The Syncrolite SXB-5/2 in action with Coldplay.
The Netherlands - Flashlight Rental, one of Europe's fastest growing entertainment lighting rental specialists, has become the first company in the world to add the new Syncrolite SXB-5/2 Xenon Skylight (also known as 'the B52') to its rental stock. Their first assignment is to provide some of the big looks for the current world tour by Coldplay for designers Bryan Leitch and Nick Whitehouse.

The latest addition to Syncrolite's Architectural and Theatrical Xenon Series, the SXB-5/2 is the most versatile, compact, powerful and lightweight Xenon fixture in the world, say the company. This fully automated/moving dual scroller architectural and theatrical fixture delivers 5000W of Xenon power for use as a long-throw wash or skybeam/spot. It allows a wide range of mounting options for flown and ground mount, and is ideal for concert, event, and architectural use. The unit is powered by an external 5000W magnetic ballast or new 5000W electronic ballast, and is controlled via standard DMX. Programmable functions include variable speed 540° pan and 250° tilt, focus from collimated to 20° flood, dual 12-frame variable-speed gel scrollers (with opto-isolated electronics and reliable servo motor operation) and electronic dim/strobe plus mechanical douser/strobe. Its weatherproof construction ensures reliability in all conditions, say Flashlight.

"We see huge potential for the SXB-52," says the Ampco/Flashlight Group's executive sales manager, Marc van der Wel. "It has the classic Syncrolite characteristics of an immensely powerful, pure and dramatic beam, with tremendously punchy and vivid colours from its dual automated scroller, yet it's very compact and lightweight. It adds an exciting new tool to entertainment lighting design and we are delighted to be the first rental company in the world to offer it from our standard hire stock."

(Lee Baldock)


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