Barbizon | LDI 2008 Show Report
| AC Power Distribution, Inc.
www.acpowerdistribution.com
 AC Power Distribution had a relaxed and successful showing at LDI. Their ProPower line of power distribution, distributed by TMB, has been selling phenomenally well and they now offer a new line of power distribution boxes designed to make everyone's life easier. The CF 400c in particular seemed to be a welcome addition with its double ground taps and wealth of courtesy outlets so you have fewer adaptors to lose on the road. Look for it in a NEMA 3 enclosure soon. |
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Altman Lighting
www.altmanltg.com
This year Altman Lighting featured their new two-circuit Smart-Track, Spectra Cyc, and Spectra PAR products. The two-circuit Smart-Track joins Altman's three-circuit version, which has been shipping for a few years. Designed for architectural applications in churches, museums, stores, etc, it carries both power and control to individual fixture heads. Control can be analog, DALI, or DMX to create and store multiple looks. Additionally, you can get fixture feedback when you use RDM.
 The Spectra Cyc is a 100W cyclorama / wall wash fixture utilizing red, green, blue, and amber LED emitters. It blends colors via a patent pending LED lens, which reduces pixilation from direct view. Even with the significant amount of ambient light around the booth the output was considerably bright and clean. The lens blends the LEDs better than many units we have seen previously which often emitted blotches of color on the soft goods near the source.
 The Spectra PAR 100 utilizes the same color LED emitters as the Cyc. The unit is designed for both architectural and theatrical applications and comes with a four lens set just like a standard PAR. Again, this unit performed very well considering the amount of ambient light.
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| American DJ
www.americandj.com
 The American DJ booth was full of new products this year. Many of their popular club / DJ fixtures are now available with LED sources providing longer lamp life, less heat and greater durability then their traditional halogen lamp counterparts. These very bright LED version units have impressive light output. The compact X-Move LED featured an incredibly bright 20W LED source. Another impressive fixture may have gone unnoticed by many at the show, the new Pinspot LED fixture. American DJ used this unit to light the perimeter of their booth and some of the products showcased inside, however this was one of the most compact and powerful pinspots we have ever seen. Amazingly all of the light from this unit is generated from a single 3W white LED. The fixture features a 6" or 12" lens assembly that can be removed to make a rather nice short throw accent light. Some features to note are the 50,000 hour lamp life, 1lb weight, and the universal power supply (90-240V 50/60Hz), this little gem will find unlimited uses. |
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American Grip
www.americangrip.com
American Grip continues to offer quality products, at fair prices, for the film and video industries. Though they didn't have any new products showcased at LDI this year, American Grip is committed to having a product line that continues to meet the many needs of customers, with such a wide range of usable quality products, they offer solutions for almost any situation. Their products are well built and long lasting, so you have to keep American Grip in mind when any need for film or video equipment arises.
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| Apollo Design Technology, Inc.
www.internetapollo.com
 Apollo introduced the new Smart Color Pro scroller for 2009. This new scroller is lighter weight, has additional color frames, and uses 25% less power than the standard Smart Color scroller. The Smart Color Pro also includes universal mounting tabs to fit a wide variety of fixtures. The Smart power supplies have also been redesigned and now contain LED indicators for power and data. Apollo also showed their new EZ Iris DMX. This product joins their line of accessories for ellipsoidals that also includes the Smart Move gobo rotators. |
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Applied Electronics
www.appliednn.com
 New this year, Applied Electronics introduced the LA25 Line Array Tower. The perfect solution for quickly setting large speaker arrays 25' high with a maximum load capacity of 1,500lbs. The truss assembly system weighs 660lbs, packs away nicely in your truck and is made in the USA. Consider this solution for your next outdoor festival or corporate meeting.
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| Arri
www.arri.com
 Arri introduced the Arri BLM, an LED-based color mixing lighting system aimed at TV studio backgrounds, a specific application that has thus far been overlooked by most of the entertainment lighting industry. These panels, based on Color Kinetics technology, are meant to be attached to a wall with a soft cyc or other projection surface in front of them to diffuse the light. By arraying these panels, with a 100 degree beam spread, incredible soft color effects can be created to make a background burst with color. Arri also showed their well-liked traditional line up of fixtures and kits including the innovative True Blue series of Fresnels. |
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Bron Kobold USA
www.bron-kobold-usa.com
 Bron Kobold USA introduced several new products at the show this year. First, the DE 800 Yoke mount system, which is an 800W daylight balanced luminaire with a multi-wattage DMX controlled electronic ballast all mounted on a single yoke. This is a high-output, low-power consumption option compared to heavier, less efficient 1,200W units.
Bron Kobold's DE 200 and DE 400 lamp-bases can now be adapted to the very popular ETC Source Four (750W) and Source Four Jr, for a very efficient projected source. Their DW and DE 200 have a new recessed PAR reflector that allows for adapting this high output daylight balanced HMI to architectural flush mount ceiling applications as well. |
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| Chauvet
www.chauvetlighting.com
 Chauvet introduced an entire line of COLORdash fixtures which can be used together, apart, or in conjunction with the COLORado series of fixtures. All are DMX, video-friendly, and come with a two-year warranty. COLORdash Batten can be used as an array to create a color-changing audience blinder effect or up to 13 units can be linked together in a strip format. COLORdash PAR has 18 very bright 1W LEDs and comes standard with a dual yoke to make it easy to set on the floor as an uplight or hang as needed. It also includes a four leaf barndoor so you don't need to worry about finding accessories to fit. COLORado 2 adds to the line an RGBW fixture with 48 2W to 3W LEDs. This unit is IP66 rated, offers on-board custom programming and has barndoors included.
New to the Chauvet family is the SkyScan 4000, a single-head searchlight with zoom, automatic pan, adjustable tilt, and is mounted on wheels for portability. The 4,000W Xenon lamp lasts for approximately 750 hours. Although the unit is not IP rated, it is said to be able to handle a light mist.
 Legend 1200E is the newest arc-lamp moving light from Chauvet. This spot fixture uses the powerful HTI 1,500W Lok-It lamp from Osram. Other unique attributes are the user-configurable lamp ignition delay and maintenance reminders, electronic ballast and a two-year warranty. This fixture is designed to be user-serviceable.
