As with all other supporting software, Mackie offers a custom Cool Edit Pro-specific overlay for the Mackie Control's master section, indicating key software control functions for each button. The overlay dramatically reduces the learning curve for experienced Cool Edit Pro users, and helps make the transition from keyboard and mouse to the Mackie Control quick and easy. The Cool Edit Pro overlay currently
The mounting base has been designed to be either surface-mounted or concealed behind ceiling tiles and includes an electronic low-voltage transformer so the only additional requirements are line voltage and data signal. Its rotatable, tiltable head is easy to aim and can be locked in position. The product’s three components - head, stem and base - are sold as separate items to offer a high degree of flexibility and to reduce stock bindings.
The Alien 05 stem mount performs identica
Through this agreement, Zumtobel Staff Lighting will leverage Color Kinetics' patented Chromacore technology and integrate Color Kinetics’ components to add a full spectrum of controllable colours and lighting effects to a new line of European-inspired lighting products for the North American market. The products will be unveiled next month at Lightfair International 2003 in New York.
The range will include the Ledos and Kava interior and exterior luminaries featuring die-cast housings and innovative lenses, and Kovos, a new tubular lensed source solution for colo
The project is just one of many which has led Studio Due to invest further in products aimed specifically at the architectural market - as a result the company is about to launch three new projectors. The first is the MiniCity 70W - an IP66-rated fixture with a beam angle of 20° - comes with a mounting bracket and is ideal for installation in small spaces. This will be joined by two intermediate versions of the company’s CityColor, with 300W and 700W lamps. The CityCo
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The applications for this are wide-ranging in both commercial and residential settings, and the US Patent (number 6,548,967) covers local area networking through a lighting system that uses LEDs both to generate light and to wirelessly communicate data to external devices such as pagers, personal digital assistants, and any other device that's connected to the network. For example, an LED-based lighting system in an office could transmit data that triggers security systems to engage at a scheduled time; the lighting in a hospital co
DNH World-Wide Ltd, the UK subsidiary of the Norwegian industrial and commercial loudspeaker manufacturer DNH A/S, recently sponsored the medals for the ‘Four Cities Multi-National Synchronised Swimming Competition’ held over Easter at Farnborough. Two Aqua 30s were submerged to a depth of around 1.5m in the 25m pool and were powered by a 24VDC power amplifier, isolated from the main pool power supply. This arrangement gives ex
A very precise fit thanks to highly accurate moulding technology provides the highest levels of protection. Provision within the flightcase can be made for associated accessories such as stands, wall brackets and even speakers where practicable, making it a convenient way of moving these often awkward pieces of equipment around. Custom
Each channel on the front panel features 15 of the company’s new Extended Resolution long throw, centre grounding sliders, switchable to either ±15dB or ±6dB, for a combination of high fader resolution and maximum cut and boost. There is also a Gain Level control with up to +10 dB of gain; a Clip LED to indicate circuit overload, a sweepable 20-200Hz High Pass filter, and an In/Out hardwire bypass switch with optional transformer output.
With innovative circuitry and low noise design, the EQ 215 boasts a Signal to Noise of 95dB unweighted, a dynamic range of 120dB and distortion lower than .004% at 100Hz
The upgrade adds further new features which can easily be added to the DN-S5000 - just by loading a CDR. The new Plug Ins include MP3 playback and new Scratch Sound. MP3 playback supports V.B.R & C.B.R, includes Folder/File search, has ID3-Tag display for artist, album and title information, and is Play List Compatible in .m3u form.
The most significant innovation is the spinning platter, which accurately emulates a record deck and with a grooved vinyl disc, the real feel of a conventional record. The software upgrade’s new ‘Scratch Sound’ feature takes the experience even closer to vinyl authenticity. The marker point refere
Morpheus’ original ColorFader provided an innovative approach to automated colour control for conventional fixtures with its patented subtractive colour system - the only way to add full CYM colour mixing to conventional lights. The new ColorFader3 series updates the time-tested S Fader, M Fader, XL Fader and 8 Fader models with state-of-the-art control electronics that expand functionality, simplify operation and optimize performance.
An innovative feature of ColorFader3 is remote variable-speed DMX fan control that permits cooling fans to be gradually brought to speed when they’re needed - without the abrupt rush of full-speed fans switching on. Variable-s
There are over 80 holes in each stencil and comprehensive advice sheets come with each order, based on 40 years of stencil use in television. The symbols are now included in WYSIWYG, but this is a very effective starter kit. Duncan Lighting Design will contribute £1 to Light Relief and £1 to the British Heart Foundation for each stencil sold. As before, the cost is £19 + VAT each, plus £3 per order.
