Equipment News
Mac version of LSC Clarity now
Posted on Tuesday, July 20th, 2010
In reply to the overwhelming demand for a Mac version of the Clarity Lighting control software, LSC Lighting Systems is proud to announce this week, the release of Clarity for Mac.
After months of extensive beta testing in many parts of the world and on various shows, the new release of Clarity for Mac software is show safe and is now available for download from the LSC website.
This first public release for the Mac has exactly the same features and offerings as the newly released version 1.2 of the PC software. For this reason, the first Mac release of software is also labelled Version 1.2 to ensure that the PC and Mac versions track each other.
The latest PC version of Clarity can also be downloaded from the LSC website www.lsclighting.com
New Philips Vari-Lite VL550 Wash and VL1100 ERS Luminaires Now Shipping
Posted on Thursday, July 15th, 2010
Philips Vari-Lite has announced that the new VL550 Wash and Vl1100 ERS luminaires are now shipping. Updating the current VL500 Wash and VL1000 ERS luminaire models, the new VL550 and VL1100 series have undergone design enhancements to provide a more quiet and smooth operation, while maintaining the same power and performance of their predecessors. Plus, each series now offers a 315W ceramic discharge lamp model, further demonstrating the Philips Vari-Lite commitment to being a market leader in eco-friendly lighting technology.
“As part of our responsibility to offer ongoing engineering improvements to all our product lines, we are excited to now be shipping the VL550 and VL1100 luminaires,” stated Bob Schacherl, vice president of sales and marketing. “We feel that by introducing these latest improvements, we are ensuring the sustainability of the product lines and solidifying our commitment to implement technology that leads the way in Green entertainment lighting, without sacrificing the performance expected from a Vari*Lite luminaire.”
The Vari*Lite VL550 Wash luminaire is still based upon the Emmy Award-winning VL5 Wash luminaire, but with significant design improvements, including a 50 kHz. drive system that quiets the operation of all two-phase motors in the fixture during movement and while in static positions. This luminaire is now available in the VL550, VL550D, VL550CD, and VL550 80V models. The VL550CD model utilizes a 315W ceramic discharge lamp that offers the color temperature of tungsten, a high CRI, and an incredibly long-rated lamp life of 8,000 hours.
The current VL500A luminaire model is now being discontinued, but will continue to be serviced and supported by the Philips Vari-Lite customer support team.
As the next generation of the VL1000 ERS luminaire, all models of the VL1100 luminaire will also have a new 50 kHz. drive system that quiets the operation of all two-phase motors. Additional enhancements include new, three-phase, ultra quiet stepper motors that provide a smooth, timed continuous pan and tilt motion; and a new central bearing system in the gobo wheel reduces noise and ensures smooth operation. This luminaire is now available in the VL1100 Arc, VL1100 Tungsten, and VL1100CD models. As with the VL550CD, the VL1100CD model also utilizes a 315W ceramic discharge lamp for an 8,000 hour lamp life with more than 8,000 lumens of output, and a high CRI.
www.vari-lite.com
Australian distributor: Jands www.jands.com.au
DTS DELTA gets even Brighter
Posted on Friday, July 9th, 2010
DTS have unveiled their new DELTA 10 F RGBW. Its compact, it delivers superb colour and it’s really bright.
DELTA 10 F RGBW is the brightest LED colour changer in its category: 7.000 Lux at 5 m. With a high protection rating (IP55), its ideal for both indoor and outdoor use.
The light source is composed of 240 LEDs (60 Red, 60 Green, 60 Blue, 60 White) with 19.500 total lumens. There are five interchangeable lens sets available: spot (12°), medium flood (25°), wide flood (45°), elliptical (15° x 45°) and asymmetrical, which offer different light beam projection angles.
The LEDs distribution pattern guarantees a smooth colour mixing quality for RGBW colours and a uniform projection on surfaces, no matter what colour is used. DELTA 10 F RGBW can generate 16 million colours; colour temperature can be varied over a linear range from 2800°K to 6500°K.
As in the original version of the Delta, the new DELTA 10 F RGBW offers a range of exclusive functions, including: *Twilight sensor for switching the unit on and off automatically, according to external light intensity, making it ideal for maximising energy savings in today’s energy conscious environments.
With DMX as standard, there is also a complete on board menu that allows the fixture to be programmed and memorised in a sequence of events for stand alone use. It even includes a built in scheduler.
The DELTA 10 F is also available in RGBA or in a White+Amber version (180 white LEDs + 60 amber LEDs).
LSC introduces TruPower
Posted on Monday, June 28th, 2010
For a number of years LSC has been listening to the requests, particularly from larger venues, for a way to allow the easy conversion of any dimmer channel into a simple switched power outlet. One solution is to offer ‘hot swap’ modules that allow 2,4,6 or 12 channels to be quickly interchanged from dimmer module to switch module and back again. However the cost, complexity and low flexibility of these systems often preclude them as a viable choice; so LSC went to their R&D department to find a better way.
The result is TruPowerTM, an affordable technology where every individual channel of the dimming system contains both a dimmer and a bypass contactor circuit to allow any channel or combination of channels to be instantly changed from one mode to the other.
A TruPowerTM channel can be switched to provide either standard dimming or direct power. This means that any circuit that may require dimmed or direct power now or in the future can be wired with a single power run and the type of power offered can be set by the dimmer. This not only makes the system flexible but future-proof. Today the rig can be all incandescent profiles and dimmed in a tradition manner and tomorrow you can set the rig to be all direct power and fly moving lights safe in the knowledge that the moving light is seeing the same power as if you plugged it into a normal power outlet.
Available now in the EKO and TEKO dimmers, the configuration of which channels are dimmed and which are direct power can be selected:
1. via the User Interface;
2. permanently – for situations where it is desirable that any particular channel’s power mode is fixed;
3. via RDM – the latest addition to DMX512 allowing control of the dimmer from a remote location.
4. via LSCnet utilising a wall mount push-button controller or from a Building Management System.
5. remotely using Houston – LSC remote monitoring and control software.
One of the first customers to use TruPower is the Gold Coast Arts Centre where 516 channels of EKO TruPower dimming were installed in February 2010.
There is an expanded version of this press release on our website:
www.lsclighting.com
ArKaos Releases Media Master Express
Posted on Monday, June 21st, 2010
ArKaos, the world-leading provider of technology for live visual performances, is pleased to announce the release of MediaMaster Express, the latest update of its successful media server software.
