The latest product releases

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The latest product releases and announcements.

ADJ

Entour Chill is a compact yet powerful low-fogger. The newly developed 800W heater system allows for continuous output for up to an hour, while sophisticated new electronic temperature control lets the machine heat up in just three minutes. It features a 16-character LCD display screen that presents a menu-driven interface for configuration of the unit’s control and other operating parameters.

The menu can be used to trigger continuous operation as well as to setup timed output or address the unit for DMX control. Three-pin DMX input and output sockets are located on the rear of the unit, which can be used to connect it to an existing DMX system to allow the effect to be triggered by a lighting board or software control system. Alternatively, the unit is also supplied with an ADJ FFFTR MKII wired remote control.

With measurements of 420mm x 297mm x 273mm, it is conveniently compact, while a weight of 7.8kg makes it easy to carry using the integrated handle. Power is connected to the unit via a locking socket on the rear panel, which is protected by an integrated NFB breaker and fed through an on/off power switch. www.adj.com

ANALOG WAY

The Midra 4K series presentation switchers feature 10 inputs, including eight 4K60 inputs (four HDMI 2.0, two 12G-SDI and two DisplayPort 1.2) and two 1080p inputs with user-selectable HDMI and SDI connectors. As well as 4K60 10-bit 4:4:4 image processing, genlock synchronisation, uncompromising video quality, seamless switching, HDR support and HDCP 2.2 compatibility. They come standard with the ability to easily deembed or embed digital audio on all the inputs and outputs. An option is also available to add support for Dante audio networking.

The Midra 4K presentation switchers are designed to be entirely operated from the easy-to-use front panel keyboard and graphic display. Ease of setup and flawless control of the presentations are ensured by the unmatched, on-board intuitive Web RCS, an HTML5-based user interface with live source thumbnails. www.analogway.com

AYRTON

Karif-LT is equipped with a 168mm frontal lens offering a zoom ratio of 17:1 and an incredible 2.8° to 47° zoom range, the narrowness of which is unprecedented and unmatched in an LED fixture. A new high-efficiency, low-etendue, compact LED module delivers an ultra-intense beam which, calibrated at 8500K, can generate powerful metallic white light and deep, vivid colours. Karif-LT has an overall output of 13,000 lumens at a colour temperature of 7500K, and a centre-beam luminous intensity of 3,500,000 candelas.

Karif-LT feature set includes a CMY colour mixing system, a patent pending multi-position CTO wheel with seven different colour correction filters, a wheel of 13 complementary colours for infinite pastel hues and saturated colours, nine interchangeable rotating HD glass gobos and a new innovation in the form of a wheel with 39 fixed gobos (patent pending). Karif-LT also has a glass monochrome multi-position, bidirectional effects wheel, and a prism effect system comprising four combinable rotating prisms which, coupled with an ultra-intense beam, can achieve amazingly complex effects. Standard features also include light and heavy frost filters, a dynamic animation effect with speed and fade adjustment and an electronic dimmer for perfect fades. www.ayrton.eu CHAINMASTER The new D8plus Ultra 500kg features a safety factor of 8:1 and a 5.4x15 mm sectional steel chain, which is driven by a specially manufactured chain wheel. The motor has a low power requirement of only 0.4kW. In addition, the level of standard protection has been increased to IP55, with an optional IP66 version available for brand-new units. The models covering the range of 250-1,000kg load can be operated using ChainMaster standard controllers from the CM-801, CM-802 and CM-820 series. In addition, special equipment such as contactor control, limit switches, distance measurement and load detection are available so the chain hoists can be configured for specific projects. The Ultra Series is therefore suitable for plug and play integration into existing complex control systems such as D8plus StageOperator CM-850 and Protouch StageOperator CM-880. www.chaimaster.de

BISHOP SOUND

BishopSound’s brand new compact 18mm Birch Plywood 1,000W RMS active Delta Dual BD212AS twin 12in subwoofer features active onboard digital amplification delivering 1000W RMS down to 30Hz and with a maximum SPL of 131dB. The Delta Dual twin 12-inch features a Neutrik Powercon IN/OUT power feed. Two potentiometers on the rear panel control the volume and low pass filter while Channel A and Channel B can be fed by XLR or 1/4-inch jack combi socket and a link out allow users to feed the original signal to multiple active subwoofers or mid/top range active cabinets.

