Robe’s Robin flies to Frankfurt

Posted on Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

Robe lighting launches its Robin (Robe Innovative concept) range of moving light products at Prolight&Sound in Frankfurt this week. The first fixtures in the series are the Robin 3 Plasma Spot, the Robin 300E Spot & the Robin 300E Wash.

These fixtures are designed to maximise the features, functionality and opportunities offered by the new Lifi Plasma lamp and the Philips MSD Gold 300/2 MiniFastFit lamp.

The Robin 3 Plasma Spot comes complete with an extreme light output of 18,000 Lumens, colour rendering index (94), a flat and even light beam (1 : 1) and a lifespan of 10,000 hours.

These are all made possible by the new plasma lamp light source – which is just being introduced to the market. The Robin 3 Plasma Spot also offers a 20 – 100% dimming capability and a semi-hot re-strike facility of less than a 20th of a second for the full lamp brightness to be restored after shutting off.

There is an optical efficiency of 54% and a lamp luminous flux of 22,000 Lumens, giving the fixture an output of 10,000 Lumens.

The Robin 300E Spot has a series of specially designed modular features including a large 10° – 40° zoom, CMY+CTO, static and rotating gobo wheels, colour wheel, frost, iris and many more. It comes with a full package of rotating and static gobos plus full CMY+CTO. The colour wheels have been developed to give a standard ‘building block’ base for any show, and advanced features like variable frost, linear iris, rotating prism and speedy mechanical shutters provide subtle and detailed fine-tuning.

The Robin 300E Wash is a flexible, lightweight, silent unit with a wide zoom of 5° – 45°. The compact dimensions make it easy to conceal whilst providing an efficient wash effect able to achieve the gentlest of pastels to the richest of saturated colours, says the company.

www.robe.cz

Australian Distributor: ULA www.ulagroup.com

Zero 88 Launches ORB Console

Posted on Wednesday, March 25th, 2009

Extensive market research and customer feedback has driven the design of the Orb. The ZerOS software suite which underlies the Orb’s operating system has been tried and tested in leading entertainment controllers, the Leap Frog and Frog 2. The ZerOS software has now been adapted to meet the stringent requirements of theatrical lighting designers and programmers in the 21st Century.

The 2048 DMX control channels offered by the Orb allows users to control multiple LED fittings, intelligent lights or media servers controlling video, as well as the standard generic dimming systems common to theatres and television. All of these devices are programmed through intuitive user interfaces incorporating custom designed encoder wheels, multiple playback stacks, user definable keys and optional touch screens.

Programming is via a numeric keypad using standard, familiar industry style syntax. Tools like the integrated track ball, automatic palettes and syntax keys, allow for speedy programming when used by a seasoned lighting operator.

The graphical user interface on the dual monitors provides tools to allow anyone to quickly select and program colours via the colour picker or gobos via the gobo image display. User definable screen views mean operators can set the graphical user interface up to meet their own specific needs.

The power of the ZerOS system allows users of the ORB to make dynamic ‘on the fly’ changes to a show, provides advanced tracking updates and enables the creation of powerful effects via the intuitive effects engine with over 40 effect foundations to build on.

Fixture swap out to any of the internal fixture library of 1900 fixtures make the desk ideal for touring shows or updating of long running shows to newer fixtures.

There are 1000 cue stacks of 1000 cues and two theatre style playback masters adding conventional A/B crossfading for users preferring this operating methodology.

Show files can be cross-loaded between the Leap Frog 48 & 96 and Frog 2 lighting consoles

Industry standard Ethernet protocols and 5 pin XLR connectors gives flexibility in selecting DMX output options. Ethernet support for all common visualisation software packages is standard. By adding a suitable Wireless Access Point and Windows Mobile device running free ZerOS software, the desk can support a wireless remote for channel and syntax control. A free Off Line Editor is also available from the Zero 88 website.

www.orbdesk.com

Australian distributor: Clearlight Shows www.clearlight.com.au

ETC Unveils New Element Lighting Control Consoles

Posted on Monday, March 23rd, 2009

Users have been asking for an ETC lighting control console designed expressly for modest rigs and maximum hands-on fader control, the company says. In response, ETC is introducing its new Element consoles at USITT 2009 in Cincinnati. ETC controls product manager Sarah Clausen explains: “ETC defined the basic lighting controller when the Express console was introduced in 1995. We’ve seen over time that the basic lighting rig has changed. With Element, we’ve redefined what ‘basic lighting console’ means, without losing the ease of use of Express.” Element comes in two hardware versions, based on fader count (the Element 40 or the Element 60). Each supports either 250 or 500 channels and a full two universes of DMX output.

