Product Focus

TPMEA TAKES A LOOK AT SOME OF THE LATEST LIGHITNG ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY PRODUCT RELEASES

GLP: IMPRESSION E350 LED

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Functions: The broad feature package includes CMY, Colour Wheel virtual CTC, Iris, Animation Wheel, Prism, 2-way-Frost, two Gobo wheels, plus 640° Pan and 262° Tilt in 16-bit resolution. Light source: 350W White light LED-Engine, 7500K, 8000 lm - 9500 lm CMY and CTC Colour Mixing System: New CMY Filters system for smooth colour mixing and deep saturated colours and new CTC Technology for a seamless range from 2500 K – 8000K

High Colour Temperature for Powerful Beams: The 350W LED Engine emits a 7,500K continuous spectrum which gives a more punchy beam than lower colour temperatures. Two Gobo Wheels: 1x Gobo wheel with 7 interchangeable gobos plus open with precise gobo indexing and smooth and fast gobo rotation, along with a fixed gobo wheel with 10 gobos plus open. Animation Wheel: An adjustable animation wheel for horizontal, diagonal and vertical animation effects. Smooth rotation from slow to fast. Iris: Precise 14 blade iris. Frost: 2-way Frost system which provides soft to heavy frost effects. Weight & Dimensions: The E350 features GLP’s trademark baseless design with low weight of just 24.5 kg and a compact size off 471mm x 229mm x 642 mm (LWH).

GLP officially launched the impression E350 LED moving head at PLASA 2018, a new, supercharged companion to its popular impression S350, in an efficient, optimised package.

With an advanced LED engine offering unprecedented output in its class, the fixture will find favour in any type of showcase event or installation with dynamic, articulated lighting as the centerpiece. And since it offers flicker free operation, with smooth electronic dimming from 0-100%, multiple dimming curves, with no colour shift while delivering random and pulse electronic strobing effects it will also find favour in the Broadcast / TV segment.

There are many essential features in this compact fixture with its signature baseless design. The high colour temperature of 7500K provides a hard-edge mid-air effect beam, with bright gobo projections, while it is also notable for an extremely tight iris and GLP’s motorised 7:1 zoom range (7°- 48°). This creates an even and flat field with a considerable light output of up to a maximum of 9500lm.

The impression E350 also houses a CMY colour mixing system with separate CTC Channel, along with an 8-facet-prism, a light and heavy frost, a tiltable animation wheel, two gobo wheels, a super-tight 14-blade iris and 10-slot colour wheel. All functions are fully capable of working in combination with one another, making the GLP impression E350 perfect for almost any application.

GLP product manager Michael Feldmann, believes his company has produced another powerful and flexible fixture for the Lighting world. “Due to the high efficient LED Engine in combination with the great optical system, the feature-set and the compact form factor, we anticipate immediate take-up by rental companies looking to maximise return on investment in the dry hire sector for events and shows of all types.”

He explained how GLP set the bar high in designing a blueprint tor a luminaire guaranteed to leapfrog the competition.

“Our first priority was to get maximum output and efficiency from a 350W LED engine, with intensive 7500K default white, as we knew this would be perfect for mid-size shows or wherever compact form factor and low weight are required. In fact the E350 outputs up to 9500 lm at maximum 550W power consumption!” He stated that due to the high colour temperature the beam appears more powerful and hard-edged. “With a great combination of break-up and mid-air effect functionality, in a package designed for easy tour handling, it is the complete all-rounder.”

www.glp.de

AYRTON: BORA S + KHAMSIN -S

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OPTICS

• 13 element 8:1 zoom in high-resolution optic system

• Beam aperture: 8° to 64°

• Fast motorised linear zoom

• Tempered anti-reflective coated lenses

• 178 mm frontal lens for greater performance

CONTROL

• DMX 512 protocol, through DMX cable or wireless system

• DMX-RDM compatible

• Stand-alone mode and Master/Slave modes

• ArtNet & sACN protocol through Ethernet cable

• Local control panel, with LCD display

• Choice of 3 DMX modes (from 30 to 52 DMX channels)

COLOURS

• Sophisticated colour mix system providing CMY colour mixing

• Variable CTO colour temperature correction

• 2 fixed colour wheels with six complementary colours each

FROST

• 0% to 100% variable linear frost

Ayrton brought yet more innovation to PLASA London with the launch of 2 fabulous new products and some UK ‘firsts’, with exclusive UK distributor, Ambersphere Solutions.

