New from ETC for PLASA 2005
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Also new is ETC's IES Matrix Mk II sine wave dimming system, bringing higher density, improved efficiency and an extended choice of channel ratings to the highly successful and reliable Matrix standard.
Also new is ETC's IES Matrix Mk II sine wave dimming system, bringing higher density, improved efficiency and an extended choice of channel ratings to the highly successful and reliable Matrix standard.
Other features include an improved 4-button menu system that makes accessing and navigating the menu an easier and clearer process. A new glass gobo has also been added to the unit, so that it now comes equipped with two glass gobos instead of one (out of a total of seven gobos plus spot). The dimming function on the Accu Spot 250 II has also been made smoother, say ADJ. Users now have the option to run the unit in 8-channel or 9-channel DMX, with the added channel being an independent dimmer. Th
The ultra-compact line-array range is complemented with the LR14B - the ultra-compact/light-weight high-output bass module of the LR14 line-array, with double Neodymium 12" in double-tuned band-pass configuration. The LR14B combines a very low weight with very high specific SPL output, making the LR14B an excellent low-frequency extension in both stacked and flow
It has been specifically designed to complement Turbosound's Aspect series, as well as the larger models in the QLight range, and its first projects have included high-energy, low-frequency duties at this year's Glastonbury Festival, Denmark's Roskilde and Skanderborg Festivals, plus London's Big Gay Out.
Configured to provide dynamic and accurate low-frequency performance at very high levels, the Turbosound TSW-218 sub-bass system is a double 18" modular coupling-horn enclosure, which benefits from a
"WYSIWYG has been the indisputable leader in lighting design software for the past decade. Over this period, we've listened to the needs of our users and strived to provide dynamic software solutions. The introduction of Streaming Video in Release 14 will give them the opportunity to bring live or pre-recorded video streams into WYSIWYG and play them back while creating looks in Design mode or pre-cueing in Live mode," says Gilray Densham, president and CEO of Cast Software.
Other new features that have been implemented include a cross-fading function giving users the ability to see a timed transition between any two stored looks in Design mode. Desi
Libera 105 is the latest product in the well known and innovative roofing, grid and truss system line, say the company. It will be officially on show at PLASA for the first time. This truss has countless applications which have already been appreciated by many professionals during the events and festivals which took place this summer in several European countries, including Live 8, MTV Music Island and the 50th L'Oreal Colour Trophy awards in London.
The latest Litec products in the Ground Support Tower sector will also be on show, including the entirely aluminium Varitower 2, the now well-known Unitower complete with accessories, and the new square twist-resistant truss QL76 for building towers.
This year's show will also see the first official presentation
The new 'Digital Austronet' has been developed for customers who want to create large format, full colour, digitally printed displays on air permeable fabric (suitable for outdoor environments). Being a polyethylene based material, the product offers a more eco-friendly alternative to the traditional PVC based products.
This is the seventh year the company will exhibit at the Showman's Show and this year the company plan to reveal its new corporate image, literature and website.
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The SX4 B size gobo changer tray holds four B size metal or glass gobos and the M size gobo changer tray holds six metal or glass M size gobos. "Changing gobo direction is simply done using the onboard stand alone program modes, or to create your own custom gobo changes you can use any DMX-controlled lighting board," says Hoffman.
The SX4 was built for the rugged demands and duty cycles of the architectural, retail, display, and theme park markets.
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The Blackburn-based company has three divisions - HSL Rental, HSL Rigging and HSL Sales and Distribution. In addition to illustrating its own products and projects, HSL is joined on its stand by some key suppliers, including Rope Assemblies and Radical Lighting. The latter will be demonstrating the latest version of their NG1 digital media server.
HSL will be showing several new products designed in-house. These include the 500Kg DMX mirror ball rotator, the DMX controlled Snow Dropper and a range of Check-IT plugs and sockets.
Highlighted at the show is HSL's own brand of PA/delay tower system - the Totem Tower 2T-V - capable of lifting loads up to two tonnes. The 2T-V tower is suitable for hanging all types of PA either from a one
Other features include RGB colour mixing, high-power Luxeon LEDs 30 blue (1W), 30 green (3W), 30 red (1W); Luminous flux 3,000 Lumens; Colour temperature: 5,500°K (variable); interchangeable lenses - 8° asymmetric, 30° asymmetric, 10°x 90° (elliptical) horizontal and vertical; pan: +/- 45° and tilt: +15° / -70°.
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Wireless Solution Sweden is also showing the W-DMX IP65 Transceiver, which supports RDM. All W-DMX products offer talk-back function, and the plug and play solution can be set up in less then 60 seconds, the company says. W-DMX follows the standard of ETSI and FCC to cover the European and the North American market.
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In order to demonstrate its full potential, the Digital Festoon System - a radical re-think of conventional festoon lighting that allows each lamp along a festoon's length to be individually dimmed without the aid of external dimmers - will be put through its paces in a two square metre demonstration rig featuring a 27 x 27 square grid of bulbs - 729 in total. The arrangement will show some of the many dramatic possibilities offered by what, at first glance, appears to be just a collection of light bulbs.
Alongside DFS, White Light will be showing the new White Light/ETC Smart Touring Ra
'Dimmer-Switch' provides the ideal solution for varied lighting requirement in pubs, clubs, conference rooms, retail outlets, trade shows, museum exhibits and domestic environments. Six independent LED illuminated faders are capable of playing back a static look or a dynamic sequence with the seventh 'Grand Master' fader providing overall intensity control.