Element is directed at smaller venues like schools and houses of worship, who depend on single console operators or volunteer staffers. It is designed to handle rigs outfitted predo,minantly with conventional fixtures (spotlights, PARs, Fresnels, and their accessories — scrollers, mirror heads, gobo rotators, etc.), while also accommodating some LED fixtures and/or a small number of simple moving lights. “We based Element on our Eos control system but with a simplified feature set in a stand-alone console,” says Clausen. Integral faders, a single cue list and command prompts echoing those of the Express console make operation of an Element console simple and direct. ETC addressed a number of special requirements in this new console. Users asked for channel faders. ETC engineered Element with true LTP channel faders for handling simple shows directly or for building up looks for use as submasters or cues, or for editing levels live. Users wanted submasters. By turning a switch, Element’s channel faders become 40 submasters for simple playback of live shows. When submasters are needed all the time, the Element 60 console provides 20 additional dedicated submaster faders. Users wanted the simplicity of one-button operation if needed: Element records cues and fade times into a single cue list for simple playback of more complex shows using a GO button. Or, when users are ready to move up, they can access more complex timing functions like cue parts and follows to create more intricate lighting transitions.

Element also opens the realm of special effects to basic operators by recording effects directly into cues or loading them into submasters for more dynamic lighting looks.

Element even navigates basic accessory, LED, and moving-light control. At the press of a button, the console’s On Demand ML Controls appear on screen with tools designed to control smaller numbers of non-intensity equipment like scrollers, gobo rotators and mirror heads for conventional fixtures. Element’s color and gel-picker tools simplify the control process further, applying appropriate colors to LEDs and color-mixing accessories and fixtures.

Smaller-scale venues like schools will appreciate the deep customer and technical support behind Element — from its on-screen prompts, Help system, and video tutorials, to ETC’s online Community Forums and standard expert 24/7 phone support.

www.etcconnect.com

Australian Distributor: Jands www.jands.com.au

Hippo Critter

Posted on Thursday, March 19th, 2009

With the HippoCritter, you can do everything you can do with its bigger brothers. If you only need to run 4 video layers and you don’t need dual/pan output or HD media then the HippoCritter might be the solution for your project. All the features listed here (hyperlink with separate window please) are present on the HippoCritter. You get built-in Media encoding, Full Time-Line capabilities, full effects banks, ScreenWarp and PixelMapper, all without compromise. And because the HippoCritter supports full HippoNet functionality it will integrate fully into any project big or small.

The HippoCritter retains all the engine elements so you’ll still get rich media playback up to a resolution of 720 x 576 and our highly acclaimed frame-blending too.

Why use a sledgehammer to crack a nut? The HippoCritter packs a punch without hitting your budget.

www.green-hippo.com

Australian distributor: Clearlight Shows www.clearlight.com.au

New Plasma Lamp Technology

Posted on Wednesday, March 18th, 2009

ULA Group and Robe are pleased to announce the launch of  the worlds first new Plasma Lamp Technology in a Moving Light and the New 300 series Moving Lights. Featuring the ROBE Robin 3 Spot and Wash Moving Heads and the ColorSpot 300 E ATand ColorWash 300 E AT.

The official launch will take place at the 2009 Prolight + Sound Trade Show in Frankfurt, Germany.

For anyone attending the Prolight + Sound trade show please contact ULA, as they will arrange a personalized demonstration for you.

ULA Group is planning the official  Australian and New Zealand launches middle of May 09. If you are interested in taking part in this launch please register your interest with ULA Group marketing or sales.

www.ulagroup.com

Redback 12 – Twice the bite

Posted on Wednesday, March 18th, 2009

LSC Lighting Systems Australia has announced the release of the latest addition to the Redback family of dimmer racks.

