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Robe at Frankfurt with Eleven New Products

Robe lighting gets 2010 off to a proactive start with 11 new product launches on stand C35 in Hall 11.1 at Prolight+Sound Frankfurt 2010. The popular new generation ROBIN Series of moving lights is expanded to include a powerful and versatile 600 range and a Classic 300 range of fully-featured value-conscious units.

The ColorBeam 2500E AT is added to Robe's AT Series, taking the concept of concentrated high powered lightsources into a new dimension, and Light4ce is a new robust and very bright range of indoor and outdoor LED fixtures.

Following the phenomenal success of Robe's ColorBeam 700E AT, a brand new high powered ColorBeam 2500E AT fixture is launched - and becomes the most powerful moving head yet to be designed and produced by Robe. ColorBeam 2500E AT delivers an exceptionally bright and intense beam light output, and is designed for the large scale applications where extremely powerful tight beam-effect fixtures are required. A Multi-step zoom facility provides variable beam size from between 1.5 and 10 degrees. Rotating gobos and rotating prisms can be used to create spectacular mid-air effects and there is also full CMY/CTO and variable frost for creating fabulous washing effects in a wide variety of colours. This very exciting product has been developed in response to feedback from designers and specifiers of all types, and is in a class of its own. It uses a compact high-pressure Philips MSR Gold 1500 FastFit metal halide lamp and has a dichroic glass reflector for maximising the light efficiency.

The Profile version of Robe's flagship ColorSpot 1200E AT series drew a lot of interest from theatre and TV market after its preview at the last PLASA show.

On top of many the features and functions of the ColorSpot 1200E AT it has inbuilt modular framing shutters that enable the fixture to be used like any standard profile discharge lightsource, when very precise framing and pin-pointing of objects and areas onstage is required. For full flexibility, the framing shutter module uses 4 rotating blades, and the final framed image can also be rotated. A newly included linear variable frost allows smooth scene transitions and blends.

The ROBIN 600E Spot has an incredibly bright light output - thanks to a special optical system and new Philips 575W discharge lamp it is giving the same or higher output than 700W fixtures on the market today, which makes it also a super energy-efficient. The very strong light-output can be maximised by using ROBE‘s unique HotSpot Control system together with the linear iris to create very powerful beam effects. The hot spot intensity is even brighter than that of 1200W fixtures!

An innovative patented cooling system ensures the best lamp operating temperatures and allows DMX controlled noise reduction. Users have complete control of all features on this fixture, making it ideal for environments where noise levels are critical and light output requirements are high. The lightsource is a brand new compact high-pressure metal halide Philips MSR Gold 575/2 MiniFastFit lamp, just launched at the Frankfurt show.

The ROBIN 600E Wash also features a fantastic light output and lower power requirements - thanks to the new 575W lamp and optimized optical path comprising of carefully selected components. A unique silent control system enables users to carefully adjust the desired noise levels while maintaining the best lamp operating temperatures, due to the newly patented lamp cooling system. All "top hat" accessories are compatible with the new ROBIN 600E Wash fixture.

The ROBIN 600E 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. It has also enabled the provision of more gobos in the gobo wheels for customizable beam shaping. Two ‘black-hole' positions are available for a full and fast blackout in dark-sensitive environments. The extended focusing range also allows for very precise focusing, starting with the closer distances. Robe's ROBIN ‘Classic' series offers all the functionality and quality engineering of the ROBIN brand in a compact and cost-effective package ideal for multiple applications.

The Robin 300 Beam Classic uses a Philips MSD Gold 300/2 Mini FastFit lamp and has a beam angle of 1.5 °- 6.5 °, complete with dichroic glass reflector for maximising the light output. There is a colour wheel with seven replaceable ‘Slot&Lock' dichroic filters, plus both static and rotating gobo wheels. A variable frost effect ensures a smooth transition in effect from a beam light to a regular wash light and there is also full dimming, variable strobe effect and pan/tilt of 540/260 degrees.

The lamp is a compact high-pressure metal halide Philips MSD Gold 300/2 MiniFastFit

The ROBIN 300 Spot Classic fixture has a host of specially designed modular features including a 12°-36° zoom, colour wheel, rotating gobo wheel, colour/gobo wheel, rotating prism and many others. The ROBIN 300 Spot Classic is a punchy profile fixture with features such as linear zoom, a full package of rotating gobos, colour - gobo wheel including four colours and five static gobos and a standard colour wheel. Up to 24 colour mixes can be achieved with a combination of the colour and colour/gobo wheels.

The ROBIN 300 Wash Classic is a flexible, lightweight, silent fixture with a zoom range of 10 °- 35 °. The compact dimensions of the ROBIN 300 Wash Classic make it easy to conceal in smaller spaces and for more discreet installations, whilst providing an extremely efficient light output and a stunning colour range from the gentlest of pastels to the richest of saturates. The enhanced CMS system mixes real colour correction quickly and accurately. The 7+1 colour wheel with its easily replaceable magnetic positions can spin rainbow effects at high and low speeds.

Robe uses its considerable expertise and resources in LED manufacture to launch Light4ce - a new series of LED products. LEDForce LED PARs have been developed to complement and/or replace conventional PARs in clubs, installations, rental applications and any other market needing a true "workhorse" fixture. Bringing all the advantages of low power, LEDForce products are virtually maintenance free and have a massively longer life expectancy than conventional PARs.

The LEDForce 7 RGB/RGBW unit utilises a new compact tri-colour and quad-colour LED technology driven by a 7 x 3 in 1 RGB LED or a 7 x 3 in 1 RGBW LED multichip, all in a tough small housing. The fixture features a very bright beam, smooth homogenised colour mixing with no pixelating or multi-colour shadows.

The LEDForce 18 eXterior RGB/RGBW & LEDForce 18 RGB/RGBW fixtures also use tri-colour and quad-colour LED technology with an 18 x 3 in 1 RGB LED or an 18 x 3 in 1 RGBW LED multichip. It is IP 65 rated for external use, and has superior colour mixing with no multi-colour shadows. The extremely bright beam has a 25° angle, and it's housed in a tough aluminium die cast shell. The LEDForce 18 RGB/RGBW fixture is an indoor unit with exactly the same spec as the LEDForce 18 eXterior RGB/RGBW.

In addition to all these launches, Robe will be showing a new range of Fog & Haze machines on its stylish and busy stand - C35 in Hall 11.1 - including the CitySkape 48, the CitySkape Xtreme and the CitySource 96 architectural LED fixtures and the hugely popular ColorBeam 700E AT? all of which have been enormous successes since their release six months ago.

