De
Sisti Caravaggio 2kW tungsten Par lampsA new concept in Par fixtures using a 2kW tungsten lamp, ideal where you require an intense beam of light and a very long throw, but are restricted with power availability. Other possible uses are theatre, architectural, exhibitions, and exterior applications.
The units output without any lenses can be compared in output to a 10kW fresnel in spot mode. With the addition of the standard lens set normally supplied with De Sisti's 2.5/4kW discharge par a wide range of beams can be achieved to suit your particular requirements.
The unit can be supplied in 2 versions (location and fixed installation) and is finding its way into many projects in Europe since its release (144 are currently being installed for permanent lighting in a stadium in France).
www.desisti.it
Australian Distributor: Coemar De Sisti www.cdaust.com.au
Space
Cannon's MetamorphosisThe long experience made through the years by Space Cannon vH Researches and Development Department have produced a brand new, revolutionary beam of light: the Metamorphosis.
These fixtures find themselves placed amongst a wide range of products recently proliferated, not just in the aim of answering in a spectacular, economical and ecological way to the needs and wishes of the customers but also to get deeper and deeper involved in the research of new and alternative light sources, radically changing the world of illumination.
Born to the joint venture between Space Cannon vH and "Luxeon" technology, leader mark in the high luminous intensity LED production, the Metamorphosis fixtures represents, at the present day, a new type of projector designed to satisfy any kind of request for both indoor and outdoor lighting applications.
The high luminous intensity LED, joined and applied to the Space Cannon technology, guarantees the full control in the colours production, mixing up the four channels Blue, Red, Green, and Amber, by which it is possible to get the whole chromatic scale.
The passage from one colour to another is immediate and never deranged by intermediate nuances.
Moreover, it is possible to dim, strobe and shut the light beam, and there is also the chance of modifying the colour temperature, through the Amber channel, which warms up or cools the chosen shade.
Being that the LED average life span is much longer than any other artificial light source on market so far (around 100.000 working hours) it is easy to understand the importance and all the advantages, mostly economical, of such technology.
If, on the one hand, the reduction of the up-keeping costs is real evidence, on the other it should be pointed out that it's created in the full respect of the environment, being completely recyclable, completely devoid of mercury parts and therefore non-polluting.
The high engineering level has brought to the creation of a product very high in technology, cast on one whole block, including an innovating system for the heat dissipation, working very silently, discharging most of the heat inside the fixture itself.
A Dip Switch integrated into the product allows you to assign to each fixture a different DMX channel, included between 1 and 512. Where necessary, it is also possible to change the photometrics by a special kit of symmetrical and asymmetrical lenses (upon request) to get a sharp control of the beam.
Thanks to all these features, the Metamorphosis is perfect for any lighting indoor or outdoor application, such as shops windows, museums, galleries, exhibitions, fair booths, shopping centres, TV studios, theatres and so on, always being sure to have a very high performing product, reliable, precise and noiseless.
www.spacecannon.com
Australian Distributor: Coemar De Sisti www.cdaust.com.au
Martin's
Mania EF-1 DJ effectWith its new Mania series of inexpensive DJ lights that will eventually include effect lights, colour changers, strobe lights, deco effects, scanners, promotional lights, smoke machines and more, Martin Professional is going head to head with the established manufacturers of DJ lighting.
The first in the series, Mania EF-1, is a dynamic flower effect featuring 6 coloured patterns -useful as revolving dance floor motifs, wall projections or flying mid-air effects. The effect can be either sound triggered, moving to the beat of the music, or automatic, performing its own program independently.
While other lights fall foul to heat exhaustion, the Mania "cool" concept centres on Mania's ability to remain comfortably cool all night long. Simply put, Mania has no duty cycle, meaning you don't need to shut it down and wait for it to cool off before it's ready to go again. Mania comes in a durable yet stylish symmetrical housing complete with hanging bracket that also serves as a carrying handle. Attractive to the eye, trendy graphics complete the cool look of the fixture.
The Mania series capitalizes on several of Martin's strengths. First, Martin Professional's considerable experience and reputation in the high tech, professional lighting market allows it to inject technology derived from the stage into a DJ package. Although Mania is a relatively simple back-to-basics DJ series, the company can provide something new and unexpected from its higher end professional gear such as Mania Liquid and Mania Fire animation effects, to be included on upcoming deco products. Secondly, Martin has the ability to manufacture more cheaply while remaining loyal to the Martin ethos of providing innovation and quality, at an affordable price. www.martin.com
Australian Distributor: Show Technology www.showtech.com.au
Selecon
Pacific FollowspotCompact sized, cool beam Followspot with a wide choice of light sources making it the ideal choice for schools, smaller theatres & entertainment venues as well as production companies.
