Martin Professional Announces EasyPix, Super Simple LED Striplight

Easypix by Martin Professional is a modular, plug-and-play LED striplight designed to enhance interior spaces in a wide variety of applications. It is built for ultimate ease-of-use with full spectrum RGB color mixing, a choice of diffuser lenses, and an exceptionally easy means of installation.

Easypix is exceptionally bright compared to similar products in its range with an RGB color mixing system that excels at producing saturated colors. Four easy-to-swap beam options are available – very narrow, narrow, medium and wide – and an attractive design allows Easypix to blend inconspicuously into existing architecture.

Easypix is available in two lengths – 300 mm (1 ft) and 1200 mm (4 ft) – for greater design flexibility and is simple to assemble and set up. Multiple units can be daisy chained via RJ 45 connectors and Easypix can easily be clicked onto any standard 35mm DIN top-hat rail, limiting installation and set-up time. Easypix includes multiple control options (RGB and HSI) for simple to comprehensive control. Sixty-four ready-to-go stand-alone programs provide for ultimate ease of use.

Built for simplicity with a price tag that reflects its straightforward design, Easypix has been engineered to Martin’s high quality standards with little to no service needed. Learn more about the Martin EasyPix by visiting their website at www.martin.com.

Time Square Lighting Releases Outdoor LED Fixture

Time Square Lighting has just announced their latest LED architectural fixture, the GOBO80L, or Outdoor LED Gobo Projector.

Utilizing a single white LED, the Gobo80L will reach your target audience in an environmentally friendly way, indoors or outdoors. The 80W LED light source is capable of projecting up to 50 feet.

The manual optics system allows for linear zoom and focus adjustment. The projection angle can be adjusted between 19º and 35º. Under normal conditions, the LED light source is projected to last 100,000 hours. The LED light source produces no UV or IR and illuminates virtually instantly (100 ns).

Here are some specs on the GOBO80L

• One high-power, 80W, white LED
• IP65 aluminium body, IP55 cooling system
• Long-life, 100,000 hour LED
• Scratch resistant textured polyester grey finish, protected against UV deterioration and general corrosion.
• Shock-resistant front tempered glass
• -4ºF to 104ºF external operating limits
• Adjustable mounting yoke
• 90-250W 50/60Hz power supply (160W total power consumption)

Learn more about the GOBO80L from Time Square Lighting by visiting their website at www.tslight.com.

Barco Announces OVL Series of LED Walls, Brighter & More Efficient

Barco is proud to announce a new line of LED-lit, DLP-based video walls with an improved LED engine. The new OVL range reaches a brightness level that is 20% higher than any competing system, without shortening the projection system’s lifetime. This makes it the most efficient LED video wall available today. The OVL video wall range is offered in 4:3 ratio, with screen sizes up to 80 inch.
Just like Barco’s 16:9 LED video walls, the new OVL series has an advanced heat management system based on liquid cooling technology, which brings the LED temperature down to the optimal level. This results in a significantly longer lifetime of the projection system, amounting to 80,000 hours of continuous operation in eco-mode – or a 35% improvement over competing video walls.

Thanks to liquid cooling, it is possible to boost the OVL’s brightness level up to 20% without shortening the system’s lifetime. This effectively makes the OVL the brightest LED-lit video wall on the market. Conversely, it is possible to prolong the system’s lifetime by lowering the brightness level. This way, Barco proves that liquid cooling is very effective in counteracting LED aging effects.

OVL video walls can save up to 30% power compared to other LED-based systems. Barco achieves this by basing the OVL’s color and brightness adjustment on smart power management, not on optical dimming.

Check out more about the OVL Series of LED walls on Barco’s website, www.barbco.com.

Martin Says “Analyze THIS” With New Fixture Beam Analyzer

Take on web camera and Martin’s New Fixture Beam Analyzer and BAM, bench focusing a fixture just got easier….maybe. Here is more from Martin.

Martin Professional’s new Fixture Beam Analyzer (FBA) uses a standard webcam to analyze a lighting fixture’s output on any surface, making lamp adjustments an easier and more accurate procedure for a more uniform field of light.

The FBA consists of software and a set of three dimming filters in various grades that mount directly onto a Logitech Pro 9000 webcam. Light output is measured and a set of detailed photometric data is generated in real time. The data illustrates the level of uniformity of a fixture’s output, allowing users to easily view the effect of luminaire and/or lamp adjustments on the field of light.

Viewing the beam in greater detail on a computer screen allows for more accurate adjustments and eliminates the uncomfortable need to stare directly into the field of light. No more blurred vision and starry eyes after multiple lamp adjustments.

