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New Products to Consider: February 2022

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ADJ D4 Branch RM DMX Splitter and Booster

The D4 Branch RM is a 4-way DMX splitter and booster. It features DMX input and thru connections in addition to four independent DMX outputs that are electronically isolated from each other to ensure uninterrupted data. Both 3-pin and 5-pin sockets are included for each of these, allowing integration into any DMX-512 system and complete flexibility for rental applications. In addition, a Link Out / Terminate button and signal LEDs for each of the four outputs aid with troubleshooting. A 19” rack mount design, it requires just 1U of space. It measures 19” x 5.5” x 1.7” and weighs 5.3 lbs.

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ARRI Orbiter Docking Ring Accessory

Since the Docking Ring allows the Orbiter to be compatible with third-party equipment, it helps to minimize new investments. The optical design of the Orbiter Docking Ring boosts the performance of older tools in output, optical performance, and homogeneity. Now, users can apply their already-owned optics on the Orbiter as an alternative to ARRI optics. The adapter connects effortlessly and without any additional tools onto the QLM (Quick Lighting Mount) of every Orbiter. Attaching third-party optics can also be done simply and swiftly without any tools required. The Orbiter includes a built-in automatic, low-noise cooling fan that protects the optics.

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Chauvet onAir Panel 2 IP Soft Light

With an IP65 rating, the onAir Panel 2 IP is a full-spectrum LED soft light with a 1×2 format. It produces white light with high CRI, TLC, and TM-30 scores; includes 16-bit dimming, +/- green adjustment, an emulated redshift, the ability to produce a pop of color along with built-in, customizable effects accessible from the onboard control menu. Users can easily switch mounting options from Jr pin to Omega bracket. Control options include PWM, DMX, RDM, CRMX, Art-Net, sACN, and an onboard control. An optional 28VDC input via 3-pin XLR powers the fixture from an external battery pack.

www.chauvetprofessional.com

Claypaky Sharpy X Frame Multifunction Luminaire

The Sharpy X Frame integrates a four-focal plane shutter system with a 160mm front lens. The unit’s source is a 550W arc lamp producing deep and vivid uniform colors (including a deep red). As a hybrid, multifunction fixture, it can also be a spot, profile, or wash unit with a zoom range from 2° to 52°. It includes a rotating gobo wheel with eight rotating gobos, a static gobo wheel, four- and eight-facet rotating prisms, linear frost, a color system featuring CMY, CTO, and a separated color wheel.

www.claypaky.it

Elation Professional Proteus Excalibur™ IP65 Luminaire

With its extremely narrow 0.8° beam—from its 260mm front lens—the IP65-rated Proteus Excalibur produces up to 200,000 lux at 20 meters (7,500 lux at 100 meters). It includes eight interchangeable gobos, plus a 17-position static wheel, and 4- and 8-facet prisms. It offers full CMY color mixing plus 14 dichroic colors including CTO and UV. Dual variable frosts allow for softening of the beam when required and a remote-controlled Expander lens widens the beam to approximately 3.5° for an even fuller look. The unit uses Philips’ highly efficient FLEX lamp technology (550W) for lower power consumption and reduced fixture maintenance.

www.elationlighting.com

NovaStar VMP Display Control Software

VMP is all-new display control software from NovaStar that integrates design, management, and monitoring into one single platform. When paired with the flagship MX Series controller and A10s Pro receiving card, a professional LED solution is realized, providing stunning image quality, precise color adjustment, and an intuitive software experience. This represents a totally new solution for managing high-end applications such as fine-pitch LED installations, studio broadcasting, touring, corporate events, virtual production, and E-sports.

www.novastar.tech

Obsidian Control Systems: NETRON EP2 EtherDMX Node

The NETRON EP2™ Ethernet to DMX gateway solution has a universal housing that provides mounting in 2-Gang boxes (US) as well as European Standard 50mm round boxes in the same compact design. The EP2 ships with a full metal back box and M10 and M12 truss mount bolt attachment points, as well as a universal USB-C power supply. It has two 5-pin DMX/RDM optically isolated ports, each port bidirectional for DMX In and Output and is simple to configure through either the 1.3” OLED display and encoder or the integrated web menu system.

www.obsidiancontrol.com

Whirlwind: Rack Lightning, Adjustable LED Rack Illumination System

Rack Lightning™ is an RGBW LED lighting system that can illuminate your equipment rack in eight different color settings, with adjustable dimming control. The system includes an overhead single space unit [PLR-PS3 or PLR-PS3S] that powers linear LED rail kits [PLR-PSRK] down the sides of the rack. They are available in sizes to fit 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, and 24 space racks. These kits attach to your rack without having to remove any of the gear in the rack. This is an expansion to Whirlwind’s Power Link line of power distribution products.

www.whirlwindusa.com

XSF Protective Bolt Plate Truss

Protective Bolt Plate Truss, an exclusive product of Xtreme Structures and Fabrication, provides a new engineered end plate design which includes circular ears at each corner that prevent damage to the chords from dropping or dragging. Protective Bolt Plate truss come in standard sizes including 12”x 12”, 12”x 18”, 16”x 16”, 20.5” x 12”, and 20.5” x 20.5”. These can mate up with other manufacturers bolt plate truss using standard 5/8” bolts. With a minimal increase in weight of only a few pounds the Protective Bolt Plate Truss is considerably stronger than old-style of truss.

www.xsftruss.com

To download a PDF of PLSN’s Feb. 2022 New Products page, CLICK HERE