Features include:
* Choice of light sources to meet the throw requirements of most venues:
- 600W TH, 220-240V - 1000 lux at 18.5m / 575W TH, 115V - 100fc at 68.5ft
- 800W TH, 220-240V - 1000 lux at 20m / 750W TH, 115V - 100fc at 71ft
- 1000W TH, 220-240V - 1000 lux at 20m / 1000W TH, 115V - 100fc at 69ft
- 1200W 80V including electronic power supply, 220-240V - 1000 lux at 23m (not available in North America)
- MSR HR 575W, flicker free operation, 90-240V - 1000 lux at 39m / 100fc at 120ft
* Cool Beam and all the operational advantages of Selecon's Pacific heat management technology
* Adjustable iris diaphragm with black out and protective guard
* Braced yoke and platten spigot ensures smooth operation of the Followspot
* The yoke balance point can be adjusted to suit the operator's requirements
* NO Fans, other than that required for the MSR power supply
* Ergonomic guide handles which position the hand for easy operation of the iris and colour changer
* Ease of maintenance - slide out iris; top panel slide access to lens; removable lamp module and wiring
* Accessories include:
- Adjustable fold down stand
- 4 Colour Changer
- Pattern Holder (A size)
* Meets CE standards / ETL listing pending
www.seleconlight.com
Cyclo
04 DMX New Addition to Martin Architectural Cyclo Series
Martin Architectural
has made some significant additions to their Cyclo Series of T5 fluorescent
color changing lights. The Cyclo 04 is now available in a DMX version,
and both the Cyclo 03 and 04 are available with a decorative diffuser
front lens.
Martin Architectural’s Cyclo 04, an RGBW T5 fluorescent color changer
capable of generating nearly all colors or white light of any color temperature,
boasts a number of new features, including DMX controllability, along
with an improved design. The changes have spawned a new version, the Cyclo
04 DMX.
The Cyclo 04
DMX provides easy command of the RGBW color mixing via built-in, 4 channel
DMX control. Built-in DMX also allows for true 0-100% intensity control
of each individual tube for easy fades to blackout and “turn off”
controllability.
The fixture’s
DMX address and various stand-alone modes (4 different speeds) can be
easily set via a dipswitch. Built-in DMX functionality also allows multiple
Cyclos to be connected in a master-slave configuration. DMX connection
is simple and straightforward using “through-wired” RJ-45 connectors.
The power connection
is also through-wired using a new, quick connector for permanent installations.
And in order to make installation even more trouble-free, Martin Architectural
offers prewired, double-ended 15 cm RJ-45 and Ensto cables.
A newly designed
housing makes installation fast and easy. The fixture comes with a mounting
bracket that can be preinstalled to allow the complete fixture to be mounted
with its T5 tubes already fitted.
A curved diffuser
front lens is also available for both the Cyclo 03 and 04. This ready-to-use
decorative effect projects an even field of colored light by completely
diffusing the light from each tube. The diffuser front enables the Cyclos
to be instantly used as decorative fixtures, without the need for integration
into the architectural fabric.
www.martin.com
Australian Distributor: Show Technology www.showtech.com.au
New
lamps from Ushio
Ushio has introduced upgraded versions of its popular HPL+ halogen lamp,
designed in close cooperation with ETC for their Source Four. In the new
HPL+ ceramic, again developed in close cooperation with ETC, the common
metallic heatsink is replaced by a ceramic one, preventing leak-currents
from the current-leading pins to the heatsink in surroundings with increased
humidity. The HPL+ ceramic is recognizable by its white coloured heat
sink.
The lamps are available in power ratings ranging from 375W, through the
popular 575W to 750W. All worldwide common voltage ratings are available.
Standard-life and long-life versions satisfy the need for either high
brightness or extended life.
Following this announcement, Ushio has also added the HPL 750W long-life
version to its popular HPL+ halogen range. The lamp with a rated life
of 1500 hrs comes in either 230V or 240V (item description: HPL230V-750WXN
and HPL240V-750WXN respectively). The color temperature is 3050K. With
this features it is the ultimate choice in applications like architectural
lighting, where lamp replacement is difficult, but high light output is
mandatory.
USHIO offers
the most complete product range of HPL halogen lamps, which were designed
in close cooperation with ETC for their Source Four fixtures. For more
than three years now customers may experience increased brightness, narrow,
round spots and superb light uniformity by ultra-compact filament design
from Ushio's HPL+ series.
USHIO offers
different power ratings ranging from 375W over the popular 575W to 750W.
All worldwide common voltage ratings are available. Standard-life and
long-life versions satisfy the need for either high brightness or extended
life.
Australian Distributor: Network Entertainment Technology www.network-et.com
Gamproducts of Los Angeles introduce the new Gam SuperTube. SuperTubes are coloured sleeves for fluorescent lights that come with a two-year warranty. They are available in T5, T8, and T12 sizes. Steve Hoffman, sales manager of Gamproducts said: "SuperTubes are ideal for those lighting situations using high output Fluorescents which contain elevated levels of UV output."
SuperTubes use a double UV barrier system that gives twice the UV protection. Hoffman adds " With the two year non fade warranty, super tubes are the ideal economic solution to the problem of premature fading." SuperTubes pack flat for economical shipping and lengths may be cut with scissors to exact fit. They are available in any of the 138 Gam colours and are also reusable. The GamTube is the only flat folding sleeve for fluorescent lights. SuperTubes take over with their two-year non-fade warranty where the original GamTube left off; with its one-year fade free warranty.
www.gamonline.com
Australian Distributor: Concert Lighting Systems www.clsa.com.au
COLORtubes
From Chauvet COLORdash SeriesChauvet COLORtubes™ mark the company’s debut in the field of LED technology. Each tube is outfitted with 144 high intensity LEDs, and a milky white optical diffuser. RGB (red, green, blue) mixing diffuses seven colors: cyan, magenta, yellow, red, green, blue and white. These bright tubes are easy to mount and boast a life span of up to 100,000 hours. They consume very little power (just 16.8 watts per meter), sustain wide temperature ranges and humidity levels and perform via controllers that are DMX-512 compatible. They can be programmed to create a wide variety of color and pattern combinations: graphical designs, watery looks, color chases for dynamic displays or serene and seamless color blends. Dimensions: 40 inches by 2.25 inches by 3 inches. Shipping in mid-November 2003.
