LumenRadio Available in North America AGAIN Through TMB

TMB and LumenRadio announced today the immediate availability across North America of the entire range of CRMX wireless lighting control products.

LumenRadio’s proprietary CRMX products are available in a variety of form factors and feature levels to meet the requirements of the entertainment and architectural lighting markets alike.  All products provide Lumen’s proprietary automated cognitive coexistence; error correction; synchronization; encryption; deterministic latency of 5ms; and outstanding range and reliability.  Protocol support includes DMX, RDM, DALI, Art-Net, sACN, ETCNet2, ETC Net3, Strand ShowNet, and Pathport.  Two consecutive PLASA Awards for Innovation and accolades from industry experts and the industry at large, as well as a very impressive reference list of high profile installations and events, have firmly established LumenRadio as the undisputed wireless technology leader.

See the full range of LumenRadio products at USITT 2011.  TMB is exclusive distributor for LumenRadio in North America and the UK.  For more information about LumenRadio and CRMX wireless lighting controls please visit www.tmb.com/lumenradio or www.lumenradio.com.

AirScan & AirTouch From Coolux Technology Showed at LondonLaunch

Check out this bit of awesomeness out of London from TMB and Coolux. We are getting closer and closer to “technology” that was shown off in movies from the 80’s.  Sooner or later we’ll catch up to our selves.   Here is more about this amazing technology from TMB’s press release:

Last month’s Londonlaunch:live networking and educational event at the Saatchi Gallery in Chelsea featured interactive displays by Universal Live.  The two-day event gave UK event planners and specifiers a look at the latest “digital canvas” technology.  “Londonlaunch:live is a typically brilliantly original London idea,” says keynote speaker and London Mayor Boris Johnson.

Featured in a dedicated room at the exhibit was AirScan by coolux.  A component of coolux AirTouch technology, AirScan infrared motion sensing operates with coolux Widget Designer PRO for completely touch-free interactivity.  Full HD video presentations of any type or size can be fully controlled by the user’s arm gestures, providing a completely interactive experience.  Just a few AirTouch system features include:  Large-scale scanning range, up to 10m / 30ft.; advanced motion stabilization; dynamic gesture menu programming for unlimited menu page configurations; and much more.

See amazing clips from Londonlaunch:live at www.universal-live.com.  TMB is exclusive distributor for coolux and Pandoras Box media control systems in the UK.  Find out more at www.tmb.com/products/coolux.

TMB Adds Demonstration Suite to #LDI2010

At this year’s LDI, in addition to the traditional “Village” TMB will also be hosting a dedicated Demonstration Suite (N203) for personalized demos of TMB high-tech exclusive products in an private and quiet setting.  Located near the TMB Village, hands-on condensed training and personalized demos will be provided for Avolites, Hippotizer, Kinesys, LumenRadio (DMX only), Parrot, and more.

TMB and manufacturer product experts will be on hand to show you the latest hardware, software, upgrades, and applications.

TMB’s Demo Suite will be open all hours of the show.  Everyone is welcome!  Stop by the TMB booth on the show floor for an invitation and to see both new and favourite exclusive products.  Just a few include:

• Avolites – Premier stage lighting consoles featuring new Titan software for ultimate programming capability.  New consoles include the compact Titan Mobile external wing and the Sapphire Touch console.  North America exclusive distribution.
• curveLED – Flexible, transparent LED Video.  Display super-bright, high quality video in almost any shape.  UK and North America exclusive distribution.
• DMX Data Lynx – 4-universe intelligent DMX switcher.  An industry standard.  Instantly switch between two consoles with up to four universes each.  Worldwide exclusive distribution.
• DVI Parrot by Carallon – User-configurable EDID emulator and analyzer, offering complete configurable control, with quick and easy modification, or measurement, of all EDID parameters.  Worldwide exclusive distribution.
• Green Hippo – The world’s favourite media servers: Hippotizer, HippoCritter and the new GrassHopper.  New components include UberPan screen management system and VideoMapper video tile mapping.  North America and Asia exclusive distribution.
• Kinesys – Motion control systems, with K2 software and Libra load-cells:  The simple, integrated solution for complete, safe motion control.
• ProPlex Data Distribution Devices –New ProPlex GBS gigabit switch and new ProPlex Opto-Splitter 2×8: DMX512 optically isolated splitter/repeater.  Built for the road!  Worldwide exclusive distribution.
• ProPlex Sneak Snake – Converts standard CAT5e EtherCon cable into a multi-universe DMX snake.  Worldwide exclusive distribution.
• ProPower RPD – Configurable Rack Panel Distribution systems.  The industry’s favourite.  Worldwide exclusive distribution.
• ProShell – Professional RJ45 backshell.  Converts a standard RJ45 connector into a rugged, road-worthy connector with strain relief.  Worldwide exclusive distribution.
• Solaris – High-powered professional strobes, including 85,000 Watt lightning machines.  Worldwide exclusive distribution.
• Toplight by FinnLight – High-output, deeply projected soft light for film and television.  Worldwide exclusive distribution.