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Housed in a sturdy wooden and metal enclosure, with standard 35mm stand-mounting flange, the MAX is now modular in design: in addition to a microphone input and a pair of unbalanced line inputs, there is also a slot for either a WMS 80 or WMS 40 radio mic receiver in the rear panel. These simply slots into the back panel, creating an instant wireless solution.
The 3-channel mixer on the ba
The system allows for the quick and easy raising/lowering of suspension or lighting bars for scenery and lighting equipment with a motor-driven unit. It can be installed onto any style of fixing or structure, including universal beams, trussing, channels and barrels. Tony Griffiths sees it as a cost-effective alternative to the more sophisticated power-assisted winch sets: "Unibar fills a gap between these types of products and manual winches or hemp sets. It’s ideal for schools, colleges, sports halls, smaller
The first 300 Lunaray systems have already been produced for major hire and touring companies including Duchsound in Denmark, Sound Reinforcement in Norway and Blue Audio in the UK, plus several theatre and club venues (one of its first installations came at the Syndicate Club in Blackpool which was reviewed in the February issue of Lighting&Sound International). Hire and installation specialists Blue Audio were among the first to take delivery of Lunaray and have more on order to
Manon is a 13-24 degrees zoom followspot using a 1200W MSR or MSD lamp. It has a built-in mechanical douser, an iris that can spot down to fully closed which is mounted in a removable cassette, a six-way colour boomerang and, in common with many of the Juliat followspots, the unit can also accept a gobo. To allow Manon to suit a range of venues and operators, the unit is also fitted with a heavy-duty adjustable yoke.
Manon adds to the already comprehensive Robert Juliat range, joining products such as the Aramis, Cyrano, Ivanhoe, Heloise, Foxie, Pixie and Marius - which have already proved popular with a wide range of venues and companies across the UK. These include the BBC,
The Masterpiece 96 has been designed for non-theatrical applications. The unit is conceptually similar to the Masterpiece 108 and is ideally suited to band, discotheque and moving light applications. The famous Masterpiece multi-tasking structure provides just the right amount of programming power required for smaller venues that have a combination of scans, generic and strobe fixtures. Like its big brother the Masterpiece 96 is a universal fully programmable controller.
The Masterpiece 96 accepts an audio input used for sound-to-light. Pulsar Modulator’s sound-to-light circuits are
The LSC Resource CD provides a comprehensive information source on all products currently manufactured by LSC. Operator manuals, brochures, line drawi
The onboard architecture features 750 Scenes, 255 Programs each with 50 Scenes and 100 Records with 50 Program combinations, offering the flexibility to create and play back shows. Each programme’s timing function enables precise control and synchronization with music and sound effects. Robe fixtures can be remotely configured via the DMX 480 as well as controlled and programmed.
A 32MB multimedia card is supplied with the console, allowing data to be safely stored and shared between controllers. The RS232 interface offers further options on cr
The new software has the additional features of 'draggable' curves for EQ and dynamics processing sections, cross over slopes in the output PEQ and a new cut and paste system whereby information appears on the toolbar, there is an undo paste feature and cut and paste functionality for PL devices.
New features also include password protection for the Ethernet and RS232 connections, centred windows, new front panel diagnostic options and a ‘plug and play’ ability if PL units ar
The ever-increasing level of technology available has resulted in the increase in complexity of wireless systems. Simple VHF systems are being replaced with their, sometimes digital, microwave counterparts offering far superior audio and functionality. This article will go some way to giving the reader an insight into this new technology, explaining the methods and terminology. It will be followed by a brief profile of the main manufacturers and coverage of their key products.
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The Xciter can control up to 20 fixtures, each up to 48 channels - max of 512 channels (soon to control up to 40 fixtures with a software upgrade). Up to 160 cues containing four sequences can run simultaneously. Sequences can be triggered via an internal clock, manually or via aud
The HD280 Silver features the same rugged and practical design characteristics of the Sennheiser professional headphone range - best known to DJs through the popular HD25 and HD25SPs - with easily replaceable parts, including the single side coiled cable and ear and headband padding. Unusually for headphones of such power and size, the lightweight HD280 Silvers are also able to close down to an easily transportable size with collapsible rotating ear-pieces providing for comfortable single-ear mo