www.chauvetlighting.com
Clay
Paky Rain SpotClay Paky has unveiled the IP65-rated Rain Spot, a new effects projector that is able to project graphics even in the rain thus eliminating the need for plastic or other awkward, unsightly protective materials. Two lamps types are available:HSR 575W (6000 K; 49000 lm; 1000 h) orHSD 575W (7200 K; 45000 lm; 3000 h). Rain Spot 575 offers top level optics with four interchangeable multi-element lenses for 24° to 64° beam angles, electronic focus, 8 colours that may be generated with selected dichroic filters, 4 metallic gobos 53.3mm rotating in both directions and indexable at 540°, 4 metallic fixed gobos Ø 53.3mm, morphing effect generated by a combination of two gobo wheels, 4 rotating prisms (2-sided, 4-sided, 5-sided, 3D), Dimmer/stop/strobe.
www.claypaky.it
Australian Distributor: Show Technology www.showtech.com.au
Wybron
launches colour mixing Nexera family
Nexera is Wybron's new family of affordable dichroic CMY colour mixing
luminaires expressly designed to complement existing equipment. Nexera
washlights and ellipsoidals operate just like the conventional theatrical
fixtures already in use, but with the addition of Wybron CMY dichroic
colour mixing.
Nexera fixtures are offered with a commonly available 575W compact tungsten
source (the preferred source for theatre and television) and provide igh
quality light output and beam uniformity. All Nexera fixtures are convection
cooled and servo-driven, utilizing no fans for silent operation. The patent-pending
Wybron CMY colour mixing module produces a wide colour palette, featuring
an exceptional range of control over the most subtle theatrical colours
like bastard amber, light pink and no-colour blue, all with seamless transitions
between colours. Each unit requires three DMX channels, thus they are
easy to use and patch, even on the simplest of control consoles. The Wybron
CMY dichroic colour mixing module also means designers can make colour
changes in real time.
The Nexera family of luminaires utilizes time-tested Wybron Coloram II
Power Supplies for their power source, just like scrollers. In fact, Nexera
luminaires and Wybron colour changers can operate off the same PSU, if
desired.
All Nexera fixtures share a common lamp housing, borosilicate cold mirror
reflector and Wybron CMY dichroic colour mixing module for ease of service
and flexibility. The Wybron CMY module offers a menu display for DMX addressing
and operational info, and the system is RDM compliant. The front gel frame
dimension for the units is 6.5", allowing for standard sized accessories
like gel frames, snoots, barn doors and donuts to be fitted to the fixtures.
The Nexera family of luminaires will be comprised of three units: two
ellipsoidals, offering beam angles of 15-30° and 25-40°, and a
fresnel-based washlight with a beam angle of 26°. Both ellipsoidals
accept standard M size patterns and accessories, and the zoom mechanisms
feature detented stops for 19, 26 and 36° beam angles from ease of
setup and use.
The Nexera family of luminaires will be on display in the Wybron Booth,
319, at the LDI exhibition in Orlando, Florida, this November.
www.wybron.com
Australian Distributor:
Bytecraft Entertainment www.bytecraftentertainment.com
Australian Distributor: Chameleon Touring Systems www.chameleon-touring.com.au
Intelligent
DJ Scan 250 from American DJAmerican DJ is building on the success of its intelligent scanner, the DJ Scan, with the unveiling of the next generation DJ Scan 250. Like its predecessor, the DJ Scan 250 is an affordable, easy-to-use 4-channel DMX scanner, loaded with on-board colours and gobos, that puts an intelligent light show within reach of virtually any mobile or club DJ.
The DJ Scan 250 has a number of improved features: it has a brighter 250W lamp, which makes its seven dichroic colours much more brilliant and intense. Along with its added brightness, DJ Scan 250 features 10 all-new gobo patterns created by the company's graphic designers. "The gobos are our own exclusive proprietary patterns, which no other manufacturer has," said Scott Davies, general manager of the American DJ group of companies.
Another improved feature on the DJ Scan 250 is an electronic transformer, which makes the fixture itself very light in weight. This enhances its portability, making it ideal for mobile applications. The 4-channel DJ Scan 250 can be operated with any standard DMX512 protocol controller, or it can be run via its own built-in programs. It can also be linked in multiples with XLR cables and run master-slave to put on a co-ordinated light show.
Another club lighting trend that the DJ Scan 250 addresses is wireless operation. The scanner can be used with American DJ's optional Wireless C controller (sold separately) to control blackout via an infrared remote key chain.
www.americandj.com
Australian Distributor: LSW www.lightsounds.com.au
Barco
launches revolutionary intelligent LED pixel blockBarco is proud to announce the launch of its revolutionary MiPIX intelligent LED pixel block. MiPIX will be showcased for the first time on the spectacular Mercedes booth at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt this week.
