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ETC Adds to the Selador Series of LEDs: The Pearl

Where you at PLASA this year?  If you stopped by the ETC booth, you should have seen their latest Selador LED product, the Pearl.  ETC has added a white mixing unit to their popular Selador Series of LED products to help round out their offerings.

The Pearl takes advantage of the best traits of the newest white LED offerings. Combining simplicity of use and the powerful output of white LEDs, Pearl provides a bright white light for studio and stage. Pearl provides a carefully chosen mix of warm white (3200K) and cool white (5700K) LEDs that can be variably adjusted to provide just the right color temperature of white light – for the eye or the camera.

Pearl’s uses the same lens system as all the other Selador fixtures, giving the user incredible control over the field size – from a narrow, soft-edge 17° spot — to an extremely wide 80° field of light. Pearl produces 3460 lumens from less than 125 watts of power, so the power at your video location goes a whole lot further.

ETC will be rolling out an “official” press release in the near future and be showing the new Pearl at LDI next month in Las Vegas. Read more about the Pearl by visiting the super secret hidden page about the Pearl on their webite, www.etcconnect.com.

PLASA 2010: The Robe Party, Wish I Was There

Robe Lighting sent out a Press Release about a “phenomenal” PLASA 2010.  Not only did they launch 9, yes nine new lighting products that are “green” under the “Think of the Future – Consider Nature” campaign, but also threw one hell of a after party! The Robe Party took place Sunday night at the Cafe de Paris in central London with I would have to assume, all Robe fixtures.  Looks like they had a Michael Jackson look-a-like too.  Think thriller was the them?

Looks like it was one kick ass party.  I wish I could have been there!

In addition to a great party, Robe also had an amazing booth setup from the photos that were included.  I bet it was some fun to design and light!

Rumor Mill: ACT Lighting To Distribute Clay Paky in the States

Last week during the PLASA show in London England, it was over heard that ACT Lighting might be distributing Clay Paky here in the United States.  There were mentions of this all over Facebook and Twitter about this bit of interesting news. I am still considering this a rumor as nothing has been confirmed by anyone involved.

What does this mean… There are many in the industry that feel that Clay Paky is the front runner in fixture performance, design and function, but lack the support and product knowledge here in the States.

Is this movement to add ACT Lighting as a distributor in the US a step forward and to change that? Time will tell if this rumor is true. Stay tuned for more information.

LSC Unveiled New Dimmer Range at PLASA 2010

Australian based LSC Lighting Systems has previewed a new Redback Wall-Mount dimmer at the recent PLASA show in London.

Taking only the Redback name and colour scheme, the sight of a crisp colour touch screen confirms the fact that this new dimmer has been redesigned from the ground up. The new Redback Wall-Mount sports a number of new features not commonly found in a dimmer in this price range including, optional relay channels, RDM, various output connector configurations, external wall plate control and a slimline case.

Available in 6, 12 or 24 channel models, the units cater for traditional dimming requirements as well a true switched power control module option providing direct power to control LED and intelligent lighting fixtures. The power control modules can be switched via DMX512, fixed in a permanent state (off or on) or controlled via a number of other methods in the same fashion that the dimming channels can be controlled. The switched power module outputs provide direct power by utilizing relays guaranteeing there is absolutely no electronics in the way to affect connected loads.

A number of different output socket combination’s are available as well as the hardwired version. A unique patch version using GST18 connectors permits double output sockets as well as a HotPower connection providing unseen flexibility in such a system.

The feature list includes:

  • 6, 12 or 24 channel configurations;
  • 10A per channel;
  • Optional RCD or RCBO breakers;
  • Optional Neutral Disconnect breakers;
  • 3-phase or single phase operation;
  • Slimline Design;
  • Optional mixed Dimming and Relay modules;
  • Full colour touch screen;
  • RDM control and reporting;
  • Optional Wall Plates;
  • 6 internal scenes and chases;
  • GST18 Outlet option with two dimmed outputs and one HotPowerTM output connector;
  • Fire / Panic input.

For more information on the LSC Redback Dimmers, head over to their website at www.lsclighting.com.

#PLASA2010 Started Yesterday, Follow the Coverage

The PLASA show in London England started yesterday! Since I will not be attending the show, I wanted to put up some links and places to find out what is happening at the show.

