The new engine utilises the latest generation of LED and optics, resulting in over two and a half times the light output - an impressive 750 lumens - of the original Color Block DB4 (290 lumens) with the internal switch set to full power.
Visual Elements is headed by Mike Townsend and is a busy provider of design and equipment rental services to corporate and live events. They have over 300 Color Block DB4s in their inventory, the first of which were purchased five years ago when the product was first launched, and they are still going strong today.
Townsend explains how the replacement engines have made a huge difference. "There is no comparison - it has completely transformed the fixture, giving them a new lease of life that fits into the same housing, making implementation highly cost effective." He's so pleased with the results that the next 100 are going to be upgraded imminently.
Visual Elements' Color Block DB4 fixtures are used extensively for a wide variety of applications including wall washing and for set and scenic illumination.
"A lot of corporate clients are also interested in suppliers' green credentials, so offering technology that can help reduce the overall carbon footprint is a big plus" confirms Towmsemd.
The replacement engines were supplied by Chroma-Q's exclusive UK dealer, A.C. Entertainment Technologies (AC-ET).
The company has also recently invested in a considerable amount of other green technology supplied via AC-ET, including eight Robe MMX Spot moving lights, 40 Robe Robin LEDWash 300s and 24 Robe Robin LEDWash 600s.
Visual elements has several Jands Vista lighting consoles including T4s, T2s, S3s, S1s and M1s - supplied by AC-ET, which are in constant use on events.
(Jim Evans)