See all of the above and more at the TMB Village, 2171 and adjoining booths.  See you there!  Find out more about the many products and services offered by TMB at www.tmb.com.

TMB Becomes Exclusive UK Distributor for Coolux

TMB is pleased to announce the signing of an exclusive UK Distribution agreement with coolux GmbH.  Under the agreement, TMB will offer technical support, training, sales and service for coolux’s award-winning Pandoras Box media and show control systems in the UK market.

Pandoras Box systems are world-class creative tools favoured by videographers, architects, programmers, and scenic and lighting designers around the globe, allowing them to create the most complex of designs with ease.

Capable of playing back multiple layers of video in all common file formats up to 4k, these networkable systems can achieve seamless, blended projections as well as synchronous multi-screen displays—contiguous or not!  As a real-time 3D compositor, Pandoras Box integrates with audio, moving scenery, lighting, and other show elements for spot-on synchronisation of a total sensory experience.

Professionals appreciate Pandoras Box’s many features and attributes including:  Powerful multi-layer control and ability to work with video formats of all kinds; timeline-based Media Manager featuring media editing and playback control in real time; custom graphical interfaces; full dome projection; Media Net platform; support for all major control protocols; and much more.  In addition to full-featured servers, TMB will also be offering innovative Pandoras Box Playback Systems and coolux’s extensive library of seamless, looping content.

Signing of the TMB distribution agreement coincides with coolux’s release of Pandoras Box Software Version 4.6, with new features such as 3D server preview; dual HD-SDI / DVI inputs; curve and clip editor; and support for additional protocols such as MA-Net, CITP, and MSC.

Also, designers and programmers can now benefit from comprehensive training at TMB coolux college™, a two-day workshop providing hands-on, focused instruction on Pandoras Box hardware and software.  This course presents general concepts for creating dazzling multi-media designs with Media Manager, Media Player, Widget Designer, and much more!  Several upcoming sessions will be announced, or check www.tmbtraining.com for schedules.

For more information about coolux, go to www.tmb.com/products/coolux.  Learn more about TMB coolux college at www.tmbtraining.com/cooluxcollege.  Discover more innovative and exciting TMB products at www.tmb.com.

Avolites Introduces Tiger Touch Lighting Console

During LDI 2009, I got a chance to stop by and take a close look at Avolites latest lighting desk, the Tiger Touch.  The Tiger Touch is a “hybrid” of the of powerful Diamond 4 functionality coupled with the friendly Pearl interface. The desk features a wide screen touch interface that provides an ever evolving software skin which can be adapted to the programmers style and layout preferences.

The Tiger Touch Lighting Desk utilizes Avolites latest Operating System, the TITAN.  TITAN has been created as a “Clean Sheet”. It’s fresh, clear design is fast and elegant to use. Avolites will continue to develop the TITAN Operating System and these benefits are continuously offered to users ongoingly at no extra charge under Avolites policy of “Free Upgrades for the Life of the Console”.

Some of the features included in the Tiger Touch and the TITAN OS:

• Fixture Exchange
• Fixture Copy
• Attribute Timing on Cues
• Head Up Display with Visualizer
• iPhone/iPod Touch Remote Control

The Tiger Touch Lighting Desk offer 4 universes of DMX out directly o the board with the ability to speak Art-Net nativily over Ethernet and up to 12 universe of DMX. The Tiger Touch seems to be a great tour console with the 4universes of output giving us 2,048 addresss to play with plenty of conventionals and moving lights.  With it’s small form factor, just 29.5″ x 24″ x 12″ and weighing in at 66lbs in a flight case, the Tiger Touch Lighting Desk might be an option.  I am still waiting to hear on price as the desk has not begun to ship yet through TMB, the US distributor.

For more information on the Tiger Touch Lighting Desk from Avolites, visit their website at www.avolites.org.uk.

TMB Announces New ProMolded 19-Pin Cable Assemblies

TMB is preparing to announce a new line-up of products at the LDI Show this year called the ProMold.  The first product in this series is the ProMolded 19-Pin Cable Assembly.

The 19-Pin connectors use TMB’s ruggedized ProCable and premium ProSeries connectors for break-ins, break-outs and extension cable.

Comprised of internal polypropylene and outer Santoprene molds, ProMolded assemblies are fabricated and guaranteed by TMB. Features, the company says, include improved strain and flex relief, the elimination of broken terminations and pushed pins, as well as broken backshells; greater pull strength; industrial-strength durability, and long-term reliability. The products are moisture- and water resistant, easy to handle, and interface with all conventional 19-pin connectors.

for more information on the ProMolded Series of Cable assemblies, visit TMB’s website at www.tmb.com or visit their booth, 1180 at LDI next week.

