With the upgraded Neutrik connectors, lighting operators can be assured there will always be a strong, seamless flow of DMX data from their controller into the Opti RGB, and out from the fixture to other daisy-chained units, said Eric Loader, director of sales for Elation Professional. This will eliminate the possibility of breakage from heavy use, or of weak or interrupted DMX signals from the older XLR connectors, which can sometimes cause spotty performance.
"We wanted to improve the Opti RGB's control connectivity, and we felt the best way to do this was to switch to Neutrik connectors, which are really tops in the market with their exceptional quality and reliability," said Loader.
Meanwhile, the Opti RGB has been awarded cETL approval, a recognized industry standard in both the U.S. and Canada, indicating that it meets the highest levels of quality and safety.
"A growing number of facilities will only allow lighting products that are electrically certified and built to safety standards, because this ensures that the product is professionally built and completely safe to operate," said Loader. "The Opti RGB now bears this distinctive seal of quality, so it can be used anywhere certification is mandatory. It will also be more attractive to rental companies, since it can go anywhere. We are going for both UL and or cETL approvals on more and more products."
(Jim Evans)