The new Redback 12 dimmer provides 12 channels at 10A with 100% Duty Cycle in only 2RU of height.

The concept behind the Redback project was to produce a feature rich, high quality reliable dimmer in a small compact footprint at a very affordable price. After extensive development and product testing, LSC is confident that they have delivered these objectives. The Redback range is designed for mass manufacture resulting in a reduced overall build price and hence sale price, without compromising quality. It is undoubtedly one of the best dimmers designed and manufactured by LSC in its 30 year history.

The Redback 12-channel dimmer is designed to be the class leader, and so it is fully compliant with the new RDM (Remote Device Management) protocol, allowing remote configuration from any RDM compatible controller. This new functionality will also soon be available as a free software upgrade for all existing 6-channel Redback dimmer racks.

The innovative design allows the unit to be assembled as either a 2RU dimmer (with outlets on the rear) or as a 4RU dimmer (with outlets on the front). The rack mount ears can also be reversed to allow the unit to be wall mounted if desired.

The Redback dimmer range, like all of the LSC product range, is certified as a “Product of Australia”. This means that it is completely manufactured in Australia, NOT just assembled out of imported modules. This ensures that LSC can control the quality at all stages and guarantee the LSC reputation for reliability.

For further detailed information, please visit the LSC Redback website www.lscredback.com.

Martin Launches Colorfox VX01

Posted on Friday, March 13th, 2009

LSC Lighting offer maXim USB upgrade introductory pricing

Posted on Monday, March 9th, 2009

LSC are pleased to announce a special price for the recently released USB kit for the maXim control console range.

For the month of March 2009, the USB kit is available at a 25% discount off the normal price. Normally $770.00 + Installation. During March pay only $577.50 + Installation.

The new kit can be used to upgrade any existing maXim in the field (some users of early maXims may need to add more memory to their console). If your maXim currently has a floppy disk drive then this kit will replace the floppy.

Addition of the USB options kit provides the following facilities:

Two USB A ports.

One of these ports is for connection to a USB memory stick (flash drive). The larger memory capacity of the USB flash drives allows for several show backups and the possibility of having many fixture templates available on the one flash drive.

The second USB A port will permit connection to a trackball or mouse for controlling Pan and Tilt of fixtures.

One USB B port.

The USB B port is dedicated to a direct Capture interface. Capture is a visualisation program that allows you to see what your stage and show will look like. This new option means that with only one USB cable you can connect your maXim to a PC and see your show on the visualiser. This facility is not available in the software as yet but is only a matter of weeks away.

MIDI in, out and thru

The MIDI In, Out and Thru connections allow maXim to control other devices or in fact be controlled by MIDI controllers. Great for small bands where you can now control your show from a sequencer. Other applications include game shows or exhibitions where the lights and effects need to be controlled remotely.

Each kit is supplied with a 1GB USB key that contains the entire PaTPad fixture library, the PaTPad training videos and the Operator Manual for each console group.

If you already have a maXim and you would like to upgrade to the new USB Video option please contact your nearest dealer or LSC direct.

To secure your USB kit at this price, you must place an order with your local supplier before the end of March.

www.lsclighting.com.au

Ledavision Panels

Posted on Thursday, March 5th, 2009

Ledavision panels are based on an innovative design with proven technology resulting in a cutting edge product with stunning results. We offer a modular solution to provide the building blocks to any size. A totally customisable solution is also offered when required. The screens are controlled via a variety of control solutions. From a simple plug and play style, stand alone or adaptable to multiple forms of video input signals. They are easy to install and more importantly, easy to operate and add impact to your message or display. Ledavision is distributed in Australia by Lighthouse Distribution Ph: 02 9741 4377
www.lighthousedistribution.com.au

