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bulletX has made it its mission to update the C-47 clothespin, long used by filmmakers and creative professionals all across the world. The result is not just a clothespin any longer but a rigging expendable.
DragonX says its Hawk 1 RGB is a professional grade 1000mW RGB laser in a compact, lightweight body. It promises unique effects and animations with a high speed 25kpps optical scanner and large (+-)20 degree projection angle. It’s also designed to display a rich color spectrum, sharp animations and responsive handling at a competitive price.
Clear-Com’s HelixNet Version 3.0 is a free software-only update to the HelixNet digital network partyline platform. The new version unlocks the HelixNet system in response to the growing need for more communication channels to support live performances and live productions. It will be featured at LDI 2015.
LAS VEGAS – Ayrton will be bringing six new products to LDI 2015, all which have been launched this year. They include MagicDot-R, CosmoPix-R (pictured here), and VersaPix-RS, all part of the Creative Solutions line. LDI also marks the US premiere of DreamPanel-Shift and DreamPanel-Twin, and Ayrton’s DreamPanel-HD-Box control system will also be featured on the stand of Ayrton’s exclusive US distributor, Morpheus Lights (1531).
Rose Brand recently rolled out a new selection of 10 foot wide projection screen materials. The five new 200-series projection materials are part of the Rose Brand Premium Projection Screen line.
Christie will feature its M Series 3-chip DLP projectors at LDI 2015. Along with its long lamp life, the 450W models have portrait capabilities, which are expected to be demonstrated at the show.
Zylight’s F8-300 LED Fresnel, touted for its fan-less, silent design, will be featured at LDI 2015. The F8-300 promises the equivalent brightness of a 600-watt HMI Fresnel while using passive cooling instead of an internal fan. The F8-300 will be featured with Zylight’s new F8-200 LED “Flat Fresnel” and other lighting instruments in the USHIO America booth (961) during the show.
Scenex Lighting PP4 and PP16 boxes from GLP US Inc. are designed to serve as all-in-one solutions for controlling LED pixel tape and pixel strings. The PP4 LED driver box (pictured here) features a rugged low profile 1U case with multiple mounting points. It is designed to fit neatly under stage deck surfaces, rack-mounted, or truss-mounted. For LED control, there are 4 outputs connecting directly to the LED tape, with up to 200 Watts of power.
High End Systems’ SolaWash Pro 2000 and SolaSpot Pro 2000 will be featured at LDI 2015. The company notes that, for the first time, its featured LED fixtures will be brighter than their 1500W metal halide equivalents, while using only half the power.
CyberHoist II CH528 from XLNT Advanced Technologies will make its North American debut at LDI in Las Vegas at booth 142. The system was previewed at Prolight + Sound Frankfurt 2015, and XLNT’s research and development team has continued to fine tune its pro-user-valued features.
Avolites’ Arena console with Optical Titan Net Switch will be featured along with the company’s other consoles, dimmers and networking products at LDI in Las Vegas at booth 2004, hosted by Group One Ltd. Avolites Media will be on booth 2216, exhibiting its range of Ai media servers, designed to work intuitively with the entire Avolites family of products.