Renowned for its longstanding leadership in the visualization industry, Barco is proud to announce the first public showing of a revolutionary modular pixel block. MiPIX, Barco’s modular intelligent LED pixel block, which measures only 4cm by 4cm, is a revolution in the LED market. Its small size and shape allow for it to be used to create intelligent lighting effects on large-scale backdrops of any form, shape or size, such as this year’s Mercedes booth, and also offers the possibility of full video content on 3D logos or other free-form shapes. The MiPIX blocks further facilitate the construction of large-scale backdrops by the fact that they can be spaced apart at various distances, making the pixel blocks a cost-effective medium for ultra-large applications.
The first sale of the new MiPIX pixel blocks goes to Barco rental partner, XL Video, who installed the product on the spectacular Daimler-Chrysler Mercedes booth. XL Video, one of the world’s most successful rental companies, won the contract to install 47 000 MiPIX blocks totaling 1 800 square meters on the Mercedes booth.
Rene De Keyzer, Managing Director of XL Video states: “We are enormously proud of our first purchase of MiPIX. The small, lightweight pixel block with its SMD LED technology offers us a wide scope of creative opportunities. By providing us with the flexibility to build LED into backdrops and shapes of any size or form – and to display both video and/or intelligent lighting effects – MiPIX enables us to differentiate ourselves from our competition. It allows us to bring our clients another creative medium with which they can realise their designs.”
The MiPIX pixel block, which weights a mere 34g and measures 4cm x 4cm, has a resolution of 20mm and is sold as part of a system comprising 128 pixel blocks and a control unit. Each pixel block consists of four SMD LEDs that deliver a brightness of 1300 Nit. Due to the SMD LED technology, a MiPIX display accommodates viewing angles of up to 145 degrees.
“We are very proud to have this revolutionary product launch at such a high-profile event as the Frankfurt Auto Show,” states Andrew Healey, Product Manager LED, adding: “the spectacular 12m high, 150m long MiPIX display on the Mercedes booth attests to the market’s need for such a product and Barco’s ability to develop and deliver the ground-breaking product.”
The Mercedes project, which was four months in the making, saw Barco work closely with rental partner XL Video and Mercedes booth designer Markgraph.
A few interesting facts about the Mercedes MiPIX display:
Total number of MiPIX blocks used: 47 000
Total length: 2 km
Display height: 12m
Display length: 150m (circular)
www.barco.com.au
New additions to Pulsar ChromaRangeThe ChromaScan is a LED moving body colour changer that is at home in almost any application. The ChromaScan is directly controlled and powered from the ChromaZone, allowing for twelve fixtures to be cost effectively
integrated into even the most modest of budgets. Long LED life, low maintenance and low running costs makes the ChromaScan perfect for entertainment, architecture, bars, restaurants and theme parks. ChromaScan will be in full production during Q1-Q2 2004.
ChromaCube is a 300mm cube internally illuminated with high-power LEDs allowing you to change it to any colour! The ChromaCube is easily suspended or fixed using the ground stake supplied. ChromaCube has an IP66 rating, making it ideal for outdoor use. It could also be used as decorative bricks!
ChromaFlood features 91 LEDs within a beautifully designed enclosure. The ChromaFlood is fitted with a fully articulating mounting bracket to provide a high level of installation flexibility. ChromaFlood can also be recess mounted in surfaces, walls or ceilings, and its IP66 rating makes it ideal for indoor and outdoor use. Full production will commence in 3-5 weeks.
www.pulsarlight.com
Australian Distributor: Show Technology www.showtech.com.au
Columbus McKinnon displayed more new products at this year's PLASA exhibition than ever before. Recent optional upgrades to the ever-popular Lodestar electric chain hoist were being displayed for the first time. These include a double brake, which is available as either factory-fitted on new units or as a retrofit kit for existing owners. A direct control Lodestar, which has proven extremely popular since its launch earlier this year will also be available for inspection.
A CM manufactured variable speed Lodestar hoist, dubbed the Varistar will also be making its worldwide debut. This will be shown alongside a sample of the company's new BGV-C1 specification Lodestar hoist.
"Although Lodestars with these features are already available they are conversions of standard units made by end-users or our distributors" comments Adrian Forbes-Black, CM's regional manager for Europe. "Now we are enabling these same people to purchase the exact specification they need from CM, rather than having to go to the expense and hassle of modifying the standard hoist themselves."
CM has also announced that its 236kg s.w.l. Prostar hoist will be upgraded to 250kg s.w.l. later this year.
Probably the most radical product introduced was also the simplest: CM showed 500kg, 1000kg and 2000kg s.w.l. versions of its new Hurricane inverted manual chain hoist. Forbes-Black explains: "At the moment in the entertainment industry, if people have a simple lifting problem, like conference work for example, then they either have to use the relatively expensive and complicated solution of an electric chain hoist or they have to try and use a manual chain hoist designed for industrial applications. We are therefore excited to show the Hurricane which we believe is the world's first manual chain hoist designed for use in the entertainment industry."
The Hurricane can be used inverted in a similar vein to the Prostar and Lodestar electric chain hoists. This is achieved through a radical chain guiding system and a unique 360° rotating hand chain cover which allows the hand chain which powers the hoist to be used in any position relative to the body of the unit. Alongside these new products, CM also promoted its range of forged products including a new range of alloy bow shackles aimed at the European entertainment market.
www.cmrigging.com
Littlite
LED Is Here!Littlite LED, the coolest Littlite yet, has finally arrived in Australia. The latest addition to the well-known Littlite range, the Littlite LED utilizes a combination of white and red LED's to deliver a soft white glow over a wide area, without the usual cold LED look.