MA Lighting announces software release 6.0

Posted on Thursday, February 19th, 2009

X-Band 300 LED Wall Washer

Posted on Thursday, February 19th, 2009

X-band 300 is a wall washer with high powered 36 RGB LEDs or 36 white LEDs featuring the latest RGB SMD technology, and is the perfect solution for dynamic illumination of facade structures and landscapes. The beam angles of lenses available are 10°, 25°, 45° and 10×45°. With an IP65 rating it is perfect for indoor and outdoor applications, ideal for architectural wash applications and perfectly suitable for high impact scene settings thanks to its precise light distribution and even luminance.
Australian Distributor: Coemar De Sisti www.cdaust.com.au

Robe REDWash 3•192

Posted on Thursday, February 12th, 2009

REDWash 3•192 is the first in a series of powerful new Robe moving head wash lights based on RED (Robe Emitted Diode) Technology. The fixture provides a rectangular light field with manual control of beam spreads, offering a unique, fresh approach to concert touring, television and event lighting.

REDWash 3•192 is supplied with a 25-degree ‘Egg Crate’ lens module as standard, with 15, 45 and 15 x 45 degree options also available. The Egg Crate modules are extremely quick and easy to fit, allowing lenses to be swapped around for maximum flexibility.

The fixture is providing stunning saturated colour tones with extreme intensity levels, doubling the luminous flux levels of other wash lights using a 700W discharge lamp source.

The REDWash 3•192s LEDs are tightly populated for optimised homogeneous colour distribution and uniform shadow behaviour – averting the ‘RGB shadows’ that are often common to other LED based lighting fixtures.

REDWash 3•192 has a linear optical layout, which is ideal for flooding large areas with intense colour tones and creating ‘eye-candy’ for audiences with varying Pan/Tilt positions. It’s 4-section-concept allows the creation of a spectacular rainbow spectrum effect and other imaginative chases and colour effects.

REDWash 3•192 communicates active RDM. Menu configurations and DMX address patches are set up remotely from a computer running ROBE RDMNet software and linked via Robe’s DreamBox USB interface – effectively making battery powered displays obsolete.

www.robe.cz

Australian Distributor: ULA www.ulagroup.com

Chroma-Q Color Block 2 arrives

Posted on Wednesday, February 11th, 2009

Australian Distributor: Jands www.jands.com.au

New Gobos from Rosco

Posted on Monday, February 9th, 2009

Rosco already the world’s largest Gobo manufacturer is pleased to announce the addition of more than 400 new designs in our standard glass and steel designs. The range includes designs by top lighting designers ranging from abstract designs through to realistic designs that include the Earth, Galaxy Spirals and scenic elements such as windows and stairs. For more information please contact Rosco and we can email you a PDF of the designs.

Custom designs are also available!

www.rosco.com or phone 02 9906-6262

Tour Hazer II – Roadcased Hazemaker from Smoke Factory

Posted on Monday, February 9th, 2009

Smoke Factory is responsible for most innovations in the fog sector, such as DMX control, Water based Haze and low noise machines.

Made in Germany, variable haze output and fan speed utilizing the Latest processor technology. Flightcased for easy packing and transportation in a Laminated Amptown Flightcase with compartment for 5 litre fluid can. The Tour Hazer II creates a fine haze, filling the air with a perfect “Designer Mist” making the perfect environment for beam effects & moving light shows.

For the first time a complete fog system has been safety tested and BGV C1-approved by the authorities. The VBG (Institution for Statutory Accident Insurance and Prevention) has tested the fog machines, the fluid and, finally, the result of the fogging process: the fog itself. Fogging tests have been undertaken under realistic circumstances with samples of the air taken and investigated in the laboratories. Result: both the tested Smoke Factory foggers and four different fog fluids can be used safely and with no danger to health, and this is documented and proved by the ‘BGV C1 tested safety’ logo of the VBG. Theatres, TV-stations and rental companies can now show their actors, audiences and clients that the fog system they use is safe and not dangerous to health. We all know that many people have prejudices regarding the use of fog, but as professionals we also know that there is no light show, no moving light or laser effect without fog or haze. The reputation of the BGV C 1-certificate is highly regarded around the world.