MediaMaster Express is a simple, cost effective version of ArKaos’ professional tool for creative projection and LED use within video design. It has been created especially for small theatres, clubs, shops, bar installations and freelance light designers. Anyone with a limited budget can now enjoy the results of a powerful media server at an affordable price.
Easy to set up
ArKaos has designed MediaMaster Express to help users to set up a show and incorporate video quickly, easily and cost-effectively. There is no need for large or expensive lighting consoles. With only a small lighting desk or the basic ability of DMX or MIDI synchronization, customers can now benefit from the powerful media management and efficient media playback of MediaMaster, by choosing MediaMaster Express.
Simple to use
MediaMaster Express has been designed with a simplicity that makes it equally suited to both entry level users and to the more experienced technician who requires only Simple Mode use.
MediaMaster Express uses a similar method to that which made the ArKaos VJ DMX Simple Mode so popular. Just drag and drop visuals on the interface – no video recompression is needed – then assign them to DMX or MIDI triggers.
Control is via a computer keyboard – like all ArKaos products, Media Master Express is compatible with both MAC and PC – a simple DMX lighting desk or any MIDI controller compatible with your system.
Cost effective
ArKaos MediaMaster Express is probably the most affordable media server software on the market, so is within reach of small shows, theatres and freelancers. Plus, its upgradable license system saves you money in the future. Start now with MediaMaster Express for simple control of your show through DMX or MIDI; later, just pay the difference and upgrade to MediaMaster Pro to obtain access to full fixture control mode and advanced compatibility with professional lighting desks. ArKaos MediaMaster Express is economical on cost, not on results.
Simply put, MediaMaster Express is the easiest and most economical media server software that has ever existed.
Marco Hinic, ArKaos CEO says, “Based on years of expertise we wanted to build the Swiss Knife of media server software. Reading almost any video file, being used from most types of controllers and displaying on video screens and LEDs. We wanted the solution to be always there, simple and fast to use like a Swiss Knife.”
MediaMaster Express Training
Dedicated to distributors and customers across the Europe, US and Asia, a series of training sessions and demonstrations of MediaMaster Express start 14 June, details of the futures dates will be announced on the ArKaos web site.
MediaMaster Express Main Features:
• Easy to use
• Mac and PC compatible
• 8 HD layer
• Control video layers with just a few DMX dimmers or MIDI notes
• Work on a single DMX universe or MIDI channel
• Drag & Drop visuals directly on the main interface
• No video recompression needed
• Organize your shows with up to 64 patches of 64 cells
• Control up to 3 parameters per cell via DMX or MIDI
• Optional fade time on trigger
• Led mapper included
www.arkaos.net
Australian Distributor: Show Technology www.showtech.com.au
wysiwyg R25’s App on Apple website
Posted on Tuesday, June 15th, 2010
The latest extension for wysiwyg R25 is featured on the Apple iPhone website as part of Apple’s new Apps for Everything campaign focusing on remote control. Essentially, the theme is that apps can make your handheld device the ultimate remote.
wysiwyg R25, developed by CAST Software of Toronto, Canada, is the latest update in the industry standard for professional lighting previsualisation. The Company added this addition to R25 as a new third party application extension to work with Luminair 2.0 wireless multi-touch DMX control software for the iPhone and iPod touch, developed by Synthe FX of Cincinnati, Ohio. wysiwyg can download fixture point of view and the necessary DMX data to these handheld devices so users are able to see what a specific fixture’s focus should be and adjust the fixture accordingly. Once that fixture is focused, the user can turn that light off and the next one on from the remote location viewer, leading to download and trigger abilities for looks.
Synthe FX founder and lead product developer Ryan Hisey says, “Never before have lighting professionals had the option of designing looks on a master console, recording snapshots and building a simple show that they can carry in their pocket. We are very excited to be working with CAST Software, which is a highly respected industry leader, on such a groundbreaking new feature for lighting pros.”
Philips Selecon Announce SPX, Ellipsoidals for the 21st Century
Posted on Thursday, June 3rd, 2010
Philips Selecon is pleased to announce the release of a new generation of tungsten halogen ellipsoidal luminaires. SPX represents a fresh new look at the ellipsoidal profile, taking advantage of the advances in manufacturing technologies and the core technology of Philips Specialised Lamps. Developed to meet the evolving needs of 21st century entertainment lighting practice SPX is outstanding in its class with many new and innovative features while still retaining intuitive controls, standard beam angles and a familiar appearance; no need to re-learn your craft.
SPX has been designed to complement the existing Philips Entertainment ellipsoidal inventories (Pacific and Acclaim), while at the same time offering a more efficient, reliable and safer solution for everyone working in a hands-on capacity in a theatre lighting environment regardless of age, experience, amateur or professional status. Available in 15°-35° and 25°-50° Zoomspot and 14°, 19°, 26°, 36° and 50° Fixed Beam models the SPX is the first ERS to fully exploit the output and successfully deal with the high heat associated with the latest generation compact filament 800W lamps.
SPX delivers more light for your stage (up to 63% more than current industry benchmarks) which allows you to consider energy saving options such as the use of a lower wattage lamp or through using SPX at lower dimmer levels (less power). The combination of this optical reflector design with premium optical lenses (supplied as standard) provides a crisp white light with no pinkish hues or other colour cast for high definition pattern projection as well as the colour results you deserve from your filter selections.
Completely new to the Philips Selecon ‘innovations’ repertoire is the moulded yoke design which provides a stiffness factor twice that of steel as used in current industry unit yokes. Coupled with the Selecon-designed precision tilt lock off, SPX delivers a more stable luminaire reducing the wasted time and frustration of ‘focus slippage’. This new yoke design also features integral formed guides which hold the power cable, and if required a data cable, clear of the luminaire body and safely up to the lighting bar.
Further advancements introduced in the SPX range include the integral shutter lock. The two plane shutter design ensures the same focus on all four shutters which can then be secured using this unique clamp solution. Secondly, SPX is double insulated, removing the need for earth testing for quicker, simpler testing procedures than conventional luminaires.
The application of Cool Touch technology, as pioneered by the Pacific range, means the lamp module with its large grab handle and the lens tube are able to be handled without the use of gloves minimising the chance of burns when adjusting focus. Automatic mains power disconnection when the lamp module is removed to change the lamp is a standard feature on all Selecon entertainment luminaires and SPX is no exception.