Not only does the FBA make for faster, more accurate lamp adjustments, it ensures a more uniform beam across multiple fixtures. More precise lamp adjustments also allow fixtures to run more efficiently and at maximum output.

The Fixture Beam Analyzer is a great benefit for rental companies who want to keep lighting fixtures performing at 100%, theatres who demand high quality output, or anyone who wants their lighting fixtures to perform like the day they left the factory. It is especially useful when lamp adjustments are needed following a lamp change.

The FBA is easy to use with no previous experience or training required. Any two users will get the same result, guaranteeing consistency in lamp adjustments for greater uniformity across fixtures.

Learn more about the Fixture Beam Analyzer (FBA) by visiting Martin’s website at www.martin.com.

FocusTrack’s New ‘Paperwork to Go’ Functionality

Paperwork is increasingly not ‘paperwork’ but virtual paperwork carried on laptops – until actually working in the theatre when real paper printouts have often been the most convenient way to access show information while walking around the stage focusing the rig.

Now FocusTrack, the production lighting documentation system, offers Paperwork To Go – keep your paperwork in electronic form, and carry it with you on your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch.
With the purchase of one low-priced enabler app ($19.99 for iPhone/iPod, $39.99 for iPad), any of the FocusTrack data files – FocusTrack, containing information about the positions used by the moving lights in the rig, RigTrack, containing all of the information about the rig as a whole and the focus of conventional lights, and Cue List, containing the show cue data from the lighting console, along with all of the focus and cue reference photographs, can be transferred to any of Apple’s portable devices, referred to or edited while on the go, then returned to a main computer – Mac or PC.

“Apple has done a remarkable job of making the portable paperwork tools lighting people have been waiting for – lightweight, easy to carry, long battery life and much easier than paper to read in the dark!” notes FocusTrack’s Rob Halliday. “We’re delighted that FocusTrack can now complete the equation, letting you easily take all of the information about your rig, your moving light focuses and your cues with you wherever you are in the theatre. We think it will be the perfect choice for those moving around the stage re-focusing conventional lights, or for rep rigs where multiple electricians work to re-focus the rig between shows and will now be able to carry accurate, up-to-date focus information with them – even in their pocket if using an iPhone or iPod Touch.”

FocusTrack is the solution for those looking to produce complete, accurate, comprehensive show lighting documentation. FocusTrack can import show information from ETC Eos, MA grandMA and Strand 300/500-series consoles, automatically working out which moving lights are used in which positions, which colours or gobos are actually used, which lights have never been turned on and more. FocusTrack can import the complete patch from the console or other sources including Lightwright, and imports the show cue list from the console. FocusTrack is already in use on a range of shows, including the new US tours of Nine To Five, Spring Awakening and Hair, Billy Elliot worldwide, The Addams Family in New York and more.

Further information about FocusTrack and its Paperwork To Go functionality for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch is available online at www.focustrack.co.uk.

NuDelta Digital Unveils The LogiCue Cue System

The LogiCue System from NuDelta Digital is a theatrical cue light system that is easy to set up and operate.  The LogiCue System is built around the needs and desires of stage managers and technicians.  The system uses standard microphone cable for its connections.  The controller is a compact device with tactile buttons and indicator LEDs.  The cue lights can be configured with several operating modes and six different colors. The cue lights also have a digital readout to indicate their address.  The LogiCue System is made in the USA.

NuDelta Digital is a designer and manufacturer of electronics for the entertainment industry.  The company was founded for the purpose of bringing safe, affordable, and professionally produced products to the performing arts.  
  NuDelta Digital intends to help commercialize ideas and innovations brought forth by people who do not have the technological or financial resources to bring products to market.  NuDelta Digital was founded by Noah Davis, an inventor with a background in lighting and sound for theatre, concert production, and corporate events.

To learn more about the LogiCue System from NuDelta Digital, head over to their website at www.nudeltadigital.com.

Interactive Technologies Announces Figment DMX for iOS & CueServer Express

I have always had a fascination for Interactive Technologies products, especially their CueServer.  Rather then developing a traditional lighting desk, they built a rack “desk” that you access via http or web page. While the CueServer “desk” is not marketed as a live playback desk, but as an architectural and themed environment control. How cool is that! You can customize your “control surface” all just by designing a web page.

Interactive Technologies has stepped it up a bit and developed & launched their Figment DMX iOS app. The ultimate remote focus, show control and programming app for CueServer. Designed for lighting designers, technicians and riggers, Figment is a powerful application for wirelessly controlling multiple universes of DMX lighting via the popular family of CueServer DMX interfaces.