The output is DMX512 with control over all 512 channels. Housed in a two-gang wall mount panel, Dimmer-Switch has all its electronic components mounted on the rear panel so there's no need for bulky or cumbersome external control boxes. The entire system can be programmed in two ways
Designed and built by SGM, Synthesis is the first of a new generation of moving head fixtures from SGM. Featuring two types of interchangeable 700W lamps, with automatic hot re-strike, colour mixing, precise linear dimmer, automatic electronic pan/tilt unlocking and silent operation. Synthesis achieves exceptional brightness, and is the world's first moving head fixture fitted with wireless DMX as standard and using technology with an operating radius of over 500m.
Other SGM products on display will be the Palco LED colour-changer and the Regia Lighting Desks including the new Desk Pilot 3000.
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"AuviTran had a very exciting and productive year. As a Digigram Authorised Implementor, we had been very busy with services we have offered to other ES licensees [A&H, Archean, Camcmo, DiGiCo, InnovaSON, Nexo and Martin Audio]" said AuviTran's business development director, Wlodek Sielski. "Being able, at the same time, to design and develop our own unique EtherSound products, is something we are very proud of."
AVRed-ES secures an EtherSound connection with two redundant links A/B as well as automatic real time measurement of communication quality and four samples
This year Beyma has centred its work on renewing its range of coaxial loud speakers, as well as continuing to develop models to enable the design of compact and efficient Line Arrays. Beyma's coaxial family was the last family in the Pro range which remained to be improved, after the intense and deep renovation that has taken place in its general catalogue over the past two years.
Two new series within the coaxial family were born: the XA series, which substituted the well-known KX series, and the XC series. The 12XA30/Nd and 15XA38/Nd are specially designed to provide an extremely flat response with a wide dispersion (80%) and high sensitivity (98 and dB at LF and 105 dB at HF). They include 4" coils of flat aluminium wire for considerable power management (700W Program)
The company has also announced the latest software kit for the Sidekick, which contains not only the last firmware - fader10_v102.sfu - but also upgraded configurations files for Martin Light Jockey, Hog 2 and Hog PC, Sunlite and Cybercontrol. ELC Lighting can be found on the stand of oits UK dist
Version 1.0 of the powerful and intuitive Designer software has also been officially released for the Windows platform and is free to download from http://www.pharoscontrols.com/software.html. The Designer software has been available for beta testing and evaluation for several months and has been very well received. New features include support for the LPC1 and LPC2 over USB or Et
As an innovation in the fields of installation and system integration in networks K.M.E. will show the follow-up of the TCP/IP remote control module, the RCM V2.0 an optional accessory for active speakers QSA 200 and QSA 500 D. Improvements and new features have been developed for the RCM V2.0 with both, hardware and software reengineered extensively.
The hardware part was completed by a PowerOverEthernet circuit, which gives the user a redundant power supply for maximum safety within the installation. An automatic speaker impedance control system was included to complete the remote diagnosis feature. An integrated three-port Ethernet switch minimizes cabling complexity and the need
The fabric dome tweeter is loaded on a constant Q wave guide to provide natural, smooth sound reproduction on a wide dispersion angle.
Installation of the MQ50C is fast and efficient, using the built in rotating hooks. No additional brackets or rings or other supports are required. Because of its lightweight construction the speaker can be mounted as a conventional ceiling speaker.
Connections are made to four polar loop s through Euroblock male and female connectors to easily offer parall
Testament to the quality and versatility of the product the latest version of software brings a number of new and additional features to the range. Parameter Level Programming, Tracking and Move on Dark add to the moving light functionality, significantly increasing the capability and power of the Frog console range. Also being introduced at PLASA 2005 is Version 2 software for the Frog 2. This software adds a host of new features to the latest of the Frog consoles, including, an on board keyboard, USB storage information,
Added to this, every day ETC will be giving away an ETC Source Four profile spot, complete with the new Enhanced Definition Lens Tube (EDLT) option, which is being launched at PLASA. The EDLT provides even crisper projections with greater acuity and higher contrast. Enter the daily prize draw and nominate your favourite school for the ETC Smart Solutions package grand prize draw at the same time.
Visit the ETC stand to see the Smart Solutions range, which makes ETC dimming and control technology available to smaller venues and includes the ne
The remote control panel and, if required, remote control panel extensions, enable the Plena voice alarm system to be located in a fire-resistant cabinet or other secure location. Each panel duplicates the controls and indicators on the Plena central controller and routers (used in a multiple-zone application - up to 60 zones), including the built-in emergency microphone.
The new remote control panels allow control from a distance of up to 1000m with connection through standard shielded Cat 5 cabling and RJ45
Warp/M is specifically designed for venues where light output, silent operation, repositioning accuracy and networking capability are prime considerations. In June this year at Showtech, Berlin, Warp/M won the Product Award 2005 in the Lighting and Projection Technology category.
So far, several hundred Warp/M units have already been shipped to prestigious venues such as the Glyndebourne Opera House in the UK, The Oriental Arts Centre in Shanghai, the Staatsoper in Munich... and more. This will be its first appearance at the PLASA Show, where it has been nominated for a PLASA Innovation Award.
At PLASA 2005, ADB will also show a selection of its other luminaires, digit