The technology of moving wash lights appears to be moving to LEDs. Chauvet has introduced the Legend 6500 and 4500 |
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| CITC
www.citcfx.com
While CITC did not exhibit at LDI this year, it is with good reason. They recently moved to an expanded production facility in Everett, Washington (30 minutes north of Seattle). Their new facility will allow them to produce even more of your favorite products like the quieter Little Blizzard SP, the water-based Starhazer III, Polar Controllers and improved Hurricane II fans. |
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City Theatrical, Inc.
www.citytheatrical.com
 City Theatrical, Inc. (CTI) had a wide variety of new products, updates and expanded product lines to show off at LDI 2008. CTI debuted SHoW DMX at LDI 2007 but this is the first time it has been seen in full production with all the accessories. Features include synchronized hopping, limited bandwidth, limited output power, limited burst mode, RDM, Art-Net, and much more.
 CTI debuted the iW Blast TR Lighting Kit, a portable LED lighting kit for film and video location lighting that gives users greater output and control as well as control of color temperature. Each kit includes three Philips Solid-State Lighting Solutions iW Blast TR LED fixtures, stands, mounts, barndoors, egg crate louvers, polycarbonate holographic lenses in both symmetric and asymmetric types, and controllers that will work with mains or battery power. External batteries aren't included but may be ordered separately to be part of the kit.
John McKernon was busy giving demonstrations of Lightwright 5, the latest, greatest version of this award-winning lighting software. It has been five years since the last major version of this software and there are a number of new features that make this version that much more powerful and user-friendly.
Also new and improved was CTI's latest version of their color frame for the Source Four which is 33% lighter and less expensive than the old one.
Finally but not least was the LDI2008 Special Effects Debuting Product Award winner, the DMX Snow Machine. |
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Clay Paky
www.claypaky.net/english
 Clay Paky showed off the award-winning Alpha Beam 300, a very bright, tightly focused beam projector that won the Award for Innovation at PLASA08. The Alpha Beam 300 and 1500 are high-output beam projectors ideal for the moving aircraft landing light effect. The long-throw 1,500W unit features 14 gobos, two rotating prisms, CMY color mixing and an iris for precise control. This very bright instrument is ideal for larger venues and productions which require high-intensity instruments. |
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Clear-Com
www.clearcom.com
Clear-Com had two really interesting new products in their booth, the Eclipse Digital Matrix System and the CellCom 2.0 digital wireless intercom system. The Eclipse Digital Matrix System can integrate traditional intercoms with VoIP technology so remote intercom stations can be added over a network or even from a remote computer. It is scalable from small systems of up to 16 ports to massive 240 port systems.
 The updated CellCom 2.0 digital wireless intercom system uniquely blends digital matrix technology with a locally distributed wireless network. CellCom/FreeSpeak operates license-free in the 1.9 GHz frequency band, free of interference with other wireless products such as PCs, talent microphones, IFB and in-ear monitors. Due to trademark limitations, CellCom is only available the USA and Canada; and FreeSpeak is available in all countries other than the USA and Canada. |
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Coemar
www.coemar.com
 At LDI2008 Coemar launched a new line of moving light products, the Infinity S Series 300W spot, wash and ACL fixtures; all excellent additions to their product line. Brighter than a 575W fixture, at 8,000K, the product line utilizes the Philips Fast fit MSR Gold 300/2 lamp which seems to be the industry answer to reduced power consumption and weight reduction with the benefit of increased lamp performance. The S series is ruggedly designed and outfitted with an electronic ballast. The Wash S can zoom from 6 to 36 degree, comes with CMY color mixing, CTO, beam shaper and dimmer. The spot S also comes with CMY color mixing, CTO, two 7 slot gobo wheels, three rotating prisms, and proportional zoom of 8.5 to 35 degree. The ACL unit has a 6 degree beam angle, full CMY, seven rotating aerial effects, CTO and UV filters. What is particularly likable about this line of fixtures is the quality of light output, and the LCD set-up screen. The menus are clear and easy to navigate without a manual. With an auto sensing power supply from 90 to 250V these fixtures are very user friendly. |
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Color Kinetics by Philips
www.colorkinetics.com
 Color Kinetics introduced a new exterior rated fixture for long throw applications. The ColorReach Powercore offers 5,200 lumens of output in an IP66 wet location fixture designed for throws of up to 500'. In addition the beam can be shaped using one of the lens accessories to fit the architectural application. Standard lenses include: 5, 8, 13, 23, 40, 63, and a 5 x 17 diffuser. Unlike most long throw fixtures the ColorReach only draws 290W of power.
City Theatrical created a portable kit for the iW Blast TR fixture by Color Kinetics which allows users adjust both the color temperature and intensity for an interview lighting system. |
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Dazian Fabrics
www.dazian.com
Accenting the glamour of daily life is what Dazian Fabrics Rediscover Glamour line is all about. New for 2009, this series of fabrics recall various glamour periods from the past and look optimistically towards the future. The Silver Screen, The Age of Aquarius, Solid Gold, and The Future are periods recollected in these new fabric lines. Dazian also wanted to remind people that they are now color-coordinating their rental lines to make ordering a package for a show or industrial quicker and easier. |
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DeSisti
www.desistilighting.com
 This year DeSisti featured improvements to previously released products. The Tinteretto is a 232W DMX color changing fluorescent which utilizes four 58W lamps (Red, Green, Blue, White) and is primarily used as a back lighting cyclorama system through Duratrans or television set pieces. The new electronics allow the lamps to dim to a true 1% without any lamp flicker. This allows the units to be used in a theatrical application. The Tinteretto can be mounted vertically or horizontally.
The new Giotto Mach2 is the redesigned version of the Giotto cyc light. The new unit is smaller than the previous version and the optical system has been redesigned. The new Giotto 1,000W Mach2 has 95% of the output of the 1,500W Giotto with better light dispersion. The ventilation system has been improved to allow for consistent lamp life.
