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Home Customer Service Industry Links Systems Integration News Current News August 2009 Current News Chicago Gel Sale 2009 Spring 2009 Upcoming Events Featured Products Archived News About Us       Shop Online Select a Category Bulbs Dimming & Electric Expendables & Accessories Lighting & Grip Patterns, Gels & Effects Items in basket: 0  |  Request a quote Current News Select Company 16x9 / BebobAlcorn McBride American GripAnton BauerArri LightingAvenger GripBalcar / CokinBrightlineBron Kobold USACalifornia SunbounceChimera LightingClear ComDa-Lite Screen Company DedolightDeSistiDSC LabsElectronic Theatre ControlsElement Labs F.J. WestcottFrezziK5600Kata BagsKino FloLitepanelsLowel LightManfrottoMatthews Studio EquipmentMiddle AtlanticMole RichardsonPhillips Color KineticsPhotoflexPortaBraceRescue TapeRololightRosco LabsSachtlerSeaChangerSennheiser Spider Support SystemsTiffenZylight Companies are listed alphabetically 16x9 / Bebob www.16x9inc.com The Lux-Led 40 & 60 are two versatile new portable LED lights created specifically for work in the field. The new Lux-LED 40 is designed to be used primarily as a hand light; includes handgrip with integrated 5/8" stud mount. Optional yoke mount. The new Lux-LED 60 is designed to function as a location light mounted on a stand. Optional handle for use as a handheld unit. Through their employment of high-efficiency light-emitting diode technology, bebob's Lux-LED40 & LED60 are capable of generating greater brightness at a lower power consumption when compared to standard tungsten light systems. When powered by a 12V lithium-ion battery pack with approximately 90Wh the LED 40 provides more than 2 hours of continuous illumination, while the LED 60 offers more than 1.5 hours. : : Back to Top : : Alcorn McBride www.alcorn.com/ Alcorn McBride continued to improve their product offerings this year by introducing the V16 Pro Show Control processor, the Digital Binloop HD, and Digital Video Machine HD. The V16 Pro is the new and improved show control processor which takes multiple inputs from external devices and triggers multiple internal events and sends triggers to external devices. The V16 Pro now supports Compact Flash storage of Winscript Commands. The input formats supported include Ethernet , RS-232 & RS485, Linear Time Code such as SMPTE, Video Sync, abd USB. An internal Time Clock provides Astronomical Time Clock functions even when the unit has been powered down. Alcorn McBride has also announced that a touchscreen is "in the works" for introduction by LDI this year. The Digital Binloop HD is a 3U rack mounted multi- track video player which stores and replays HD video and Dolby quality audio from a Compact Flash Card. The Digital Binloop can store up to (8) channels of video and output to Component, HDMI, Composite, and HD-SDI. It supports control via RS-232, MIDI Show Control, contact closures, SMPTE, and Ethernet. The Digital Video Machine HD is a single channel HD Video Playback device which utilizes the same technology as the Digital Binloop HD. It has all the same features and includes a GPS input which can trigger outputs based on geographical location. All these features are offered in a compact 1U high by half rack size. : : Back to Top : : American Grip www.americangrip.com/ American Grip, the quiet company. Never ones to toot their own horn, they just go about their business of making solid, well thought out products that sell at a fair price. No new products for them this year, however they have made some improvements to existing stalwarts, such as their Sidewinder 150 Mini Crank Stand and Roadrunner 220 Stand. These stand now exhibit single cast riser sections with guides, replacing the brass insert guides that were a separate part in the earlier version. This makes the risers much more solid and smooth in operation. Replacing this brass part in no longer needed. All American Grip products are MADE IN AMERICA. You can't go wrong with that philosophy. : : Back to Top : : Anton Bauer www.antonbauer.com Anton Bauer now part of Vitec had some new things on the floor like the Solar Charger battery charging system is designed to efficiently charge any battery in the Anton/Bauer product line through solar cell technology. Weighing 8 lb., the charger case connects to a 4-foot tube of solar cells capable of bringing a battery to full charge nearly as quickly as those chargers connected to AC mains. The TM4 Quick Battery Charger is a four-position charge-module-based fast charger capable of handling the charging needs of up to four batteries simultaneously. The TM4 charges batteries up to two times faster than the Anton/Bauer TWQ charger, providing the end user with reliable battery backup power at all times. The Dionic HC high-current