Applications for the LED Imaging Spotlight include advertising, logo projection and point-of-sale to name but a few, and is well suited to such environments as retail, pubs and clubs, hotels, museums, galleries and leisure facilities.
"Utilising LED technology, the Imaging Spotlight is both energy efficient and environmentally friendly, boasting long life-time and reduced waste", say Apticol. The company, which specialize
When it comes to software, there is never a shortage of ideas, but more-so a lack of skilled developers, especially in a niche market such as entertainment lighting. HCI's core technology is its internal fade engine and Universal Attribute Control, but with the release of the new Open Source area on its web site, there are now countless 'hooks' into this powerful software product, says the company.
Giving users that may dabble in software development the tools needed to 'poke and prod' the main fade engine allows them the ability to write powerful macros that go beyond recording a series of keystrokes. The mere ability to branch execution with a simple IF statement "opens the doors to possibilities that have never before been availabl
MOSCO and d&b are joint Education sponsors at the show and d&b will also participate in the seminar programme that takes place during the exhibition. d&b's Steve Jones will present two of the seminars, the first of which is titled Demystifying audio techniques. The second is Combining subwoofers within cardioid and distributed arrays.
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Feature-rich, the Jem K1 is a professional machine that provides the combination of continuous operation, long hang time, and low fluid consumption for greater economy. Says the company.
Easy to set up (turn it on and press a button), the Jem K1 is quick to heat up. It features "exceptional output" from an innovative and powerful 600 W heat exchanger yet overall power consumption is less than 750 watts.
A high quality air pump system gives a smooth and uniform output while a special mixing channel allows the haze to optimise before being expelled. An automatic shut-down cycle has been implemented to prevent clogging.
DMX controllable, the Jem K1 Hazer is continuously ope
The DN-A300M provides "classic Denon sound and build quality at an affordable price point", and is designed for small commercial AV applications in numerous types of venues and environments. The new model features a mic input mix with auto gain control, coupled with 100 watts per channel of power amplification.
A ¼ inch / 6.35 mm jack mic input and level control enables a microphone signal to be mixed with other audio input sources. Switchable mic on/off, mic auto gain control, and music auto mute control enable r
Lyre suspensions were first introduced in 2007 as part of Rycote's S-Series and were subsequently launched as part of the InVision range of shockmounts designed for stand or static studio boom use. The response was overwhelmingly positive, so Rycote decided to incorporate the design to enhance the company's most popular range of products - the Windshield Kits.
The supplied Lyre suspensions are universal fits, accommodating microphones from 19mm to 25mm in diameter. Included in the new packages are a pair of 25mm square-sided Lyres that are suitable f
In addition, GLP was presenting the iLaser and the newly improved StarTube 4 HiRes. The iLaser features four laser light sources integrated into a single housing where they generate a white-light output of 1.2W. The StarTube 4 HiRes is notable for its high resolution and much improved dimming. "Currently," says GLP managing director Udo Künzler, "there is no
There's also the Hui Work Light which is proving a popular addition to the Hui family of Cyc, Flood and Groundrow. Fitting the Cyc with wire safety mesh instead of safety glass means that the air flow system works in any position for extended operating hours required for overstage or rehearsal applications.
Plus, there's the 8-leaf barndoor and a new and improved rock'n'roll type colour change for the Performer Series range of Followspots.
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The DMX-16SW Control Panel can support up to two additional Switch Packs, making it capable of controlling a total of 16 DMX effects. Also, the DMX-16SW Control Panel will work with any DMX Dimmer/Switch Pack on the market, not just those sold by Elation.
To handle even larger numbers of DMX fixtures, multiple DMX-16SW Control Panels can be linked together. Up to 32 DMX-16SWs can be linked, providing On/Off control of 512 DMX channels.
Scott Davies, general manager of the American DJ Group of Companies, the parent company of Elation Professional, said: "With more people going to DMX lighting, our salespeople were telling us that
The Vectorworks 2009 product line features a robust new engine that gives users "superior 2D and 3D capabilities", at speeds that are up to 4-5 times faster for modelling operations. In addition, new features and enhancements were developed with direct input from Vectorworks users, resulting in a new version with enhanced usability, improved 3D modelling, and optimised workflows that will turbo-boost productivity and facilitate collaboration, say the company.
The Vectorworks 2009 product line is powered by Parasolid, the industry-leading CAD/CAM/CAE modelling kernel from Siemens PLM Software. Given the large-scale modelling requirements of the A/E/C
The frequency response of 74Hz (-3dB) to beyond 20kHz enables a full-range deployment without the immediate necessity of additional bass systems. In applications where extended bass response is required, the LR7 can be combined with a pressure-bass or deep-sub system.
Loaded with the RBN401 pro-ribbon driver on a 'Morpher' lens, the system features a 90° or 120° dispersion of choice with seamless coverage, due to the ribbon's all-natural cylindrical (Isophasic) wavefront.
The micro-compact size, combined with the weight-saving all Neodymium drivers, makes the system very easy to handle.
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The notable advancements on R23 include: new visualization features that deliver the real quality of light - in realtime; variable focus which allows users to focus beams, gobos, video, etc., at any distance; beams moving across objects will produce realtime shadows; hot spots will display a truer representation of the light; and to keep pace with the exploding trend in digital lighting, video content is displayed in beams, enabling users to model digital media fixtures and see the output in realtime.