 The new range of chandelier hoists includes 250, 500 and 1,000lb safe working load limits with a travel distance of 80', can utilize three 20A circuits, and can be DMX controlled. The UL-approved disconnect is patented by DeSisti and absorbs any of the weight of the chandelier. The weight is absorbed by a spring loaded docking system. |
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Doug Fleenor Design
www.dfd.com
 As usual Dr. DMX and the gang from Doug Fleenor Design (DFD) had a bunch of really cool devices to solve those problems of making everything all work together. From protocol converters to wireless DMX devices, they have it all and if they don't have it, just ask and Milton can probably make it. One item of interest this year was the LED100. A truly wireless solution to event lighting. The LED 100 incorporates absorptive-glass-mat sealed lead acid batteries, a built in smart charger, wireless DMX receiver and CK-type Power/Data supply. With the LED100 you can power a Color Kinetics ColorBlast 12 or Altman Lighting Spectra PAR for six hours when on full (100% white) and 24 hours on a rolling color fade. Not only saving time, labor and cabling, this unit could allow event lighting designers to place fixtures in locations previously off limits due to cable path restrictions. The LED100 can also be used in a standalone option with preset sequences built into the unit, eliminating the need for a control console at all. |
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| Dove Systems
www.dovesystems.com
 Known for their solid, nearly bulletproof construction, Dove Systems had new versions of their shoebox dimmers and a new rackmount form factor dimmer. Dove was also showcasing a visualizer interface and other updates for their Starport control software. Gary Dove was especially proud of the fact that this software was the original computer based control software; with versions dating all the way back to the Apple II. A favorite product, while not new, is Dove's inexpensive MTX-DE8 0-10V to DMX adaptor, solidly built and incredibly useful. |
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| Elation Lighting
www.elationlighting.com
 Elation Lighting had a prime location on the show floor, right by the entrance, and used their high-profile geography to demonstrate several new fixtures within their LED line. The Impression, a moving head LED wash fixture with 90 3W Luxeon LEDs, featured prominently in their booth design. This unit is becoming a favorite with production companies and rental houses for the high output and low power consumption. With output equal to or greater than that of a 575W discharge lamp, the compact fixture is earning a spot on many productions and tours, including the new John Mayer tour.
 For outdoor installations, Elation showed the new Design LED 108IP, an IP65-rated LED unit with 36 3W LEDs. Supplied with a traditional theatrical yoke, the compact unit is well-suited to many applications, particularly architectural highlights. The Acclaim line of LED fixtures feature even more outdoor-rated LED fixtures, with a full range of landscape lighting, wall washers, and indoor residential fixtures. The Acclaim line also features wireless remote control for simple setups. |
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Electronics Diversified
www.edionline.com
EDI featured their growing line of available products that now include the Jands Vista, Zero 88 Frogs and Jester, and the Bijou lighting consoles. Also at the show were the dependable SCRimmer Stik and Big Stik dimmers. These dimmers offer flexibility by not having to use a centralized dimming system, with the convenience of plugging several models directly into a 20A circuit for portable use or hardwiring for permanent use. Combine a console and a SCRimmer Stik with available wireless DMX to create a complete dimming and control system quickly and easily. |
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| Elements Labs
www.elementlabs.com
 Element Labs introduced their brand new Cobra LED video wall. Highlights include light weight, 11mm or 16mm resolution, no cooling fans and IP66-rated front and back. Cobra is offered in both a touring application and permanent installation model. Integrating multiple panels together is quick and easy and includes all the necessary rigging hardware and interconnections. This product's lightweight, low power consumption and high resolution image set this LED video wall apart from the rest. Element Labs' Nils Thorjussen, designer of the product, calls the Cobra the Source Four of LED video wall products. |
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ETC
www.etcconnect.com
 ETC continues to expand its Smart line with the SmartLink control with Unison dimming. You may know the Unison Architectural system, which is now been replaced by Paradigm. Using the back bone of Unison, ETC has infused the SmartLink control to give an economical solution when a more powerful system is not needed. The new Unison DRd rack uses the SmartLink control processor and the SmartLink Power Modules allowing up to 16 SmartLink Stations. New stations include a SmartLink Time Clock along with SmartLink button stations. Wiring the system is easy with a topology free wiring system. DMX devices can be included enabling a snapshot option for easy programming. The ETC Unison Paradigm system won one of the LDI2008 Debuting Product Awards for Lighting.
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| GAM Products, Inc.
www.gamonline.com
 GAM Products was showing their 24 new standard gobos, including geographically themed patterns (pyramids, pagoda), special event patterns (graduation, jukebox) and breakups (maple, teardrop). GAM also featured their new swatchbooks with new colors released earlier this year. |
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GE Lighting
www.gelighting.com
 GE had some newer offerings including the CMH 400/GX 9.5, a long life compact source ceramic metal halide lamp for entertainment applications. It comes in two color temperatures (3,200K and 4,100K) and is rated up to 8,000 hours.
GE also had GE Cinema 32 and 55 lamps in T8 and T12 sizes, as well as familiar 55W High Lumen Biax lamps that now have CRI's of 95 and colors that respond to the spectra sensitivity curves of film and digital cameras both still and full motion. GE's Cinema 32 and 55 lamps offer the option of exclusive shatter-resistance covRguard; that helps contain glass fragments if the lamps are broken. |
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| iLight
www.ilight-tech.com
 iLight's Hypnotica is just how it sounds quite hypnotic. This new product is ideal for any installed application, outside or inside, where you want some eye-catching neon-looking color-changing effects. iLight products are meant to be viewed rather than used to light up another surface. Hypnotica consists of an aluminum housing with LEDs and a diffused outer surface to create a smooth even light that can be controlled in 6" increments. iLight products are rugged and stand up well against the elements. The control is DMX and offers Hue, Saturation, and Value (HSV) control and features RDM feedback. |
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Interactive Technologies
www.interactive-online.com
 New from Interactive is their SceneStation Architectural Preset Stations, a new family of self-contained architectural preset button stations that directly output DMX to control LED lighting, dimmers, moving lights and virtually anything else that accepts DMX protocol. SceneStation offers advanced programming features that allow each button to recall a scene, toggle a look, sequentially step through a series of presets or even begin running an animated sequence. Programming and operation is made easy with an IR remote control. Also, a SceneStation model with optional ZigBee wireless networking allows a virtually unlimited number of remote stations to work together as one coordinated system. Features include programmable RGB backlit buttons, ability to manually edit channel levels and/or take snapshots of an external DMX source, a wide variety of housing colors, optional button engraving, and Decora wall plate compatibility.
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| J.R. Clancy Inc.
www.jrclancy.com
 The J.R. Clancy booth featured their popular packaged hoist systems and controllers. Clancy's PowerLift, is an automated rigging product designed to replace counterweight systems in a new construction environment. PowerLift is a compact winch system that frees up backstage space by eliminating arbor walls, the use of counterweights and loading galleries. Beyond these important safety features additional benefits include predictable, consistent scenery movement, and dual-brake system to ensure reliable stops and provide load holding security. Optional load monitoring will stop movement in case of overload or underload, and display set weight on SceneControl 500 consoles.