TMB ProShell RJ45 BackShell

We were recently on the TMB website doing some research and came across a new product called the ProShell RJ45 BackShell as pictured above.  While this entire device just looks like another RJ45 connector, just beefed up, it is in fact not that!  The patented ProShell converts any conventional RJ45 connector into a robust and road worthy connector capable of repeated connections while maintaining mechanical and electrical integrity.

Here are some features listed from the web site:

• Fits standard attachable RJ45 connectors
• Strain relief holds cable securely
• Protects RJ45 locking mechanism (latch) from breaking off
• Profile fits high-density hubs and switches. Will not block adjacent ports
• Label indent fits standard size label for easy marking
• Color coded; available in all resistor colors
• Completely removable and reusable
• Shaped to easily pull longer cables through nested cables
• Optional cap protects contacts when longer cables are dragged during coiling

At a retail price of $5.60 for a pack of 2 for the ProCell RJ45 BackShell with no cap, these are a cheap addition to any tour where RJ45 cables are pulled night after night.  For more information and to purchase your ProShell BackShell, visit TMB’s website at www.TMB.com.

amBX UK Ltd Preps Debut of amBIENT XC Lighting Controller

If you plan on attending PLASA Show next month in London, be sure to stop by the amBX UK Ltd. booth to preview their latest lighting control system, the amBIENT XC. The one line that has peaked our interest from the press release is…

The product is billed as a radically changing the way in which light and space are designed to create immersive entertainment experiences using light, video and sound.

We are not quite sure how this is a radical change of how lighting and video systems are controlled as it does not mention more then the amBient XC is a stand-alone DMX512 controller powered by amBX technology. The company, amBX is claiming that this new technology is going to be the new standard in creating and delivery an immersive entertainment experience.

The amBIENT XC has a variety of AMbx modes pre built into the box for some “standard” LED effects such as Fire Flame, Pacific Tide, (personally, we would like to see an ATLANTIC tide), Warm Breeze and others that are also customizable.  All of these modes can be executed and changed or modified by touchscreen on the front of the box.  There is also some downloadable PC design tools for greater control options and configuration.

From what we have read and seen on the website, the amBIENT XC is a pretty cool, self contained DMX playback unit.  It can be a great option for night clubs, restaurants and other architectural spaces that have LED lighting and want to have “effects” running with the tap of a screen.

The amBIENT XC is being distributed in the US by TMB.  Since the amBIENT XC has not be “offically” announed yet, we can’t find a retail price.  For more information on the amBIENT XC, visit amBX’s web site at www.ambx.com.

TMB Introduces New Products at InfoComm

At InfoComm, TMB introduced a whole host of new products to their vast inventory.

Straight From the Press Release:

• UberPan from Green Hippo – Advanced multi-server control system that allows multiple Hippotizers to work as one, creating a single virtual canvas.
• amBIENT XC from amBX – The ultimate ambient lighting control system for the creation and delivery of immersive entertainment experiences.
• ProFan – High velocity DMX fan with detachable remote for manual control. Truss, stand or floor mount.
• ProPlex RMT – Remote Media Transceiver System. DVI video, audio and serial data transmission and distribution over fiber-optic or CAT5e cable. Built for the road, in Rack Mount and Portable Mount formats.
• ProPlex GBS – GigaBit Switch. Rugged Ethernet switches built specifically for use in portable entertainment production. In Rack Mount and Portable Mount formats. Portable Mount unit incorporates a yoke with many mounting options, and a UPS.
• ProShell – Professional RJ45 housing. Converts a standard RJ45 into a rugged, road-worthy connector. Ergonomic, compact for high density patch bays, label friendly, and the damn latch won’t break! Detachable cap option protects contacts when long cables are dragged over the ground.
• Solaris CF-35 strobe – IP rated, UV stabilized, and compact CF-35 strobes ideal for architectural installations. Available in six colors. Can be used individually or combined in a string or matrix.

TMB will also be showing a selection of popular products for the entertainment professional, including: AC Power power distribution boxes; Color Kinetics LED fixtures; curveLED transparent flexible video displays; DMX Data Lynx four-universe DMX console switcher and backup; Kinesys Libra loadcell and Elevation motor control; Leader Light flood and linear LED fixtures; ProPlex cables and snakes for Ethernet, DMX, audio and video; ProPower NCB non-conductive power distribution boxes (without the rubber) and ProPower RPD configurable rack mount distros; ProStage audio stage box systems; SandBox multi-protocol hardware; Swisson DMX test tools; W-DMX Generation III wireless DMX featuring the new Ugly Box wireless signal tester . . . . and much more!

Find out more about the products and services offered by TMB at www.tmb.com.