Some of the many features of the new LED version include low heat, low power consumption (less than 100 milliamps at 12 volts), long life (LED module rated at over 5000 hours) shock and vibration resistant, and selectable red-only output on lampsets, for unobtrusive use.
Fully compatible with all standard lighting and audio consoles, the Littlite LED simply plugs in where your old Littlite used to go, with no adjustments required. And because the hoods are permanently fixed in place, replacement O-rings and lost hoods are a thing of the past.
LED's draw little power and generate very little heat, making the Littlite LED perfect for use on Lecturns and other equipment that is accessed by clients and the public. With a two-year warranty on the LED module, and a lifetime warranty on the mechanicals, the Littlite LED will keep on keeping on through scores of shows or hires to come.
Of course, the standard Littlite range will continue to be available. With its wide range of models and connectors, and a full line of spare parts, it's no wonder that Littlite gooseneck lamps have been the industry standard for so long!
For further information, or to locate your nearest dealer, contact Lightmoves in Victoria on (03) 9701 2500, or Balanced Technology for the rest of Oz, on 1300 305 832.
www.balancedtech.com.au
Osram
SharXSUniform dimensions, a short arc and extreme Seal (XS) technology are the key features of the five modular SharXS HTI lamps from Osram. All these lamps are exceptionally bright, operate efficiently and can withstand greater thermal stress than conventional types.
With wattages of 200, 400, 575, 700 and 1200 W, the new familiy of lamps cover all the usual classes needed for effect lighting and entertainment. The double-ended metal halide lamps have been designed as modular components for modular luminaire design and are therefore setting new standards.
Trendsetters in a uniform size. Uniform dimensions, a short arc and extreme Seal (XS) technology are the key features of the five modular SharXS HTI lamps from Osram. This family of double-ended metal halide lamps has been designed as modular components for modular luminaire design and are therefore setting new standards. Luminaire manufacturers can now react faster to market requirements.
The modular design of these lamps makes life easier for luminaire manufacturers. They can now react faster to market requirements because basically all they have to do for each of the wattages is to adapt the control gear and the cooling for the luminaire. Thanks to their special pre-focus base the lamps can be quickly and easily mounted in the lampholders. The lock-and-key principle between the lamp and the holder prevents the lamps being installed incorrectly and therefore avoids loss of light or unwanted optical interference from the exhaust tube.
With an arc of only 3 mm for the HTI 200 W/D3/70 and 400 W/D3/75, 4 mm for the 575 W/D4/75 and 700 W/D4/60 and 7 mm for the 1200 W/D7/60, the lamps in the SharXS family achieve high luminance and exceptional efficiency. In conjunction with appropriately designed luminaires, the HTI lamps produce more light than comparable lamps of the same wattage, or they consume less electricity to produce the same amount of light and therefore save energy. And as far as the standard lighting moods are concerned, different colour temperatures from 6000 K for daylight colour to 7500 K for extremely bright cold white light (Bright Light) provide exactly what customers are looking for.
What makes XS technology so special is that it helps the lamps withstand thermal stress. The thermally sensitive area of the power supply leads is covered by a protective layer that enables the maximum temperature to increase to 450°C. Conventional lamps have enormous trouble with temperatures 100°C lower. Much less cooling is required. The cooling system takes up much less space and is quieter. The luminaires can therefore be made more compact.
www.osram.com.au
Color Kinetics Inc (CKI), the US-based manufacturer of LED lighting effects, is showing no less than three new LED-based products at PLASA. First up is ColorBlaze: Available in 6ft and 4ft lengths - ColorBlaze 72 and ColorBlaze 48 respectively - the systems are controllable in 6" increments and feature on-board power in an extruded aluminium housing. Powered by CKI's patented Chromacore technology, ColorBlaze features a high output, soft-edge beam of light from 12 or 8 circuit board assemblies with 18 high-intensity LEDs per board.
Second is the iColor Flex SL. Based on CKI's Chromasic technology, iColor Flex SL, a multi-purpose, LED-based strand which consists of individually-addressable nodes that are spaced in 2", 4", or custom-sized increments. Each node is powered by one tri-colour LED and one Chromasic microchip, which integrates digital LED control and communication. The result is a seamless run of highly controllable light nodes which can individually generate 64 billion colour combinations, producing striking sequences and patterns.
Finally, there's the iColor Tile FX, a tile-like system which combines advanced LED technology and next-generation control. Each of the 144 individually addressable, tri-colour LED nodes is powered by a Chromasic microchip, which integrates digital LED control and communication to generate 64 billion colour combinations. www.colorkinetics.com
The AC 612 XL from Swiss manufacturer ELC is a wall-mount or table-top architectural DMX controller. It has a 512-channel merger built-in, and has the capacity to control 120 channels. All scenes are captured from a DMX source, such as a lighting desk or ELC's focusBRAIN. The unit can store 12 scenes, all with their own fade times, and also has a black-out function. There is also an output master working proportionally in a range from 0% to 200%. The built-in merger allows daisy-chaining of an unlimited number of units, and can operate in four modes: LTP, HTP, Replace or Priority. The unit can also control the ELC showSTORE (DMX show recorder) in an advanced way, as a direct remote control panel. An external power supply is required, with an output voltage ranging from +8V to +30V with 200mA output.
www.elclighting.com
Australian Distributor: Clearlight Shows www.clearlight.com.au
Australian Distributor: Show Technology www.showtech.com.au
Avolites is showing its ART3000 stand-alone professional dimming module designed for distributed dimming systems at PLASA. Main features include dual DMX input for dual lighting console control, and low-noise chokes and fans, making it ideal for stage or studio use. The stand-alone aspect of the product is worthy of a closer look, a standard 19" 3U rack-mounting device, as is the clear text reporting for easy set-up and the 100% duty cycle on all dimmer channels simultaneously. The module is available in 13A, 16A and 32A per-channel current ratings, and options include RCD protection and direct fader level control.