Industry standard size colour filter holder and fitted safety bond supplied. Accessories include ‘B’ size steel and glass pattern holders; irises, rotators and scrollers.
SPX is evolutionary, from its form to its structure and size. Like all of Philips Selecon products SPX has been designed and developed to exceed your expectations and lead in energy efficiency, proudly supported by the Philips Selecon industry-leading three year warranty.
Hotbeam ultra slim LED MiniStar light
Posted on Tuesday, June 1st, 2010
Hotbeam – Pioneer in LED lighting has released an exciting, energy efficient modular lighting product – the LED MiniStar.
The LED MiniStar has very low power consumption of 3.5 watts per unit. It has a pleasant warm white light output. The LED MiniStar’s dimensions are 75mm x 75mm x 12 mm high, making it ideal for use in small spaces. It weighs in at just 77 grams.
Sleek and minimal in appearance, the innovative design provides for excellent heat dissipation giving the product a long life span. The life of the product is further enhanced with the provision of a replaceable LED module.
The LED MiniStar comes as a pack of three modules pre-wired with a wall transformer making it a simple product to specify and install. It can also be purchased in single modules for custom installations.
Use the LED MiniStar in shelving, kitchen lighting, cupboards, display cases and under cabinets. The LED MiniStar provides a simple, environmentally sound and easy to install lighting system.
Underbelly 3 Haze
Posted on Wednesday, May 19th, 2010
The producers of Underbelly used the HZ400 in the series currently being screened on TV, ‘Underbelly – The Golden Mile’. The Antari HZ-400 is capable of producing very large quantities of haze both quickly and quietly, with fine translucence and long hanging time.
It’s a professional product that creates a more ‘pro’ look compared to standard fog. The fluid lasts considerably longer, 1 litre per 16 hours or 40 hours from a full tank, and is less likely to set off smoke alarms in venues. The hazer can be used in ballrooms or theatres where restrictions on fog use may apply, and with silent operation it is well suited for TV, film, theatre or any stage applications. The specially designed compressor used to disperse the haze is vibration free and operates with virtually no noise. These machines have been used in Hollywood movie productions such as X-Men Wolverine, so have found great favour in professional production duties.
The unit uses a mineral oil-based haze liquid and comes with an HC1 remote, featuring timer with interval, duration adjustment and manual on/off. Great for ‘set and forget’ operation. In addition with built-in DMX512, haze operation is readily controllable within your DMX chain. Profiles are easily available for lighting control software. The HZ-400 is equipped with an internal, maintenance-free air compressor, a sophisticated haze transfer mechanism and a specially designed liquid tank, all built to high quality standards. The warranty period is 12 months with Industry Gear service centers easily accessed around the country.
Antari HZ400 road cases are also available at a very realistic cost.
For dealer and sales enquiries please email sales@industrygear.com.au or call 02 9718 4900.
Radio DMX Ratstands Eat Spaghetti
Posted on Wednesday, May 19th, 2010
RAT Music Stands introduce a new range of professional battery powered LEDlights with optional radio control.
“The new radio control receiver is an integral part of the very slim lamp housing”, said Andrew Michell, Managing Director of R.A.T. Music Stands, “and in conjunction with rechargeable batteries this system enables the total elimination of cables that would otherwise present an ugly mess on the floor”.
In response to customer demand the new system enables every stand to have its own DMX address, so that in a situation where different combinations of musicians are required for different parts of the performance, each stand can be separately controlled.
The transmitter has built in rechargeable batteries and a local control mode which enables it to be used completely autonomously. As Keith Hogben, Sales Manager at R.A.T., points out, “in local mode, you can just plonk a group of stands in the aisles or the middle of a field and control them wirelessly without having to plug in a single thing”.
The new LEDlights have a housing as thin as a finger, and yet give sharper control of stray light than any previous R.A.T. light. A wide range of power sources is available including a choice of NiMH batteries giving 5 or 9 hours use at full power, and much longer if dimmed.
About R.A.T. (Music Stands) Limited
Based in London, England, and with North American offices in Atlanta, GA, R.A.T. (Music Stands) Ltd is the world’s leading designer and producer of professional music stands and related products. R.A.T.’s designs are the result of over thirty years of collaboration with musicians, musical directors and music venues around the world.
Further product and individual purchase information on RATstands are available at www.ratstands.com
Green Hippo Announces New High-Performance Hardware for Hippotizer and Special Trade-In Policy
Posted on Wednesday, May 19th, 2010
Green Hippo has begun shipping all Hippotizer HDs with extensive hardware revisions enabling radical performance gains for the award-winning media server range. Based around Intel’s i7 processors the revisions harness the processors unrivalled power and work in conjunction with version 3.0.14’s new software Playback Engine from the London based company. The i7-based servers are significantly faster and allow for more video playback layers. Previous machines ran between 2-5 layers depending on the specification and the age of the unit whilst the new i7 based units are capable of eight layers of full HD playback simultaneously. (Based on 3.0.14 beta version running standard 1920×1080 content at 100% speed on a single HD output.) “We’ve always implemented hardware revisions unannounced as a matter of course but the gains from i7 are too significant to be seen as a progression ; it’s more of a milestone” says James Ross Heron from Green Hippo. “Several other revisions have coincided with the new software perfectly and users will see a quantifiable performance gain, especially in jobs utilizing our built in encoder and split media rendering such as UberPan projects.”
Johan West of West Lighting, Finland recently received shipment of an i7 based machine and is completely converted “The differences between the previous HD and the i7 HD are remarkable! It’s so much faster especially with regards to media decoding. It’s given Hippotizer the edge in the server world and it’s pretty amazing what you can do with it. It’s opened up host of new possibilities for what I can do with these servers”
Other features in Hippotizer 3.0.14 software include support for EMS’ iVu4 2×2 video wall controllers allowing 2 of these devices to be driven by the outputs of a Hippotizer HD providing 8 screen feeds of 1024 x 768 each. Used in conjunction with the latest VideoMapper plugin, the machines can freely place and rotate any of the outputs within the playback canvas and hence gives tremendous freedom to design and deliver new staging concepts with reduced hardware costs.
From May 1st all Hippotizer HD machines will ship with i7 processors and for those customers that already own a Hippotizer HD V3 an upgrade path will be offered, allowing them to take full advantage of the new hardware at a reduced price. Green Hippo are also offering a global trade-in offer for older machines, so even customers with V2 units can benefit from the latest technology at a recession-busting price with additional discounts offered on any units traded in for new i7 machines.
