Martin Professional offers two new DMX splitters for proper data transmission and protection of DMX controllers and devices. The DMX 5.3 Splitter and RDM 5.5 Splitter are useful in maintaining proper data over long runs or several runs of DMX signal with the RDM 5.5 Splitter also capable of handling RDM data.
Litepanels' H2 Hi-Output LED fixtures are capable of throwing illumination over a 20 to 25 foot (6.1 – 7.6 M) distance. The fixture is also 5600°K color-balanced, with an array of 72 one-Watt daylight LEDs focused to a 10° angle. The 100W H2 fixtures provide light equivalent to a 1000W legacy lighting fixture with just 10% of the energy, generating much less heat as well.
Rose Brand says that, at 32'9" wide, its new Trevira Muslin is the widest flame-retardant muslin on the market. It is designed for use as cycloramas and backdrops and is sold exclusively at Rose Brand.
Times Square Stage Lighting introduced a new line of LED fixtures aimed at the entertainment industry, including RGB and RGBW borderlights and PAR cans suitable for use in clubs, tours, and exhibits. Most are DMX-controllable and include built-in programs for standalone use. They also support master/slave and audio-activated modes.
The P3-200 System Controller, a recent addition to Martin Professional's P3 System Controller family for LED screens, combines features from Martin's P3-100 video signal controller with SD-SDI, HD-SDI and 3G-SDI input capability for optimized use in TV/broadcast environments.
LSC announced the release of the QX1 USB-DMX Decoder designed specifically for use with its Clarity lighting and media control software. The QX1 falls into the same family as its bigger brothers the QX2 and QX4 and is aimed at smaller shows or venues where only a single universe of DMX512 is required or where cost is the major consideration.
SAN JOSE, CA – LUXEON A introduced this week is the latest illumination grade LED from Philips Lumileds that reduces the engineering effort required for new solutions and delivers Freedom From Binning. LUXEON A shares the LUXEON Rebel ES platform and footprint and incorporates a 2 square millimeter thin film flip chip and Lumiramic phosphor technology to deliver the highest quality of light at 2700K and 3000K with very high efficacy and light output.
Flogos – soap-based, lighter-than-air foam logos that float indoors or outdoors though the air, are usually made from machines weighing 350-400 lbs. and measuring 2 to 3 feet square and transported in road cases that are more than 6 feet high. SnowMasters Special Effects (a.k.a. Global Special Effects, Inc.) now offers a suitcase-sized alternative, Flogos-Lite Portable Series, weighing just 70 lbs. and measuring 13 inches tall in transport configuration.
Chief, an AV mounting solutions company, announces that its new Interactive Short Throw Mount. This new solution integrates Chief's award-winning Short Throw Projector Mount Line with eBeam Technology from Luidia, Inc. Existing whiteboards and writing surfaces are transformed into interactive platforms, with projection that can be scaled anywhere from 48"-94" diagonally, depending on needs.
American Lighting announced three new high performance additions to its LED Wall Washer product family – the Linear LED RGB Wall Washer, the Linear Warm White LED Wall Washer and the Warm White LED Wall Washer. Used for architectural, façade and event lighting the LED lighting solutions provide warm white and colorful illuminations while cutting energy bills and maintenance costs.
ETC's Congo Kid lighting console is aimed at smaller venues with limited budgets. It offers all of the face panel controls of ETC's Congo jr, with 40 master faders in a single, portable console enclosure, well-suited for busking small shows in multipurpose venues. The new board comes with either 256 or 512 control channels.
Coolux GmbH recently released the Widget Designer Remote App, which is available to download for free at the iTunes AppStore. The coolux Widget Designer Remote is a universal app that runs natively on both the iPhone/iPod Touch and the iPad. This app gives makes it possible for users to remote control their Widget Designer show control interface.