First, let’s start with the easy one, the PLASA Show website – www.plasashow.com

UK Sound & Lighting Community or UKSLC, Jim said he’ll be there – www.ukslc.org@ukslc

On Stage Lighting, Rob Sayer will also be there. – www.onstagelighting.co.uk@onstagelighting

Techie Talk, I don’t know if they will be there, but it won’t hurt to watch – www.techietalk.co.uk@techietalk

The of course there are the twitter feeds to watch.  Make sure to watch the shows twitter feed, @PlasaShow. Then there are the twitter has tags too, #PLSAS and #PLSAS2010. I hope that these links help.  I’ll try and have more information up as I hear about things. Don’t forget to look over all the announcements that were made before the show!

Correction: PRG ADDS Bad Boy Fixture With CMY Mixing

Looks like I was a little wrong earlier today. PRG is not replacing their Bad Boy fixture that has quantum color mixing, but adding a new version of the Bad Boy with CMY mixing. Here is the clarification note I got from PRG.

The Bad Boy CMY is not a re-introduction of the Bad Boy but rather a new second model. Both the Bad Boy with the Quantum Color and the Bad Boy CMY will be available. There are two models not a replacement. Many designers like the Bad Boy with Quantum Color (known simply as the Bad Boy) , especially in the concert lighting world.  Now designers in all markets have the choice of which model Bad Boy they wish to use that best serves their design needs.

Here is a little bit more about the new Bad Boy CMY.

Debuting at PLASA on the PRG stand will be the PRG Bad Boy CMY® automated luminaire with seamless color crossfading technology. Allowing designers to fade between colors easily and simply while still having all the features, including the superior optics and precision movement, that have made the PRG Bad Boy an industry-wide success. An ideal choice whenever a big-beam look is required, for example, when playing in front of high-brightness LED screens. Producing a powerful 48,000 lumens, the Bad Boy CMY couples its high-definition optics with a Philips MSR Gold™ FastFit lamp that can be set to levels 900W, 1,200W, or 1,400W. Boasting an optical efficiency of over 40%, Bad Boy CMY doubles standard efficiencies, marrying both brightness and green product ideals without compromise.

Love the PRG V676? You’ll Love it’s Little Brother, the V476

Pick your jaw off your desk and stop drooling… Well, atleast long enough to read about it. Then commence the drooling.

PRG will be debuting the new V476® control console which provides the same powerful, flexible control of the V676® control console in a smaller size hardware package with all the same programming capacities and capabilities. It is 2/3 the size of the V676 which allows it to be used in spaces that would prove too tight for the larger console. The V476 still offers programmers extraordinary speed, both in programming and responsiveness, as well as innovative interface advancements both in hardware layout and software design. V476 has intuitive features that quickly and easily handle the ever-expanding scope of equipment to be controlled while acknowledging the ever-decreasing time to program it all. It features three onboard touch screen monitors, one external touch screen and the external Channel Select panel. The encoder and fader counts remain the same between the two models as well as all capacities and capabilities. V476 provides a sophisticated and powerful software platform that is reliable and extremely user friendly. Expanding on performance tested development of programming and playback platforms to provide state of the art in control and functionality. Using an integrated Apple® Mac Mini as the processor unit means V476 takes advantage of superb graphics, faster processing, and can be efficiently updated. The V476 is optimized for an array of work environments with backlit buttons, low profile displays and off-axis viewing. V476’s cutting-edge software, sleek hardware, new graphical user interface and host of features make it the perfect control console for both lighting and media in a compact package.

Lumen Radio to Release CRMX Nova Flex Wireless DMX Device at PLASA 2010

It is a real shame that Lumen Radio is no longer distributed in the United States due to a law suite that is currently underway.  I had a brief time with the wireless DMX products from Lumen Radio and was pretty impressed with it. The ease of use, the design, the software, I loved it all.  But that is all another story.

Next week at the PLASA Show in London England, Lumen Radio will be introducing their latest wireless DMX device, the CRMX Nova Flex and CRMX 2.4/5.8 GHz Cognitive dual band. The design of the CMRX Nova Flex is for the demanding lighting professional who wants one configurable wireless product that can handle any application and environment. The CMRX Nova Flex has the ability to support Ethernet protocols such as Streaming ACN, ETCNet, ShowNet and Art-Net.

LumenRadio is making CRMX 2.4/5.8 GHz Cognitive dual band available as an option across all CRMX product lines. While most users are satisfied with the standard single band 2.4 GHz CRMX Automated Cognitive Coexistence, Lumen Radio decided to add optional dual band operation for those applications that require exceptional performance and reliability. The option comes in the form of a module that at any time can be added to any new or existing CRMX product.

Learn more about Lumen Radio and their products by visiting their website at www.lumenradio.com.