In picture: ColorBeam 2500E AT, ROBIN 600E and LEDForce 18 eXterior.

www.robe.cz

 

Sapsis Rigging Chain Runners

Now at a reduced price, Sapsis Rigging Chain Runners are designed to control power, audio and data cables in a moving truss application. The Chain Runner clamps around the chain on electric chain hoists and rides up and down with the hoist as it is operated. By placing the appropriate number of Chain Runners on the chain you can neatly and safely page the cables out of the way without the need for an expensive cable take up reel or an ad hoc rope rigging contraption

Pulsar Product Guarantee Extended

With over 40 years of innovation, design and manufacturing experience in the United Kingdom, backed by the support of our worldwide network of distributors, Pulsar has a long standing reputation for creating products that stand the test of time and are proven to be solid long term investments for our global customers.

In line with their commitment to the highest levels of customer support, Pulsar has extended their product guarantee to three years with immediate effect.

All Pulsar product ranges are now automatically covered by the Pulsar Three Year Product Guarantee. This serves to endorse Pulsar's investment in quality, design and manufacturing processes for their ChromaRange LED fixtures and lighting control system products alike.

Pulsar will be at ProLight+Sound in Frankfurt in Hall 11.1 on stand E51.

Meyer Sound Launches MINA

Meyer Sound has announced MINA?, the newest and smallest member of the acclaimed MILO family of self-powered line array loudspeakers that include MILO, MICA, and M'elodie.

Designed for live sound and installation applications facing size and weight limitations, MINA carries the same remarkable musicality and intelligibility that define other members of the MILO family loudspeakers of which many thousands are in use around the world today. With MINA, smaller venues such as theatres, ballrooms, and houses of worship can provide their audiences with superb sound transparency and impact, while benefiting from the directional vertical coverage of a Meyer Sound line array.

MINA is less than 18.5 inches wide, yet capable of producing up to 128 dB SPL at one meter. Its operating frequency ranges from 75 Hz to 18 kHz over a wide 100-degree horizontal coverage area. In addition to sightline advantages, each MINA loudspeaker weighs only 47 pounds, making it an excellent component for integrators working with historic theatres and other venues with strict rigging requirements.

Like all Meyer Sound loudspeakers designed and built in Berkeley, Calif., the low-distortion MINA exhibits the cabinet-to-cabinet consistency essential for a line array to accurately project energy where it is needed. MINA can be installed as main arrays, and can integrate seamlessly with M'elodie and MICA line arrays as fill subsystems. With its flexible rigging options and benefits as a self-powered system, sound rental companies will also find MINA a versatile and transport-friendly option for AV events and tours.

In a Meyer Sound-patented trapezoidal enclosure, a three-inch high-frequency compression driver is coupled to a low-distortion, constant directivity horn through a new acoustical combining manifold derived from the proprietary REM ribbon emulation manifold. Two 6.5-inch neodymium magnet cone drivers produce the low and mid frequencies. MINA deploys Meyer Sound's new three-channel Class-D power amplifier and has 950 Watts of output (1900 W peak). The optional RMS remote monitoring software reports all operating parameters of each amplifier to the system operator's computer. Other available options include weather protection and custom colors. A small footprint, light weight, and high output are all key features that distinguish MINA in the sound reinforcement marketplace.

Meyer Sound's MINA line array loudspeaker will begin shipping in June 2010.

Griven Parade at ProLight+Sound

Using all the advantages of groundbreaking LED technology, the new GoboLED 80 from Griven allows for manifold gobo projection in indoor and outdoor locations, using a single white LED instead of a traditional metal halide lamp. GoboLED 80 projects a bright and accurate rendition of any graphic design or logo. A manual zoom facility combines with more inbuilt projection angle options to provide maximum flexibility with projection distance and image size. With GoboLED 80's projection possibilities, advertising messages can reach target audiences almost anywhere you choose in an environmental friendly way.

Also new is WaterLED, a high quality LED colour changer, specifically engineered for underwater applications. WaterLED's RGB colour mixing system, using high brightness and efficiency LEDs, is shared with the other LED fixtures of the Griven range, offering the same innumerable benefits and control options. Especially developed to meet the great demand for lighting fittings to be used in fountains, WaterLED, with its stainless steel housing, features an IP68 (Full Dry) weather protection rating and is the appropriate choice also for a huge variety of other lighting submerged installations.

Various models are available with different beam angle options.

Finally, designed for refined architectural decoration, Parade D-RGB-10 enriches the renowned Griven Parade series for innovative, new cost-saving solutions, spreading the well-known, high-level performances of this series to a wider market segment. This super flux and high luminance colour changer for exterior use incorporates state of the art electronic colour mixing and high reliability, meaning powerful and real colour rendering and minimal maintenance, where the additional benefits are durability, low power consumption, cool running and a quick light source response time.

Superb output with real uniform colour coverage even on close-up installations is provided by the elliptical optics that can capture a great fraction of light with high transmission efficiency. Parade D-RGB-10 can be installed in any position and in any orientation, featuring an IP67 weather protection along with a compact size and light weight manageability. A truly comfortable set up is guaranteed by the total absence of external power supply box requirement. The digital control system, obtainable from any four-channel remote DMX512 control desk, includes also stand alone functions and master and slave mode.

Allen & Heath Launches Two New Additions to Xone DJ Range

Allen & Heath will be launching a new club installation product, the Xone:PB patchbay, and the XD-40 monitoring headphones at Pro Light & Sound, Frankfurt.

The Xone:PB patchbay is a 1U rack size, passive interface box, designed to simplify the task of connecting encoded vinyl replay systems to installed mixers without the need to re-patch, providing a quick and easy solution to set changes in busy club line ups.

The outputs from up to four audio sources and the inputs to the mixer channels are connected to RCAs on the rear panel of the unit. The front panel connections echo the outputs from the audio sources on the left side, while connections on the right provide inputs to up to four external sources. Switches on the front panel select whether the mixer inputs are connected directly to the audio sources or diverted to the external sources, allowing very quick and simple interfacing to scratch amps or computer soundcards. The audio source connections on the front panel are duplicated, enabling two scratch amps to be connected to the same audio source for simple DJ handovers.

Additionally, two switchable inverse RIAA filters are available to enable line level sources to be connected to the phono preamplifiers of the mixer, there is common mode noise attenuation filtering on all external inputs to help reduce laptop power supply noise, and an earth lift switch helps prevent ground loops.