“These gains are too great to limit them to future owners so we’ve decided to allow existing users to share in the performance gains via trade-in. We think it’s only fair that those who’ve championed our products should share in the ability to have Hippotizers fly on their shows!” says Heron.
www.green-hippo.com
Australian Distributor: Clearlight Shows www.clearlight.com.au
Pathway Connectivity Celebrates 10 Years of Pathport With Octo
Posted on Tuesday, May 18th, 2010
The new eight-port Octo, a rack-mounted node that allows for compact installation of large numbers of ports in limited space
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the unveiling of Pathway Connectivity’s Pathport® DMX-over-Ethernet nodes, and the company now launches the new eight-port Octo, a rack-mounted node that allows for compact installation of large numbers of ports in limited space. The eight ports are individually configurable in any combination.
A front-panel interface allows quick access to port direction, DMX output speed, Ethernet protocol choice, and basic universe patching. Full merge and priority channel patching, along with advanced features such as signal loss behavior (including crossfade), port-labeling, and choice of E1.31 streaming ACN version, are set via the free, platform-independent configuration software, Pathport Manager.
With choice of XLR or terminal strip connectors, the system works on its own as a DMX splitter with Ethernet connectivity or as the heart of a new DMX distribution system. It can also be retrofitted into the existing cabling of legacy systems such as DMXPathfinders.
www.pathwayconnect.com
Australian Distributor: Jands www.jands.com.au
Chroma-Q Color Charge Provides Battery Powered RGBA LED Fixture
Posted on Thursday, May 13th, 2010
Recently shown at USITT, the new Chroma-Q Color Charge LED fixture is a 600 lumen, battery powered, wireless DMX fixture which is ideal for any indoor temporary lighting application where wiring is a challenge or where install speed is critical, transforming a venue in minutes.
The Color Charge fixture’s environmentally friendly design includes a recyclable long life battery cell and an interchangeable LED head for upgrading in the future. The highly efficient nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) power cell delivers up to 30 hours usage from a single charge and provides up to 1,000 charges; approximately double the life of lead-acid batteries. The fixture also features a built-in mains charger that enables it to continue to be used while charging, and a gas gauge showing the percentage and hours of usage remaining.
The Color Charge features Wireless Solutions wireless DMX control and synching between units, allowing connection of up to 512 fixtures on a single network. With a wireless range of 150m in a crowded room and 250m with a clear line of site, the Color Charge is ideal for large indoor spaces. Also, the unit’s wireless aerial folds away discreetly for convenient transportation.
The plug and play fixture also features synchronized effects between units, slave modes allowing simple opposite a/b color effects and a built in stand-alone playback mode.
Manufactured in North America and part of the new generation of Chroma-Q LED lighting models, the Color Charge utilizes unique color mixing and control management technologies providing a high quality light output.
The Chroma-Q RGBA engine has been developed to deliver an incredible CRI of 92, for true color balance across the spectrum and accurate tungsten white light emulation. The fixture utilizes unique ColorSure technology for enhanced color consistency across cells and fixtures.
The Color Charge is extremely bright for a battery powered fixture, producing 600 lumens output. The unit also features smooth, theatrical grade dimming, making it suitable for a wide range of temporary indoor entertainment and architectural lighting applications.
Featuring a quick focus click mechanism providing stepped beam angles, the remote head can be quickly and easily positioned. For discreet usage, the unit features a black body and optional half hat snoot to hide the lens source from view.
The Color Charge can be floor mounted or hung from truss via M12 nutsert and safely secured in place via a built-in Kensington lock slot. For maximum practicality, the Color Charge can also be mains powered and controlled via wired DMX.
www.chroma-q.com
Australian Distributor: Jands www.jands.com.au
Light Emotion Ledbar 3 x 12tri
Posted on Wednesday, May 12th, 2010
The Ledbar has become renowned as a supremely versatile fixture that is as equally at home in a 5 star hotel as a nightclub. The flexibility of use and application is of appeal to production companies and installers alike. With the burgeoning variety of led bars available, with more power and affordability on offer, now sees Light Emotion offering a 3 x 12 Watt Tri Colour LED wash light for a low $599 RRP. With multiple hanging brackets for stage floor, truss or lighting stands, and housed in a compact and lightweight chassis. Beam angle is set at 42 degrees while the 12 by 3 Watt Tri Colour LEDs actually reduce shadow, providing smoother colour mixing. Plenty of control options can be accessed with multiple DMX control options, up to 36 channels. Additional features include built-in automated and sound-activated programs via master/slave, as well as a hypnotic variable speed-pulse effect. Rich red, green and blue colour washes can be achieved (plus static colours), without the need for a DMX controller. Lux is set at a powerful 1,360 at 1m, and weighing in at a modest 3.2 kgs you won’t be breaking your back handling them. The ledbar is just over 1 meter in length with power auto switching built in, and piggy-back plug. For dealer or stockist information please email sales@industrygear.com.au or call +2 9718 4900.
The Martin Exterior 400 Range™
Posted on Wednesday, May 5th, 2010
The outdoor installation market now has the best combination of powerful, compact and energy-efficient LED light fixtures to date – the new Exterior 400 Range from Martin Professional.
No matter the application – long or short throw, cold or warm white, dynamic or static color – the Exterior 400 Range does it all.
Exterior 400™
For lighting designs requiring uniform color washes at great distances, the Exterior 400 provides extremely bright light (4900 lm) at narrow beam angles. Great for lighting the tops of structures or reaching across long spaces, the Exterior 400 also broadens your choice of colors by mixing red, green, blue and white LEDs.
Exterior 410™
When closer distances, perfect color mixing at the fixture and no color separation is called for, the Exterior 410 steps in with very powerful pre-mixed LEDs. At 4900 lumens, the Exterior 410 is also extremely bright and uses RGBW color mixing to provide a wide and rich palette of colors.
Exterior 420™
If white light is what you need, but you want the added flexibility of color temperature control from warm to cold white, the Exterior 420 offers one of the most powerful white light units on the market, with the widest color temperature range possible.
Exterior 430™
Finally, for designs needing just one color, the Exterior 430 offers the choice of red, green, blue or white light fixtures.