 PowerAssist provides many of the same safety and easy-to-use functionality, but in a package designed as an automated hoist retrofit for existing counterweight systems. This system is designed to be an economical way to upgrade to the safety and convenience of automated rigging by taking advantage of the existing counterweight infrastructure.
 J.R. Clancy also featured their line of SceneControl Products. SceneControl 50 is a single channel position control for fixed speed hoists and SceneControl 100 offers preset position control and joystick trimming features for small systems. SceneControl 500 provides sophisticated 3D position control for medium to large systems via an easy to use Graphical User Interface. The 100 and 500 systems can be used to display batten loading when combined with optional load monitoring on PowerLift Systems. |
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| James Thomas Engineering
www.jthomaseng.com
James Thomas Engineering was showing off the Mini Thomas Audio Tower, a new, easy to assemble, smaller version of their audio tower. This almost self erecting structure, made from 12" SuperTower, can support loads up 1,500lbs and 30' high. It uses spigot connections so you don't need tools to assemble the tower and has a removable attachment that allows the motor to pull the tower to vertical so no ladders or heavy lifting is required. The unit has optional rear base legs which we highly recommend for use in any outdoor situation where wind loading is a possibility. Specifically designed for use with speaker arrays, it could serve many other uses when you just let your mind wander a little. |
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| Lee Filters
www.leefilters.com
 Lee Filters introduced eight new colors for its 700 series that were designed by Lighting Designers Peter Fisker and Paule Constable. They were the two latest designers to be invited to the Lee Filters Factory to work alongside the Lee research and development team to develop their own unique colors. Each designer created four new colors which have been added to the Lee 700 series. The new colors from Peter Fisker are: 700 Perfect Lavender; 703 Cold Lavender; 727 QFD Blue; and 780 AS Golden Amber. Paule Constable's colors are: 768 Egg Yolk Yellow; 742 Bram Brown; 733 Damp Squib; and 731 Dirty Ice. |
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LeMaitre Special Effects, Inc
www.lemaitrefx.com
 The new Confetti Xtreme from LeMaitre is a large-load confetti machine with a 10lb free flow capacity. It distributes 1.3lbs of ProFetti per minute, uses two DMX channels or is remote controllable, with variable fan and output control. It weighs 300lbs and is 30"x 36" x 46" including the wheels. It has a great output and throw, even in the most extreme HVAC conditions. At LDI it was shooting at least 40' out on a raised pedestal of 30" right up against the air ducts.
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| Leprecon/CAE
www.leprecon.com
 Leprecon showed a prototype of their new lighting console, the LPC-48V, which should be available in early 2009. The 24/48 console is breaking the mold for Leprecon; stacks will now be cues and manual mode will be stage view. Complete with interactive touchscreen control this 200-channel console will be extremely easy to run, require almost no training and has several features that could make it the console of choice for TV studios and educational institutions alike. The console will launch with one universe of DMX, but will expand to 1,024 channels soon thereafter. Keep your eyes out for this one and if you have been waiting to purchase a console, We'd say have your Barbizon salesperson bring one by for a demo in the spring of 2009; you won't be disappointed. |
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Leviton
www.leviton.com
 Leviton was showing their new line of Piccolo lighting consoles. This series is scheduled to be shipping in January, and will be available in 48, 96, 144, or 192 channels. They are designed with manual operation as a priority, but also have built in computerized control as well. This makes the consoles extremely easy to use, but also very versatile when there are more precise requirements. Leviton also displayed their new Multi PAR fixtures, which will come with four lenses, and be UL approved.
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| Lex Products
www.lexproducts.com
 
 Lex showed several new items including 6kW, 12kW, and 24kW portable dimmers, a six circuit multi tester and a UL Listed 3Phase 3Fer. While at first glance a 3Fer may not seem very interesting, but this is truly a problem solver. The 3Phase 3Fer has a L21-20 120/208V 5-wire 20A male connector and branches to three 120V female connectors. This is a true 3Fer and not a breaker box type device as has been done before. By building a true cable assembly, Lex has kept costs down. All standard connector types are available including; NEMA 5-15R (Edison), NEMA 5-20R (20A Edison), NEMA L5-20 (twist-lock) & 2P&G (stage pin). Most importantly of all, this device is UL listed for theatrical and stage use. |
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| Lighting & Electronics
www.le-us.com
 L&E featured their new Edge PC4.5 fixture. PC spotlights are a great solution for venues that need a focusable, soft edged beam of light. Also featured at LDI was their redesigned Edge Fresnels. These Fresnels provide a quality light at an economical price. |
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Lightronics
www.lightronics.com
 Lightronics has introduced a built-in wireless option for the TL-2448 and TL-5024 consoles, which gives a convenient option for customers needing wireless control, without having to have an external transmitter. The perfect compliment for these consoles are the Lightronics dimmers also with built-in wireless receivers. Just think how easy it would be to not have to run any control cable; having all the components with built-in wireless. Also displayed was the SR-516 Architectural Control panel. This was originally designed as a backup option, but has been expanded to give much more control and versatility. Putting this inline between the console and the dimmer racks is an ideal way of being able to control houselights, without having to turn on the console, for locations such as churches or schools where an usher or teacher might not be able to turn on the console but can use the panel to turn on houselights, or bring up worklights or any other scenes programmed into it. |
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Littlite
www.littlite.com
 As some of you have learned, the old style Neutrik Series X and XR connectors are discontinued. In response, Littlite will now be making their own connector in all the different pin configurations we are used to seeing from Littlite. Don't worry about learning new part numbers because Littlite has decided to continue using the existing ones to avoid confusion. Also, good news for anyone who likes the energy efficiency and color temperature of their LED Littlite, the company is now working on a prototype of a dimmable version. This new model should be available at your local Barbizon store some time next year. |
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| Lowel-Light
www.lowel.com
 Lowel's new SoftCore is a unique fluorescent system for most softboxes. This system is designed to use the modular accessory fluorescent lampheads of the Rifa eXchange System. There are three easy to swap fluorescent lamphead options, the arms rotate and adjust for optimum softbox balance and position and has a convenient tilt handle for smooth lighting angle adjustments. Also, it allows a Lowel Pole and weight to be attached for perfect balance and position.
Lowel also introduced Trio, a three-lamp location fluorescent fixture that is equally comfortable in the studio. Features include, auto voltage 120-240V, individual lamp switching for variable output control, 55W studio lamps, quick release dual purpose barndoor, intensifiers, and easy to install egg crates for trimming spill.
