Visual Act recently provided all the stage & flying automation equipment for the Eurovision Song Contest finals in Kiev. The staging for the event, one of the most advanced ever, included 46 separate moving components. VA control was used to create a range of stage configurations and dynamic scene changes during each act.
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Equipchaine is appreciated by theatre consultants and architects throughout Europe; it has been installed in a diverse range of over 130 theatres and multi purpose spaces. Existing applications range from single to 40-device projects. Using simplifies any structural problems, as it fi
Designed for touring and fixed-install applications, the LMS series controllers combine the functions of multiple conventional crossover products in a compact 1U high, 19" rack unit. The LMS-D26 offers a 2-in/6-out format, while the LMS-D24 provides a 2-in/4-out configuration. Both systems offer quick set-up and adjustment via an easy-to-use menu structure accessed by front panel buttons and rotary encoders. They provide full control over crossover frequency, filter slope, gain and polarity, and have integral, fast-acting limiters.
The new controllers are also equipped with electronically balance
The 250 AT is billed as "ideal for television, theatrical and architectural applications where quietness is vital. It's also suitable for clubs, discos, installations and scenic lighting of all types, where expedient sizing, reliability, and cool design top the agenda." It features a new optical system, making it 50% brighter than its predecessor, the Wash 250XT.
Says Robe, "The extremely silent cooling system and movement make ColorWash 250 AT an ideal choice for TV and theatre. Even with the strobing function activated, the fixture's operation is virtually inaudible.
As with all other Robe AT moving heads, ColorWash 250 AT features full 16-
The Hog iPC console contains three applications (Hog 3PC, Hog 2PC and Hog iPC configuration panel), all of which have been updated. The Hog iPC configuration panel is the central utility program for interfacing with the unique elements of the Hog iPC system. Improvements to this application allow users to enable a third monitor or touchscreen connected to the DVI port of the console.
This functionality was requested by customers, says Brad Schiller, HES director of control systems development. "We are pleased to have been able to react to user
Also new is the Messenger Light, a compact, portable sound system that can be set up in seconds. Measuring just 24" wide, the Messenger Light's robust 5-channel mixer and 100W output make it ideal for an array of applications from office presentations and small events to karaoke and everything in between. Adding to this, the Messen
Transferring innovative technology advances developed outside the entertainment industry, ice*lighting provides eye-catching visual entertainment effects through LED (light emitting diode) and proprietary Bead*light Technologies, as well as converging light and video technologies to provide wide area video effects across split batten arrays without the use of a media server.
"The real point about product development," says Alan Oliver, Telectra's sales and marketing director, "is that technology innovation must exceed customer needs and expectations and in the world of entertainment, lighting and disp
The new fixture includes a higher-output 250W halogen lamp and an improved optical system which the company says enhances brightness and colour saturation. The H2O 250 has also been given a number of other upgrades, designed to make life easier for mobile DJs. It's equipped with a new electronic transformer, making it more lightweight, while the case now features protective plastic end moulds, which safeguard against nicks and dents during transit. A larger cooling fan has also been added, al
The new racks allow users to freely mix and match dimmers of any type (both Sinewave and conventional) within one rack to meet the needs of any installation. EC21 Dimmers are available with a wide range of circuit breaker and filter choke options.
The OneLight range of luminaires which include a 575W Par and Fresnel were recognized
MKM Showtechnik of Darmstadt, Germany, the first of a number of German rental companies buying the new loudspeaker, employed a dozen MICA cabinets, supported by seven 700-HP ultrahigh-power subwoofers in a horizontal line array at the Burggrabenfest concert in Darmstadt. The show received favourable reviews for sound in the German press.
12 of the MICA units going to Best Aud
A highlight of the exhibit will be Lighthouse's R6, 3.2m wide and 2.4m high, 6mm pixel pitch indoor video screen which, the company says, is an attractive, cost-effective option for smaller scale rental applications demanding uncompromising image quality with virtually any source materials, delivering sharp, vibrant viewing capabilities.
