The Congo console was designed " to be the most complete platform forcontrol of any device - whether that happens to be conventional dimming,automated luminaires or media servers - without losing the feel of a classiclighting control system," says Avab software developer Anders Ekvall. Otherteam members included Avab Transtechnik France's Jean-Louis Pernette andChristian Rezgui, who were instrumental in directing product development.
Just a year later, ETC introduced the Congo jr, with the same functionalityof Congo but with a smaller footprint and smaller price tag - aimed at venues like rehearsal halls or black-box theatres and smaller TV studios, aswell as small lighting booths.
Also on show will be the Smart Solutions range, including SmartFade,SmartPack, SmartPack touring racks and SmartBars, as well as the Source Fourfamily, including the enhanced definition lens tube (EDLT) and 14º, 70ºand 90º luminaires.
Matrix Mk IIdimming will be on display, which results in more efficient power handling andlonger lasting lamp filaments, says the company. There will also be an apportunity to see and discuss SineWave Power Modules and Net3 DMX gateway withETC staff .
ATF can be found on stand L030 at SIEL, which is on at Porte de Versailles,Paris from 11-14 February.
(Chris Henry)