Lowel showed a selection of new kits, kit case options and Accessory Paks for the versatile Rifa eXchange System. For those with original models of the Rifa, looking to move up to the eXchange System, simple upgrade kits are available. |
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| LTM
www.ltmlighting.com
 LTM's booth was busy and the new, mammoth 12/18kW CinePAR was hogging most of the attention. The size of a small Volkswagen, this 18kW fixture is designed around the Osram single ended G52 base lamp. The 12/18 works with any compatible 18kW ballast and works with ballast cables from the existing line. Also on the agenda is the LED Pepper fixture. Not ready to discuss specifics but the folks at LTM say to "Stay Tuned." |
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| Lycian
www.lycian.com
Lycian was displaying the prototype model of their new 1233 followspot. This unit is tentatively scheduled to be available around the middle of 2009, and will fill the void between the budget models and the high-end models. It will use components already in use from the budget models, with a 200W HMI lamp. Since the components have already been in use for some time, the fixture will be reliable and help lower the cost of the unit. The fan is very quiet, and the outside case is only mildly warm and should not pose any heat issues. Having the HMI lamp will make this spot much brighter than other budget models, making it the perfect solutions for customers that need a really bright followspot, and have a tight budget to work with. |
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Martin Professional
www.martin.com
 Martin Professional's booth had many new and interesting products on view at LDI. The MAC III Profile builds on the MAC 2000, but utilizes a 1,500W lamp for increased output of up to 75% more than current 1,200 W profile fixtures. Additional performance enhancements include good color mixing with a broader color range plus deeper more vibrant hues, great beam definition, wide zoom range, new gobos, animation effects, very fast effects and movements and low noise cooling. The MAC III also takes modularity one step further, making it very service friendly.
 Again, using a 1,500W lamp the MAC 2000 Wash XB is said to produce over 60,000 lumens to make it 40% brighter than the MAC 2000 Wash. New fans, ballast and starter combine with MAC 2000 modularity, optics and effects to produce an advanced wash light all housed in the same MAC 2000 design. An upgrade kit is available that brings existing MAC 2000 Wash fixtures to the XB level of performance and includes a 1,500W lamp, lamp socket module, electronic ballast, starter, heat filter, fans, color mixing module, base cover plates with new logo plus other minor parts.
 EvenLED is a panel of 6W RGB LEDs used to back-project a completely even field of light over a projection surface. Each color features smooth 16 bit resolution and waves or gradation of color across a surface is easily achieved. This modular system has many advantages over traditional cyclorama lighting including greater evenness of field and a longer operational lifetime. EvenLED is totally convection cooled for silent operation and is service-friendly.
 Other new lighting products included the Exterior 1200 Image Projector, Exterior 200, Extube and Alien Downlight LED luminaires. For effects, Martin showcased the new generation Jem K1 Hazer.
Maxxyz Compact, a smaller version in the Maxxyz controller range, offers full functionality in a modular, mid-sized design at a very competitive price. Four modules Cerebrum, Programmer and two five-fader playback sections make for a complete standalone, embedded and shielded computer system, offering the ability to control up to 32 DMX universes. Four universes are included, with additional control capacity easily achieved at a low cost over Art-Net or the universal USB-DMX device. Five new Maxxyz Modules are available to build a custom console for customization around the user and the specific control demands of a show. |
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Matthews Studio Equipment
www.msegrip.com
 Matthews introduced their newest piece of equipment called the Red Dolly, a versatile camera dolly that can be configured in several ways. The dolly can easily be set up using their Mini Bazooka with four-way leveling head, or in low rider mode, as a Steadicam platform, for Bungee cam, or for Speed Rail rigs. The Red Dolly can handle crabbing and repeatable circles. The standard Red Dolly includes dolly seat, push bar with headrest, and a sliding Elemac plate. Matthews also has introduced their new CNC machined monitor mount designed for LCD monitors up to 65lbs. This mount has a 5/8" baby receiver and can be tilted to 45 degrees. The monitor mount folds flat for easy storage and is available for 75mm & 100mm VESA mounts, or 200mm for large monitors.
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| Mole-Richardson Company
www.mole.com
 Mole Richardson displayed their Type 6731 2kW tungsten PAR as part of the growing lineup of MR tungsten PAR fixtures. Unlike a 2kW Fresnel, beam spreads are modified by using a series of lenses (from narrow to super wide), as well as a spot to flood focusing mechanism for fine adjustment. Mole Richardson has continued their partnership with GE to develop the HX 2000 lamp for use in this fixture. The lamp's compact filament and horizontal operation are optimized for performance in conjunction with the highly polished parabolic reflector. This fixture offers significant versatility from a long throw, easily controllable tungsten head, to a soft broad source with the addition of a Chimera Bank. This line of tungsten PAR fixtures includes the 2kW, the original 5kW and the Type 6751 10kW tungsten PAR.
Mole Richardson's extensive product offerings were all on display, from their line of HMI PARs, to tungsten Fresnels, softlights to broads, and wind machines to distribution boxes to space lights. A recent addition to their time tested product line is the Molescent Biax series of fluorescent fixtures, which uses the 55W Biax lamp and offers a variety of options to suit almost any application. The fixture is available in two, four, or eight-lamp configurations, with lamps mounted horizontally, in either a straight vertical stack or arranged side by side for a longer more rectangular form factor. Mounting is provided with either an OmniMount ball and knuckle, or traditional yoke with 5/8" receiver. Dimming is accomplished either by DMX control, phase dimming, or with a local control feature.
Mole also had their new 575 and 800 HMI PARs on display. Comparable in price to their competitors equivalents, but a little more compact and great for use with softbanks. The 800 is small enough for one tech to set up on a stand, which makes crewing a bit easier. |
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| Osram Sylvania
www.sylvania.com
 Although Osram had multiple new lamps on display and in use in fixture manufacturer's units on the show floor, the lamp that may be the most interesting to the average small theatre and church is their new BTH 575W lamp for stage and studio. The BTH is an upgrade to the BTL 500W lamp. Previously 6" and 8" Fresnels that were used with 600W/channel portable dimmers were limited by dimmer capacity to 500W. The BTL can often have a very amber tone to it, and brown out colors like lavender. The BTL had a color temperature of 3,000K, and the new BTH is 3,250K.
For film and video, they introduced the new HMI 24000 W/DXS with a luminous flux of more than 2.3 million lumens. The lamp is designed to emulate daylight at 6,000K.