PRG to Re-Introduce Bad Boy With CMY Mixing at PLASA 2010

At the PLASA show later early next week, PRG, Production Resource Group, will be re-introducing their Bad Boy moving light with CMY mixing. If you remember correctly, the “orginial” Bad Boy used sets of color wheels to mix and combine colors.  After listening to designers and technicians, PRG has re-designed the moving light to include CMY mixing.

The Bad Boy still is capable of producing a powerful 48,000 lumens, the Bad Boy CMY couples its high-definition optics with a Philips MSR Gold FastFit lamp that can be set to levels 900W, 1,200W, or 1,400W. Boasting an optical efficiency of over 40%, Bad Boy CMY doubles standard efficiencies, marrying both brightness and green product ideals without compromise.

No additional information has been made available about the “new” Bad Boy with CMY mixing.  If you are attending the PLASA show next week in London, be sure to stop by and check out the all new PRG Bad Boy.

i-Pix to introduce 6 New Products at PLASA 2010

UK based specialist LED lighting manufacturer i-Pix shows 6 new products in its groundbreaking BB (Building Block) range at next week’s PLASA exhibition at Earls Court Exhibition Centre, London.
BB1 Narrow Beam

This is a single pixel fixture, designed for outdoor and submersible use. It is an RDM device requiring just 15 Volts, and can be fitted to a range of i-Pix Power Boxes and Power Bars for even greater flexibility. Full power is 30 Watts at 240 v.
The BB1 offers completely homogenised optics for the smoothest of output and is available in 20, 35 and 45 degree beam angles.  It’s powerful custom RGB LED light engine has incredible colour mixing capabilities including the effortless sourcing of tungsten and daylight colour temperatures.

BB2

This is a mega-bright entry level two pixel fixture with a choice of four interchangeable beam angles, and Camloc mounts – as with the other fixtures – for easy rigging or floor mounting. On full power it draws a mere 0.25 amps at 240 volts, so is ideal for situations where the power supply is limited.

BB2x2

The BB 2×2 is a square four cell self-contained fixture with removable fronts for the option of mixing up the optical systems. The choice of quick-change optics includes the same 10 degree optic that has been so popular with the BB7 and the 20 degree optic as used in the BB4, plus two additional beam angles of 35 and 45 degrees. There is also a choice of 5 different high brightness light engines for even greater flexibility.

BB3

This 3 pixel fixture shares the same choice of four beam angles – 10°, 20°, 35° and 45° complimenting the other fixtures in the BB range perfectly and sharing the same rigging accessories. On full power it consumes 0.5 Amps at 240 volts.

4 Way & 6 Way Power Bars

The RDM DMX power bars come in two sizes – 4 or 6 way – with either standard disconnect or a hardwired model – to which are fitted the new BB1 fixtures. At full power the 4 way draws 0.5 amps and the six way 0.75 amps at 240 volts.
These are ideal for all types of portable applications from film & TV shoots and location work to small stages live concerts and performances, site-specific theatre, exhibitions and conferences or education establishments where safety is paramount due to the low heat levels.

The Power Bar provides low voltage to the BB1 and is equipped with an onboard user interface. This allows each fixture to be individually addressed and the ‘operating’ mode to be adjusted. Both power and data are fed neatly through a combined data/LV power cable.

The user interface will receive and transmit either 8 or 16 bit DMX to the fixtures, and will run in stand-alone mode – whereby up to 20 memories can be stored, and a chase created from these.
The Power Bar is fitted with Camloc mounts for connecting to Omega brackets, to facilitate quick and easy rig or boom rigging. As well as these suspension points, there is a centrally located spigot position for rigging onto stands of all types.

Across the range :

All these new BB fixtures feature i-Pix renowned homogenised optical system.  Five new high intensity light engines – standard RGB, enhanced RGB (40% brighter), Warm White, Daylight White and Tuneable White – are available across the entire range.

Future proofed 2nd generation 16 bit electronics and software architecture deliver exceptionally smooth fades, whilst the strobing function has been enhanced with a strobe sync function between each pixel, for more dramatic strobe.  The choice of operating modes includes Stand Alone or DMX/RDM DMX, with a quick setup via the onboard user interface.

Combined power and data connection system for quick cable hook up, with IP rated protection and daisy chaining capability – greatly simplifying cable hook up. The BB range is designed and engineered to work in the harshest of touring environments, with quick rig Camlocks and a choice of rigging accessories facilitating tool free setup.

Also new at PLASA …..