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B10 has been specifically developed for the sports market to address the ever-increasing demand for pitch side, or perimeter, advertising screens, which provide important additional revenue for clubs and venues.
Each B10 panel measures 1280mm (w) x 960mm (h) and uses Lighthouse's Enhanced Resolution (ER) technology to give an effective 10mm pixel pitch. 5,000 nits of brightness enables B10 to cope with any level of ambient light, even direct sunlight, and accurate colour reproduction means that advertisers logos can be perfectly replicated, says the company.
An important design modification of the B10 is its rubber louvres, incorporated to protect players on the field should they accidentally run into it during the course of play. Additio
The release of the new brochure is linked to the new re-designed Milos website at www.milosgroup.com going live.
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New to the DN-V110 is the 108MHz/12-bit video DAC with full 1080p video upscaling, providing for full HD specification output of standard definition DVD signals, with a resultant significant increase in picture quality when connected to HD Ready and Full HD displays. Upscaling is performed to 1080p, 1080i or 720p, as determined by the specification of the connected display.
To match the picture quality, a 192kHz/24-bit Burr Brown audio DAC provides high resolution audio decodin
At LDI, the Philips 750/115 FastFit and Philips 800/230 FastFit will be on display for the first time, designed in fixtures of the American manufacturer Strand. These new Philips lamps offer maximum light and minimum heat at performers, a longer lifespan and fewer early failures.
Philips has extended the FastFit product range over the last few months with the Philips MSR Gold 300/2 FastFit, Philips MSR Gold 1500 FastFit and Philips MSR Gold 2000(/2) FastFit.
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The company's product display list includes the Legend 1200E - Chauvet's first 1,200W moving yoke. Features include 12, 24, or 32-channels of DMX-512 control, linear zoom, variable frost, two gobo wheels, each with 12 interchangeable glass gobos, and a colour wheel offering seven vibrant colours, variable colour spin and seamless split colours.
The Legend 6500 is a 10 or 14-channel intelligent LED moving yoke, offering full RGBW mixing. Features include adjustable colour temperatures, the capability to trigger instant colour changes and colour consistency ensured by tight binning requirements. Also new, the Le
The MAC III Profile is the first product in Martin's third generation of MAC moving heads. It features package of performance features, such as colour mixing with a broader colour range plus deeper more vibrant hues, a fat beam look with serious beam definition, up to 75% more output than current 1200 W profile fixtures, wide zoom range, new gobos, animation effects, fast effects and movements and low noise cooling.
The MAC 2000 Wash XB is now even brighter
The products are networked on PRG's proprietary Series 400 Power and Data Distribution System. Also being introduced will be The Nila Lighting System, a rugged and easily configurable solid state lighting solution for television and film applications, which is exclusively distributed by PRG.
"PRG has a long history of developing innovative proprietary products for the entertainment production industry," says Rusty Brutsché, vice chairman and chief technology officer for PRG. "All of our products are specifically designed to serve the needs of the professional rental markets in the entertainment industry.
"Developing proprietary equipment for rental allows PRG eng
Philips first application, Lumalive Event Gear, is appropriate to the promotion and event industry for experiential marketing, says the company. It is a revolutionary communications medium delivering visual impact, emotional appeal and compelling messages. Integrating colourful dynamic LED lighting into clothing, Philips Lumalive adds a completely new dimension to the way brands communicate.
"We are very happy to partner with XL Video in the distribution of the Philips Lumalive product line; they are open to innovation and new technologies," says Bas Zeper, general manager Philips Lumalive. "XL is creative and always works on the cutting-edge, making them the right partner to implement Lumalive in a creativ
UnicOne luminaires all share the same family design aesthetic of pure geometrical forms and sophisticated detailing. The different versions, materials and sizes allow retail and hospitality professionals to create their own design for general, accent and effect lighting. All UnicOne luminaires are fully electronic.
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The Cobra range of LED video display panels is the result of an extensive research and development effort by Element Labs to create a next-generation display technology. Cobra technology claims a number of industry firsts, including a revolutionary panel design less than 70mm deep and weighing as little as 29 kg/m2 (fixed install panels), extremely low power consumption, full IP66 rating front and back, no cooling fans, an extended RGBC colour gamut, FCC Class B emissions and true 100,000 hour lifetime.
Barbara Nelson, CEO of Element Labs, says: "The introduction of our new Cobra platform forms part of our strategy to lead through innovation with our products and our people. Cobra 16 and 11 wil
The VP-727xl In-CTRL is equipped with dual scalers which offer preview and programme output channels and can switch seamlessly frame-to-frame between two sources. Dual scalers are a staple of staging and live production applications as they are required to perform "live" seamless transitions from one source to another.
The VP-727xl offers eight universal inputs each with 5 BNC conne
Housed in a lightweight (12 kg) 2U chassis, the four-channel C 88:4 supplies a massive 8800 watts of total output. Up to 2200 watts per discrete channel are available at 2 ohms, 2100 watts per channel at 4 ohms, while 4600 watts are available through two bridged output pairs at 4 ohms. C 88:4 expands C Series capability to the largest performance installations. The C 88:4 is designed for powering sub-woofers, larger array systems and broader multi-power-level/impedance applications.
"The C 88:4 leverages a new generation of output device technology along with Lab.gruppen's engineering expertise to achieve astonishing power and versatility in a small form factor," states Tim Chapman, Lab.gruppen's head of marketing. "Compared to our p