With very low power consumption (max 139 W), the Exterior 400 Range is also the new leader in energy-efficient LED lighting. All fixtures include color calibration ensuring uniformity, a super rugged IP65 housing, and internal power and control.
www.martin.com
Australian Distributor: Show Technology www.showtech.com.au
DTS Releases new RA7 Head Full Colour LED Projector
Posted on Monday, May 3rd, 2010
RA 7 HEAD FULL COLOUR is a compact LED projector ideal for lighting and colouring objects and surfaces with a homogeneous projection. It is designed either for fixed or mobile installations, either indoor or outdoor, and is complete with an adjustable bracket for fitting on walls or other supports.
RA 7 HEAD FULL COLOUR is ideal in range of applications, including clubs, restaurant, stands, public and commercial spaces, museums, exhibitions, buildings, monuments, etc.
It is a modern alternative to conventional compact light sources, offering a new approach to architectural lighting in terms of light quality, flexibility of use and installation, energy savings and component duration.
ENERGY SAVING
The power consumption of the built-in LED’s is lower than that of normal light sources, and it is proportional to the luminous intensity emitted.
The LED’s generate extremely saturated colours with no need for additional filters (with a higher yield of W/Lumen), and don’t emit infrared or ultraviolet radiation.
The use of LED’s solid-state technology allied with the extreme robustness of the assembly allows RA 7 HEAD FULL COLOUR to be used in fixed or temporary applications calling for levels of reliability and durability that cannot be achieved with traditional compact projectors.
The effective lifespan of the LED’s is about 100,000 hours in normal operating conditions, and the quality of light emission remains constant over time, with a drastic reduction in installation operation and maintenance costs.
NETWORKING
RA 7 HEAD FULL COLOUR can be remotely powered by a choice of Z-series external power suppliers / controllers.
Ample networks of interconnected RA 7 HEAD FULL COLOUR projectors can be created, with up to 32 units for each network.
RA 7 HEAD FULL COLOUR units can also be remote-controlled using the USITT DMX 512 standard digital communication protocol.
IP65 PROTECTION
RA 7 HEAD FULL COLOUR is constructed in corrosion-proof aluminium and steel offering high resistance to mechanical stress and to atmospheric agents.
RA 7 HEAD FULL COLOUR guarantees a full level of IP65 protection against infiltrations of solids and liquids, allowing it to be used safely both indoors and outdoors.
LIGHT SOURCE
RA 7 HEAD FULL COLOUR light source consists in 15 x 3 W Full Colour P5 LED’s.
The Full Colour LED’s guarantee high-quality colour mixing (significantly superior to conventional light sources and other systems using normal LED’s). Colour synthesis takes place in fact inside every single LED, capable of independently generating up to 16 million colours.
The RA 7 HEAD FULL COLOUR light source is able therefore to project a perfectly uniform beam of light onto surfaces, no matter what colour is used.
Luminosity at 2 m, with spot lenses, is 1288 Lux.
Colour temperature can also be regulated with linear variations between 2800°K and 6500°K, passing progressively from warmer tones to cooler ones.
Three interchangeable lens fittings are available: Spot, Medium Flood and Wide Flood. These three lenses offer different aperture angles for the light beam, always ensuring constantly regular and uniform projection on surfaces, and also allow RA 7 HEAD FULL COLOUR to be used at varying distances from the surfaces to be coloured.
www.lighthousedistribution.com.au
Martin Upgrades with MAC 350 Entour LED Moving Head
Posted on Friday, April 30th, 2010
The new MAC 350 Entour from Martin Professional is the most powerful and energy-efficient LED-based profile moving head fixture on the market to date. It marks a radical advancement in light output and quality compared to other LED profiles on the market.
The direct result of a technology grant for the development of new LED technologies, the MAC 350 Entour surpasses what has previously been possible in terms of brightness, efficiency and compactness in a hard edge LED fixture.
Light output is exceptional for an LED profile yet the MAC 350 Entour is highly energy efficient. It delivers 8,000 lumens of output from extremely efficient 50 W white LEDs, an output greater than many larger and more expensive 250/300 watt fixtures and four times more than comparable fixtures.
The MAC 350 Entour houses 8 easily interchangeable dichroic colors with split color effects and continuous rotation. It houses 6 rotating and indexable gobos, all new designs that are easy to change. Beam angle is 25o and a superior optical system and variable focus produce extremely crisp images.
The 350 Entour produces an enhanced color spectrum, and color rendering of the fixture’s LED source exceeds that of any HID fixture, producing substantially better and more natural skin tones than discharge fixtures.
The LED light sources in the MAC 350 Entour easily exceed 25,000 hours of operational life, eliminating any lamp replacement costs with color shifts that are insignificant over time for a more consistent look across fixtures.
It offers other benefits of LED technology as well like greater reliability, less maintenance and low energy consumption for a lower cost of ownership. An efficient fan cooling system draws no dirt or dust into the optics, which along with an easy access design for quick maintenance keeps service intervals to a minimum for lower fixture service costs.
The MAC 350 Entour’s advanced LED technology allows it to dim electronically from 0-100% for perfectly uniform fades with no color shifts. Instant LED response means there is no limit to the shutter speed for ultra-crisp shutter and fast strobe effects.
MAC 350 Entour is extremely compact and lightweight with fast pan and tilt movement. And unlike other fixtures of its size, the beam can be quickly and accurately resized via a motorized iris for use in a wider range of applications.
The fixture operates at a very high LED refresh rate making it completely flicker free for on-camera productions.
Noise levels are kept remarkably low, especially in ECO mode, for noise sensitive environments like TV and theatre. If full light intensity is not required the fixture can run in a virtually silent mode.
The ideal LED profile fixture for all manner of touring and event applications, the MAC 350 Entour is also highly suited to permanent installation in a wide variety of venues.
www.martin.com
Australian Distributor: Show Technology www.showtech.com.au
e:cue Lighting Control Debuts VMC DMX
Posted on Thursday, April 29th, 2010
e:cue Lighting Control makes video-to -light installations easier than ever with its debut Video Micro Converter DMX (VMC DMX). The compact device converts DVI source to DMX512 protocol for control of creative LED media installations.
One VMC grabs video signals of up to 4096 pixels from a DVI source and converts them to DMX channels, while multiple VMCs can be daisy-chained to convert an entire video via DVI signal for projects requiring more than 4096 pixels. The VMC features very flexible pixel mapping capabilities for demanding LED installations ranging from a few hundred to one million pixels.
Each VMC has an internal active DVI signal booster for repeating and boosting the DVI signal when multiple VMCs are clustered to control video installations greater than 4096 pixels. A default image file can be uploaded onto the VMC, using a PC, for display in the event of video input loss. Specific layout of lighting fixtures in a project is customized using e:cue’s Patchelor software tool. Custom matrix or curvilinear-shaped LED screens are mapped using the software for precise video lighting installations.
