As Marc Hendriks, Prolyte's engineering director, states: "Although it might seem very futuristic, for Prolyte it was a natural step, as we are constantly looking for way's to improve our products. In this process we do not hesitate to use new materials or methods."
The hybrid coupler is a combination of metal, encapsulated in synthetic material. The coupler can replace the current aluminium CCS6-600 coupler and lives up to the same specifications for strength and tolerances. The advantage of the hybrid coupler is first of all it's price, which will be less than the original coupler. Furthermore the coupler can be supplied in almost every colour possible, which makes easy recognition for rental companies possible. It is also possible to engrave your own logo into it.
After the launch at the Prolight & Sound the hybrid coupler will undergo an extensive test programme, in which several Prolyte distributors and users will participate. After this trial period it will be taken into production. The hybrid coupler CCS6-610 is a patented system and will be officially presented at the Prolyte "White Party" on Wednesday April 6th.
(Sarah Rushton-Read)