Joining the flagship XD-53 monitoring headphones, Allen & Heath will also be introducing the Xone XD-40 headphones, offering excellent audio fidelity in a compact, lightweight format. The XD-40's have 40mm neodymium drivers, 40 ohm impedance, 103dB sensitivity, a 15Hz - 28kHz frequency response, can handle up to 1.3W of power, and at 220g, are lightweight for extended use. The closed cup design provides good isolation from ambient noise and minimal bleed, plus there is a 90 degree angle swivel earpiece for easy cueing.

In picture: the Xone:PB and XD-40 headphones.

Theatre Application for New Non-Contact Tension Measurement Device

This development was prompted by a customer asking for a non-contact method of determining the tension in reinforcing cables and wire for pre-stressed concrete beams. Peter Lewis, the managing director of Applied Measurements investigated the dynamics of the measurement and discovered that a vibrating steel cable or wire would have on an externally applied transverse magnetic field.

After significant development the 'Digiforce' was born and the patented device has now been supplied to many concrete manufacturers' including RMC, Concrete, Tarmac, Spiroll Precast, Coltman Precast, Milbank in the UK, Burns in the USA and Impact in Australia - and other blue chip construction companies all who share the need to make rapid and accurate tension measurements on-site.

Following the success of the Digiforce in pre-stressed concrete, other applications are now being realised. One such application is within the theatre industry, where the product is used to monitor the tension on various cables and wired elements used to support stage scenery.

Some of these cables support very large loads and the stage engineers need confidence that the safe working load of cables is not being exceded. Prior to this the process of load measurement on these cables was very time-consuming and was not easy to log many readings with any great accuracy or confidence, or compare to earlier measurements taken.

Within the concrete industry especially, the equipment used for the tensioning process must be tested on a regular basis and accuracy of the measurement is in part dependent on the skill of the operator. The Digiforce has enabled users to achieve rapid, repeatable, non-contact tension measurement using cutting-edge technology.

Integral to the durability and structural performance of these concrete products is the correct tensioning of the pre-stressing steel tendons. There are approximately 30 tendons in the average 1200mm-wide hollow-core floor slab, which may be up to 160m in length. By striking the wire or cable under tension and observing their fundamental natural frequency of vibration, it has proved possible to develop a battery powered hand-held instrument capable of accurately determining the tensile forces applied to them.

Although simple in theory, the low frequencies - Hz to a few tens of Hz and complex sound spectra have up to now, prevented their accurate analysis on-site. The Digiforce addresses this issue via the integral mathematical software, to process only those frequencies of interest that contributes to the measurement. This means that the user no longer has to refer to look-up charts or return to the office to run complex calculations pertinent to that piece of equipment or installation.

The instrument is first programmed with the length of the wire or cable whose tension is to be measured. Also inputted is its weight per unit length. The magnetic sensor at the end of the instrument is then placed adjacent to the part to be measured. The measurement process is triggered and the part is struck lightly with the aluminium striker supplied. After a few moments the tension is displayed on the LCD display of the instrument.

Tensions in stainless steel or other non-ferromagnetic wires can be measured by attaching clips (supplied), made of ferromagnetic materials, provided that their masses are insignificant compared to that of the cable to be measured.

The vibrations being analysed are complex and the fundamental frequencies that the method uses are in the range 3Hz to 70Hz and not the metallic note heard by the ear. The tension is determined from the formula, T = 4 x length2 x Hz2 x weight per unit length. Because of the very low frequencies, tuned circuit filter methods are not an option. Instead, the device makes an initial 20 measurements of each oscillation and discards these. The next five measurements from 10 oscillations are then used to establish a tolerance band to establish which measurements are reasonable to contribute to the calculation and which should be rejected as spurious. Subsequent measurements are then made and those that fall within the tolerance band are used to calculate the final measurement value.

Because the principal business of Applied Measurements is in design and manufacture of precision load cells and force sensors, the measurements are traceable back to NPL calibration standards.

The Digiforce boasts an on-board data-logging facility for collecting results and an RS232 port / USB converter for later downloads to a host PC, driver software, aluminium striker, rugged carrying case and full instructions. Additionally the device is supplied with a three-year warranty.

ADB's Five New Stars for Frankfurt

No less than five new products will make their Pro Light+Sound début on Booth B36 in Hall 11.1 as ADB Lighting continues to expand its product range.

The list is headed by the revolutionary new ALC4 modular LED Cyclorama light, previewed at IBC 2009, which has already been specified in large numbers for the current Jean Michel Jarre European tour as well several major television studios. The first Cyclorama fixture of its kind in the world, the ALC4 is highly energy efficient, using four advanced RGB+White LED light sources to deliver the equivalent of 1250W of halogen power for an actual power consumption of just 160W. Capable of providing over 1 million shades of colour, including pure yellow and soft ambers, for extra ease of use the ALC4 provides seven user-selectable white light presets from 2700K to Daylight 6500K.

The new WARP Daylight followspot, a versatile followspot version of the standard WARP Daylight fixture, has been developed in response to market demand by ADB Germany. A compact, powerful and easily controllable alternative to bulky condenser-optic followspots, the operational advantages are obvious in the confined space of a followspot cabin, above a stage, on a front of house lighting bridge, or on a followspot chair mounted in a truss. Another key benefit is its extremely high light output and clear beam - with only a quarter of the power demand of 2500 Watt condenser-optic followspots.

Also showing is the full production version of ADB's new flagship dimmer, Eurodim Twin Tech, which offers the best of all dimming technologies by allowing users to combine sine wave, thyristor and fluorescent-compatible thyristor modules of different ratings within a single standardized cabinet. The brand new DimSwitch module is a dual capability thyristor module which can act both as a switch for normally non-dimmable resistive, inductive and capacitive loads or as a normal dimmer. DimSwitch reduces installation costs because fewer cables and outlets are required. The new ADB Dimmer Manager software detects the rating and type of the installed modules and reports to the operator the status of each module and channel, safeguarding against incorrect module combinations.

The WARP range of cool-beam zoom profile spotlights is expanded with the new optional choice of two optical systems for the WARP Daylight fixture to suit the application. WARP Daylight fixtures are now available with a choice of two specific optical systems, in special rental versions and also as motorised remote controlled profile spotlights. The Peak Performance optical system offers maximised lumen output, with an ellipsoidal reflector optimised for high light output. The fixture gives an extra ‘punch' of light, very useful for display and highlighting of scenic elements and actors. This optical system is also used in the new WARP Daylight followspot. The High Quality Imaging optical system features an ellipsoidal mirror optimised to project a uniform field, perfect for pattern projection. This fixture can be used for applications where the design requires very even light distribution, for example to uniformly cover an acting area, or for high quality gobo projection.