camera battery is capable of up to 10 amps. With an 85 watt-hour capacity, a built-in LCD real-time fuel gauge tracks up to nine hours of run time. Its seven-segment numerical icon display indicates hours, while the circular arcs illustrate 15-minute time intervals. : : Back to Top : : Arri Lighting www.arri.de/lighting/europe_asia_australia_africa/ ARRI Lighting had a host of new and exciting products that debuted at the NAB 2009 show. Most notable was their new line up of LED products LoCaster, BroadCaster, PAX, and LED Background Illumination Solutions. Also worthy of note, the new M18 and AS18 HMI systems garnered plenty of attention. Lo Caster and BroadCaster are compact LED high intensity luminaires which offer White Light Color Temperature adjustment from 2,800K to 6,500K. The Caster units employ ARRI True Match LED Technology to guarantee natural light characteristics single shadow rendering (as opposed to the pixelations effects seen in many LED products), and absolute color stability at a CRI (Color Rendering Index) of 90. The Caster system is comprised of the 50W luminaire, a power supply (single and multiple unit types available) and Interconnect cabling. LoCaster features a convenient onboard controller with six color temperature selection settings and a rotary potentiometer for continuous dimming. BroadCaster uses an onboard DMX interface to provide remote control over the same parameters. These portable units will be available in kit form, and are offered with a battery pack interface option, a variety of mounting hardware choices, and light control accessories. ARRI Caster series is perfect for mobile and low profile applications where high quality illumination is required in tight spaces. The PAX system is a more colorful choice in the new LED lineup from ARRI. Using 6 different LED colors, the PAX LED panels feature the ARRI True Match LED Technology to provide the same benefits of the Caster systems, with the addition of a wide color palette. The PAX system boasts a CRI of 95 and White Light Color temperature of between 2,000K and 20,000K. Using the Wireless Light Controller colors can be mixed by Hue and Saturation, White with plus or minus green, or by selecting from a menu of over 300 popular gel colors. Spot Optics, useful for longer throw applications, attach with a clever magnetic holder. The PAX comes in a couple of kit options with a variety of accessories designed to provide the utmost in flexibility for the most demanding DPs or LDs who require only the best lighting systems available in the market today. LED Background Illumination Systems are a series of modules that connect together in an array to create a soft, even, colorful wash on a rear projection screen. Each BLM module is capable of mixing 16.7 million saturated colors with DMX Control. For permanent applications a Power Track can be installed to mount the modules and provide a data and power bus for the system. Whether you are looking to change from blusecreen to a greenscreen in seconds, or provide a colorful, dynamic background effect, the LED Background Illumination Solutions by ARRI offers unprecedented flexibility. ARRI, well known for their high quality, German engineered HMI heads, introduced M18 and AS18: The "Brightest HMI's you can plug into the Wall". The M18 is lenseless daylight source fixture with a unique reflector design intended to combine the beneficial features of both PAR and Fresnel optics with a beam angle of 20 to 60 degrees. For longer throws and tighter beam spreads, ARRI offers the AS18 (ARRISUN 18) with a PAR reflector, focusable settings, and series of spread lenses. To achieve the efficiency of power to operate these units on a 20A circuit, the ARRI team created a new EB 1200/1800 Electronic Ballast. The ballast is capable of running either a 1200W or 1800W lamp over 100' of head/ballast cable, a true engineering feat! : : Back to Top : : Avenger Grip www.avenger-grip.com Avenger has introduced a more compact version of the Long John Silver, the Long John Silver Junior was specifically designed for the most extreme and demanding lighting situations for on-set or studio locations. Extremely compact and sturdy, the new Long John Silver Junior offers users a low loading height of just four feet, making it easy to load and unload even the biggest lights. At just four feet, the Long John Silver Junior's winch-driven hoisting system allowing the user to raise a 265 pound payload to height of 11 feet. The new Long John Silver Junior also offers advanced safety technologies and a stronger leg piston system. New foam-filled wheels also give users added peace of mind, assuring that they'll never have to worry about deflations when wheeling the stand over various surfaces. : : Back to Top : : Balcar / Cokin www.balcar.com Although