com
Australian distributor: Show Technology www.showtech.com.au
LightFactory – Now LED Friendly!Users of Enttec’s LightFactory Lighting Control Software will be happy to hear that a new effects engine specifically for use with LED arrays has been included in the latest update – AT NO EXTRA COST!
The new LED Matrix effect allows users to integrate pictures or video files and output them to an LED matrix quickly and easily. Simply define the size of your array, select any background image, path and size you wish your matrix to display, and off you go.
By changing the size of the red box, which represents your matrix, you can display as little or as much of the original image as you wish – you could even play a video clip!
A video tutorial has been created to explain the process in detail.
You can also download the demo version of LightFactory. Current users of LightFactory can upgrade to the latest version, including the new LED matrix effect, from the same webpage. LightFactory Starter Kits are available now from $249.00 inc GST.
www.balancedtech.com.au
Streamer lighting effect to debut at ETS-LDIAustralian production engineer Phil Markey, and his company Kaos Lighting, has joined forces with US-based American DJ to create a new DMX-controlled centerpiece effect called the Streamer. Combining fibre optics with LED technology and RGB colour mixing, the Streamer produces thread-like beams, and will debut at the ETS-LDI show in Orlando next week."The Streamer is totally different than any other special effects light out there," said Scott Davies, general manager of the American DJ Group of Companies. "With its fiber-like beams, it's a truly unique visual phenomenon. Plus, it offers so many other features - from DMX control to LED technology to custom color mixing - that its applications are virtually limitless."
Markey first used fiber optic technology on a much more basic fixture called the Mirrorlight, powered simply by a small halogen light bulb. Dubbed the "modern mirrorball," the Mirrorlight quickly found a following among DJs, nightclubs and discos across Australia, the company says.
But its inventor saw even larger, more global possibilities. With assistance from the Australian International Trade Office (Austrade), Markey conducted a search for a partner who could help develop his creation into an automated DMX fixture with advanced features that would be suitable for larger clubs, concert halls, special events and architectural applications.
During the course of the Austrade-sponsored search, lighting manufacturers from around the world were interviewed, one of which American DJ. "I liked the whole team at American DJ and their vision for the product," commented Markey. The thing that really cinched it, said Markey, was positive feedback from American DJ's customers. "I interviewed a number of each manufacturer's customers to get their view of the company. American DJ was a standout!"
As Markey had envisioned, American DJ's design team gave the Streamer full DMX control, along with RGB color mixing, putting the ability to create an infinite spectrum of colours at the user's fingertips. LEDs were added, said Davies, because designers felt the Streamer would be used as a centerpiece effect. "We knew it would probably be run all night, so we wanted to provide the long life and low power consumption of LEDs."
The Streamer will be officially introduced at the 2005 LDI Show in Orlando, Florida (11-13 November).
Source L&SI Online www.lsionline.co.ukwww.kaoslighting.com
Hotbeam is pleased to announce the release of the HBA6-360 LED Ribbon - a very long lasting, bright, slim and flexible strip of light. Please find following a short summary of the product.
PRODUCT BENEFITS
- A very slim 11mm wide x 50mm long per segment (6m reels)
- Long life, est. 100000 hours
- Cool beam, no UV, no IR
- 405 lumens output per 6m length
- very slim design - 11mm wide x 50mm long per segment
- Available in all colours inc. warm white (3400k) and white (5500k)
- Can be powered directly from 12VDC transformers
- 6m strip consumes less than 25 watt of power
- comes with self adhesive 3M tape for ease of installation
APPLICATIONS
- For installation in tight spaces such as coves, pelmets, etc...
- Suitable for furniture and lighting/display design
- Under shelf/bench installations.
Contact us for the datasheet and pricing details.
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