Finally, the newly expanded MikaPack 15 and 30 entry-level dimmer range is designed to enhance programming functionality and flexibility for customers looking for simple yet reliable equipment built to the highest ADB quality standards. MikaPack is a range of 6 channel or 12 channel 3 kW all-digital dimmer packs combining the performances and the reliability of a professional dimmer at a very competitive price.

MikaPack 15 is a six-channel compact portable dimmer built in a 19" rack only 2 Units high, with an optional truss clamping kit for distributed dimming solutions. It's now joined by the newly-launched 12 channel 3kW dimmer pack, the MikaPack 30 dimmer module mounted in a 24 channel flight case.

In picture: ADB's ALC4 LED cyc unit.

www.adblighting.com

Orange Launches New Crush and Crush PiX Amps

Orange recently upgraded the Crush PiX range of amps to pack more punch and offer more great value for money. Following on from this, they are announcing at the Frankfurt Musikmesse a range of new models and changes.

2010 sees the whole Crush PiX range available in an optional cool black finish alongside their instantly recognisable, brightly coloured Orange Amplifiers and picture-frame cabinets.

The range has also been extended to include the new CR100 BXT bass amp combo. With 100 watts RMS, this packs serious power and features a 15" speaker, built-in digital tuner and line-out/auxiliary-in sockets. As with other Orange bass amps, it has black grill cloth and is built using road rugged, tried and tested materials.

Also being launched is a new stereo Micro Crush practice amp. This highly portable compact practice amp, has two speakers for full stereo sound plus line-out/auxiliary-in sockets. It includes a 2.5mm stereo jack socket to plug in your ipod/MP3 player, a gain control, built-in tuner and comes with 18 volt power supply included.

Studiomaster Expands Presence with New Product Lines at Prolight + Sound

The resurgence of the world famous Studiomaster professional audio brand continues with new product lines, offering exceptional levels of quality, performance and affordability, being launched at Prolight + Sound, where the company has doubled its stand space this year. The new products include portable PA, compact sound installation, PA and line array systems. Also being launched is a new multi-pattern tube condenser microphone, a first entry for Studiomaster into the professional recording microphone market.

Portable PA is a traditional Studiomaster product sector where it enjoys a long history of product innovation, especially in compact and powered mixer systems. The company is launching the new Stagesound series at Prolight + Sound, a modern, high quality, powered mixer and 2-way cabinet portable PA series. Two models, the Stagesound 8 with a 6-input, 2 x 100 watt powered mixer and 8 inch speaker cabinets, and the Stagesound 10, offering an 8-input, 2 x 200 watt mixer amp and 10 inch speaker cabinets, are being shown. Setting a new standard in easy of use compact PA, system portability is optimised with storage of the mixer in a rear well in one cabinet and the cables in the other; the mixer can be operated while located in the storage well. Cabinets and mixer can be tabletop or stand mounted, with optional dedicated speaker and mixer stands. The Stagesound mixers feature two switchable mic/line and two stereo inputs (Stagesound 8) or four switchable mic/line and two stereo inputs (Stagesound 10) - with mic/line inputs on XLR or phono, and stereo inputs on jack and phono connectors - for flexible connectivity. Onboard DSP FX - with 15 effects - for the mic channels, 2-band EQ on each input channel, and monitor and record outputs provide exceptional power and flexibility in such a compact mixer.

CTR series is a comprehensive range of passive cabinets designed to fulfil a wide range of commercial audio applications in bars, restaurants, small to medium clubs and music rooms, conference and congress facilities. Suitable for both speech and music applications, the range comprises compact 2-way designs, wide dispersion compact array configurations, and four dual concentric designs featuring six, eight, ten and twelve inch drivers.

All six models are supplied with wall mounting brackets and, with the exception of the CTR105 2-way model, all varients are finished in durable white paint with tough metal speaker grilles and industry standard 4-pole connectors; the CTR105 features a self coloured injection moulded cabinet and has quick release connectors. It also comes in 70 and 100V line versions as well as the standard 8ohm variant.

The new JX series features both active and passive high quality PA cabinets of various configurations, enabling quick and easy installation of high signal power handling sound reinforcement in all manner of performance and playback environments. The 14 different models - seven active and seven passive - all incorporate a driver design featuring a new magnet configuration to greatly reduce distortion at high power levels. Constant directivity horns with a 90ºx60º dispersion pattern can be rotated to match the cabinet orientation. The active models integrate high reliability bi-polar amp designs - rated at 800 watts rms in the 2x12" and 2x15" models - 3-band EQ and an 80Hz high band pass filter on the hi-mid cabs, for improved intelligibility in voice applications. Subs and twin driver models employ a fan assisted cooling system for long term operational reliability. The cabinets are finished in tough scuff resistant paint with sturdy steel speaker grilles.

The Studiomaster A6 series marks the company's entry into the line array market, with a uniquely affordable, compact, self powered design, enabling smaller and medium sized venues, hire companies and commercial installations to employ the high SPL, signal clarity and dispersion characteristics of a line array system more widely then ever before.

A modular system - with each ‘module' comprising an A6-212SA bass unit, housing the 1x800w and 2x400w amplifiers, and two A6-206-4 hi/mid cabinets - the system can be floor sited or flown, with flying points (adjustable on the A6-206-4) fitted on both cabs. The A6-212SA features two 12' ultra LF drivers driven by the 800w amp, with each hi/mid cab being separately driven by a 400w amp. A pre-set electronic crossover ensures optimal system performance with all types of program material. All amplifiers have dedicated level controls, bargraph displays and limiters; signal connection is via male and female XLRs. The A6-206-4 is fitted with 2 x 6.5" custom drivers and a single 44mm throat compression driver.

The KM150V tube multi-pattern condenser is Studiomaster's first ever professional recording microphone, but with over 30 years experience in designing mixing desks and pre-amps the company knows a thing or two about what makes a great mic. For its first model Studiomaster has opted for a classic valve deign, featuring a one inch pressure gradient gold spattered dual diaphragm coupled to a selected low noise tube. Switchable polar patterns - between omni, cardioid or bi-directional (figure eight) operation - provide far greater versatility than other fixed pattern affordable tube designs; a switchable hi-pass filter and 10dB attenuator further aid this flexibility. An external power supply is provided for the tube preamp, giving exceptional signal to noise performance. The microphone is supplied with suspension mount, windscreen, power supply, 7pin mic cable, light weight carry case.