Also from Avo is the D4 Elite console, streamlined to offer the maximum power and functionality in the minimum physical space. The D4 Elite is fully featured and cased in a smaller, lighter chassis, complete with 14 submasters and 96 assigned playbacks, with direct access to 96 fixtures or cues via the re-assignable Preset Playbacks. The electronic legending increases speed of set-up and allows the automatic configuration of a huge programming Palette. Greater processing power ensures faster access and response time for all functions.
www.avolites.com
Australian Distributor: ULA www.ula.com.au
Many things have happened since the announcement earlier this year of the management buy-out of the ADB Lighting Technologies group. After a successful change-over period, the company can now announce the release in production of three new products.
WARP, the revolutionary 800-Watt cool beam zoom profiles with single-handed ring control of all beam shaping functions, including the 360° endless rotation capability of shutters and gobos. The prototypes shown in 2002 generated strong interest from professionals and the international trade press. Several improvements were made in response to the feedback from professional users, and WARP is now going into production. Its innovative features were recognized by the Association of British Theatre Technicians (ABTT), who recently awarded WARP the prestigious Lighting Product of the Year Award. With a light level of 3,300 lux at 10 meters and minimum angle, the WARP has a zoom of 15°-30°.
Motorized WARP is the fully automated version, with remote control of all its beam shaping functions plus pan and tilt. Three-phase stepping motors and the total absence of fans ensure true noise-free operation. Motorized WARP is controlled via DMX and ArtNet. Any conventional WARP can be retrofitted with a motorization kit, which will be in production very early next year.
MENTOR is a compact, lightweight, all-in-one lighting control desk, with powerful motion control features and Ethernet networking functions, for 120, 240 or 360 instruments and 8,192 DMX addresses (16 universes). MENTOR can be extended up to 120 faders via 24-fader extension wings.
The operator can adapt MENTOR to his or her needs by selecting one of the custom or standard User Profiles such as Manual desk (120 faders), Memory desk (96 submasters), Moving Lights desk, TV desk, Networked desk.
The third new ADB product is the PHOENIX XT range of professional lighting control systems, the second generation of the widely accepted PHOENIX, introduced in 1999. The PHOENIX XT range does not only provide a choice of three control platforms with the same software, but now each platform can be configured by the user to optimize it for specific applications such as manual or memory mode, television lighting or moving light control. In addition to a much simplified operating mode, the new software is increasing the system control capacity up to 6,114 instruments and 8,192 DMX addresses (16 universes). It provides a large number of new and/or enhanced functions such as a powerful effects engine and state-of-the-art Ethernet capabilities. PHOENIX XT and MENTOR share a common software platform, and operators familiar with either system will effortlessly switch between desks.
www.adblighting.com
MA
Lighting adds to grandMA's family at PLASAMA Lighting introduced the latest member of the grandMA family of lighting control products to the industry yesterday at PLASA 2003, emphasizing the complete network systems capability of its now extensive product range.
Among the new additions is the grandMA micro, the smallest control interface in the range. The Micro uses a new hardware platform for maximum reliability and offers control of 1,024 individual parameters for both conventional dimmers and moving lights. MA Lighting also showed the new range of high quality dimming systems - naturally named 'dimMA' - and showed advancements to its 3D Visualizer software.
www.malighting.de
Australian Distributor: Show Technology www.showtech.com.au
New
LED effects from Element LabsTexas-based Element Labs Inc is showing Versa Tile for the first time at PLASA. Versa Tile is a glowing light tile controlled by a video signal that can generate stunning visual effects when used in large arrays. Perhaps best described as 'electronic wallpaper', the system can be used as a modular building block for walls, floors, ceilings, or indeed any surface.
The system produces a broad spectrum of colours to create an endless variety of moods, and complex sequences can be easily generated with the aid of QuickTime, Flash or other media software and displayed using the DVI output on any computer. Versa Tile comes in 50cm x 50cm panels (of 25 tiles) which can be joined to create arrays of unlimited size.
www.elementlabs.com
A
Revolution on the ETC stand at PLASA!ETC kicked off the PLASA Show's product launches this morning with a champagne breakfast for members of the press - and what will surely be one of the most-talked about product launches of the PLASA Show. ETC unveiled its Source Four Revolution for the first time - a new moving light with Source Four-quality brightness and cosine distribution, precise imaging, and a 16-36° zoom capability. ETC's QuietDrive makes motors run more effectively, so the Revolution is a uniquely quiet moving light. Revolution's integrated colour scroller means no light leaks or extra cables, and the system includes on-board dimming and globally-compatible electronics. Revolution's base unit provides pan, tilt, beam-edge change, zoom, Internal Media Frame, integrated colour scrolling and two static gobo modules. Four slide-in external modules provide more features, tool-free.