PLASA London saw the launch of Bora-S, Ayrton’s exciting new high output, low power LED washlight, complete with gobo projection and framing capabilities for stunning aerial effects. Bora-S’s extreme optical efficiency delivers a remarkable output of 38,000lm from an 8000K white LED engine of just 750W to surpass any other LED fixture in its class and 1500W/1700W discharge fixtures at a fraction of the power consumption.

Bora-S is the perfect washlight for large scale venues and outdoor and indoor arenas, yet it is also fully featured with a 178mm PC front lens for greater performance, a 8:1 zoom delivering a beam range of 8° to 64°, full field framing, an iris, a rotating gobo wheel, 2 colour wheels and a full CMY + CTO colour system with a CRI greater than 70 – with incredibly smooth transitions at all focal lengths.

What else can deliver all these extra effects from a stunning wash fixture? Ayrton’s LED Bora-S surpasses conventional discharge fixtures in output, performance and price whilst slashing power requirements and all the associated costs. All this, in a package with the same footprint and similarly compact body as Ayrton’s successful Ghibli!

Alongside Bora-S, Ayrton will also launch the brand new Khamsin-S automated LED profile spotlight at PLASA London. The brightest LED profile spotlight on the market, outputting a massive 39,000lm, Khamsin-S has it all: unparalleled optical efficiency using the same modest 750W white LED engine as Bora-S and a wealth of quality features that include two rotating gobo wheels, an animation wheel, full field framing, 2 prisms, an iris, 2 frosts, 2 fixed colour wheels and a full CMY + linear CTO colour system, plus a 9:1 zoom with a 6.5° to 56° beam range. These combine with Khamsin-S’s brilliance to give lighting designers a full tool box with which to realise their design dreams, and full rein on their design specs with no compromise.

Khamsin-S provides an LED alternative that exceeds the performance and capabilities of 1500W/1700W discharge fixtures, at an equal price point, yet at a fraction of the running costs and with no compromise on power or performance.

Khamsin-S is the only serious alternative to any 1500W/1700W discharge spot and comes in a similarlysized housing as its wash partner Bora-S.

TC versions of both Bora and Khamsin with TM30 results over 90 are available on request so customers can choose between the “TC-version” (True Colour) with a high CRI, or opt for a maximum output with the “S-Version” (Stage).

Beautifully designed for all large venues and touring applications and offering a complete range of solutions for lighting designers, Ayrton Bora-S and Khamsin-S also offer an enormous return on investment for many reasons, all of which make them especially attractive to rental houses: their huge optical efficiency, compared to discharge fixtures and other LED fixtures, results in a massive output of 38,000 lumens and 39,000 lumens respectively, from an LED source that uses only 750W of power.

Khamsin-S is the brightest LED profile spotlight on the market with a price point equal to 1500W/1700W discharge fixtures that offer a lower output, meaning lighting designers’ wish lists of fixtures are less likely to be compromised due to budget restrictions.

Bora-S is a full wash fixture with gobo projection and full field framing all in one unit, displaying smooth transitions between them all and more design possibilities from the same fixture.

Unbeatable in size, weight and optical efficiency, Bora-S and Khamsin-S have compact housings which take up less room in a rig and need less storage space in a warehouse. They require lower maintenance and fewer man-hours due to the long life of the LED source replacing conventional lamps, which also reduces heat damage. Running costs are significantly lower, in addition to which, the lower power consumption means fewer generators and lower plant hire costs for outdoor events.