A new asymmetric optical accessory for the popular i-Pix BB4 gives an exceptionally even cyc and set wash for up to 8 metres coverage, without any hotspot banding, when lit from the top or the bottom.  A new weatherproofing accessory is available for the BB 7 – this distinctive and attractively shaped fixture is very popular for festivals and outdoor events, so with this additional protection outdoor illumination is easier to achieve.

i-Pix is also previewing their new data-over-mains technology, which will be demonstrated at the exhibition with a BB2 together with an iPhone app, for remote controlling all fixtures in the BB range.

Update: More Info On Robes 7 New Fixtures at PLASA 2010

Robe Launches another 7 groundbreaking new environmentally friendly products at PLASA 2010 – in addition to the ROBIN LEDWash 600 and 300 fixtures that were detailed in a separate press release.

These latest developments are all part of Robe’s new “Think of the Future – Consider Nature” drive, which underlines the company’s commitment to developing truly unique, genuinely power saving products that are smaller, lighter, brighter and utilising the latest lightsource technology and control systems, but with all the intensity and output of their predecessors that used more powerful lamps.

ROBIN MMX Spot

The Robe ROBIN MMX Spot is built on the successful ROBIN platform and has an  optimized optical path utilizing a brand new 800 W discharge lamp, this combination produces prominent light output which exceeds that of the currently available 1200W discharge fixtures.

Many features include a speedy 8.5 – 42.5 zoom range, complemented by two rotating gobo wheels and a revolutionary  designed animation wheel (patent pending) which can be combined for the creation of spectacular and complex new effects. DMX controlled noise reduction of the unique cooling system make this fixture ideal for low noise environments needing high light output.

Other features include a CMY and CTO dichroic colour flag system, for smooth and quick colour mixing, variable frost effect and remote beam flatness and hot-spot control. The RNS2 navigation system has an LCD touch screen, battery back-up and gravity sensor for auto screen positioning, so it’s always the right way up whatever the orientation of the fixture.

ROBIN® 600 Plasma Spot

The mega-bright ROBIN® 600 Plasma Spot moving light maximises all the unique possibilities offered by the highly innovative Plasma lamp technology – a usage that Robe has pioneered in the moving light industry.

This includes a perfect colour rendering index (CRI) of 94, an extremely flat and even light beam (1:1.5) and a lamp lifespan of over 10,000 hours with a very powerful output of high quality light. The ROBIN® 600 Plasma Spot can provide lighting solutions in situations with very demanding requirements for all types of live events and for HD recording.

The ROBIN 600 Plasma Spot uses the Luxim Lifi ENT 31-04 480W plasma lamp source, with a Luminous Flux of 30,000 Lm and a CCT of 5600 K. It has a linear motorised zoom of 10 – 40 degrees for additional dynamics, fast and smooth colour mixing via a CTO and CMY dichroic colour flag system in conjunction with a light homogenisation system. It has a frost effect, both rotating and static gobo wheels, rotating indexable prism and very fast motorised iris, electronic dimming of between 20 and 100 % plus a highly effective strobe,

ROBIN 600E Spot

The ROBIN® 600E Spot has a dramatically increased light output (compared to the ROBIN 300 Series) and lower power requirements, thanks to a hot-rodded optical path made from carefully selected components.

The super strong light-output can be maximised by using ROBE´s unique Hot Spot Control system, together with the linear iris to create very powerful tight beam effects. An innovative patented cooling system ensures the best lamp operating temperatures and allows DMX controlled noise reduction. Users have complete control of all features of this fixture, making it ideal for low noise applications which also need high light output – like theatres and presentations.

It uses the new Philips MSR Gold 575/2 MiniFastFit lamp, giving a CCT of 7,400° K and a luminous flux of 36,000 Lm, along with a CRI of 68 and 750 hours lamp life.

The linear motorized zoom of 10°– 45° (2° – min. zoom with iris, 56° – max. zoom with frost) increases the dynamics and scope of the unit, which also has a CMY + CTO dichroic colour flag system for smooth, fast colour mixing. There is a colour wheel with 7 + 1 user replaceable magnetic “SLOT & LOCK” trapezoid shaped positions, and 2 gobo wheels – one rotating and one static, plus a 3-facet 11° rotating indexable prism. The motorized iris is extremely fast and the electronic ballast can help create amazing dimming and strobing effects.