The company is also showing its established Fusion ‘entertainment console' and VMS products, along with the full range of Studiomaster powered and passive mixing consoles, power amplifiers, signal processors and accessories.

Commenting on the new product line-up for Prolight + Sound 2010, Patrick Almond, Studiomaster brand manager, stated: "This line up of exciting new products plays to our traditional strengths in small medium and portable PA, and extends our portfolio into new areas with the A6 line array and KM150V tube mic. In both instances we are reinforcing our market position based on the traditional Studiomaster values of innovation, proven reliability and unbeatable value for money. This is only the second Prolight + Sound exhibition for the new company, but our stand is twice the size of last year's and we are well on course to re-establishing the Studiomaster brand as a major force in the MI, pro audio and commercial audio sectors."

Creative Freedom for Luminaire Designers

Flexibility, great freedom of design and high efficiency - these are the main advantages of the new PrevaLED Core Light Engines by OSRAM. The PrevaLED range is designed using a modular principle and thanks to fixed interfaces reduces both development effort and time to market for luminaire developments. The system consisting of light engine and electronics control gear is small, easy to use and extremely powerful.

PrevaLED light engines enable luminaire manufacturers - despite the fast development cycle of LED - to significantly reduce the effort of developing new luminaires and thus to save costs. Design ideas can be evaluated and realized much quicker.

The PrevaLED Core product family provides a wide range of lumen output options from 800lm to 3.000lm at a system efficiency of up to 75lm/W and is available in the colour temperatures 3.000K and 4.000K. A special feature of this system is its outstanding light quality with a colour rendering index (CRI) >90, without compromises in system efficiency. Active control of the light engines reduces the tolerances between single light engines below the limit of visual perception and ensures top quality of light in the application.

Thanks to intelligent system design, currently available lumen packages will be available for years, independent of increased LED efficiency, thus permitting a future-proof luminaire design.

Irrespective of the lumen output, all round modules have the same dimensions (50mm diameter) and feature the same integrated reflector mounting options. Thanks to the wide beam angle of 140° these light engines are ideally suited for light shaping with reflectors. The light engines can be flexibly combined with various control gears allowing the simple integration of additional functions such as dimming, if so required. The combination of these features and their compact size make PrevaLED Core light engines ideally suited for use in downlights and spots of various output powers.

AC-ET Adds Innovative LED to Video Lineup

AC-ET's Video division has been appointed as the exclusive UK and Northern Ireland distributor for the InnovaLED TP825 panel, an IP rated display solution that marks a new level of affordability in its product class.

The first in a range of models being developed by InnovaLED ApS, a new European company formed by seasoned industry professionals, the LED module is a 25mm pitch panel that offers a bright (3200 nits) output and a seamless image at approximately 20m. Featuring a rugged design and a unique auto-locking system that makes it very fast and easy to rig, the InnovaLED screen is one of the first truly ‘one man configurable' video systems. In addition, an intuitive software set up and status indicators provide hassle free system configuration.

InnovaLED Aps managing director, Jan Thoegersen, commented: "InnovaLED ApS is very proud to become a part of the A.C. Video product portfolio. It is our belief that A.C.'s position in the market, expertise and customer relationships makes them the obvious choice as a distributor in the UK and Ireland. InnovaLED ApS look forward to a bright future and long term cooperation with a professional and dedicated partner that continues to go from strength to strength in the video market."

The InnovaLED display will be featured on the AC-ET stand at the Prolight & Sound show in Frankfurt (Hall 11.1, Stand A47).

www.ac-et.com/video

 

New MediaMaster 1.2 from ArKaos

ArKaos, the world-leading provider of technology for live visual performances, has announced the release of MediaMaster 1.2, the latest version of its successful media server software.

MediaMaster 1.2 is the latest update to ArKaos' professional tool for creative projection and LED use within video design. It was created specifically with the show and lighting market in mind, as a cost-effective software solution for all video performances and installations with multi-media requirements.

This new version of MediaMaster makes use of ArKaos' latest generation of real time video technology to deliver incredible performance on any MAC or PC on which it is installed, including standard laptops. MediaMaster 1.2 is capable of playing up to eight simultaneous layers of HD video, without dropping frames, when running on an octo-core server.

A major addition to this new release is the ability to both mix the audio track from movies and to control the global audio volume via DMX. As a result, a DMX control desk can now act as an audio mixer.

Also new is MediaMaster 1.2's support of Quartz Composer. This Mac-only technology allows both the creation of GPU accelerated movies and highly customized effects and music visualizers. The addition of this feature now makes it very easy to create animations that read information from web pages and present it in an attractive way.

Flash Animation Player has been enhanced by its support of Actionscript3. This opens new doors to developers who want to create unique animations and music visualizers on Windows or Mac.

These new developments also open MediaMaster 1.2 to an infinite array of new creative possibilities by offering users an easy way to design unique audiovisual shows that combine traditional video and lighting with audio reactive visuals and advanced custom effects.

As a highly professional media server software, MediaMaster also comes with features such as improved Frame Blending Support for extremely smooth video playback even at slow speeds, perfect Soft Edge for seamless blending of multiple projectors, high resolution output at up to 4096 pixels on supporting hardware and advanced media composition due to its support of alpha channels.

The software is fully compatible with Matrox Dual, TripleHead2Go Analog and Digital Editions, allowing several projectors to be connected to a single server.

MediaMaster is the only solution offering decompression engines for almost any video format. This dispenses with the need to recompress video files which, in turn, provides maximum flexibility for the designer who can work with almost any file in a very user-friendly way.

Thanks to the CITP support, Media Server Extensions (MSEX) enable media information to be displayed on many lighting consoles, including those from Avolites, Chamsys, Compulite, ETC, Zero88 and ADB. The software also listen directly to a GrandMA console through the MA-eDMX protocol resulting in a simpler and more efficient setup between these two very popular products.

Finally, the ArKaos Media Server A10 HD already incorporates the new MediaMaster 1.2 software. This super-fast media server is designed for customers who demand a high-performance, turnkey solution which guarantees the best video performance and can run large shows seamlessly.

ArKaos CEO, Marco Hinic, says: "We are pleased to have many active users around the world using MediaMaster installations. We believe our popularity comes from our willingness to provide our customers with the high quality product they need, backed up with the solid technical support we are happy to give them."

A series of training sessions and demonstrations dedicated to distributors and customers across the Europe, US and Asia is planned for this year, details of which will be announced on the ArKaos web site.