Ot her features include a 1.2mm thick powder coated grille, rubber insulation feet, a 20mm screw-in inverted telescopic pole mount, a countersunk extra thick “ding proof” grille to prevent grille damage when on tour and the use of acoustic foam behind the grille to prevent moisture and dust ingression. Completing the Delta dual 12’s professional specifications, the 18mm birch ply housing is treated to four coats of textured, tough acrylic PU polymer paint and comes with chunky, tactile steel handles.

www.bishopsound.co.uk

CHAUVET PROFESSIONAL

The Griffyn 4K32-RGB is Christie’s first projector to offer new digital convergence giving users the ability to select Red, Green, or Blue individually and adjust each colour by remote control, for easy picture-perfect image alignment that saves time and money. Griffyn 4K32-RGB produces an exceptionally wide colour gamut, achieving greater than 96% of the Rec. 2020 colour space – more than twice the colour of Rec. 709 and 50% more than DCI-P3-capable projectors – for a richer, more memorable audience experience. It also features optional high frame rate (HFR) capability to achieve 120Hz at 4K resolution or up to 480Hz with HD resolution for lifelike images. www.christiedigital.com DYNACORD The MXE5 is the first member of the MXE matrix mix engine series. The 24 by 24 crosspoint performance audio matrix offers both routing and mixing functionalities, with 12 analog mic/line inputs, eight line outputs and 24 Dante audio channels. At the same time, the MXE5 serves as a communications hub for all IP-based peripherals and provides comprehensive supervision of all system-wide commands. Onboard are 24 channels of professional input and output processing features, such as zone mixing, dynamic EQ, delay, compression, limiting, ducking, de-essing and more. Future additions will include free DSP configuration, auto mixing, a task engine, Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC), Automatic Gain Control (AGC) and Ambient Noise Control (ANC). The optional TPC-1 touch panel controller has a low-profile form factor and features a 5.7-inch HD display. With the universal mounting socket (EU, UK, US) and Power over Ethernet (PoE), it can be easily mounted and installed. The TPC-1 is controlled and freely configurable via SONICUE. www.dynacord.com The new Maverick Silens 2 Profile is a 560W profile unit, which features CMY+CTO colour mixing with CRI, R9, CQS, and TLCI all between 91 and 97. Other features that speak volumes about this silent powerhouse of a fixture include a four-blade framing shutter system with rotation, a colour wheel, animation wheel, a 10:1 zoom, prism, two frosts, static and rotating gobo wheels, and 16-bit dimming with selectable red shift.

Th e Maverick Silens 2 Profile features a doughnut-shaped ring of white LEDs with an RGB LED in the centre for toning (+/- green for on-camera use) and red-shift in dimming. Offering an impressive level of colour rendering versatility, the fixture can create rich saturates, while also producing subtle pastels. Combining high CRI LEDs with precision optics, the Maverick Silens 2 Profile has an output of over 11,000 lumens. With an optimal throw distance between 30 to 50ft, the fixture is right at home in a variety of studio and stage applications. www.chauvetprofessional.com

CLEAR-COM

Eclipse HX digital matrix intercom’s latest software update strengthens its position as a flexible and dynamic all-IP intercom solution. It is a highly scalable, extensible and programmable platform for enabling nonblocking, bi-directional communication for small to large collaborative work teams. Clear-Com Eclipse HX version 12 supports SMPTE 2110-30 and AES67 third-party interoperability and now works together with the ClearCom FreeSpeak Edge, the latest addition to the FreeSpeak product family.