Hazemaker based on vaporising fog generator

Power: 1500 W

Fluid bottle capacity:5 litres

Control choices: DMX 512 + stand alone, timer

Warm up time: ca. 60 seconds

Instock now RRP $3495 Distributed Australia wide by Barbizon www.barbizon.com Contact Marshall Harrington on 0414 157 388 or email maharrington@barbizon.com

I Just Want To Turn It On!

Posted on Thursday, February 5th, 2009

It should be simple! You need to supply remotely switched clean mains power to various items in your rig. Moving lights, strobes, motors, projectors, LED fittings, even elements of your sound systems.

Some manufacturers will spend a great deal of time telling you in exhaustive detail how a dimmer latched at full will do the job. The reality however is, dimmers deliver a disturbed waveform even latched at full and the chance for failure in key components is greatly increased when powering electronics in this way. This is the reason why many manufacturers of moving lights will void your warranty if you use dimmers to supply their fixtures.

The other option has been to use one of a host of small DMX controlled switchpacks, but the problem here is that most have current ratings that are insufficient to cope with any of the real-world jobs you want them to do. It’s great if you want to run a couple of pinspots, but useless when confronted with a moving light that draws 8-10 amps.

Jands power distribution units have long been a popular solution given their fully standards approved construction and excellent value for money. But until now, this meant forgoing the convenience of remote control. No longer!

The new JANDS HPX12-AZ290 switchrack delivers full DMX controlled relay switching at 20amps per circuit (more than enough for the most power hungry power amp or moving light). A digital display and miniature switches are used to select the DMX start channel, control the test functions, and set other operating modes. The start channel can be set to any valid DMX number from 1 to 512 while the DMX circuitry also incorporates an internal terminate facility that when activated minimises signal reflections on long data control lines for worry free operation.

In addition to the DMX input, the HPX12-AZ290 features a Control input connector on the front panel. The Control input allows a single low voltage switch closure to activate all of the enabled channels. The delay between channel activations is adjustable from the menu in 0.5 second increments up to 5 seconds meaning items with high start up currents, such as with power amplifiers and discharge fixtures, can be switched on progressively to avoid overloading the main breaker. The control input circuitry is designed to allow multiple HPX12-AZ290’s to be controlled from one physical switch, so all your highly trained bar staff will need to do, is throw one switch and the HPX12-AZ290 looks after the rest! The high current relays have been selected for long life and provide a clear air gap in the Active output of any channel that is switched off for full compliance with electrical safety standards.

At just $2,395.00 RRP the HPX12-AZ290 is way more than just a switch yet to loads in your installation, that is exactly what it appears to be. Clean mains power. Nothing less and nothing more.

www.jands.com.au

Pharus 1500/1200 Professional Follow Spots

Posted on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009

The Pharus is a new Follow Spot from DTS that is ideal for all professional applications such as theatres, concerts, television studios, schools, churches and special events. It offers a distinct improvement in projection quality – thanks to a new optical group with a condenser lens.

Pharus is available in two models:Pharus 1500 (fitted with a 1500 W discharge lamp), and Pharus 1200 (fitted with a 1200 W discharge lamp).

The Pharus offers a series of functions that ensure effective and quality results

• Luminosity: 28.000 Lux at 5 m (7°)

• New customizable colour changer with automatic switching system between colours (5 interchangeable gel filter holders)

• Linear iris-diaphragm (extractable)

• Linear zoom (7° to 16°)

• Linear focus

• Mechanical dimmer with black-out

Designed to resist all the rigors of continuous use, the body is made of aluminium and stainless steel, which offers high resistance to heat and mechanical stress.

Available complete with an external ballast (electromagnetic or electronic).

www.lighthousedistribution.com.au

Show Technology to distribute coolux

Posted on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009

Show Technology has been appointed the exclusive Australian distributor for the German manufacturer coolux GmbH. The coolux range of products includes the Pandora’s Box Digital Media Engine and a diverse collection of digital content.

”With the convergence of video and lighting at a fast rate, we have had some “heavy duty” requests from designers and customers that our existing media server products couldn’t fulfil,” explained Emmanuel Ziino, managing director of Show Technology when questioned about his decision to take on distribution of coolux. “coolux is a highly regarded company that has very smart people behind it. Its reputation is justified by a product range that is at the premium end of the market that has won accolades worldwide. We look forward to a successful partnership.”