Also new from ETC is a new wall-mount version of the successful SmartPack dimmer, which was launched at PLASA last year. With all the features of the portable system, this version can be permanently installed - ideal for regional theatre groups or even small TV studios. If density and economy are critical, SmartPack has the solution: two base units offer either 6x15A or 12x10A of dimming and both are available in either single-pole or two-pole with neutral disconnect. A wide range of output options, including RCD, breaker or terminal kits is also offered.
Pictured is ETC's Fred Foster presented the Source Four Revolution to the industry at Earls Court this morning.
www.etcconnect.com
Australian Distributor: Jands www.jands.com.au
LeMaitre
Launch New Range at PLASALeMaitre is using the 2003 PLASA exhibition to release a host of new products ranging through it's whole smoke and effects catalogue.
SpeedFogger - The G range of smoke machines, a revolution when they were released and consistently popular, are now being updated with the modular SpeedFogger series. These cost effect machines, solve the problem of 'plugged blocks' forever and can be customised to customer requirements with ease. Simply select the base model you require, and add the options. The idea being you only buy what you want and do not have features that you have paid for but never use! the range goes right upto a G300 replacement called Speedfogger Pro.
Dry Icer Pro Freezefog - All the power and features of the LSG and more.
Stadium Hazer - specifically designed for large venues.
www.lemaitre.co.uk
Australian Distributor: ULA www.ula.com.au
This year's PLASA show at Earls Court will see the introduction of a number of new and improved products from Strand Lighting - including additions to the company's dimmer range, a new tool for lighting designers and updates to its operating software.
The LD24 is a new version of the company's popular LD90 family of dimmers: its new design is aimed at cost-conscious facilities that need basic DMX control combined with a high quality digital dimmer. Strand's new SLD Sinewave dimmer will also be presented for the first time and on stand will be a working demonstration unit with a range of loads that will allow users to see the features of the new dimmer first-hand. These include true sinewave output for quiet lamps and accurate control; SST dimmer modules which can dim a wide range of loads including incandescent, inductive and capacitive devices from a fraction of a watt to full capacity; built-in micro-controller based short circuit and overload protection; SLD status reporting and advanced waveform compensation as standard; Single Pole, Double Pole and RCD circuit breakers; SST Solid State Transformer dimmers which produce less than 1% harmonic distortion.
A new USB Key drive with built-in Designer Remote software will also be introduced. Lighting designers can plug the new drive into the USB port on a PC or Mac notebook with a wired or wireless Ethernet connection and within minutes will be able to access displays and controls on any Strand 300 or 500 series console. This new low-cost product will provide designers with a better and more convenient way to see console video displays using their notebook computers.
As a registered WYSIWYG developer Strand will be presenting a full demonstration of the latest WYSIWYG software, operating on both PC and Mac platforms over a Strand ShowNet network. Users will find a host of enhancements from version 2.6.10. All the newest control peripherals will also be on display, including the latest in wireless notebook display software and wireless focus remotes.
Visitors to the stand will also be able to learn more about the new ESTA ACN protocol that is currently in public review. Over the past few years ESTA has been working with a broad group of companies and individuals to create a new method for interconnecting all of the elements of a modern lighting system. ACN will define the standard for device control for entertainment systems. It is an enabling technology, which exists to allow manufacturers to incorporate features hitherto impossible into their products.
www.strandlighting.com
Australian Distributor: Bytecraft Entertainment www.bytecraftentertainment.com
ShowMagic continues proving to be the leading computer based lighting system for bar & club, but did you know ShowMagic is capable of much, much more than just controlling lighting?
There are options for integration and control of music, AV devices (like video players), DVD quality video, full scheduling, and lots more making ShowMagic ideal for a huge range of applications.
At PLASA, ShowMagic release their latest model, ShowMagic VISTA which features capability for up to 8 simultaneous DVD quality video playbacks! In addition slides and real time clock displays can be generated.
Australian Distributor: ULA www.ula.com.au
Artistic Licence is very pleased to announce the launch of Tour-Lynx.
Tour-Lynx is a Mid-Span Power Inserter for 10BaseT Ethernet. It is used to add low voltage power to the Ethernet cable. This allows Ethernet products such as Net-Lynx to be powered over the CAT5 cable.
The front panel provides two rows of Ethercon RJ45 connectors. The top row connects to an Ethernet Hub or Switch. The bottom row connects both power and data to the Ethernet devices.
Each powered outlet is protected by an electronic fuse and provides a 'power good' indicator.
A total of twelve channels are provided. These are split into two banks of six. A power supply (Insta-PSU) is required for each bank of six outlets.
Tour-Lynx is primarily aimed at the touring industry, providing a simple means to connect power and data via a single cable, to Ethernet nodes on stage. It will also find applications in the installation sector, where distribution of power and Ethernet into the building cable structure is becoming a significant requirement.
www.artisticlicence.com
Australian Distributor: Bytecraft Entertainment www.bytecraftentertainment.com
Australian Distributor: Coemar De Sisti Australia Pty Ltd www.cdaust.com.au
Artistic
Licence's Colour-TrampColour-Tramp is an evolution of the original Lamp-Tramp control system that toured with such names as The Rolling Stones' Voodoo Lounge and Pink Floyd's Division Bell.
Colour-Tramp is a lighting control centre for two and three dimensional colour changing arrays. It excels at controlling geometric lighting arrays in architectural applications such as building exteriors and illuminated plazas. It will also find applications in television where the sophisticated triggering options will vastly simplify game show set control. Other applications include nightclub dance floors and psuedo-video walls to name but a few.