CHRISTIE

www.clearcom.com

ETC

At only 5.5 kg, ColorSource Spot jr is nearly half the weight of a full-sized ColorSource Spot fixture. Spot jr is available in two array options: Original for subtle pastels and beautiful white light to enhance skin tones; and Deep Blue for more saturated, dramatic colours. Spot jr has built-in 25 to 50° zoom. ETC offers an impressive five-year warranty on the entire fixture, and a 10-year warranty on the LED array. With over 5,700 lumens of brightness, ColorSource Spot jr gives you more of what you love at a fraction of the cost and a fraction of the size. www.etcconnect.com JBL PROFESSIONAL Harman has unveiled the JBL Professional BRX300 Series of modular line array systems for small to mid-size applications for customers in the APAC, China and India markets. The BRX308-LA Line Array Element features dual 8-inch LF drivers and a 3in titanium compression driver, providing full-spectrum coverage, 136dB output and 110° horizontal dispersion, with variable interbox angles for fine-tuning vertical coverage. The BRX325SP dual 15-inch Powered Subwoofer extends low-frequency energy to 32Hz, with built-in 1,000W, six channel amplification providing 136dB output and powering up to four BRX308-LA Line Array Elements; internal DSP handles EQ, filters, driver-protection circuitry and crossover management. Built-in casters simplify transport.

The BRX308-ACC Transport Kit provides a self-contained transport system for four BRX308-LA Line Array Elements and includes padded covers for the cart, BRX3255 Powered Subwoofer and required speaker cables. The BRX308-AF Array Frame supports one BRX325SP Powered Subwoofer or up to eight BRX308-LA Line Array Elements in flown configuration, and is tested for a safety factor of 4:1, while the BRX308- PM Pole Mount and Adapter Kit mounts up to two BRX308-LA Line Array Elements, expanding system configuration options. The BRX300 Series’ rugged, tour-tested cabinet designs feature all-wood construction with a Duraflex coating that protects against wear and tear. www.jblpro.com www.harman.com

FIX8GROUP

Built on Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform, OctoCue allows remote presenters to use any web-enabled device to control their slides and view real-time slide notes simultaneously. Show operators can monitor presenters, preview their clicks, and switch slide control between them, as required. OctoCue interfaces directly with presentation tools such as PowerPoint, providing redundancy by controlling multiple machines running the same presentation. It encrypts all data, ensuring protection of potentially sensitive information. OctoCue is compatible with existing handheld show controllers. Native Apple and Android Apps, plus a host of other features, are in development to further ease setup and use. It is available on a free trial basis or via paid subscription.

www.octocue.com

NEUTRIK

Robert Juliat has developed a new LED compartment which will enable customers to upgrade current traditional profile installations to LED by simply swapping the tungsten lamp base on its existing RJ 600SX Series for the new T650SX LED module. Sully RJ 650SX profile series delivers a firstclass white light and an output comparable to a 1,000W tungsten luminaire. A cool white LED version is also available that is perfect for times when ‘daylight’ rendering is required. Sully 650SX offers three zoom options (28° to 54°, 16° to 35° and 11° to 26°) and is equally happy on stage, overhead, on side booms or prosceniums, in opera houses, theatres and studios. Sully 305LF and Sully 305LPB luminaires combine the high-quality 115W white LED source with either a single 150 mm / 6in Fresnel or a Pebble Convex lens, both of which can be easily interchanged. Sully 305LF Fresnel and Sully 305LPB Pebble will easily substitute 1,000W tungsten models. Sully 1156 is the perfect introduction to Robert Juliat LED followspots for discerning schools, amateur dramatics and smaller venues. Its optical excellence, ultra-compact dimensions and low power consumption make it a reliable and easy-to-use luminaire. www.robertjuliat.com ROLAND VC-100UHD allows users to input 4K and 1080p video sources and distribute them to multiple destinations at one time, including 4K LED walls, HD displays, and USB 3.0 livestreams. It combines multiple single-task technologies in a compact and flexible half-rack design. The VC-100UHD’s Ultra Scaler provides conversion for synchronised big-screen IMAG and precise dot-by-dot scaling for LED wall displays. Thanks to Ultra Scaler technology, system designers can simultaneously deliver 1080p video at rates up to 240Hz for a gaming monitor, 59.94/50 Hz for an HD video system and LED displays, and 59.94/50 Hz for an HD livestream broadcast. VC-100UHD also includes built-in visual effects, allowing users to rotate, flip, trim, and mirror images on each output. And with Frame Synchronizer and Genlock features, video images can be re-clocked and stabilised as needed.

