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A Big Dream on a Little Tour

Chris Lose looks on the bright side of touring life, taking us through a day of gratitude for all the little things that make a big difference on tour.

I’m a Robe iSpiider – Don’t Get Me Out of Here!

Show hosts Daniel Hartwich and Sonja Zietlow with lighting tech Lucky Lewele in the middle

Robe’s new IP65 rated iSpiider LED wash moving lights passed some serious jungle tests on the latest edition of I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here Germany (Ich bin ein Star – Holt mich hier rau), which was recorded at Blyde River Canyon in Hoedspruit, Limpopo Province, South Africa.Read More »I’m a Robe iSpiider – Don’t Get Me Out of Here!

Illumixx Appointed New Elation Professional Distributor in Canada

(L to R):  Eric Loader (Sales & Marketing Director, Elation), Claudia Pfaffinger (CEO, Christie Lites Sales), Chuck Green (Channel Account Manager, Elation), Aaron Lobo (VP of Operations, Christie Lites Sales)

Elation Professional is pleased to announce that Illumixx—a new distribution company owned by Christie Lites—has been appointed the exclusive distributor for Elation Professional products in Canada. The distribution partnership with Illumixx, which also covers the distribution of Obsidian Control Systems and Magmatic atmospheric effects products, goes into effect on September 1, 2022.Read More »Illumixx Appointed New Elation Professional Distributor in Canada

Main Light Increases Inventory with Addition of Martin MAC Aura PXL Wash Luminaires

Leading dry hire rental partner, Main Light, LLC, has continued to expand it rental inventory with the addition of Martin MAC Aura PXL wash luminaires. These new lights are now available to rent from any of the Main Light locations. Main Light created a video demonstration of the Martin MAC Aura PXL luminaires:

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Obsidian Control Systems to Highlight New NX1™ Portable Lighting Controller at PLASA 2022

The NX1 lighting console paired with the NXK USB-powered control surface and NXP motorized fader wing from Obsidian Control Systems

Visitors to the upcoming PLASA tradeshow at Olympia in London will have the chance to demo Obsidian Control Systems’ new portable yet full-featured NX1™ lighting console. Obsidian invites designers, programmers and operators to Stand E-14 where personnel from Obsidian, as well as UK partner Entedi, will be on hand to demo a host of new Obsidian products.Read More »Obsidian Control Systems to Highlight New NX1™ Portable Lighting Controller at PLASA 2022

Latest Elation Proteus™, Fuze™ and KL™ Products to Show at PLASA 2022

Elation and UK partner Entedi welcome lighting professionals to Stand E-14 at Olympia London

Elation is proud to partner with Entedi Ltd. in the UK and is excited to team with the technology equipment solutions provider to present an exceptional line-up of new lighting tools September 4-6 at the PLASA tradeshow at Olympia in West London. Visitors to Elation/Entedi Stand E-14 will be some of the first in the UK to demo the latest cutting-edge luminaires in Elation’s industry leading IP65 Proteus™, high-performance/high-value Fuze™, and broadcast-optimized KL™ ranges.Read More »Latest Elation Proteus™, Fuze™ and KL™ Products to Show at PLASA 2022

Vari-Lite VL2600 Chosen for Jacob Collier’s World Tour

Multigenre English musician Jacob Collier is back on the road for a grand world tour to celebrate his DJESSE album series. The show features an energetic lighting design harnessing the rich colors of the VL2600 range of luminaires from Vari-Lite.

Sharp & Powerful: ADJ’s New Hydro Beam X12 IP65-Rated Dedicated Beam Moving Head

Expanding ADJ’s groundbreaking Hydro Series of powerful, reliable, and affordable IP65 rated moving heads, the new Hydro Beam X12 is a nimble fixture that outputs an intense, razor-sharp beam. Ideal for generating aerial effects at concerts, tours, festivals, and dance events, it combines the punchy Philips® Platinum 12R LL MSD 6,000-hour discharge lamp technology with a carefully curated selection of beam-shaping tools that include motorized focus and a dynamic 24-facet prism. Here’s an introductory video on the Hydro Beam X12 from ADJ:

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ETC Launches SolaPix 19 XT, an IP65 Rated Luminaire

The new SolaPix 19 XT wash luminaire, an IP 65 rated SolaPix 19 from High End Systems

ETC introduces the High End Systems SolaPix 19 XT wash luminaire, an IP 65 rated SolaPix 19 designed specifically for indoor and outdoor events. It utilizes a weatherproof housing and sealed glass front lens to deter the ingress of dust, water, and other liquids.Read More »ETC Launches SolaPix 19 XT, an IP65 Rated Luminaire

Ross Video Makes Significant Upgrades to its Production Switcher Lineup Including the Carbonite & Acuity Product Lines

Ross Video’s comprehensive production switcher lineup grows more robust and more versatile with the introduction of significant feature upgrades to the Carbonite product line, while its flagship production switcher, Acuity, is now compatible with TouchDrive control surfaces. Here’s a video Tech Talk from Ross going over the latest upgrades to Ross Video’s line of production switchers

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