not in the Cokin booth this year at NAB, Balcar is launching its new ROUNDY, an ideal solution to create a powerful light alongside the optical axis of your camera. Thanks to the benefits of its fluorescent lighting, the Roundy light produces a direct lighting without any shadows or hotspots which are the two typical drawbacks of a standard ENG lamphead. The ROUNDY is mounted on the camera shoe or onto its main arm and offers a wide range of movements. The BALCAR ROUNDY is the most powerful ring-light on the market: the 55 Watts power allows a wider choice of f-stops thus a much better control of the depth of field. You can adjust the intensity of the light with the built-in dimmer to preserve the atmosphere, without any change of the color temperature. Balcar also added the Monolite to their F-Lite (Fill Light) series. 1 55w biax tube with wide horizontal and vertical beams of the F-LITE Series produce a wide area of even light. This type of light is ideal for cycloramas, chromakeys and virtual studios. In addition, BALCAR has created high quality optical intensifiers for applications that require a more focused light on a specific subject. : : Back to Top : : Brightline brightlines.com/ Brightline, a leading manufacturer of fluorescent lighting systems for Studio and Video conferencing applications, introduced the Stealth-T Videoconferencing fixture. The fixture is designed to fit a 2'x2' drop ceiling, or may alternately be framed into drywall or plaster for hard ceiling applications. The genius in this 2x55W luminaire lies in the louvers. Backed with a matte white lens, the Louvers are available in forward throw (FW option), corner throw (CA), or bidirectional (BL) throw. These Louvers create a distribution pattern on an average of 45 degrees to provide the vertical illumination required for good video teleconferencing images. This is achieved without creating glare and visual discomfort for the subject. A downward throw (DN) Louver is also available so ambient lighting / horizontal task lighting fixtures in the space can be provided by the same manufacturer. Brightline fixtures are available with a variety of ballast options including non-dim, phase-dim, and digital control. : : Back to Top : : Bron Kobold USA www.bron.ch/kb_home_us/index.php Bron Kobold was showing off their all weather 200 watt, 400 watt, and 800 watt HMI line complete in a raining booth. All of which boast an IP 43 rating so you don't need to worry about the lights if you see rain approaching. The recent introduction of the Kobold DW 200 HMI fixture has made it possible to fulfil the requests from networks and ENG photographers to put together a 200/400 Kobold all weather HMI kit that weighs under 50 pounds. By keeping it under that weight the airlines overweight fee's do not apply. Each Sub 50 Kit includes the DW 200 and DWO 400 Open Face HMI systems, which includes the fixtures, ballasts, cables, lamps, barndoors and case. The kits are configured three different way, the Sub 50-1 (47lbs) has the IP 43 rated EWB 200 and EWB 400-575 AC ballasts. The Sub 50-2 (49lbs) has both AC ballasts and also includes the BB200/C DC ballast for the DW 200. And the Sub 50-3 (45lbs) includes the BB200/C DC ballast for the 200 and the EWB 400-575 AC ballast for the 400. Optional accessories for the DW 200 and DWO 400 include the 3400K glass conversion filters and glass diffusion filters. : : Back to Top : : California Sunbounce sunbounce.com Yes they bounce. They also control wind. The WIND-KILLER leaves you with a moderate breeze, excellent for steady-cam operators. Available on Sunbounce Frames: MINI, PRO and BIG for mobility and as the WIND-KILLER STATIC in PRO and BIG. They say it kills 75% of your wind and shoot where and when you want. Stress relief was also available as attendees could drum on the Sun-Mover oval reflectors. This new OVAL designed permanent-tension reflector with two built in handles is a product with greater tautness. According to them, "The all spring-steel frames are born with the desire to be in a relaxed comfortable round shape. When they achieve that position, they do not have any punch and are not very efficient anymore. Our OVAL PermaTense design keeps them alert and extremely tense by providing a screen just small enough to hinder the frame from being in this relaxed and comfortable position. The OVAL PermaTense frame and screen work in synergy and it becomes the strongest design when provoked to action. : : Back to Top : : Chimera Lighting www.chimeralighting.com Chimera had some exciting new items this year. Inspired by a cinematographer Rich Underwood and refined by Chimera's engineers, the New CHIMERA BirdcageTM Lantern light has emerged as an unique addition to the CHIMERA family of Lightbanks. This new innovative design offers flexible use - hang