Also on display in London for the first time is Mistral-S, the high output version of Ayrton’s popular Mistral-TC spot luminaire. At 18.6kg and super small in size, Mistral-S outputs a spectacular 17,000 lumens which aligns it with a 800W/1000W discharge fixtures. It is by far the most powerful light in that area of the market. The broad range of features and the attractive price remain the same as the Mistral-TC version, so the customer has an entirely unfettered choice.

www.ayrton.eu

ELATION: RAYZOR 760 & PROTEUS SMARTY

RAYZOR FACT FILE:

• 7x 60W OSRAM RGBW LED with Pixel Control

• 28x 1W TwinkLED Effect with Pixel Control (patent pending)

• Extreme Zoom – 8° for mid-air beam to 77° for even washes

• Fast and precise 360° continuous Pan and Tilt rotation

• Beam FX and Smooth Wash fixture in a compact housing

PROTEUS FACT FILE:

• IP65 Rated 3-in-1 Hybrid Beam, Spot, Wash Luminaire

• Philips MSD 21R 470W 80CRI 8,000K Lamp and Advanced Optics

• Motorized Zoom, Beam and Spot Modes

• Advanced Internal Thermal Cooling System

• Full CMY Colour Mixing and Linear CTO Colour Correction

• 14 Dichroic Colours Including CTB, CTO, and UV

• 8 Rotating Interchangeable and 14 Static-Stamped Metal Gobos

• Full 360° Bi-Directional Animation Wheel

• Rotating 8-Facet and Linear Prisms and Frost Filter

• Motorized Focus and Auto-Focus

• High Speed Mechanical Shutter and Strobe

• DMX, RDM, Art-NET, and sACN Protocol Support

• Elation’s E-FLY™ Internal Wireless DMX Transceiver

Elation Professional is excited to introduce TwinkLED, a new and innovative LED lens design offering creative layers of powerful light beams and elegant lens illumination. TwinkLED offers a prominent, patent-pending LED pixel effect using dedicated high-brightness pixels inside large front lenses to provide additional layers of creativity for the lighting designer.

Showing at PLASA for the first time anywhere is an all new visual effect, the RAYZOR 760, a compact yet extremely powerful LED wash effects luminaire and the first fixture to feature Elation’s brand new, unique TwinkLED system. With a wide zoom range from 8 to 77 degrees, the RAYZOR 760 provides intense and well-defined mid-air beams with over 8000 lumens, as well as an exceptionally wide and even wash coverage. Driven by 7, independently controlled, 60W RGBW LEDs, the RAYZOR 760 provides a powerful beam that stands out on any stage.

The oversized front lenses create a large surface that is enhanced by the patent-pending TwinkLEDs technology. TwinkLEDs consist of 28 individual white LEDs strategically placed inside the lens itself to create a unique additional layer of effect, allowing designers access to a fresh and innovative way of creating interest on stage. Fast, continuous, speed-adjustable pan & tilt rotation adds another layer of dynamic effects from this versatile fixture.

The RAYZOR 760 is also available in a compact and lightweight weather and dust protected IP65 version, the Proteus RAYZOR 760, for use in any environment and under adverse conditions. The Proteus RAYZOR 760’s multienvironmental IP65 design makes it the world’s first IP65-rated luminaire with continuous pan & tilt rotation, giving designers the freedom to utilize this latest effect at any event, indoors or out. It offers the identical feature set and powerful output as the RAYZOR 760, allowing you to choose the right fixture for the application without compromise.

Elation will be showcasing the CMY colour-mixing Smarty Hybrid at PLASA and is pleased to introduce its IP65-rated version, the Proteus Smarty Hybrid. This is the world’s first compact CMY hybrid fixture with true IP65 rating. Encompassing the same full feature set and using the same highly-efficient Philips MSD Platinum FLEX 200 lamp with exceptional 6000- hour lamp life, the Proteus Smarty Hybrid’s IP65 dust and water protection means this compact and versatile effect can be used indoors or out. Features include fast movement, motorized zoom, full CMY color mixing, 13 dichroic colours, 2 gobo wheels, prism overlay and frost filter.

Also on hand will be the Artiste Van Gogh, a powerful framing wash LED luminaire with outstanding light quality and the ideal partner to the profile luminaires in Elation’s growing Artiste range. Providing up to 16,000 total lumens from an efficient 380W high CRI LED engine, the Artiste Van Gogh excels at color rendering for precise colour reproduction.