Also new is the Lok-It! lamp series. The first to be released is the HTI 1500W/60/P50 Lok-It! single-ended, short-arc metal halide turnkey lamp, with a PGJX50 base. Lok-It! is designed for simple installation and removal with assured alignment. |
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Pathway Connectivity
www.pathwayconnect.com
 Pathway Connectivity continued its legacy of innovative products by introducing a newly remodeled Pathport Touring Node, which can be configured without a computer or network interface all the controls are on-board. This new Touring Node supports all the major Ethernet protocols including: ETC Net2, Art-Net, Streaming ACN, Strand ShowNet and of course its own Pathport protocol. In addition, the new Touring Node has an on-board power supply, or can operate with Power-over-Ethernet (POE), it has DMX testing tools and channel check modes, it includes an IP54 rating and is RDM compliant.
 For the permanent installation market, Pathway introduced an eDIN single output Pathport Node that outputs one universe of DMX via terminal block or RJ-45 connection. The RJ-45 output supports both DMX over CAT5 as well as the Color Kinetics wiring configuration. In addition to these features, the eDIN Pathport offers all of the features of other Pathport Nodes.
Another new product that was introduced this year by Pathway was the eDIN RDM Opto-Splitter, which is sure to be a hit with forward-thinking integrators. The eDIN RDM Opto-Splitter offers complete bi-directional talkback information from RDM devices and all ports are optically isolated.
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| Philips
www.philips.com
 For anyone using high wattage lamps in their film fixtures, you should know that Philips now offers a MSR 18,000W HR lamp.
Anyone who has already tried the FastFit line of 1,200W and 700W MSR socket and lamp assembly, you will be pleased to learn of the new generation of models now includes the 2,000W, 1,500W, 300W/2 and a 250W ST (ceramic) versions. If you haven't seen a FastFit system, the rear access for lamp replacement is fast and easy.
The halogen Hi-Brite line of lamps now includes 750W and 800W models. |
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| Phoebus
www.phoebus.com
 Phoebus has the i-marc line of followspots and introduced the 850 model. It uses a lamp made by Ushio that produces an incredibly bright output, and uses only 12A of power. The fixture also remains very cool to the touch, in comparisons with other brands that can get quite hot. The fan on this unit is also extremely quiet, so noise concerns are dramatically minimized. This fixture compliments the existing line of followspots from Phoebus. They also were showing their new PK-500R tactical flashlight. The HID lamp in this unit gives an incredibly long throw distance; while it matches Phoebus flashlights well-known durability and construction quality. |
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| Pro Tapes & Specialties
www.protapes.com
 Pro-15 Anti Skid tape offers a variety of safety options. Black for low visibility and glow in the dark that absorbs ambient light and is visible when light sources diminish. This is particularly handy in theatres when lights are constantly changing. This tape also was engineered to prevent falls on slippery surfaces.
Another new product exhibited at LDI was a Dry Erase Board that sticks to anything. It is repositionable and one can put any design, logo, calendar etc on it. Most sizes are available with square corners (5x5, 4x7, 5x10, 6x12, 12x24, 18x24 and more). |
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Rescue Tape
www.rescuetape.com
 Rescue Tape is a self-fusing silicone tape that works in very harsh environments. It fuses to itself, resists up to 500 degree F, 700 PSI strength and 8,000V per layer, and is airtight and waterproof. It is perfect for outdoor events where weather can instantly change. It is excellent when wiring wet-sets or where there are many special effects. It was a popular choice on the sets of the Pirates of the Caribbean movies. Rescue Tape also works on anything electrical and will even work over and under water and it resists UV rays. Rescue Tape is quickly becoming a standard item on sets and productions of all kinds everywhere. |
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| Robe Lighting
www.robelighting.com
 Robe Lighting joined the digital projection fray with their two entries into the moving head projector market, the DigitalSpot 7000DT and 3000DT. Both units combine high-output video projectors with LED color-changers for color washes. The DigitalSpot 7000DT features a 6,500 lumen projector for bright images, with a built-in media server. The DigitalSpot 3000DT also includes a media server, but is more portable and houses a 2,700 lumen projector. The combination of the RED (Robe Emitted Diode) color wash with the moving head projector is what makes the DigitalSpot series truly unique.
 Robe also showed the new REDWash 3-192, a moving head LED color changer that uses Luxeon Rebel LEDs in an RGBW configuration to create saturated color washes without sacrificing bright white light. The REDWash comes in a 12 degree configuration with a 25 degree egg crate, but a 45 degree egg crate is also available for shorter-throw applications. The REDWash is also available in a static configuration for installations that do not require movement, called the REDMix 3-192. For events that require bright strobes in white light, the REDStrobe 3-192 and REDFlash 3-192 provide LED Strobes and intense white light with 192 Luxeon Rebel LEDs in an intense 6,200K color temperature. |
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Robert Juliat
www.robertjuliat.fr
 Robert Juliat designed the Le Cin'k to fill the gap in the market for a powerful Fresnel designed specifically for theatre. Theatres now have a cost-effective, truly theatre-orientated option of interchangeable light sources without having to borrow from more costly studio options. The double slot front cassette has been designed specifically with theatre in mind. The enclosed cassette provides a secure housing for color filters which no longer has to be attached to the front of a fixture with four clips as necessitated by studio fixtures and ensures there is no light spill around the sides. It also accommodates standard theatre accessories and the Robert Juliat rotating barndoors with individual rotating leaves. The Cin'k also offers optional fan-cooling for the accessory slot. This silent fan preserves the life of deeper colored gels, which would normally burn rapidly on a studio Fresnel. The interchangeable lamp compartment is an innovative feature, which renders the fixture ultimately mutable and multi-functional. With the increasing cross-use of both tungsten and discharge light sources in traditional theatre and television applications, Robert Juliat see this as an innovation which will benefit both the venues and the rental companies who supply them. Full dimming is also possible when using the discharge lamp module by the addition of the Juliat DMX-controlled dimming shutter, the Jalousie which can be located in the front accessory slot.
