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Introducing OneTrack by ETC

ETC introduces OneTrack by ETC, a versatile track lighting system, designed to deliver unparalleled flexibility, capability, and reliability for a wide range of installations. OneTrack by ETC offers two 20A circuits that can be independently switched or dimmed, providing ultimate control over lighting setups. Its robust data circuit, integrated directly into the track, ensures seamless compatibility with low-voltage dimming, via DMX, 0–10V, DALI, and other signal types.Read More »Introducing OneTrack by ETC

CrowdLED Unveils the Future of LED Wristbands for Live Events

CrowdLED, the European leader in LED wristbands technology, is setting the stage for a new era of audience engagement in the Americas. With the grand opening of its Nashville office, CrowdLED is set to transform the landscape of live events across North, Central, and South America. CrowdLED’s RF technology, requiring no cabling, no rigging, and integrating in just two minutes, has already made waves in high-profile events such as the opening ceremony of San Salvador 2023, the coronation of King Charles III, Formula E championships, concerts, and tours. And now, with the opening of CrowdLED’s Nashville office, it’s closer to home.Read More »CrowdLED Unveils the Future of LED Wristbands for Live Events

Vari-Lite Removes Need to “Unlock” Neo Series Consoles, Brings New UI to Rest of Line

Vari-Lite, industry pioneers in moving head lighting control and a Signify entertainment lighting brand, announced Neo 4.1 software for all current and legacy Neo Series products. The new update brings features first seen on the Neo X Series consoles to the entire Neo family, eliminating the need to “unlock” universes and adding an updated user experience. Here’s a video overview of Neo 4.1 software from Vari-Lite:

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Casper Performs High above the Hurricane with GLP

Between June 16 and 18, one of the highlights of the German festival season took place in Scheessel, northern Germany, with the staging of the Hurricane Festival. The enormously versatile German rapper Casper, who rocked the River Stage on Saturday night, was one of the headliners of the festival alongside Muse, Kraftklub, Die Ärzte, Placebo, and Queens of the Stone Age. Thanks to a mobile bridge that stretched almost five meters above the heads of the audience, a special festival moment was created that will live in the memory for a long time.Read More »Casper Performs High above the Hurricane with GLP

Jose Lorenzo Commends NX4™ Control on UK Dance Productions

In 2022, lighting professional Jose Lorenzo used Obsidian’s NX2™ lighting console to great success on Giovanni Pernice’s This is Me dance show, so when the Strictly Come Dancing star decided to tour a bigger show in 2023—Made in Italy—the designer again turned to Obsidian, but this time upgraded to the greater control possibilities inherent in the NX4™.Read More »Jose Lorenzo Commends NX4™ Control on UK Dance Productions

Product News, July 2023

K&M: Crank Up Stands, plus info on other new products from ADJ, City Theatrical, Claypaky, Martin/Harman, Pangolin, Wenger and Whirlwind

Anolis Chosen for The Godfrey Hotel’s New Lighting Scheme

A new Anolis external lighting scheme is illuminating the facades of The Godfrey Hotel in Boston, picking out the detail and architectural intricacies of the impressive former Blake & Armory Building, a historic commercial site at the corner of Temple Place and Washington Street in the city’s Downtown Crossing pedestrian shopping zone. Ron Kuszmar of PORT led the project and explained that the hotel’s owners brought them onboard to specify, design, and install a new LED lighting scheme that would highlight the building in all its glory and replace the previous system dating back to when The Godfrey originally opened in 2016.Read More »Anolis Chosen for The Godfrey Hotel’s New Lighting Scheme

PROLIGHTS shines for Kazakh State Theatre

One of the most respected theatres in the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kazakh State Academic Musical Drama Theatre, has upgraded its performance credentials with a new venue and an extensive new lighting rig, including 32 fixtures from Italian manufacturer, PROLIGHTS. The extensive new lighting system was installed as part of a major sound and lighting upgrade, provided by leading entertainment technology consultant, and PROLIGHTS’ partner for Kazakhstan, Samat Show Technic.Read More »PROLIGHTS shines for Kazakh State Theatre

Laserworld Updates the RTI ANGO 600 RGB White Light Laser

The RGB white light laser show system with moveable beam, the RTI ANGO 600, gets an important feature upgrade to improve transportability and flexibility of use. The 2023 version of the unit comes as split version, meaning that the AC unit can be split from the actual laser device, being just connected by the two hoses for the cooling liquid. This also applies to its little brother, the RTI ANGO 300.Read More »Laserworld Updates the RTI ANGO 600 RGB White Light Laser

City Theatrical Launches QolorFLEX 25x3A Dimmer

City Theatrical launched its newest addition to the QolorFLEX® brand of professional LED Tape, Dimming Control and Accessories with QolorFLEX 25x3A Dimmer (P/N 5811), which is a low voltage, constant voltage, dimmer that is designed for large installations of LED tape. Here’s City Theatrical’s 25-Channel Dimmer Product Introduction video hosted by City Theatrical General Manager Al Crawford:

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