CMY and CTO colour mixing and a 7-position colour wheel provide flexible colour options and an internal 4-blade barndoor system allows for beam shaping and light control at any angle. With a wide zoom range and choice of PC or optional Fresnel lens, the Van Gogh is capable of concentrated beams to wide washes for use in a variety of applications that require high output and precise beam control.

Elation Professional is excited to show visitors to PLASA 2018 these exciting new lighting tools and invite lighting pros to Stand H40 to be some of the first anywhere to see them.

www.elationlighting.com

CHROMA-Q: VISTA 3 SOFTWARE

Chroma-Q , who recently acquired and rebranded the Jands Vista lighting & media control system, has released the long anticipated Vista 3 software, which introduces a large number of exciting new features and improvements.

After receiving extensive user feedback, Vista 3 has been developed to dramatically enhance existing functionality and introduce an array of intelligent new features that appeal to both existing and new users. Some of the new features include the ability to merge multiple showfiles, a new colour engine that supports up to 11 colours, improved 2D fixture visualisations, customisable workspaces, a vastly expanded command line interface, and Smart FX masters.

These features all contribute to improving the entire user experience in creating and delivering fantastic looking shows, in addition to making the software even more intuitive to those users who are new to the Vista ecosystem.

Vista 3 user, LD Ben Inskip has been trialling the software on his shows. He commented: “Vista is getting better and better. The features in Vista 3 make everything quicker to access. Custom workspaces and the command line put even more at your fingertips. It allows me to try new things out really quickly and focus on adding intricate little touches to shows.” He continues: “Everything feels solid and reliable. I’m really excited to follow Vista as it continues to improve.” Paul Pelletier, Chroma-Q’s Global Brand Manager, has been working with the development team on Vista 3. “I know a lot of people have been eagerly looking forward to the announcement of Vista 3. It feels great to deliver what we believe is an impressive product, and hope users agree that it was worth the wait.”

Visit the Chroma-Q website to watch the Vista 3 software features video and then download the free demo version of the official software release.

Alongside Vista 3’s software launch, Vista by Chroma-Q is now shipping two new control surfaces - the Vista MV and Vista EX - which provide affordable hands-on control suitable for any size or style of production.

www.chroma-q.com/vista

ADJ: AV2, VIZI, HEX IP, ENCORE FR & PAR Z120

ADJ used the exhibition to showcase a variety of its latest lighting and video fixtures suitable for both permanent installations and touring productions.

ADJ’s AV Series of LED video panels has proven extremely popular worldwide. Building on the success of the original AV6X, which offers a 6mm pixel pitch, the AV Series now features a range of models suitable for a wide variety of permanent installation and touring applications. The recently launched AV2 model boasts an extremely tight 2.97mm pixel pitch, making it ideal for use in situations where audience members will be relatively close to the screen. The AV4IP, meanwhile, is a 4.81mm pixel pitch panel benefiting from an IP65 weatherproof rating making it suitable for temporary outdoor use. All of the AV Series models have been designed for easy use and serviceability, with standard powerCON and etherCON input and output connections and simple rigging mechanisms. A variety of the panels will be on display at PLASA 2018, giving visitors the opportunity to experience the AV Series for themselves and to decide which model is the most suitable for their particular requirements. ADJ’s Vizi Series of moving head lighting fixtures covers the whole gamut from affordable and compact, to powerful and fully-featured, offering something suitable for every type of event or installation. At PLASA, the focus will be on the 4 hybrid units in the range, which combine the 3 functions of a beam, spot and wash into 1 versatile fixture. Hybrid moving heads offer a cost saving over the use of 3 separate fixture types as well as a reduction in electricity consumption and required rigging, trucking and storage space. Utilising a potent and efficient 330W Phillips Platinum 16R lamp, the ADJ Vizi Hybrid 16RX is a powerful and feature-packed moving head that is ideal for use in large venues. If offers 14 colors plus white, 2 separate GOBO wheels (one with replaceable slots), 2 rotating prisms (6-facet linear and 8-facet circular), as well as motorized focus, zoom and shutter functions, making it a flexible lighting tool. Building on this impressive combination of light output and beam shaping features, ADJ’s new Vizi CMY 16RX offers the same light source and features with the significant addition of full CMY (cyan, magenta and yellow) colour mixing, which gives designers the creative freedom to select from a vast pallet of potential colours. The Vizi Series also offers the option of hybrid fixtures fitted with modern LED light sources, with the associated benefits of long operating life, low power consumption and reduced excess hear. The Vizi BSW 300 uses a specially-designed 300W LED engine to generate a level of brightness previously unobtainable from an LED-powered fixture. It also offers 2 independent colour wheels, 2 rotating 6-facet prisms (circular and linear), motorized focus and two GOBO wheels (1 with rotating replaceable slots and the other incorporating 3 beam reducing apertures), allowing it to be used to create a wide variety of lighting effects. Finally, the Vizi CMY300 features the same potent 300W LED light source but with the added benefit of full CMY colour mixing.