Arkaos will be present at the Prolight & Sound show in Frankfurt (24-27 March) where it will be putting the new MediaMaster 1.2 through its paces in Hall 11.1 stand C30/C28

ETC Releases Lower Amperage Sensor Dimmer Modules

In response to customer demand plus changes to UK electrical requirements, ETC has released versions of its Sensor dimmer modules fitted with 6 and 10 Amp MCBs (miniature circuit breakers) which allows Sensor dimming to be installed in many venues which could not previously accommodate higher rated Sensor standard modules.

The new 6A and 10A breakers can be used to limit loads to 1.3kW and 2.3kW respectively. The UK IEEE 17th Edition Wiring Requirements (BS7671:2009) lowered the permissible wiring distance from the dimmer rack to the socket outlet for standard wire gauges by up to 25% of 16th Edition values. Previously some venues would have had to completely rewire in order to take advantage of Sensor dimming, but the new lower amperage breakers mean that Sensor can be installed in many more buildings.

Mark White, ETC's regional manager for UK and Ireland, says: "The release of these new modules with smaller MCBs may not seem a big step, but is actually extremely important to us - it is a product which had been frequently requested by customers in buildings often wired back in the 1970s and 1980s Electrical Regulations were not as tight as nowadays; no-one imagined then the size of wires we now have to use. Our dimmer load survey of a couple of years back showed us that around 80% of dimmer loads are less than 1kW so that was also a really good reason for introducing these new modules."

The first installation using 10A MCBs has been at Glyndebourne opera house near Lewes in East Sussex.

In picture: lower amperage circuit breakers for ETC Sensor dimming allow it to be installed in more places than ever before.

www.etcconnect.com

New Harlequin Dance Mat for Hip-Hop and Tap

New from British Harlequin is a roll out, slatted wood dance mat that is aimed at Hip-Hop and Tap dance styles. Making its debut at MOVE-IT 2010, the new Harlequin dance mat is being offered at an introductory price of £135 that includes VAT and free delivery within the UK.

When all that is needed is a hard wood surface to practice or perform Tap or Hip-Hop, then this canvas backed, slatted bamboo floor provides the answer. It can simply be rolled out to lay perfectly flat on practically any surface including carpeted floors. Bamboo used for the slats is widely recognized as renewable resource that regenerates, rapidly grows to maturity and is also suited to percussive dance styles such as flamenco or Irish dancing.

Available from Harlequin as a kit, the generously sized 1.9m x 1.83m roll is accompanied by a roll of Harlequin Reversible vinyl dance surface and colour co-ordinated tape. Reversible, the classic double-sided floor is available in a range of colour combinations that can be selected when ordering. Roll Straps are offered as an option.

www.harlequinfloors.com

wysiwyg R25 Beta Testing Begins

CAST Software of Toronto, Canada has announced that wysiwyg R25 Beta version has been released for beta testing by the carefully selected Beta Test Team.

CAST's beta testing program aims to uphold the high level of dependability and robustness, for which wysiwyg is renown, by enlisting typical members to test drive it in the field under real conditions. CAST carefully monitors the testers and ensures a reasonable cross-section of uses in order to optimise the usefulness of the feedback. One thing the testers have agreed: that the last three Releases are CAST's biggest and best to date.

As an incentive to collect feedback by 22 Mar 10, CAST is offering an incentive for the testers. Chosen at random, the prizes include a free one-year membership renewal and five free Luminair Apps.

One particularly handy addition to R25 is the new 3rd party application extension to work with Luminair 2.0, the next generation of the wireless multi-touch DMX control software for the iPhone and iPod touch, developed by Synthe FX of Cincinnati, Ohio. wysiwyg can download fixture POV and the necessary DMX data to these handheld devices so users are able to see what a specific fixture's focus should be and adjust the fixture accordingly. Once that fixture is focused the user can turn that light off and the next one on from the remote location viewer, leading to download and trigger abilities for looks.

Synthe FX founder and lead product developer Ryan Hisey says, "Never before have lighting professionals had the option of designing looks on a master console, recording snapshots, and building a simple show that they can carry in their pocket. We are very excited to be working with CAST Software, which is a highly respected industry leader, on such a groundbreaking new feature for lighting pros." Full details, videos, and screenshots can be seen at http://synthe-fx.com/products/luminair.

CAST is encouraging professionals from all segments who use wysiwyg to apply to join the R25 Beta team. Testers must already own wysiwyg Design or Perform and their membership must be current to apply. Visit www.cast-soft for full information.

CAST anticipates the full Members' R25 release by early April. Releases are free to current wysiwyg Members. In fact, being a Member is the only way to get a fully operational copy of the software. CAST has also developed a new wysiwyg DV, which includes four sample plots, so manufacturers can test and also demonstrate their hardware using the best.

Members will also be pleased with the new Library Additions included with the R25 release.

No Ugly Duckling

The newest addition to the Wybron family, the Cygnus 200W Wash, is now in production. Recently, the company's Colorado Springs facility put together an order of 12 white Cygnus units, a special request for Fordham University, who ordered them through PRG New Jersey.

Fordham's snowy-coloured Cygnuses will provide an unparalleled LED experience. Cygnus, one of the only LED luminaires on the market to employ an integrated RGBW quad die, greatly eliminates rainbow shadows caused by other LED lights. It also employs in-lens colour-mixing, meaning that the colour seen on the fixture is the same seen on the stage.

It's also astoundingly bright - up to five times as bright as competing fixtures - and provides excellent colour as well as whites up to 92 CRI. "We've finally achieved output levels and colour rendering quality that allow LED fixtures to become something more than a novel wall wash," says Wybron director of technologies, John Sondericker III.

Before they're shipped, each Cygnus is individually colour calibrated using an advanced proprietary process. Wybron's history with gels and dichroics, in which there sometimes can be wide variation, has informed the current system, which employs RDM to ensure that each unit's components are working correctly to provide consistent colour. This means that every Cygnus that ships will produce the same colour, whether in the same batch or separated by months or years.

Also instrumental to consistency is Cygnus' advanced thermal management system. Many LED lights can suffer from high temperatures at the junction, which over time can affect the light output, allowing the colours to degrade and the luminous flux to wane. Wybron has solved this issue with an active cooling system that continuously oversees and adjusts Cygnus' temperature and ensures a long, long life of consistent colour and maximised output. This system also contributes to the efficiency of the device.

Allen & Heath Launches New iLive Software with Expansion Options and Editor ‘Superstrip' View

Allen & Heath has released the latest version of its iLive firmware and Editor software, which includes a range of enhancements including support of the new iLive-R72 Control Surface, Dual-Rack input expansion, and ‘SuperStrip' user view in the Editor control software.

