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Alcorn McBride Adds New Features to SetPlayer Line

ORLANDO, FL – Alcorn McBride will introduce an enhanced feature set to the SetPlayer video playback line at the NAB Show in Las Vegas. The SetPlayer series is designed for on-set video applications, providing a solid-state alternative to server channels. The single channel SetPlayer (SP1000) has a 40 Mbps maximum bit rate and works with existing VDCP controllers. New to the line is MediaFlow; a compatible encoding software which delivers a complete workflow solution. This software provides a step-by-step method for encoding any source file to transfer it to the SetPlayer unit.

Trace Lighting Release New Version of LimeLIGHT

Trace Lighting's latest version of LimeLIGHT features a number of updates aimed squarely at installers working in anything from clubs to conference centres. In latest version, LimeLIGHT offers the ability to put the already touch screen friendly arrays of buttons on a separate monitor. These button panels have long been a useful part of LimeLIGHT’s playback interface for club work, being particularly suitable for controlling attributes such as colour or anything not requiring fader control. Their utility is enhanced in this release with simple touches such as the ability to change colour to highlight their function. Another feature added following feedback from installers is the ability to “Lock” the console; until a password is entered the system can only be used for playback – the programming cannot be altered.

Philips Adds New Fixtures to Their Platinum Lamp Range

FRANKFURT, Germany – Philips Entertainment lamps isadding a new lamp to their Platinum line-up of lamps at Prolight + Sound 2011 in Frankfurt Germany, the Philips MSR Platinum 35. The new lamp is built off their Philips MSD Platinum Reflector lamp design with a short arc and compactlamp design suited for smaller luminaires.

Traxon Technologies High Resolution Media Systems

{mosimage}Traxon Technologies' High Resolution Media Systems, available in a variety of pixel pitches, can be combined to create a range of screen sizes and resolutions. Daisy chain topology and simple cabling help reduce installation and maintenance costs, and features include a high refresh rate and a lightweight, modular, slim-profile design.

Hippotizer HippoDoctor

Hippotizer software version 3.0.14 and above includes new components to assist with technical support and troubleshooting of Hippotizer media servers. HippoDoctor is a component which identifies and reports current and potential software issues and generates detailed logs for faster problem resolution and subsequent dissemination of known issues.

Christie TVC-500 Video Wall Display Controller

The Christie TVC-500 video wall controller is designed to work with multiple applications, videos, computer and networked inputs. It has a 2.4 GHz Intel Xeon Quad Core processor with 2GB of RAM, high speed PCI-Express architecture and redundant hard drives.

Philips Vari-Lite Introduces Five Smaller Luminaires

Based upon the technologies inside two of their fixtures, Philips Vari-Lite has announced the new VLX3 LED Wash, VL400 Spot, VL440 Spot, VL770 Spot and the VL880 Spot luminaires. Based on the VLX Wash luminaire technology, the VLX3 Wash uses three LED engines to offer colors, intensity and a multi-year source life. The three, replaceable 120-watt RGBW LED chipsets provide output that offers three times the efficacy of comparable tungsten sources.  The the total system provides approximately 6,000 lumens of white light output, and 10,000 lamp hours.

Pulsar ChromaStrip25 TriColour LED

Pulsar's ChromaStrip 25 TriColour provides slim-line linear strips of LED illumination using TriColour LED devices. ChromaStrip 25 is designed for concealed lighting and to highlight features such as windows, sets, trusses or building structure outlines. With a diameter of only 25mm, ChromaStrip 25 is designed to be compact, and an IP66 rating allows for exterior use (and also makes the units easy to clean when used internally.) ChromaStrip 25 are made with UV protected polycarbonate tubes.

Cooper Controls ZeroWire CRMX

Cooper Controls' ZeroWire CRMX wireless DMX/RDM system is based on the first automated and adaptive wireless technology specifically developed for the lighting industry. CRMX wireless transmissions optimise the use of available frequencies providing the reliable wireless DMX solution.

Robert Juliat to Feature Aledin 330 LED Wash at PLASA 2011

Robert Juliat’s Aledin 330 LED Wash, which debuted at Prolight & Sound 2011, will also be featured at PLASA 2011 along with the Aledin 630 LED profile. The Aledin 330 LED Wash is a variable beam angle (20° – 98°) 85W LED washlight that uses the same technology and light source as the Aledin 630 LED Profile spot. The Aledin 330 Wash offers a choice of two color temperatures (3500K or 5800K).

Scenex Lighting LED Base4 Truss Toner

Scenex Lighting's LED Base 4 is designed to internally light truss pieces. Each low-profile fixture is designed to fit squarely inside standard 12-inch truss and produce a bright, even beam, with 12 3W tri-color RGB LEDs producing a range of colors from pastels to saturated hues.

Visual Productions CueCore Solid-State Control

Visual Productions CueCore is a stand-alone lighting installation control solution with a solid-state design for reliability, low-maintenance and energy efficiency. Operating and programming is done via an Internet interface. Connected to a browser, the CueCore functions as a 1024-channel lighting controller, complete with an industry-standard command-line interface.