The company's line-up at iPALs'05 will also encompass products including the super quiet, versatile Lighthouse R10 LED screen. Constructed as three creative pillar architecture, each measuring 0.64m wide
OpticalCon is a ruggedized and dirt protected fibre
Fierce competition was provided by the other finalists across diverse fields of advanced science, biosciences technology experts, Oxford Genome Sciences, and RM plc (Research Machines plc), the specialist educational information and communication technology company, adding to the illustrious nature of the award. The award was sponsored by Marks & Clerk, the patent and trade mark attorneys and The Oxford Times.
Sales and marketing director of Telectra, Alan Oliver, was jubilant with the result. "This crowned off a great week for all of us at Telectra. Two days earlier, we wer
In addition to being the ideal partner in a flown MICA array, the 600-HP's operating frequency range of 33Hz to 150Hz provides a complement to other Meyer Sound self-powered products such as the UPA-1P compact wide coverage or UPJ-1P compact VariO loudspeakers. The 600-HP's power and bandwidth handle high continuous operating levels and extreme transient information with minimal distort
Equipped with a powerful 575W Philips lamp and a high-output luminous-parabolic dichroic reflector optical system, the Vision Scan 575 offers users three beam angle positions - 18°, 20° or 22° - with bright output at each setting. For example, at 18° the output is an impressive 12470 lux.
A moving mirror fixture, the Vision Scan 575 is capable of quick movement and beams can sweep across a wide area, with movement of 170° pan and 80° tilt. It's equipped with an iris, and a frost filter plus it features two independent gobo wheels. The first wheel takes three lithographic, one glass and three metal rotating/indexing gobos, and the second holds seven static metal gobos. Gobos can be overlaid to
The 3CCD Progressive Scan camera is the latest of WolfVision's own developments and uses a beam splitter that divides each pixel into the separate red, green and blue primary colours
A large, backlit LCD displays the operating state (including the run direction, run speed, position and other operating parameters) of all the connected hoists. The main and safety processor monitors all functions. All the contactors and safety circuits needed to protect against overload and slack chain are integrated along with work limit switches and emergency shutdown systems. In addition, the execution of, and internal ope
The new 'PYROTECHNICS IN USE DO NOT CROSS' barrier tape offers strict 'No Go' instruction incorporating both No Smoking and No Mobile Phone symbols. Also for pyrotechnic areas where access is required but obviously high awareness is also key, Le Mark has produced a 'BE ALERT' alternative. The new Overhead Working barrier tape from Le Mark incorporates the 'Hard Hat' symbol ensuring people are more aware of the hazards around them with clear and visible wording. All Le Mark's printed barrier tapes are manufac
To meet the demand of increasing market for both Architectural and Event lighting, Wireless Solution Sweden AB has hired a new European sales manager. Isac Alkstrand previously worked as an area manager in the medical business and has much experience in the field of international business, he will be taking care of all distributors in Europe.
W-DMX Black Box Mk2 is the second generation of transceivers for Wireless DMX 512, a small unit that can ha
The VMK hoists are equipped with high resolution incremental encoders that make it possible to position the hoist to within +/- 1 mm (in combination with V-Motion) permitting precise target runs with the highest degree of reproducible accuracy. Combined with the V-Motion controller modules, the VMK hoists can execute va
The 800, 1200, 1800, 2400, 3000 and 3800 are low impedance amplifiers ranging in power from 400W to 1900W per channel at four ohms (20Hz-20kHz, 0.05% THD). All models will drive two, four or eight ohm loads.
All amplifiers are 2RU, weigh 20 pounds and utilize a state-of-the-art, efficient, high speed switched mode power supply. Additional
For applications requiring colour, Studio Due has designed an external colour changer, in collaboration with another Italian lighting manufacturer, Luci Della Ribalta (LDR).
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Also new at IBC is V2.0 operating software for the Portadrive, which incorporates a number of important developments including enhanced iXML implementation, copying to external DVD±R/RW and CDR/RW, and support for UDF format for DVD-RAM, providing compatibility with Fostex DV40 and DV824. In line with a policy of continually developing the Portadrive platform in response to user feedback, V2.0 also addresses a number of operational e