it, stand it up, lay it down, put it on a stand with the new CHIMERA #3860 stand adapter. The light can be shaped with the adjustable black/silver skirt, adding a glow where you desire a small to moderate area of soft accent light. The new Chimera Birdcage stands approximately 14" and comes complete with a Mogul Base fixture for 500-watt lamps plus a screw-in adapter to allow the use of standard household lamps (Stand Adapter and Lamp not included). New Dual Axis CHIMERA Stand Adapter allows is a strong, positive locking stand adapters that give you confidence in mounting larger banks and lights. They also allow tilt and swivel for ultimate light placement and rotation of non-rotating lights. Also, the Dual Axis model can act as a floor level light stand. These stand adapters accept industry standard 5/8" studs (included). 25 years since the original Speed Rings, CHIMERA is very proud to introduce their revolutionary, patented, Quick Release Speed Ring. Set up and take down of Lightbanks and softboxes becomes as easy as flipping a lever. The Quick Release Speed Ring also makes it very easy to move Lightbanks around sets and through doors and tight spots without disassembling the Lightbank. Plus, the cost of the Quick Release' Speed Ring is only a fraction more then most regular "fixed" Speed Rings but the value in time savings and ease of use will return your investment in no time. The CHIMERA Quick Release Speed Ring will be featured in a wide variety of sizes accommodating most lighting instruments and will work well with most customers' existing Lightbanks. We are offer the popular 6 inch and 7.3 inch series. Other larger sizes will follow in the coming months. The Quick Release Speed Rings may be ordered in conjunction with many models of CHIMERA Lightbanks. : : Back to Top : : Clear Com www.clearcom.com New this year is the Clear-Com Concert which is a multi-user network conferencing application. Think Skype on steroids. The system is software driven and can be used on any PC using IP based communication technology. So control or IFB can be anywhere there is an internet connection. The system can also be integrated with the Eclipse Matrix via the IVC-32 card to provide a virtual panel. It's very simple to use and visually dynamic showing users that are available and drag and drop tabs for personalization. : : Back to Top : : Da-Lite Screen Company www.dalite.com/ Da-Lite has two new products this year to offer NAB attendees. The Ultra Velour Drapery system is offered as an accessory to large format portable screens. Designed for use in the AV market the Ultra Velour is inherently flame retardant, machine washable and attaches to standard screens for an elegant, professional appearance. The wall and ceiling mounted Contour and Tensioned Contour screens are now offered in Super Wide HD format. With the projection manufactures now offering 16:10 aspect ratio, Da-Lite has responded with this screen in Black, White, and Graphite finishes with a variety of control options. : : Back to Top : : Dedolight www.dedolight.com The Dedolight DLOBA incorporates a modified double aspheric optical system. The wide focusing range covers a 70degrees angle for even edge-to-edge lighting with the widest zoom lenses, yet allows a narrow beam of 6degrees for far reach (1:11). The DLOBA may be mounted directly to a film or video camera by the screw and shoe mount that is provided. The software driven miniature electronics regulate lamp voltage to 12V DC and may be used with batteries up to 21V DC. : : Back to Top : : DeSisti www.desisti.it/country/desmar/home.asp Desisti has made many of their more popular rigging products even more user friendly and "plug & play". The Stage and Batten Hoist are excellent options for front of the house positions for theater and churches. Lengths from 15 to 56 feet long with 45 feet travel. Two motor options- 550 lbs and 1000 lbs safe working load. 12 to 36 circuits available plus data. We all know how projectors are such a big part of worship services now.. the Spider Hoist is a great option for bringing projectors.. or multiple projectors in and out of worship and theater environments, it boasts 45 feet of travel. And offers 2 circuits plus video or data. : : Back to Top : : DSC Labs dsclabs.com DCS makes charts for virtually every application. The FB Series CamAligns is a great starter chart for DP's shooting HDV and mini DV formats, Frontbox Charts feature crossed grayscales, vector colors and convenient on-chart instructions and extended BackFocus on the back. Choose between ChromaDuMonde, Professional, Standard and College models. Compact double-sided FrontBox charts are economically priced. Backfocus, Multiburst/Resolution, FrameAlign and White and Warm Charts Users report that DSC's unique "bow tie" stars and