Not just a media server but a creative tool for the imagination, coolux’s Pandora’s Box is a hardware/software tool that provides total control of all visual elements for stunning presentations. A bridge between lighting and real-time digital image compositing, Pandora’s Box allows the user to manipulate images and videos freely in three-dimensional space on up to 12 layers. Physically accurate keystone correction, for extreme projection angles and for round or curved surfaces, means that what you see on screen really is what you see on stage. The multi-screen, vertical and horizontal soft-edge blending capabilities of Pandora’s Box accommodate unusual screen shapes and non-standard aspect ratios.

The Pandora’s Box systems’ ability to work with complex geometries, and almost any screen shape as well as the scalable architecture make it a very powerful tool as the needs and designs change for the user in real life situations. The totally scalable nature of the system makes for a cost effective system that can grow or be changed as needed. Being able to map media onto any 2D or 3D shape allows the operator and designer to deliver their vision on any surface, from very simple to the most unique and complex.

With features such as HD playback, geometry correction and warping, and edge blending for large scale video projection, it’s no wonder that coolux received an Emmy® Engineering Plaque for outstanding achievement in engineering.

Show Technology is proud and excited to introduce coolux’s Pandora’s Box to the Australian event industry. With its’ ability to integrate and control media distribution, projection, lighting, sound and more, Pandora’s Box finds its application in wide spread areas from television, trade shows, architectural installs, museums, theme parks, digital signage, corporate shows, events to theatre, rock’n’roll touring productions and Broadway shows.

“Pandora’s Box is the start of a new era in media control,” comments lighting designer Paul Collison who has been making himself familiar with the product over the past few months. “It is a tool that is just as good running from a lighting console in the lighting department, or sitting beside a vision switcher in the vision department. It is a serious video product built with versatility in mind.

”I’ve used a fair few and varied types of media servers over the last few yeas. One thing I’ve come to understand is that they tend to be similar to lights. By that I mean you really need to research your requirements and use the right one on a project by project basis. A media server or player that is appropriate for one job may not be the right tool for the next.

”I love the scalability of the coolux range. Like the grand MA range of consoles, there is a tool for every job. I can go from controlling 2500 moving lights down to 12 dimmer channels and still use the same software. Likewise with coolux, I can use a simple media player for rolling out loops or I can run dozens of Media Servers on a network for larger shows.

”Many Media servers and player suffer from the same fundamental problem; they tend to overlook the basic requirement of being able to play media without a glitch or jump. Pandora’s Box is simply the smoothest and most graceful package I’ve ever used.”

Vince Haddad, Show Technology’s technical director, has received some very intense training recently and is available to answer any queries. He can be contacted on vhaddad@showtech.com.au or 0419 898 222.

Australian Distributor: Show Technology www.showtech.com.au

Show Technology to distribute ShowLED

Posted on Friday, January 30th, 2009

ArKaos Media Master Now Shipping

Posted on Tuesday, January 27th, 2009

Rosco DMX Iris

Posted on Tuesday, January 27th, 2009

Having complete control over the beam spread of your profile just got easier. The new Rosco DMX Iris is quiet, dependable, affordable, and a perfect complement to the I-Cue Intelligent Mirror.

This 24 leaf motorized iris unit can be used with your ETC Source Four, Selecon Pacific or most other modern profiles. Unlike other iris units that have 18 or fewer leaves in the aperture, the Rosco DMX Iris creates an even edged, perfectly round aperture all the way down to its smallest diameter.

Using 1 channel of DMX512, the DMX Iris’s movement is smooth even along very slow cross fades. A microprocessor controlled stepper motor connects to the mechanical arm of the iris unit, replacing the unreliable noisy chain drive system found in other products. A manual knob lets you use the DMX Iris without DMX control just by dialing in the aperture size you want, just as you would a conventional iris unit.