Introduced at NAMM 2010, the new iLive-R72 rack mountable Control Surface is the most compact iLive surface to date, providing 72 control strips, arranged in six layers of 12 faders across two banks. The latest software release supports the new hardware, including full compatibility with the virtual control Editor software.

The most significant new feature in v1.6 is the Dual-Rack system expansion, allowing up to 128 input channels to be used simultaneously. Two MixRacks can now be linked together via the Port B sockets, expanding the number of channels feeding the 32 mix buses, and enabling both racks to be controlled by one surface. The Master Rack is assigned to CH1-64 and the Slave Rack to CH65-128.

Among the many new developments in the popular offline/online Editor control software is the ‘SuperStrip' processing view, which combines important live mixing parameters into a convenient single window, enabling a more comprehensive view of functions when configuring offline or mixing live.

Another key feature in v1.6 is the ability to set the redundancy socket on Allen & Heath's ACE (Audio and Control over Ethernet) option card as a breakout to split to other iLive systems, offering a cost effective alternative to audio networking.

There is an array of feature enhancements to improve flexibility, including a Range Select patch function for easier set up of FOH/Monitor/Recording applications, and Safe mode for DCA master levels and mutes when recalling Scenes, ideal for festivals or events involving multiple band set ups.

V1.6 is available immediately and can be downloaded from www.ilive-digital.com

K.M.E. Introduces Digital-Amplifier DA 230 at Prolight & Sound

Based on the 4-channel digital amplifier DA 428, a more powerful model - the DA 230 with a power output of 1.500 W per channel - will be presented.

The two-channel amplifier DA 230 is equipped with comprehensive DSP features like a matrix router, six fully parametric equalisers, two crossover networks, delay and dynamic processor per channel. Factory and user presets may be stored inside the unit, an SD card reader is implemented and can be used to easily transfer preset and system information to other units.

All parameters as well as user navigation can be managed using a simple five-key navigation pad together with four rotary encoders. The sophisticated user interface is completed by a graphic LCD display and four RGB LEDs informing the user of relevant operation parameters and state of the single channels.

The inputs have two analogue or one digital XLR connector which can also be used mixed. Link sockets, either carrying the signal applied to the inputs can be routed as processed digital outputs. The power connection is a self- locking Neutrik PowerCon connector, and two Neutrik Speakon sockets ensure the connection to the speaker systems.

The designers also implemented a module slot for future updates, i.e. connections to audio or control networks, standard- fitted with module RSNC equipped with a RS232 connector and a 'normally closed' contact feature. Another important feature is the PFC controlled, audio- optimised wide-range switched-mode power supply of the latest generation. A top feature is the absolutely quiet "low-noise" fan.

The amplifier's wide-range application scope ranges from monitor over the use in passive components, to the realisation of multi-channel systems within sound installations.

The DA 230 is mainly intended for the amplification of more powerful reinforcement components.

By the optional available PC software Preset-Editor you can create own presets on your computer. This KME preset files can be saved on an SD card and later transfered to both digital amplifiers DA 428 and DA 230.

Firmware updates can also be transfered by an SD-card on DA 428 and DA 230.

Pen Events Offer Comprehensive webevent Registration Package

If you are planning a conference, event a gig or a seminar, then Pen Events webevent is claimed to be everything you need in a comprehensive low-cost online package to run event registration, access control and ticket scanning.

The standard webevent suite has online registration, visitor database, e-delivery, individually barcoded passes, admin reports, emailing, data import/export, basic visitor quota and various visitor barcode scanning options built in at a very low cost package.

You can customise the look and content of the visitor registration form using a simple password protected admin page and integrate into your own website or emails with easy-to-use code samples. You can automatically deliver individually barcoded and access protected self-print ticketing direct to your customers email address to save distribution costs. And you can use the powerful webevent email centre for messages and marketing before and after your event. Finally, a barcode scanner can be added to the built-in webscan tools for recording visit information or to validate every visitor against the database to ensure each ticket is only used once.

Save time and money on the laborious task of gathering visitor information and distributing invitations or tickets by using webevent and enjoy the benefit of all the features described above and more.

Secure online payment options for selling your tickets is also available as webevent integrates PayPal, one of the world's foremost providers of secure online payment, delivering funds directly to your account.

Find out more and details of special offers on the Pen Events website.

V4 Pro Show Controller Now Available

Alcorn McBride is now shipping the V4 Pro, the newest addition to the Pro line of show controllers. The V4 Pro is a highly reliable show controller designed for smaller shows. It offers many of the advanced features of the larger V16 Pro, providing flexibility without the downtime of PC-based products. Alcorn McBride show controllers are engineered for high-use applications including theme parks, retail stores, and museums.

The V4 Pro has four RS-232 or RS-422 serial ports, one MIDI port and two Ethernet ports - one for local show control and one for WAN or Internet connection. The V4 Pro can communicate with network devices supported by UDP, HTTP (server), FTP, SNMP, and NTP. Users may control, monitor, or update the controller across a LAN or across the Internet. Like the V16 Pro, the V4 Pro works with Touch interface design software (free) and ShowTouch, Alcorn McBride's rugged touch screen interface.

CompactFlash cards store virtually unlimited show events; programming with WinScript Live allows for instantaneous script changes without downloading. A front panel knob and display provides status and quick access to configuration options.

"The V4 Pro is a natural extension of our product line," said Jeremy Scheinberg, Alcorn McBride COO. "Our clients have been really excited about the new features and flexibility in the V16 Pro. With the V4 Pro, we can now offer that great new functionality and ease of use to shows of any size."

New AKG C 414 XL II and C 414 XLS Models Now Shipping in UK

AKG and UK distributor Sound Technology Ltd have announced immediate UK shipping of the new C 414 XLS and the C 414 XL II, one of the most famous recording, live sound and broadcasting microphones since 1971.

The legendary C 414 needs no introduction - it is a tool found in most recording studios and has been used on thousands of hit records; it's been on stage with artists of every musical genre and is also used by leading broadcast facilities the world over.

The new C 414 XLS and the C 414 XL II now offer nine pickup patterns, enabling the perfect setting to be chosen for every application. For live-sound applications and fixed installations, all controls can now be disabled easily for trouble-free use, and the peak hold LED displays even the shortest overload peaks.

Both mics have three switchable bass cut filters as well as three pre-attenuation levels that allow lead vocals and solo instruments to be placed in even the densest mixes.