Colour-Tramp is a PC based system that merges the concept of lighting control with a graphic 'paint' package. A geographic representation of the lighting array is entered on screen using a sophisticated editor.
The screen layout is then used to paint the lighting cues, which are then built into sequences for playback. The screen layout is also used to provide an accurate preview of the output.
An 'off-line' version of the software is available free of charge. The off-line version has been developed to allow designers to use the actual control software for the storyboard and presentation phase. This means that by the time the job has been won, much of the show programming is already complete. The system can even export graphics for incorporation into presentation software.
Colour-Tramp also features full support for the new RDM (Remote Device Management) protocol. RDM is used to retrieve sensor data from the lighting fixtures, such as temperature and voltage. This is displayed graphically with a colour coded display that provides instant feedback of fixture status. These diagnostic functions can be further enhanced by connection to the Artistic Licence IMS (Installation Management Server) which provides real time monitoring of installations and sends emails whenever human intervention is required.
www.artisticlicence.com
Australian Distributor: Bytecraft Entertainment www.bytecraftentertainment.com
Australian Distributor: Coemar De Sisti Australia Pty Ltd www.cdaust.com.au
New
Pixelline products launched at PLASA 2003
The Pixelline 1044 has new software and it's main operating modes have
improved with max 1 & max 2 making it easier to configure and plot
sophisticated sequences with the unit There is also a version available
in an architectural extrusion designed for appearance and less for the
road.
Pixelpar 90
- the new brother to the 660
Pixelpar 12
- white 12 watt luxeon emitter par 36 lamp replacement
Pixelsphere
r - recessed par 36 housing in a variety of anodized finishes for the
architectural markets
Pixelsphere
s - surface par 36 surface housing in a variety of anodized finishes for
the architectural markets
Bar lite - an
edge lit floor, ceiling or wall mounted Perspex light
Pixeldrive -
radlite engine pixel to pixelrange media server
Highlight 60
- edge lit extrusion product using 60 leds in a 40cm strip with onboard
master/slave control boards.
All these products
will be in production soon and full details will appear in the product
section of this site. Questions and suggestions can be put to the R&D
and sales departments via our forum.
This is the
place to discuss all aspects of LED based lighting technology. You can
put questions and comments to the development team and chat to other users.
www.pixelpar.com
Australian Distributor:
Clearlight Shows www.clearlight.com.au
Martin
Atomic Strobes get colourful
Martin’s
powerful Atomic 3000 DMX strobe just got even better with Atomic Colors,
a clever add-on that wraps your strobe effects in a variety of colours.
Atomic Colors is a specially designed head that fits onto the front of
the Atomic 3000 DMX. It allows for projection of up to ten brightly coloured
strobe and blinder effects. The Atomic Colors comes with one string containing
9 colours plus clear. There are three optional strings, (each with 10
colours plus clear), and the possibility of customised colour strings.
Easily attached with quiet running operation, Atomic Colors can be directly
controlled via The Detonator, a dedicated Atomic remote control tool,
or by other DMX controllers. It is cable-connected to the Atomic 3000
DMX with an external power supply: MPU 02 / MPU 08.
The Atomic 3000
DMX is a high-impact strobe with 3000 watts of energy and is dimmable
from 0-100%. Flash duration is controllable and for ultimate flexibility
and variety of effect, variable adjustment of flash rate (20ms to 2 seconds)
and flash intensity is possible. The Atomic employs a smart, integrated
heat control that eliminates the need for cool down time.
www.martin.com
Australian Distributor: Show Technology www.showtech.com.au
These include:
64680 A1/244 500W GY9.5 base 75mm (for Raylight fitting)
64662 M38 300W GY9.5 base 2900K 80mm (for disco lighting)
64672 M40 500W GY9.5 base 2900K 85mm (for disco lighting long life 2000hrs
HPL575 575W G9.5 with heat sink base (for ETC Source Four)
HPL750 750W G9.5 with heat sink base (for ETC Source Four fittings or equivalent)
64716 GKV 600W G9.5 base 3200K (for Shakespeare fitting or equivalent)
64583 P2/20 1000W R7s base 3200K (for Space Lights or Mole Zip fittings)
64673 CP81 300W GY9.5 base 3200K 90mm (for Mizar fittings)
64674 CP82 500W GY9.5 base 3200K 90mm (for Mizar fittings or equivalent)
For Sales contact OSRAM Australia 03 9645.8466
www.osram.com.au
FX
Range Lightcolor 150D, 250H & 250D
The FX Range
Lightcolor comes in three models: 150D, 250H & 250D. Each has 14 colours
+ white (inc. 2 bi-colours); 10 gobos + 4 beam reducers + open; gobo image
diameter: 2.15m diameter @ 10m; Frost filter (optional); shutter for blackout
& strobe; 0-100% electronic dimmer (250H only); 12.5° beam angle;
control via. 4 channels of DMX512 (250H only); (Colour/Gobo/strobe/Dimmer);
(three channels - 150D & 250D); stand alone audio function with master
slave linking; composite plastic housing; dimensions: L 300mm x W 260mm
x H 180mm ex. bracket and weight: 8.5 kgs.
RRP from $599.00 inc GST units are supplied with lamp
www.cdaust.com.au
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