The company states that VMC DMX is an ideal solution for lighting professionals who want to simply use video from DVD players, computers, and various other DVI sources, to display them on creative LED media installations.
www.ecue.com
Australian Distributor: ULA www.ulagroup.com
Light Emotion Optitriled
Posted on Thursday, April 29th, 2010
The Optitriled is fast becoming an integral wash lighting fixture for production and stage applications. This high-powered LED par projector makes use of the latest in LED technology with 3 Watt tri-colour LEDs.
These Tri LEDs incorporate three colours in each LED providing smoother colour mixing and removing much of the multi shadow normally associated with standard LED wash lights. The 18 x 3 Watt LEDS provide output worthy of a 1000 Watt par can. The Light Emotion development team have done their research with regard to on-the-job practicalities so we see several user-friendly features included. Strong double yoke with easy access tri-wheel tighteners, and piggy-back plug sockets, essential in saving time from having to run extension leads and power boards. Also electronic LCD display with one touch DMX programming.
The design of the fixture is optimized to promote long working life with an impressive 50,000 hours estimated LED ‘lamp’ life, with extremely low power consumption and flicker free operation. And weighing in at a modest 6.7 Kgs you won’t be breaking your back when rigging or installing them. There’s plenty of onboard DMX options or you can operate sound active, standalone or by daisy chaining fixtures together. Adjustable strobing and smooth master dimming are also available with beam angle 40 degrees. This unit is also fully operational in any mounting position. Applications have included rock shows, church installs and school stage lighting. Due to economies of scale and a more favourable exchange rate Light Emotion is pleased to announce that the fixture has been reduced to an extremely affordable
$799 RRP. For your local dealer call +2 9718 4900 or email sales@industrygear.com.au.
W-DMX Shows Generation 4
Posted on Wednesday, April 28th, 2010
Wireless Solution Sweden AB is unveiling W-DMX Generation 4 this week.
Wireless Solution has always claimed to be as good as cable. Now we can say with full conviction that for the first time, it’s better. Unlike any cable, the new G4 BlackBox is able to repair corrupted data and vouches for maximum security by running on dual band and creating a backup duplicate of the signal. This new standard is transparent and works with several protocols, creating extreme flexibility and reliability without need for additional controllers or software.
The new G4 product line brings innovative new features to the award-winning W-DMX line of products, including Adaptive Frequency Hopping technology for peace of mind when using other radio products, W-DMX invisi-wire and data-safe technologies for unparalleled fidelity, and support of RDM so units can be configured remotely with no fuss or cables. W-DMX G4 is the only product on the market to support the 5.8GHz band, ensuring that even if the 2.4GHz band becomes too crowded with other users, the user’s lighting control remains rock solid.
Niclas Arvidsson, CEO of Wireless Solution says, “Just remember these points: It’s a dual band BlackBox; Immense flexibility for the user; The only Dual band Wireless lighting control with 2.4 and 5.8 to ensure interference-free use; Error correction of data, which re-creates data that might get “broken”; plus RDM and Ethernet support. It really is better than cable.”
W-DMX G4 contains the following key features:
W-DMX Dual Band
Today, the 2.4GHz frequency band is becoming more and more crowded. To combat this, Wireless Solution has created the industry’s first dual band system. W-DMX Dual Band allows DMX and RDM data to be transmitted on the 2.4GHz and the less congested 5.8GHz frequency band at the same time. This together with Adaptive Frequency Hopping that automatically avoids frequencies that are already in use makes W-DMX a superior technology for wireless lighting control.
W-DMX Data-safe
W-DMX data-safe technology protects the user’s DMX and RDM data from corruption in the air. Using tough checks, and W-DMX’s patented method of error correction, W-DMX corrects any corrupted data before it gets to the lighting equipment, resulting in a flicker free show.
Ethernet
W-DMX supports a full range of Ethernet protocols associated with the lighting industry. Out of the box, it supports not only Art-Net, Streaming ACN and ETC-NET, but will be updateable in the future with more protocols. W-DMX Invisi-wire
W-DMX G4 recreates the DMX signal at the end of its wireless link so accurately that it is the industry’s true wireless replacement for a wire. DMX frame characteristics such as the break, mark after break, inter slot timings and slot count parameters are recreated exactly as they came in at the transmitter side. The result is a Wireless system with the highest fidelity of any product on the market today.
Adaptive Frequency Hopping
W-DMX adapts its radio transmission automatically depending on current radio traffic on both the 2.4GHz and 5.8GHz frequency bands, an industry first, ensuring transmission is conducted interference free not only for W-DMX systems, but for other radio systems in the vicinity as well. In short, W-DMX will not be interfered with, or cause interference with other radio systems, resulting in true co-existence.
Patents
W-DMX Generation IV is patent pending for the unique features of Adaptive Frequency Hopping with Dual Band and Data-safe technology.
RDM
W-DMX supports RDM out of the box, allowing not only the W-DMX system to be configured by any available RDM controller, but also providing the controller with access to any RDM devices downstream of any compatible RDM enabled W-DMX receiver. W-DMX takes RDM one step further and has added several manufacturer specific RDM commands to make wireless lighting control easy to use and quick to configure, even if the transmitter or receiver is located remotely. W-DMX brings RDM the extra mile.
W-DMX One-Button-2-Go
Wireless Solutions proprietary One-Button-2-Go technology makes wireless control as easy as counting to three. All W-DMX features are fully automated, allowing the system to select the best operating characteristics automatically, all with a push of the single red function button on the front of every W-DMX unit. Of course, all these advanced settings are available for manual configuration through W-DMX configuration dongle, or through the company’s RDM interface to allow for advanced set-up and customization of the units.
W-DMX G4 Range
Will be available in four different lines. The ‘BlackBox’ line contains W-DMX’s standard transmitters and receivers for temporary installation and rental applications. The IP65 rated ‘Installation’ line contains products targeted for the toughest demands of outdoor installations and for fixed installation indoor. The ‘Microbox’ line is ideal for cost conscious users and clients who need small and flexible products for temporary or fixed installation. Last, but not least is the ‘PRObox’ line, containing features fit for the demanding lighting professional, including a 19″ rack mount case with LCD Display and many advanced features.