The Rosco DMX Iris requires a non-dim circuit and as it is auto-sensing from 100-240 volts, no costly external PSU is needed.

www.rosco.com or phone 02 9906-6262

Selador Lustr and Paletta

Posted on Tuesday, January 27th, 2009

Selador’s patent-pending, seven-colour LED mix produces extremely intense colors across the spectrum, natural-looking pastels and white light, and beautifully rendered coloured objects and skin tones. Selador fixtures are the only LED luminaires capable of interacting seamlessly with other conventional light sources, including tungsten and sunlight, and no other leading fixtures match Selador’s gamut of deeply saturated colors.
Optics: Beam angles are adjustable from 12-80 degrees in the both the horizontal and vertical axes simultaneously via the use of interchangeable lenses. Colour Rendering of 87-90 at various Colour Temperatures 800K to 20,000K. All fixtures are flicker free…perfect for TV applications.

Power: Each individually controlled 11 inch section contains 40x 3.5W High Output LED’s. When replacing traditional 1KW Cyc lights Selador fixtures use 10% of the power, plus you never have to change a gel or lamps again…well for 10 years or so.

Dimming: Selador fixtures have an internal theatrical dimming curve that provides more precise control at low light levels and reduces the “stepping” effect between low DMX values. Selador fixtures can dim 128 smoother than alternative fixtures.

Housing and Cooling: The Selador fixture housing is designed to cool the fixtures by maximising airflow over the heatsinks without the use of fans.

This increases LED consistency over the life of the fixture. Powder-coated steel and anodized aluminum in standard, matte black. Custom colours are available by special order.

Available in 11,22, 44 and 72 inch lengths.

Videos found here: http://www.selador.net/showcase.htm

To arrange a demonstration or obtain a quote please contact Marshall Harrington at Barbizon Australia maharrington@barbizon.com Call direct 0414

157 388 www.barbizon.com Dealers welcomed.

City Theatrical Launches Two New LED Products

Posted on Tuesday, January 20th, 2009

City Theatrical has released two new LED products utilizing Philips Color Kinetics LED lighting fixtures combined with City Theatrical technology. The MasterBlast utilizes a Philips Color Kinetics ColorBlast 12 TR LED lighting fixture combined with CTI’s patented SHoW DMX wireless DMX technology to create a totally wireless, battery-powered, LED lighting fixture with up to 10 hours of operating time. The MasterBlast’s built-in stand alone routines and wireless DMX allow events to be run without a lighting console, external wireless DMX gear, or power and data cables, saving time, space, and money for the event lighting user.

The product’s user interface allows any MasterBlast to be configured as either a transmitter or receiver, as well as selecting a variety of stand-alone routines and radio settings. The user interface also provides a built-in battery gauge. A carry handle allows users to simply carry the unit into a room, set it down, and begin lighting. The Philips Color Kinetics ColorBlast 12 TR lighting fixture utilized in the MasterBlast features a swing-down front that permits City Theatrical’s unbreakable polycarbonate holographic lenses to create a wide variety of symmetric and asymmetric beam spreads to meet most lighting needs.

The MasterBlast utilizes a DMX output that in transmit mode allows the same show being broadcast wirelessly to be output via wired DMX to other City Theatrical power/data supplies such as the PDS-750 TR and PDS-375 TR. That feature enables users to combine their existing ColorBlast fixtures into large wired/wireless systems all receiving their commands from a MasterBlast gransmitter, and all running the same show without an external lighting console.

The iW Blast TR Lighting Kit combines the Philips Color Kinetics iW Blast 12 TR lighting fixture with a range of City Theatrical accessories enabling film, video, photography, and location lighting users for the first time to gain all the benefits of this very bright, variable color temperature, white LED lighting fixture. The inherent low power consumption of LEDs also gives users more options in both line voltage and battery powered lighting setups, the company says.

CTI has created a two-channel controller that gives users control of color temperature and intensity right on the lighting stand. These controllers are universal voltage for worldwide use and have a built in clamp to allow attachment to any lighting stand.

The iW Blast TR Lighting Kit comes complete with three iW Blast 12 TR lighting fixtures, and a three full sets of accessories including controllers, stands, mounts, barndoors, egg crate louvers, and nine different symmetric and asymmetric unbreakable polycarbonate holographic lenses. Everything packs into and is protected by a rugged ATA flight case.