 Also at the Juliat booth were the Victor M and Flo followspots. Both products us a MSR 1,800W DE hot restrike lamp. The Victor M has a zoom range of 7-14.5 degree, while Flo is a shorter-range 13-28 degree zoom model. The Victor M is equipped with a DMX-controlled motorized shutter for smooth dimming and precise shutter control. Both Victor and Flo come with electronic ballasts and features like manual fingertip shutter control, fully closing iris, quiet operation, internal frost filter, and photo-quality gobo projections. |
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Rosco
www.rosco.com
 Rosco had quite a few new products on display. The Lite Pad HO, the HO stands for high output and it lives up to its name. With 33% improved efficiency and true daylight color temperature, this is the product for your kit. Alternatively, you can use a pre-assembled Quick Kit with one of each of the most popular sizes and accessories or Pro Gaffer Kit with two of each of the most popular sizes and most all accessories in a Pelican hard case.
TruColor IR Filter is an affordable solution to the color desaturation experienced when using ND to balance a shot using a digital camera. TruColor IR Filters are optically clear and available in a variety of sizes.
New items in the Cinegel line include #3150 Industrial Vapor (converts tungsten to sodium vapor); #3152; Urban Vapor (replicating sodium vapor sources without the green); #3309 Tough Minusgreen (an aid to overcorrecting found when using Full Minusgreen due to lower green content in fluorescent lamps today); #3072 Blue Grid Cloth (raises the Kelvin temperature of a light source); #3082 Straw Grid Cloth (lowers the Kelvin temperature of a light source); and #3090 Moonlight Grid Cloth (creates a soft moonlight effect in conjunction with HMI sources or can be used with tungsten sources to correct to Cool White Fluorescents.)
 Another addition to Rosco's growing line of products for the Film and TV industries is RoscoVIEW, a two-part filtration system to control window brightness. Part one is the wide-width polarizer filter gel and part two is a optical glass polarizer camera filter. By rotating the camera filter you can reach a near total blackout at 90 degree cross polarization without affecting lighting or exposure on set.
 On the theatrical front is the new DMX Iris. It is super quiet and has a 24-leaf motorized iris. It is compatible with ETC Source Four, Selecon Pacific, and other ellipsoidals. It requires only one channel of DMX or can be set manually with a knob. No power supply is needed to use this DMX Iris.
Two other products of note are the Quick Color Sleeves and DichroFilm. Quick Color Sleeves are flat-welded sheets of any Rosco gel, which allows for almost any size you may need. They can even fit over compact fluorescent lamps. Quick Color Sleeves ship flat; saving on dimensional weight freight charges and can be cut to size with scissors if needed. DichroFilm is a less expensive alternative to Permacolor Dichroic Filters. Great for applications where a flexible filter is needed or there are safety concerns when using glass filters. Extremely heat resistant, it is available in 10 standard colors.
Last, but not least, Rosco will be introducing a new line of belt-driven gobo rotators in early 2009. The new DMX controlled double gobo rotator is nearly silent and has a new design to hold the gobo in place. No more spring retainer rings. It has a locking feature that keeps it steady in the fixture but not replacing the safety cable and allows for a more precise focus. All new Motion Effects products (rotators and irises) will have an on-board power supply so no more additional equipment is required. |
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Seachanger by Ocean Optics
www.seachangeronline.com
 Several new products from Ocean Optics this year show that the group at Seachanger has been very busy. The Color Bug is a wireless device for testing your CIE color that works through an iPhone or iPod touch where you can check color values and luminance without the need for a PC. You could even put it on the wall for constant monitoring of critical areas. Specifications include rechargeable Lithium batteries through mini USB, CIE 1931, and Lux/FC measurements.
 White Wash converts an ETC Source Four into a zoomable soft-edged white light. Zoom range from 20-70 degrees using a 575, 750 or CDM lamp. The unit can quickly be upgraded to a color changing wash adding the Seachanger unit.
 Lastly, fresh out of the backroom, the Nemo. Imagine your Source Four with a Seachanger in it, now make it outdoor rated and add a LIFI plasma light source. It is going to be available soon and when it's ready give us a call because you have to see this technology in action.
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| Selador
www.selador.net
There was quite a buzz at the Selador booth this year as people clamored to see the new seven color fixtures offered by Selador. The new 2.5 and 3.5W Lustr and Paletta fixtures offer the highest quality of light output, color mixing, and improved electronics. Lustr, which offers a robust convection cooling system, is the latest seven color-mixing fixture, which allows it to mix a wide range of colors and white light. Paletta is designed for color mixing only and is built in a smaller extrusion for those tight fits and architectural applications. Both fixtures offer flicker-free electronics, which makes them great for broadcast applications. |
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Selecon
www.seleconlight.com
 First time ever at LDI from Selecon is the Wing family range of wall wash floods. The Wing has precision operational features in a low-profile design look, which minimizes intrusion into the architectural space. The unit has pan and tilt Allen screw lock off adjustments with reference scales to aid in standardized set-up and reduced installation costs. The Wing uses a variety of light sources, including linear tungsten halogen, Halolux, CDM metal halide and compact fluorescent. The fixture is available in three colors: white, black and silver-grey with either track adapter or ceiling rose mounting options.
 Selecon also introduced the Rama 6" Fresnel with the new BTH 575W lamp. The unit is also available with an 8-way barndoor especially useful in studio applications. The Rama is a great solution for quality performance lighting particularly when your budget is a concern. |
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| SSRC
www.ssrconline.com
 SSRC showcased their new H/L V Series (High/Low Voltage) circuit distribution devices, now with internal voltage partitions. Previously the low voltage raceway was bolted to the top of the strip. Internally there are three different channels that the barrier can be installed into, thus allowing for more output layout options.
In addition, SSRC is now shipping their BAL series of connector strips in Mill Finish. This natural silver matches the finish of standard truss. |
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Strong Lighitng
www.strongint.com
 Strong Lighting introduced their new Radiance followspot. It has a new yoke design giving great access for the operator while still providing smooth tilt movement. Neat features of the unit are Radiance's "insta-focus" which allows operators to adjust focus with a simple twist of the zoom control and what they are calling True Zoom Focus ("TZF") system which helps with holding focus during zoom movements. The unit also boasts a nichrome steel iris, horizontal and vertical shutter blades, a dimming iris, as well as a six-color, self-canceling boomerang style color changer. Radiance uses a 1200-watt MSR/MSD lamp. |
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| Swisson
www.swisson.com
 Several exciting things were at the Swisson booth starting with the wall mount version for their sine wave dimming. The XSD-I4 houses 4x1.2kWw or 2x 2.4kW or one 5kW sine-wave dimmer all in a nice red and black enclosure. Just apply power and a DMX signal and you are ready to go. This product is ideal when you need a few absolutely quiet dimmers that use less power and won't harm your motors or low wattage equipment and is a cost effective solution. Television, movie studios and concert venues should love this addition to dimming possibilities.