"For over 60 years, leading musicians and engineers have used legendary AKG microphones to capture their sound so their audience hears every nuance," said Thomas Stubics, Product Marketing Manager for Recording and Broadcast. "The C 414 family has been one of the world's most widely-used and respected studio and stage microphones in audio history. With the new useful features and even greater ease of use, we are able to answer the demands from our ever-growing customer base all over the world."

The C 414 XLS maintains the sonic character of the legendary C 414 B-ULS, the longest-lived C 414 model. Engineered for the highest linearity and neutral sound, it is the most universal and versatile large diaphragm microphone released in decades. Widely used for accurate, beautifully detailed pickup of any acoustic instrument, the new C 414 XLS combines proven reference quality, leading-edge technology and state-of-the-art components.

The C 414 XL II is the successor of the famous C 414 B-TL II. It shows the unique sonic signature of the highly sought-after AKG C 12, which enables lead vocals and solo instruments to be placed even in a dense mix. The unrivalled up-front sound is also well known for distant miking applications like classical music recording or drum ambience miking.

The C 414 comes complete with everything you need to create great sound recordings, including: a carrying case, a pop filter, a windscreen, and spider-type shock mounts. In addition, AKG offers both the XL II and XLS in stereo sets. The stereo sets are created by AKG's sophisticated matching method for stunning, three-dimensional recordings.

New Yamaha Products and Technology at ProLight+Sound 2010

Yamaha's new M7CL-48ES digital console, MY8-SDI-ED interface card and highly versatile TLF loudspeaker technology will be showcased at ProLlight+Sound, being held at Messe Frankfurt from 24 - 27 March.

Exhibited on stand F50, Hall 8.0, the latest M7CL replaces the 48 internal mic pre-amps with two EtherSound ports, keeping the MY card slots free for other uses such as multitrack recording, the Dante communication protocol or the use of Waves effects plug ins. A third port also allows permanent connection of the console to a computer while using EtherSound in ‘ring' mode.

To make setup quick and easy, the M7CL-48ES auto-configures its connection to the Yamaha SB168-ES stage box and it features the updated V3 software, recently introduced for all M7CL consoles.

Another new product on show at Frankfurt is the MY8-SDI-ED interface card, which offers from eight to 64 I/O channels (depending on the console and number of cards used) of HD-SDI embedded audio signals.

Compatible with all of Yamaha's digital mixing consoles / DME series digital mixing engines, the card features one HD/SD-SDI input, two HD/SD-SDI outputs (same signal), and one thru-output (reclocked). Each card is able to de-embed up to two of the four audio groups (four channels per group; total eight channels), multiplexed in an HD-SDI signal, and to embed two audio groups into an HD/SD-SDI signal for output.

With SDI now being the standard in the broadcast market, but many broadcasters still using both the HD and SD systems, the MY8-SDI-ED interface card now it makes extremely easy to include Yamaha digital audio mixers and digital mixing engines into any broadcasting system.

In addition to these highlights, a full range of Yamaha Commercial Audio amplifiers, loudspeakers, mixers and audio processors will be on display, with company staff on hand to discuss and demonstrate. A product they will be actively seeking industry opinion on is the company's new Thin Light Flexible (TLF) loudspeaker technology.

Potentially taking commercial audio into a completely new realm, TLF is a prototype technology which has produced a revolutionary and highly versatile loudspeaker, which Frankfurt will see demonstrated for the first time outside Japan.

TLF is around one millimetre thick and highly flexible, allowing it to be hung and rolled up like a poster. It's also extremely light and the additional attached cloth layer can be printed with any image or design, using a printing process such as silk screening or an inkjet printer.

Acoustically, the technology is highly directional, emitting flat audio waves which mean sound can only be heard when the listener is standing directly in front of the speaker. Any number of TLF speakers can be hung side by side, with minimal ‘crosstalk' from one to the next.

The technology also produces a gradual decay curve which, together with the high directivity, means the possibility of feedback is virtually eliminated, compared with traditional loudspeaker design.

With many potential applications in the retail, advertising, public information and leisure markets, Yamaha is keen to gauge reaction to the technology and sees ProLight+Sound as the ideal opportunity to discuss its development.

Music Stand Lights Add Sparkle to Black Cat Music Offer

A sparkling promotion this month from Black Cat Music is a 15% saving on the Duet 2 music stand light, which makes this a good time to upgrade music stand lighting.

Utilising two fully adjustable LED head units, the Duet 2 can evenly light two pages of music thanks to optical grade lenses that avoid any hot spots. The new Duet 2 is twice as bright as earlier models and offers four selectable light levels. Sensor switch operation allows, one, or both LEDs to be turned on with just a gentle tap. An extra strong clip attaches the Duet 2 to any music stand and with two flexible arms, the lighting heads can be fully adjusted as required, or bent to a compact position for ease of storage.

Three AAA size batteries offer up to 20 hours continuous operation. Alternatively an optional AC adaptor additionally allows a series of Duet 2 units to be connected together for lighting control for band or orchestral users. Details and order information are published on the Black Cat website.

SGM to Show IP 55-rated Palco Full Color with Rebel LED

SGM will show the IP55-rated Palco Full Color LED fixture at this year's Pro Light+Sound exhibition in Frankfurt.

Adopting the same footprint as the other models in the Palco range, Palco Full Color is the latest technical evolution in this popular family: an extraordinarily powerful fixture that can be used anywhere and is able to create washes and scenarios with an effectiveness and quality of illumination never seen before.

Palco Full Color uses REBEL LED, a light source with a new concept and a maximum performance of 80 Lumens. It has been designed to accommodate 105 LED in a matrix of 35 lenses, each with a power of 9 Watts, enabling a total brightness of 5,500 lumens (RGB) -12,000 lumens (WA) - to be output.

To optimize the effect of the REBEL LED, the fixture uses a brand-new color mixing system, which enables the red, blue and green Rebel LED to be mixed within a single lens, thus occupying a minimum space.

Perfect light diffusion is ensured by an option of three new different lenses: narrow, medium and wide.

The result is a color-changer able to generate much more powerful light beams, with exceptionally even color on the illuminated surfaces and elimination of any colored shadow defects. Perfect color uniformity is also guaranteed even when viewing the fixture's LED matrix directly from the front.

Palco Full Color exceeds the already remarkable standards of the other units in the Palco fixture range, enabling increasingly large and distant areas to be illuminated clearly, and with rich color.

The functional upgrade has run hand in hand with mechanical evolution: based on the experience gained with the other fixtures in the range, SGM has made Palco Full Color even more resistant to bad weather, thus greatly increasing the unit's application possibilities.

www.sgm.it

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