ADJ’s new range of weatherproof LED Par fixtures will also be on display at PLASA 2018. The 7P HEX IP, 12P HEX IP and 18P HEX IP all feature a distinctive metallic casing design with an IP65 rating, making them suitable for use both indoors and outdoors regardless of the weather conditions. Offering a beam angle of 30-degrees, each of these fixtures utilize an arrangement of powerful 12-Watt 6-in-1 HEX (red, green, blue, amber, white & UV) LEDs to provide lighting designers, integrators and installers with a huge palette of colours including UV-infused hot pink, lime green and electric blue. All 3 units are equipped with powerCON True1 input and output sockets as well as IP-rated 3-pin DMX input and output sockets fitted with waterproof rubber caps. This means that IP-rated power and DMX linking cables can be used for outdoor applications, however standard XLR and powerCON cables can also be utilized if the fixtures are used indoors.

Bringing the benefits of LED – low temperature, low power consumption and long lamp life – to the world of theatre lighting, ADJ’s Encore FR Series of Fresnel fixtures generate soft-edged beams of warm white (3000K) light. At the top of the range is the Encore FR150Z, which is equipped with an 8-inch Fresnel lens and powered by a potent 130W LED light-source. For smaller stages, the Encore FR50Z features a 6-inch Fresnel lens and a 50W LED, making for a compact yet highly efficient fixture. Both models offer a variable beam angle of between 8- and 50-degrees, and are fitted with locking powerCON input and output sockets as well as professional 5-pin XLR input and output connections to allow standard DMX control. Finally, the recently released Encore FR20 DTW is a compact version fitted with a 2-inch Fresnel lens and a 17W LED. Ideal for illuminating small stages and retail displays, this slimline fixture features Dim-to-Warm technology, for a halogenstyle dimming profile, and is Triac dimmable.

ADJ’s new PAR Z120 RGBW is powered by a potent 115W quad color C.O.B (Chip On Board) LED. Combining red, green, blue and white chips into a single LED, the unit’s light-source allows for extremely smooth colour mixing while casting no colour shadows. Packaged in a standard Par 64 casing, this flexible fixture offers five different beam angle options – 7, 11.5, 16, 20.5 and 25-degrees – which can be easily selected using a manual latch system. The fixture is supplied with a gel frame in which diffusion filters may be inserted to further change the beam angle, while locking powerCON input and output sockets allow the power supply for multiple fixtures to be daisy-chained from a single socket. Also on display at PLASA 2018 will be the new PAR ZP120 RGBW model, which offers the same fixture but with a striking polished silver exterior housing. The Par Z120 RGBW and PAR ZP120 RGBW allow lighting and stage designers to achieve the look of traditional stage pars with the technological advantages of modern LED light-sources.

www.adj.com

SPOTLIGHT: HYPERION SERIES

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• Increased Fresnel lens for greater brightness 200 mm

• Extremely soft dimming even at low levels for theatrical use

• Flicker free for television and film applications

• Colour booster to improve single colour when not all the channels are at full

• Possibility to control the fan speed through a special channel

• Simplified access to internal electronics for faster maintenance

• Tungsten lamp emulation function through the “Amber shift” function

• Function for the simulation of the halogen lamp with a delay in the phases of switching on and off

• Also available in versions with pole or motorized control

• Compact size and extremely light (8.6 kg)

After previewing its new Hyperion LED series earlier this year, Spotlight showcased the 6-Colour Fresnel, 6-Colour Profile and Warm White Fresnel models with new software at PLASA 2018. In addition, they also debuted the new Tuneable White Profile.