Multipoint to Multipoint
W-DMX G4 transmitters can connect as to as many W-DMX G4 receivers as you wish, effectively working like a big, invisible wireless DMX splitter. Not only that, but for more universes, just add more W-DMX G4 transmitters for true multipoint to multipoint functionality.’PRObox’ line, containing features fit for the demanding lighting professional, including a 19″ rack mount case with LCD Display and many advanced features.
www.wirelessdmx.com
Australian Distributor: ULA www.ulagroup.com
Pathport’s 10th Anniversary Launched with Release of the Eight-Port OCTO
Posted on Tuesday, April 27th, 2010
2010 marks the 10th anniversary of the unveiling of Pathway Connectivity’s revolutionary Pathport DMX-over-Ethernet nodes. The product line has steadily expanded in the years since, culminating in the new eight-port OCTO.
The rack-mounted OCTO node allows for compact installation of large numbers of ports in limited space, with all the features and flexibility Pathports are renowned for – and at the lowest cost-per-port ever.
“A lot has changed in ten years, but the first Pathports we ever shipped can still run our latest code,” observes Dave Higgins, Pathway’s president. “And I expect to say the same thing about the OCTO ten years from now. Durable, future-proofed designs and rock-solid hardware have always been central to all our products.”
The OCTO’s eight ports are individually configurable in any combination. A simple front-panel interface allows quick access to port direction, DMX output speed, Ethernet protocol choice and basic universe patching. Full merge and priority channel patching, along with advanced features such as signal loss behavior (including crossfade), port-labeling, and choice of E1.31 streaming ACN version, are easily set with the free, platform-independent configuration software, Pathport Manager.
With choice of XLR or terminal strip connectors, the OCTO works on its own as a DMX splitter with Ethernet connectivity, or as the heart of a new DMX distribution system. The OCTO can also be easily retrofitted into the existing cabling of legacy systems such as DMXPathfinders.
“Releasing the OCTO is a great kick-off to the tenth anniversary of Pathport,” says Higgins. “And we have lots more planned.”
www.pathwayconnect.com
Australian Distributor: Jands www.jands.com.au
FocusTrack – Now With PowerTrack
Posted on Friday, April 23rd, 2010
FocusTrack introduces new PowerTrack function, for calculating the power usage of shows
The ongoing evolution of FocusTrack, the show lighting documentation system, sees the introduction of PowerTrack, a function for calculating the power consumption of shows.
PowerTrack takes the information about the levels lights are at in cues, which it extracts by importing showfile data from ETC Eos/Ion, MA grandMA or Strand 300/500-series consoles, and combines it with information about fixture types and their power consumption that is available from the RigTrack rig management module. This means that it can calculate the approximate load of any given cue – in doing so taking into account not only the level that tungsten lights are at and the constant background load of discharge fixtures, but also the status of more complex fixture such as moving lights that reduce their discharge lamp’s output power when the mechanical dimmer is closed.
In addition to calculating the load cue by cue, FocusTrack can also calculate the overall power usage of a show. To achieve this, it can now learn the timing of a show’s cues during the course of a performance. Based on this timing information – the time in each state and the transition time from state to state, it can calculate the overall consumption of the show.
PowerTrack was added to FocusTrack after requests from a number of theatres who were becoming required to track the power usage of their lighting systems for environmental audit purposes, but whose dimming systems are tied into the overall building power with no separate metering available. The system will also be of use to those taking large scale West End or Broadway productions and working to prepare them for tours, allowing a more precise guide as to the power required than previous ‘guesstimates’ or total connected load calculations.
“Of course, it’s a calculated estimate,” notes FocusTrack’s Rob Halliday, “rather than a precisely metered reading. It will not be spot on because of factors that FocusTrack can’t know about – whether lights are actually struck, precisely how cues overlap. But it should be consistent, and so should be useful for auditing power usage, for working out the peak power loads of shows, and for looking at how power usage might change if sections of the rig were evolved – replacing tungsten cyc lights with LEDs, for example.”
PowerTrack is now a standard feature of FocusTrack, available in the current version, 2.120, which can be downloaded from the FocusTrack website at www.focustrack.co.uk. FocusTrack is available for Mac or PC; it can be run in demo mode to allow its functionality to be explored.
FocusTrack can be found on a wide range of shows around the world, including Billy Elliot worldwide, Come Fly Away, The Addams Family, Mary Poppins and Red in New York, Love Never Dies in London, South Pacific touring the US, and Cirque du Soleil’s Zaia. Further information about FocusTrack and its companion program SpotTrack, for producing followspot cuesheets, can be found at www.focustrack.co.uk.
Robert Juliat Releases the Aledin™ LED Profile
Posted on Friday, April 23rd, 2010
Robert Juliat is pleased to announce the arrival of the Aledin™ LED Profile Framing Spotlight.
The Aledin™ is the first product of its type to achieve significant output AND superlative framing and projection ability from an extremely low-powered LED light source.
Aledin™ FEATURES:
• Very low power consumption (85W) for dramatic energy conservation
• Up to 30 units can be powered from one domestic power outlet
• Extra long LED life for reduced maintenance
• Low heat output preserves colour media
• Enables use of metal, glass or plastic gobo materials
• Built-in framing shutters with locking system
• Available in 3500°K and 5800ºK colour temperatures
• Colour temperature remains constant during dimming
• Built-in electronic flicker-free dimmable PSU with direct DMX input (No external dimmer required)
• Reduced HVAC demand
• Environmentally sensitive – No UV or IR Emissions
Based around Robert Juliat’s 600SX Series profile, the Aledin™ benefits from the famed double condenser optical system and retains all the features of a standard Robert Juliat profile.
Aledin’s low power consumption is of value where power availability is limited, whilst the choice of colour temperatures make it equally at home in a theatre or opera house lighting rig, whether tungsten or discharge. Aledin™ is also perfect for environments such as historic theatres or museums, since there are no UV or IR emissions to damage sensitive fabrics or exhibits.
The Aledin™ LED Profile Spotlight is available in three zoom ranges and can also be purchased as a retrofit kit for Robert Juliat 600 Series Tungsten, the 400 Series Quincy and the Figaro luminaires.
Orders for Aledin™ are now being accepted for delivery in Summer 2010.
www.robertjuliat.com
Australian Distributor: Show Technology www.showtech.com.au
Martin Introduces M1 Next Generation Lighting Controller
Posted on Thursday, April 22nd, 2010
M1 is the next generation lighting controller from Martin Professional. With the full power of a larger desk and the agility of a smaller one, the M1 is an all-in-one lighting control unit.