ROBIN 600E Wash

The ROBIN® 600 Wash also features a massively increased light output and lower power requirements – thanks to an optimized optical path. The HotSpot Control on the Wash 600 is even more sensitive using the powerful Philips MSR Gold 575/2 MiniFastFit lamp. A unique silent control system enables users to carefully adjust to the desired noise levels whilst maintaining the best lamp operating temperatures, due to the newly patented lamp cooling system. All “top hat” accessories are compatible with the new ROBIN 600 Wash fixture.

The motorised zoom is from 10 – 35 degrees. A CMY + CTO dichroic colour flag system facilitates quick, smooth colour mixing and there are 7 + 1 user replaceable magnetic “SLOT & LOCK” trapezoid shaped positions on the colour wheel. The
Mechanical dimmer/shutter and electronic ballast with dimming and electronic strobing gives highly effective 1 – 10 Hz strobe effects.

ROBIN® 600E Beam

The ROBIN® 600 Beam has an amazing linear iris ranging between 1 and 6.5 degrees. By implementing this feature over a wider range, users can have full control over the beam size. More gobos in the gobo wheels enhance customizable beam shaping. Two black-hole positions are available for a full and fast blackout in dark-sensitive environments. The extended focusing range additionally allows for very precise focusing, starting with closer distances.

The ROBIN 600 Beam uses the new Philips MSR Gold 575/2 MiniFastFit lamp, and has an electronic auto ranging power supply, 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. The RNS2 – Innovated Robe Navigation System offers LCD touch screen and battery backup, with gravitation sensor for auto screen positioning whatever the fixture’s orientation and operation memory. Other features include motorized focus, variable frost effect, and pulse sequences. The very fast motorized iris, opening and closing pulses up to 3 Hz and via the mechanical dimmer/shutter, strobe effects of 1– 10 Hz can be achieved.

CityLine 48

The latest Cree multichip LED technology is harnessed in these customizable powerful LED battens with an unbeatably strong and uniform light output, suitable for all applications needing large areas washed with smooth and beautifully coloured light. Built in a durable aluminium housing with IP 65 rating with embedded power supply unit, the bright multichip LEDs are calculated to create ideal colour mixing in a single-point-source definable pixel pitch. Quietly convection cooled, control protocols like DMX and RDM allow easy setup via the Control display screen, and daisy chaining of DMX and power lines is possible via Powercon connectors. An integrated universal mounting system enables the CityLine48 to be floor mounted or hung in any position on walls or trusses.

The standard beam angle is 24°, with 38 x 24° as optional. Other features include white balance adjustment, 255 inbuilt colour Macros, a 4 digit LED display, 2 – 8 DMX control channels with RDM support and 3 user-editable programmes up to 68 steps each. It will work in stand alone mode, DMX and master/slave operation.

CityFlex48

CityFlex 48 is a great innovation. Using the latest Cree multichip LED technology, these powerful customizable units with an unbeatably strong and uniform light output are suitable for any application. The unique design (patent pending) allows multiple lighting formats from one fixture – be it a compact floodlight format, traditional linear LED format or a variety of different angled options. The fixture´s incredible flexibility means previously unobtainable effects are now available ….. from a single unit.

Housed in a durable aluminium casting IP 65 rated, the CityFlex48 is fitted with bright multichip LEDs that create excellent colour mixing in single-point-of-source with definable pixel pitch. A universal mounting system gives multiple rigging options for floor, wall or on to trussing . A separate quiet convection cooled control unit running via DMX, RDM and other protocols allows easy setup via control display screens, while DMX and power lines can be daisy chained via Powercon connectors.

Martin Professional Announces M-PC Controllers

When you’re on a roll, why stop!  I have to believe that is Martin’s marketing departments mantra.  Martin is getting ready to launch their next PC based lighting controller, the M-PC series.  The M-PC Pro which replaces the original Maxxyz PC, includes all the features of Maxxyz PC plus all new features from the new M1 console.  In addition, the M-PC has been upgraded from 32 to 64 DMX universes over standard Artnet or using the Martin USB DUO DMX, making it some of the most powerful PC-based lighting software ever made.

For budget-oriented applications, Martin has released a new member in the M series of controllers with the M-PC Basic. M-PC Basic offers the same feature set as the M-PC Pro but can generate a maximum of 8 DMX universes.

Both M-PC Pro and M-PC Basic come with the MSD5 MC Edition 3D Visualizer and one Martin USB DUO DMX.

  • M-PC-Basic 8 universes Kit
  • M-PC Pro 64 universes Kit

In the same round of new releases, Martin also announces the addition of an M-PC 8 universes license to the Ether2DMX8 Artnet to DMX converter. Once connected to a PC, the Ether2DMX8 will activate the M-PC Basic.

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