Both the MasterBlast and iW Blast TR Lighting Kit are ETL-, cETL-, and CE-listed, are RoHS-compliant, and are available through City Theatrical distributors worldwide.

www.citytheatrical.com

Australian Distributor: Bytecraft www.bytecraftentertainment.com and Chameleon www.chameleon-touring.com.au

Artistic Licence Re-Designs Cata-Lynx

Posted on Friday, January 16th, 2009

Artistic Licence has launched a redeveloped version of its popular Cata-Lynx DMX512 to Art-Net converter.

“The original Artistic Licence Cata-Lynx converter was initially designed just as a handy widget,” explains Artistic Licence Technical Director, Simon Hobday, “but since its release it has proved very popular, especially amongst those needing to bridge the gap between lighting and video control technology.

“However, with the new Art-Net technology Artistic Licence has been developing, re-designing the Cata-Lynx range means that the product will benefit from many of the new features seen in Data-Lynx, while retaining the high specification and functionality of the original Cata-Lynx.”

The result is a choice of two products in a standard 1U Rack Unit: the Cata-Lynx I/P™ and the Cata-Lynx O/P™.

Cata-Lynx I/P™ is a rack mounted DMX512 to Art-Net Ethernet converter with two universes.

It is aimed specifically at the light and video convergence market for use with media servers providing a cost effective and elegant method to remote control any Art-Net compliant media server, including High End Systems Catalyst and Green Hippo Hippotizer. It can also be used with Art-Net compliant visualisation software such as Cast Lighting’s WYSIWYG and Design & Drafting’s LD Assistant.

Cata-Lynx O/P™ has been designed at the request of Artistic Licence customers who need to convert Art-Net to DMX512 plus RDM functionality, all contained within a 1U rack-mounted format. Cata-Lynx O/P™ sends Art-Net to two DMX512/RDM Universes. Each Universe output has a ‘built-in splitter’ allowing two DMX connections for each universe. This ‘built-in’ functionality, using two female XLR connectors, reduces the need for adding additional splitters within a Rack-Mounted system.

Both Artistic Licence Cata-Lynx units are designed with all data cable entries at the front of the product, including DMX512 connections via 5-pin XLR’s and a latching network connection via Ethercon. The front panel also displays LED indicators for Ethernet and Art-Net/DMX status, and three hexadecimal switches to determine Sub-Net, Universe A and Universe B selection.

Configuration for both units is carried out by simply selecting the required universe / sub-net using the front panel wheels. Alternatively, the product can be remotely configured using the free of charge DMX-Workshop software via the network or the internal web-server.

Universal mains input for both Cata-Lynx O/P™ and Cata-Lynx I/P™ is via an IEC connector located on the rear of the unit. Housed in a 1U rack mount unit they can live and tour quite happily in a standard dimmer rack.

“We see our Cata-Lynx units as the means by which the Artistic Licence Art-Net range continues to extend into rack mountable format.” explains Hobday, “They provide the ideal solution for designers who want to house all their main Art-Net to DMX-converted control systems in rack installations.”

www.ArtisticLicence.com

Australian Distributor: Balanced Technology www.balancedtech.com.au

Rosco DichroFilm™

Posted on Thursday, January 15th, 2009

Rosco has remained at the forefront of Colour Filter manufacturing and development since 1910, continuing research and evolving manufacturing techniques to meet the most stringent needs of ever increasing hot light sources.

Rosco are pleased to introduce DichroFilm™, a gel that never burns out? DichroFilm™ is the latest achievement in the development of plastic colour filters by Rosco. DichroFilm™ combines the flexibility, lightweight, and safe characteristics of a plastic gel with the longevity and heat resistance of a glass dichroic filter

DichroFilm™ has the colour characteristics of Permacolor Dichroic Glass, manufactured on a flexible, high temperature polymer substrate that is only .127mm thick. DichroFilm™ will outlast any gel filter and is perfect for those hard to reach installations or where you need a flexible, high transmission, high temperature colour filter.

Available in eleven standard colours.

www.rosco.com or phone 02 9906-6262