Lasers

This month’s Buyer’s Guide looks at the latest in Laser products. In the past, lasers were normally only used on the highest profile shows. The cost, size, and special handling of delicate and expensive laser gear often overrode the production’s desire—and budget—to use them. That has all changed. Lasers have become more cost-effective, more robust and tourable, and the number of features has increased. Lasers are more commonplace on shows these days and are a more used design tool alongside lighting. The fact that many lasers are now easily controlled by lighting consoles means designers have a more readily accessible design tool.

LaserAnimation Sollinger

• Model Name: RTI ANGO 600
• Type of Laser: Sky Laser
• Laser Source: RGB
• Wattage: 600W
• Max. Scan Angle: Pan: 14˚; Tilt 340˚ (Adjustable)˚
• Effects Engine: N/A
• Max. Power Required: 7.5kW; 16A
• Audience Scanning Ability: N/A
• Moving Head Available: Yes
• Single Beam Laser: Yes
• Control Protocols: DMX, Art-Net
• Max DMX Channels: 10
• Control Software: Direct DMX, Art-Net
• IP Rating: IP65
• Dimensions (In.): 65.7 x 60.75 x 28.0
• Weight (lbs.): 800 (incl. transport case)
• More Details: Sky projector, IP65 rated, with up to 600W full RGB output power, bundled in a 4” beam. X/Y beam movement and position controllable via DMX/Art-Net.
  Website: www.laseranimation.com

Nu-Salt Laser International

• Model Name: Laser Space Cannon
• Type of Laser: Beacon of Light
• Laser Source: RGB
• Wattage: 2,000W
• Max. Scan Angle: 1˚
• Effects Engine: Solid State
• Max. Power Required: 120V AC, 10A
• Audience Scanning Ability: N/A
• Moving Head Available: N/A
• Single Beam Laser: Yes
• Control Protocols: Variance CDRH and FAA
• Max DMX Channels: N/A
• Control Software: Showtime, Beyond Ultimate, and Custom
• IP Rating: IP65
• Dimensions (In.): 12” x12”
• Weight (lbs.): 60
• More Details: Inventor and manufacturer of the Laser Space Cannon.
  Website: www.nusaltlaser.com

Pangolin and KVANT Lasers

• Model Name: Spectrum 45 RYGB
• Type of Laser: Full-Color RYGB Laser Projector
• Laser Source: Semiconductor Laser Diode + OPSL
• Wattage: 45W
• Max. Scan Angle: 40˚
• Effects Engine: FB4
• Max. Power Required: 100-240/50-60Hz
• Audience Scanning Ability: Yes, with PASS Card Upgrade
• Moving Head Available: N/A
• Single Beam Laser: N/A
• Control Protocols: Ethernet, Art-Net, DMX, ILDA
• Max DMX Channels: 39
• Control Software: Pangolin BEYOND or QuickShow Software
• IP Rating: IP20, or IP54 with optional rain cover
• Dimensions (In.): 12.2 x 19.3 x 15.6
• Weight (lbs.): 68.3
• More Details: The new Spectrum projectors offer world-class performance, superb beam quality, a wide range of colors, and comprehensive control options for easy integration into existing systems.
  Website: www.lasershowprojector.com

Unity Lasers

• Model Name: Elite 30 PRO FB4
• Type of Laser: Full Color
• Laser Source: RGB
• Wattage: 30W
• Max. Scan Angle: 45˚
• Effects Engine: Pangolin FB4
• Max. Power Required: 1,200W
• Audience Scanning Ability: Yes
• Moving Head Available: Laser System Imitates Ability of Moving Head
• Single Beam Laser: No
• Control Protocols: DMX, Art-Net, Direct (PC via Ethernet), Auto-Mode
• Max DMX Channels: 39
• Control Software: Pangolin QuickShow or BEYOND or via DMX control
• IP Rating: IP20
• Dimensions (In.): 9.6 x 19.4 x 16.3
• Weight (lbs.): 70
• More Details: ELITE 30 PRO FB4 is a robust full-color RGB laser system designed for high power indoor/outdoor events.
  Website: www.lasershowprojector.com

X-Laser

• Model Name: Skywriter HPX M-5
• Type of Laser: Class 4
• Laser Source: Direct-Injection Diode Modules
• Wattage: 5.1W
• Max. Scan Angle: 45˚
• Effects Engine: Mercury Laser Control
• Max. Power Required:
• Audience Scanning Ability: N/A
• Moving Head Available: Each builder (Min. 1, Max. 8) can act like a moving head, but emits from the same aperture
• Single Beam Laser: Yes
• Control Protocols: DMX, Art-Net, sACN, RDM
• Max DMX Channels: 28 Channels per Builder, Max. 346
• Control Software: Direct DMX as well as Art-Net, sACN, powered by Mercury
• IP Rating: N/A
• Dimensions (In.): 10.25” x 15” x 9.25”
• Weight (lbs.): 16.8
• More Details: X-Laser’s Mercury system was built for direct lighting console control to be used like any moving light. The design tools built into lighting consoles, like effects engines, work with Mercury fixtures.
  Website: www.x-laser.com

Coming Next Month: Video Switchers and Control

Next month, the PLSN Buyer’s Guide looks at Video Switchers and Video Control products. Ensure your Video Switchers and Control product is included in the April Buyer’s Guide by contacting PLSN Co-Editor Michael S. Eddy at meddy@timelesscom.com.