Figment requires any one of five different models of CueServer DMX interface and a WiFi wireless network or 3G connection via a publicly accessible IP address. Figment will also run without a CueServer interface for exploring the software.

You can learn more about the Figment DMX App on Interactive Technologies website as well as download your FREE copy of the app from the iTunes App Store.

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CueServer Express

Along with the Figment DMX App, Interactive Technology announced the arrival of the CueServer Express.  If you are a MacAddict like me, think of the CueServer Express and the Airport Express of the CueServer lineup.  Portable, easy setup and fully featured as the CueServer but optimized for use with the Figment DMX app and other cost-sensitive control projects.

CueServer is a complete lighting playback and integration processor, featuring advanced DMX lighting control, sophisticated event scripting and robust I/O capabilities combined in a tiny web-based device. Great for both architectural and entertainment lighting control projects, CueServer provides an unprecedented level of control and customization in an easy-to-use package.

To learn more about the CueServer Express, visit Interactive Technologies website, www.interactive-online.com.

If you are heading out to Las Vegas next week for LDI, make sure to stop by Interactive Technologies stand, #1967 and see the Figment DMX app, CueServer Express and all of their other products in action.

MA Lighting Announces v2.0.0 [6.6] Software Update for grandMA Desk.

Ma Lighting just announced the release of grandMA 2 latest software update v2.0.0 [6.6].

Some of the new and updated features include:

• Layout pool and layout view are implemented
• MAtricks Implemented (new button in the encoder bar)
• Auto create group/world/preset/channel pages implemented (setup/show)
• Clone implemented (New hard key combination: press “copy” key twice)
• New option “fast call” for sequence pool
• “Dynamic Channel Fader” mode implemented
• And many more.

To read all of the change notes and how they function, be sure to download the release notes available on MA Lightings website. The software update is available for the grandMA2 series of desk, grandMA series 1 of desk, MA 3D and MA VPU devices.  Head over to www.malighting.com to download the software update for you grandMA desks.

Compulite Announces Compulite iControl iOS App

Just the other day, Compulite announced the release of their latest software update to their Vector series line of control desk, version 3.18R01.  Following right on the heels of that release comes the announcement of their iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch app, iControl.

Compulite’s new iControl App for the Apple iPhone and iPod is a powerful application to remotely control and edit basic functions of all Vector and Dlite lighting consoles.

The App provides real-time information of the Console through a friendly user interface. By using the iControl App, you are able to control moving lights, conventional lights, create and store cues and libraries, add groups, control highlight and lowlight and more.

The Application also allows you to control Pan and Tilt through an interactive trackball as well the ability to control all parameters using an interactive wheel, all from a remote location anywhere within your local area network.
Features include:

• Full real-time control of vector or Dlite consoles.
• An automatically generated IP list of Vector and Dlite consoles.
• An echo line (Command line) displaying real-time state of the Console.
• Constant connection monitoring.
• Interactive wheel and trackball.
• Multiple iControls can be connected to one console at a time.
• Ability to control moving and conventional lights.
• Create and control cues, libraries and groups.
• Keyboard view of the Console.
• Easy to read panel screen.

You can download a FREE copy of the Compulite iControl App from the iTunes App Store now.  To learn more about the App and Computlites Vector and Dlite series of desk, visit their website at www.compulite.com.

#LDI2010: Preview of Lex Products

Lex Products not only moved locations earlier this fall, but they continued to to develop and bring life to some new products and services.  At LDI next week, Lex Products will be showing off a number of things and well as letting you in on a couple of new things that are coming up.

Here is a listing of new things to see at LDI from Lex Products.

• New, industry leading Multi-Cable Legending – Have your company name printed the full length of your EverGrip multi-cable assemblies. A great way to promote your company while reducing losses due to theft.
• EverGrip – now has a Weatherproof Cover option. Take a look at this innovative way to protect your EverGrip Molded  Multi-Cable investment. .
• New Slim Dimmer Plus with DMX – Take a look at the new addition to this compact 1.8kW dimmer line. A must have addition to your portable lighting kit. Perfect for places where you need one dimmer or one more dimmer.
• Lex Does Audio – We now have a comprehensive line of audio cable assemblies. Take advantage of one stop shopping for all your power, audio and data cable assembly requirements.

Lex will also have a sneak peak at some up coming products:

• Vanten Connectors – Revolutionary line of single pole connectors that improve safety and ease of use.
• Redesigned Brick Portable Distribution Box – The smallest part of the PowerHOUSE™ line utilizes unique construction and engineered thermoplastics for a lightweight compact package with all the features you expect in a Lex box PowerHOUSE™.
• Audio Stage Box – Learn about our Remote Microphone Stage Box. Made of durable extruded PVC with Nylon end caps. Available in 8, 12, 16 and 20 channel versions. Can be configured for any combination of inputs and returns. Easily customized with cord grip or multi-connector of your choice.