Along with video, VC-100UHD can process embedded digital audio from its 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 inputs. Analog I/O is provided as well, with balanced audio on a 25-pin D-sub connector for installations and line-level stereo audio on RCA jacks for prosumer video gear. The advanced audio patching system lets users’ route and embed/de-embed up to 16 input channels and output up to eight channels. An adjustable delay is also provided on each output to correct lip sync issues. www.proav.roland.com The speakON XX is the first Neutrik speakON chassis line to come to market compliant with the new IEC 62368-1 materials safety regulation, requiring any materials used in potential ignition sources to have a V-O vertical burn classification. The NL4FC speakON cable connectors are fully compatible with the new XX-receptacle series, including improved electrical performance due to special copper alloy contacts and tarnish resistant plating, an all-black colour scheme and enhanced hi-visibility logo’ing and product ID marking. The entire family of two, four and eight-pole cable connectors has been designed to operate in high current, inductive load environment of loudspeakers.

ROBERT JULIAT

With uniform light, a very wide beam and premium colour rendering,

www.neutrik.com

SAGITTER

The special LED sources of the Blok are equipped with tuneable white, cutting-edge technology currently among the most requested in the entertainment sector. This new command, called red-shift, not only offers the most realistic simulation of the colour temperature change of the luminous flux from 1,700K to 3,000K, but also a digital control up to 16 BIT of the ramp up and down, a feature that allows Blok2 TW to compete with the market. A robust body made entirely of black aluminium guarantees the Blok protection from atmospheric agents up to IP65 classification; in addition, a special dedicated hardware allows you to assemble multiple projectors in a real “array” and allows the user to compose numerous scenographic variations. www.sagitter.com

SPHERELABS

Standing 2m tall, the PZ Sphere’s frame is seamlessly covered with a tessellated arrangement of bespoke LED panels at a high-resolution 3mm pixel pitch. It has been designed by SphereLabs, which is a new-to-market collaboration between Light Initiative’s Bryn Williams, and Dave Stevens and Steffan Jones of production and design company, Production Zync. The company believes the product has the potential to add a new ‘wow factor’ to a wide range of entertainment environments, and will appeal to a wide range of customers, including production companies, agencies, record labels, producers, production houses, directors and designers. In addition, it has the potential to increase visibility and engagement with displays in settings such as airports and attractions, while with added interactivity, it can also as a unique touchpoint 360˚ information resource for information or navigation in venues such as shopping centres. www.sphere-labs.com

WAVES

Waves FIT has been co-engineered by Waves Audio and MIDIPLUS to offer live sound engineers quick and efficient operation and intuitive tactile control of software mixer software. FIT is designed to function as a fully integrated 16-fader bank with the LV1 mixer. This is made possible with 16 + 1 motorised 100mm faders, each featuring Mute, Solo and Select buttons, a multi-function rotary control and a bright display for each channel. Fader banks are controlled using eight dedicated layer switches for toggling between the eight factory or custom layers in the Waves eMotion LV1 Live Mixer. The channel rotary controls can be set to adjust preamp gain or pan per channel with the corresponding function label shown in the display. In addition, the 16 Select channel toggles can be set to “USER” mode to provide easy access to Mute Groups and user-assignable keys. www.waves.com

XILINX

The new Alveo U30 card addresses the need for high-density video processing in a low-profile form factor accelerator card. The Alveo U30 card is powered by the Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC, a power-optimised all-programmable system-on-chip (SoC) with integrated video codec and graphics engines for ultra-high-definition video. The U30 card supports both the H.264 and HEVC (H.265) codecs and can stream up to sixteen 1080p30 channels per card. The Ultra-Low Bitrate Optimised Video Appliance is purpose-built for high-quality live video while reducing bandwidth costs. It contains up to eight Alveo U50 accelerator cards. Built on Xilinx UltraScale+ architecture and packaged in an efficient 75W, low-profile form factor, the Alveo U50 card includes 8GB HBM2, 100GbE networking and a PCI Express 4.0 interconnect. It can stream up to seven full-HD 1080p60 channels along with eight full ABR ladders all at x265 medium preset. www.xilinx.com