Developed to celebrate 50 years of the brand’s innovation, the Hyperion series has been expressly designed to meet the most discerning requirements of professional users, both for the quantity and the quality of the light output.

The Hyperion 6-Colour LED technology adds amber, cyan and lime alongside RGB, for a wider choice of even colour-mixing, a colour temperature range from 2,700K to 8,000K, and colour rendering up to 97. As a result, it gives designers increased creative possibilities to achieve their artistic vision. The Hyperion range of Fresnels and Zoom Profiles also includes Tuneable White and Fixed White versions.

Designed for large installations such as professional theatres, film and TV studios, the highly efficient 300W luminaires have an output comparable with 2,000W Halogen fixtures; feature a new rounder, sleeker and more compact design, yet retain Spotlight’s reliably efficient internal heat reduction system; and have DMX controlled fan speed modes to suit different environments and productions.

Highlights from Spotlight’s extensive, awardwinning Green Line range of lighting fixtures were also represented.

www.ac-et.com

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• Internal capacitive multi-touch screen

• Colour picking, mixing & image capture

• Filter libraries by Lee Filters, Rosco and Apollo

• Mood Boards by Lee Filters

• Additive, subtractive and HSV control

• 4 encoder wheels

• Built-in fixture library

• 2048 freely assignable channels for moving lights, LED and conventionals

• Upgradable up to 4096 channels

• User Definable Keys (UDKs)

• Scratch-resistant rugged dual-skin construction

• Quiet, dust free, fanless operation

• USB pluggable Wings available

• Optional external touch screen

• CE compliant to all relevant standards

• Designed and manufactured to ISO 9001:2015 standards

ZERO 88: FLX S RANGE

Eaton’s leading lighting control brand Zero 88 celebrates a year since the launch of its hugely successful FLX S range of small, powerful and highly intuitive lighting consoles, ideal for small to medium shows utilizing a mix of moving lights and LED fixtures as well as conventional luminaires.

FLX S24 runs up to 48 LED, moving lights and conventional fixtures and is easy to learn and straightforward to use, delivering huge flexibility and multiple features at an affordable price. FLX S48 has double the power of FLX S24, offering intuitive and hands-on control of up to 96 fixtures, and a touch monitor output for quick access to palettes / show overview. The quantity of available playbacks, groups and palettes are all also doubled.

Both FLX S24 and S48 are ultimately portable, powerful controllers with a small footprint and free apps available for wireless monitoring of the lighting rig, plus support for a range of networking accessories.

Enthusiasm for the FLX S24 and FLX S48 consoles has been fantastic worldwide, across all Zero 88’s usual markets, and in other new regions including Japan, Australia and the US! There has been impressive uptake over multiple sectors, including TV and corporate events, fringe and experimental theatre.

Several large UK rental companies have invested in FLX S to service a diversity of work – notably Adlib, SLX and Hawthorn - and the number of active ZerOS* (the software architecture running on all Zero 88 consoles) users has doubled in a year.

PLASA gave visitors the chance to talk to the team about becoming part of the active “ZerOS” show lighting software family; joining the thousands of existing users and venues around the globe using their Zero 88 lighting desks to design multiple productions in an affordable, easy and fun way.

The team provided hands-on demos of the complete FLX range - The FLX S24 and FLX S48 consoles, the original FLX and the ZerOS Wing - and showcasing additions to the ever-expanding ZerOS software platform - including multiple advances in networking, improvements to Effects and increases in Universe Count.

The well-known “RigSync” demo can also be experienced - to understand why it won a PLASA Innovation Award! This incredibly useful feature automatically keeps the console synchronized with the lighting rig throughout all programming changes and it even fixes mistakes! A range of other cool and innovative Zero 88 products were also on display, including Chilli Pro Bypass dimmers, a selection of networking and backup devices and power relays.

www.zero88.co.uk