 Also on display was a wall mount one-in, five-out DMX splitter with DMX boost; a new rackmount single universe one-in, five out DMX splitter with Phoenix connectors on the back and a blank front panel, a two universe model is available as well. All are well priced and ready for your installation. |
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The Light Source
www.thelightsource.com
 The product at The Light Source booth that by far drew the most attention was the Mega-Folder. The Mega-Folder is designed to be used in pairs on moving yoke fixtures and is load rated at 400lbs. When folded, this clamp is flat enough to use the fixture on the ground, or to close your roadcase. When unfolded, the clamp acts like the well-known Mega-Clamp and allows you to easily hang and secure your moving light.
Light Source's Side Hanger for Truss allows you to yoke out the fixture when your automated light is not going to be placed on the top or bottom of the truss. The clamp attaches in place of the Omega bracket. It secures to the top truss rail and leans against the bottom rail.
The Plasma Screen Hanger shown at Light Source acknowledges what anyone who has ever tried to hang a plasma screen from truss knows, it is no easy process. This hanger is made for the bolt pattern on the back of a plasma screen. The clamps allow you to hook to the top or bottom rail of your truss. |
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TMB
www.tmb.com
TMB's booth was once again a hub of activity and though a TMB VIP pass to their lounge is the most coveted show accessory, there were actually a lot of products showcased in the actual booth area. The newest addition to TMB's ProPower line up is ProPower NCB (Non-Conductive Box) Series. Incredibility handy little power distros made from High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) instead of rubber, thus making it lighter, but with incredible resistance to chemicals and solvents. This green product is 100% recyclable and made from recycled materials; yes, the milk and laundry detergent jugs you put out in the recycle bin are now being used for power distro.
 The new version of the Hippotizer Media Server V3 was also drawing attention. With Version 3, Green Hippo have taken the role of servers on any show to a whole new level. Functions such as powerful timelines, HippoNet intelligent networking and a host of new media management features mean it's never been simpler to elevate your shows to radical new highs. Be sure to check out all the features of the Hippotizer Media Server V3 at the TMB website.
 Other fun things in the booth included the ProTester 19 MOBAL, which won honorable mention at the LDI Debuting Product Awards. It is a digital Socapex tester that is compact, digital, splash proof and operates fully automatically; its OLED display provides the test results in symbols rather than words, making MOBAL a truly international product. Also on view, even from a distance was Pufferfish's flagship inflatable display system, the PufferSphere, offers a 360 degree spherical viewing window for the high-impact display of digital content in a wide range of environments.
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| Total Structures
www.totalstructures.com
 Total Structures continues to bring innovation to the truss manufacturing industry with products such as Omni Connector, Element Truss, Totalite Truss, and New Wave Truss. Each of these products combines the strength of engineering with the reality of a budget conscious industry allowing Total Structures to offer practical products at a great value. |
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Union Connector
www.unionconnector.com
This year, Union Connector introduced the Remote Control Company Switch. The set-up separates the connectors from the switch and is designed for applications with a tight fit. Note that before specifying this option, you need to check with the local inspector to see if it is allowed in your area.
If you have to install a company switch in a public place and wonder how to make it safe for people that may not know to keep their fingers away from the connectors with the pretty colors, the answer is the Union Connector Safety Cam. Using a spring, the switch is turned off when the Safety Cam is disconnected and you can't turn it back on unless all the Cams are plugged in just right. Union Connector is launching their new website on approximately November 7, 2008 at which time more information about these and all their innovative products will be available. |
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| Ushio
www.ushio.com
 Ushio was displaying Pearl-Lux flexible LED light strings at this year's LDI. These 12V silicone coated architectural grade LED strings offer higher performance and more flexibility than similar LED strips, tapes, or rope lighting. These strings are ideal for cove lighting, pathways, backlighting, counter lights and of course, display lighting. Each meter of string carries 96 individual LED's and the strings are available in White (6,500K) and Warm White (2,700K).
Ushio also introduced Synergy, which they deem 'The World's Most Efficient LED MR-16. Synergy's state of the art technology allows a 4W LED MR16 to directly replace a 20-25W halogen MR16. Rated at 50,000 hours, Synergy claims a true-life rating of more than 10 times that of a standard MR16 on the market today. These lamps are available in Spot (12deg), Narrow Flood (24deg), Flood (34deg) and Wide Flood (50deg) beam spreads. |
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Wildfire
www.wildfirefx.com
 The UV kings had their LDI booth decked out in UV paint and drops to create an eye-catching display. Worth noting, is their Wildfire TracFX series, a compact fluorescent track-mountable black lighting fixture for wall wash applications, lighting UV art, mineral displays and more. TracFX has a durable extruded aircraft-grade aluminum housing available in black or white and has a compact twin lamp design. It is compatible with L, J, and H track systems and is nine times more powerful than UV LED's while still being very energy efficient. When combined with the new SableLux lamps designed for maximum long-wave UV output, TracFX can produce a spectral peak at 368nm, ideal for ultra-bright fluorescent black light effects. |
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| Wybron
www.wybron.com
 The group at Pike's Peak keeps pushing the technology forward. Wybron provides proactive lighting management with their Infotrace software allowing you to monitor your moving lights and dimmers in real time on your laptop. Infotrace provides bi-directional communication with RDM and ACN compliant devices so you can change critical attributes from the deck not the lift. They also offer Infochip to upgrade your units to RDM. Wybron just released a new software package called Infogate for the iPhone that enables you to monitor your gear wirelessly. Working with the Infotrace system you can troubleshoot and locate problems instantly. Wybron's Gel Swatch Library for the iPhone won a 2008 ESTA Member's Choice Product Award in the Widget category. |
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Zylight
www.zylight.com
 Now you can have the power of ZyLink wireless technology and DMX control in the palm of your hand. The powerful Zylight Remote lets you wirelessly control all of the functions of their intelligent LED light instruments. With ten independent ZyLink networks, each with an unlimited number of lights, the lighting possibilities are endless. DMX512A compatibility is also built in, with a full-size XLR connector ready for your standard cables. Plug the Remote into your lighting console and command any Zylight installation wirelessly and intelligently from almost anywhere in the venue.
 The built-in rechargeable battery gives you hours of wireless control, and can be recharged from the Zylight AC Adapter, or through any computer's USB port. No external power supply is necessary for operation and a removable belt clip keeps this powerful yet compact tool within easy reach.
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