Following the philosophy and simplicity of Martin’s current controller platform, the Martin M1 is a powerful yet compact and affordable full-featured lighting console.
Designed from the ground up to deliver the highest ratio of features versus price on the market, the M1 fits the bill in today’s tight, ROI-conscious economy.
Quality tested and reliably stable, the M1 is the result of over a decade of console development at Martin. It is built using the best components on the market and is made to endure the toughness of rental and touring.
The Martin M1 is equipped with a fast dual-core processor that makes operation extremely snappy. The dual core processor ensures that the user-interface remains fast and responsive, even if hundreds of playbacks and effects are activated simultaneously. Utilizing a quick communication protocol, all user actions on the hardware surface are immediately translated to the output. This means that flashing buttons and moving faders have no perceivable delay.
The M1 has been designed with a single philosophy in mind – simplicity. The surface is clean and easy to navigate with fewer buttons and options to overwhelm the user. By avoiding sub-menus, hidden functions, multi-functions per button, shift keys and other counter-productive methods, the M1 displays all needed information through a series of contextual windows. No longer must the user remember where a function is hidden or complex key combinations.
A comfortable, low profile design with proper spacing between faders and buttons insures operator accuracy. The M1 design achieves a perfect balance of buttons, faders and encoder wheels. It can easily be moved by a single person and is light enough to be checked in as luggage at the airport.
The M1 control surface is designed to feel right from day one. The keypad section has been kept the same as previous Martin consoles in order to facilitate migration from one console to another. To control fixture parameters, the M1 offers different options; 4 encoders, touch screen, trackball or direct value entry via the keypad. This allows the most laborious programming task to be done accurately, quickly and efficiently even for the most detailed devices like media servers and LED fixtures.
For live event situations where programming time is often a luxury, the M1 comes with 46 direct access surface playbacks and hundreds more through the touch screen. The 46 playbacks on the surface are divided into three sections – Playback, Submaster and User keys.
The main Playback section offers 10 x 60mm fader playbacks equipped with four buttons. Each of the buttons can be assigned to a long list of functionalities such as Go, Flash+Go, Pause, Release, etc. The M1 offers 100 banks of 10 playbacks.
The Submaster section offers 24 additional playbacks, 12 with 40mm faders and flash buttons and 12 with flash buttons only. Up to 100 banks of 24 playbacks, submasters, overrides or inhibitives can be assigned and controlled simultaneously.
The same cuelist can be assigned to several playback or submaster faders and each assignment can have its own set of options. This allows, for example, for mapping of a cuelist over two or more submaster buttons. In addition to their multi-purpose functions, the 12 user keys can be used to control cuelists.
The M1 comes equipped with a high resolution 16:9 touch screen, delivering crisp and bright views suitable in any outdoor condition. The screen is mounted on a flip-hinge system that can be adjusted to be completely in line with the surface angle of the M1 so the screen is never in the way when programming. The screen design has been thoroughly tested, is long lasting and solid. Additionally, the M1 is equipped with an external monitor connection via VGA or DVI with a top resolution of 3840 x 1024. Using a Matrox TrippleHead2Go, the number of external screens can be extended by three.
The M1 can be remotely controlled via tools that are available at no extra cost such as the iPhone MaxRemote, a native iPhone application that allows quick access to most programming functions of the system, and Maxxyz Manager which offers Internet, Serial and Telnet remote options as well as scheduled operation via calendar and time-of-day rules.
The M1 has no functional network restrictions and can be fully integrated with other Martin consoles and Martin Maxedia media servers. It supports the CITP thumbnail protocol for media servers and is also part of the MaxNet protocol. The networking system allows tracking backup between consoles and remote access with the iPhone application. MaxNet is Martin’s proprietary protocol suite that is currently being rolled out into other parts of the system. It will allow advanced network functions like multi-user support and time accurate playback synchronization across video and lighting devices.
The M1’s user interface and structure allows for video and lighting integration with unmatched simplicity. Using CITP protocol, the M1 can display all video and cue content through a series of thumbnails. This simplifies the process of choosing content to display on video screens.
www.martin.com
Australian Distributor: Show Technology www.showtech.com.au
Artistic Licence launches Flexi-Strip
Posted on Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
Artistic Licence will use PLASA Focus: Leeds 2010 (27-28 April 2010, Leeds Royal Armouries) as the launch-pad for its new Flexi-Strip. Composed of a length of totally encapsulated LEDs on a strip of flexible circuit board rated at IP67 (based on factory certification), Flexi-Strip’s encapsulated housing protects its LEDs from moisture, dust and damage, making it ideal for both internal and external applications. Flexi-Strip is available in 1m or 5m lengths – or can be cut to size – and has a self-adhesive backing tape for rapid mounting.
Powered by a 12V PSU, Flexi-Strip comes in Bright or Super-Bright options, with full RGB colour-mixing, and can be dimmed using Artistic Licence Rail-Pipe. A Warm White Super Bright version is also available.
Also showcasing on the Artistic Licence stand will be the Multichrome-Tile, which represents the next step in the expanding range of Pixel LED products, and generated a lot of excitement at ARC 2010. Multichrome-Tile incorporates Pixel technology into a 30cm x 30cm plastic tile casing, each of which carries 16 LEDs. Tiles can be surface-mounted to form a low resolution LED wall and effects run across it using the same control technology as standard Artistic Licence Pixi-Flex. Designed for decorative effect in architectural and event applications, Multichrome-Tile is due to go into full production later this summer.
Finally, Artistic will also show Rail-DALI-DMX and Rail-DMX-DALI – two products which supersede one of Artistic Licence’s selling products, the popular Rail-DALI all-in-one DMX/DALI converter. When Rail-DALI was designed, the merging of DMX and DALI control was still in its infancy. Now, with the architectural and entertainment markets seeing more cross-over, system designers want better integration and more sophisticated control. Artistic Licence therefore felt it was time to revisit Rail-DALI and has produced two new products that provide customers with a better solution and are the next generation of DMX/DALI conversion. Rail-DALI-DMX converts DALI to DMX; ideal for all installations, it can either convert multiple channels to control DMX fixtures directly or can be used to trigger a DMX controller such as Two-Play to control an entirely separate DMX system. Rail-DMX-DALI converts DMX512 into DALI – but with many additional features, including simultaneous conversion, broadcast / unicast control and dimming curve translation.
www.ArtisticLicence.com
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