Here is another good reason to stop b Lex Products booth, (2020).. WIN A FREE iPad!  If you have not done so already, register for a floor pass using led Products registration code and you will be automatically entered into the contest to win an Apple iPad that they will be giving out at their booth.

Barco Unveils DLP Cinema Enhanced 4K Projector

The introduction of the new Barco DP4K-32B doesn’t come as a surprise. Last month, Barco already held a live demonstration of a pre-launch version of its new DLP Cinema® Enhanced 4K projector during a visit to the company by Cinemark. This week, the official unveiling took place at a special red carpet event with live 4K screenings at Cinemark’s Festival Bay Theatre in Orlando.

Based on the 1.38” DLP Cinema® Enhanced 4K chip from Texas Instruments, Barco’s new DP4K-32B guarantees razor-sharp movie images combined with DLP Cinema®’s proven, consistent color uniformity, rich contrast and Academy Award-winning vibrant, accurate colors. In addition, the ultra-high resolution projector benefits from a first-rate optical design and superior lamp efficiency, which results in a record light output and an unmatched visual 3D experience. Finally, the new DP4K-32B also features a unique, patented cooling system, creating the coolest 4K engine in the world. This ensures unrivaled reliability and a significantly increased lifetime compared to competing products.

The top-of-the-line DP4K-32B shares the same modular platform as its DP2K sister models. Thanks to this true modular design with its easy serviceability, customers can significantly raise their uptime, while minimizing their spare parts stock and keeping their service engineers’ learning curves short. To further reduce cost of ownership, the Barco projectors feature a lamp operating cost that is up to 30% lower than our competitors, while still leading the way on light output.

Shipments of the new Barco DP4K projectors are expected to begin in early 2011, as production will ramp up in line with the availability of 4K DMD chips from Texas Instruments.

Learn more about the Barco DP 4K-32B by visiting barco’s website at www.barco.com.

Alcorn McBride Prepares to Announce Four New Products at IAAPA Show

Alcorn McBride has announced the introduction of four innovative products for the themed entertainment industry. New items include two iPad apps for lighting and show control and two audio playback systems. All four will be shown in booth 465 at the upcoming IAAPA show in Orlando.

New iPad Apps — Touch, a user-friendly drag and drop utility for creating show / media control applications, comes to the iPad for portability and wireless convenience. Touch allows users to design full-featured touchscreen user interfaces for applications of any size; its platform includes a large library of virtual switches, buttons, indicators and displays. With the Touch app, the iPad wirelessly obtains real-time information from the show controller and allows the interface programming to be archived and retrieved from the controller. For users wanting a stationary Touch interface, Alcorn McBride offers ShowTouch, a rugged touchpanel with an armored resistive screen and rugged metal housing. LightingPad™ is used to control lighting for small shows or for installing and testing lighting systems; it may also be used to program Alcorn McBride’s LightCuePro™. The LightingPad controls 512 channels of DMX and stores up to 100 cues with independent fade times. With the Art-Net DMX-over-Ethernet protocol it can automatically search and display any Art-Net device.

ProTraXX — The ProTraXX plays eight independent stereo tracks from a single economical rack mount unit. Enhanced features include Ethernet for remote updating and microphone/auxiliary inputs for zone paging. ProTraXX offers high quality MP3 audio playback in a compact, solid-state unit. Hours of audio clips can be stored on CompactFlash cards for years of reliable service. Each track is designed to operate independently and can be individually triggered by a dedicated discrete input; this allows direct connection to proximity sensors or switches. All tracks can also be controlled from a single RS-232 or Ethernet port.

8-TraXX – This updated version of Alcorn McBride’s popular audio playback unit now offers Ethernet control and remote update along with contact closure, voltage, RS-232 or MIDI control. With the 8TraXX, users can access eight independent stereo tracks from a single, economical rack-mount unit. Tracks are individually triggered for maximum flexibility in attraction designs.

Also on display at IAAPA 2010 will be Alcorn McBride’s current suite of audio, video, lighting and control products for themed entertainment. Products at the show will include the V16 Pro Show Controller, ShowTouch, the GPS-enabled Digital Audio Machine and Digital Video Machine HD, the eight-channel Digital Binloop HD, LightCue Pro and the DMX OverRide.

You can learn more about Alcorn McBride’s products by visiting their website at www.alcorn.com.