FiddleHeads spirals "pop" into focus more easily than traditional back focus stars. MegaTrumpet 12's hyperbolic wedges assess and test the resolution and anti-aliasing capabilities of cameras used in digital cinema. Corner wedges are invaluable for checking resolution and chromatic aberration. DSC's CamWhite provides a spectrophotometrically neutral white for truly accurate white balancing. : : Back to Top : : Electronic Theatre Controls www.etcconnect.com Introduced at USITT ETC had their Element control desk. This is the new entry level desk in the Eos-family of consoles. The console is great for small studios, and house-of-worship that predominately use conventional lights while needing more fader control. Those familiar with the ETC control syntax will find this board very easy to use. The Element contains Channel faders, submasters, cue list, effects, and some amount moving lights capability built in. Also at ETC was the Selador LED fixture. Albeit not new to the industry ETC has recently acquired the product line. This should translate to greater accessibility of this unique LED product. The only seven LED color mixing device on the market that is DMX controllable. This unit packs a lot of punch with beautiful color rendering. If you haven't seen one contact your local Barbizon office. : : Back to Top : : Element Labs elementlabs.com/ Element Labs focused their energy this year on the development of the Kelvin TILE product, a 2200K - 6500K variable color temperature LED color mixing light source for film and video applications. The enhanced 6-color LED system uses the standard Red, Blue, Green colors and has an expanded range of color capacities due to the use of Cyan, Amber & White. On-board controls offer color & intensity control via a rotary knob, or external controls are available via DMX. Accessories have been added to the product line, such as : V-mount Power Supply, Barn Doors, single and double yoke kits, and the Paintbox. The Paintbox is an external controller that offers calibrated control of up to (8) Kelvin TILES, to include the full range of white, deep saturated colors and lighting effects such as washes, sweeps, and strobe. : : Back to Top : : F.J. Westcott www.fjwestcott.com The F.J. Westcott Company is now offering twice the power of their daylight balanced fluorescent bulbs for the Spiderlite TD5 with a new 50-watt compact bulb. This new 50-watt lamp is the most powerful, compact daylight balanced fluorescent lamp to hit the photography market. The new fluorescent bulb pack combined with a Spiderlite TD5 will provide over 900 equivalent watts of power. The Spiderlite TD5 is one light source providing Tungsten Halogen, Fluorescent or Strobe capability and continues to be the number one choice for obtaining true daylight color temperature with constant lighting. Westcott is known for its focus on customer feedback and has proved this again by offering the new 50-watt fluorescent bulb. The exclusive 50-watt lamp provides equivalent output of 200 watts. The new Spiderlite TD5 fluorescent 5-pack includes four 50-watt lamps as well as a 20-watt center lamp. The 50-watt lamp is rated at 2250 Lumens and 5500 Kelvin with a standard base. The life expectancy of the bulb is 8,000 hours. The Spiderlite TD5 allows you to change your light source, light output, color temperature or environmental temperature instantly. Three separate controls on the back allow you to run from 1-5 lamps allowing you to quickly change lighting ratio without changing color temperature. The Spiderlite TD5 includes a 15' cord and a built-in handle for Soft Box rotation. No adapter ring is needed as the soft box fits directly onto the Spiderlite TD5. : : Back to Top : : Frezzi www.frezzi.com New from Frezzi is the MRAX2 Series Dimmable 15W HMI. Featuring the world's smallest 10W to 15W dimmable HMI lamp fixture with a self contained ballast and full spectrum 5600K daylight color balanced lamp. Perfect for outdoor daylight fill light applications. Ultra compact design and extremely robust construction makes the new MRAX2 ideal for the demands of outdoor field production. It can easily be camera mounted with included mounting hardware. Power kits and accessories available. It also looks beefy and might hold up to more abuse than other cam-top lights we've seen. : : Back to Top : : K5600 www.k5600.com Known for their Joker-Bug lights, K5600 had their Multi Bug Adaptor which allows for up to four Joker-Bug lights to be arranged within a large Chimera Shallow Lightbank (54x72x22 in.) or Chimera OctaPlus (5-7 ft.). Set up like this you could deliver up to 3,200W of output to create a large and powerful source of HMI-quality lighting using the smallest of fixtures. Users can mix Joker-Bug 200s, 400s and 800s to achieve the necessary light levels. Each is individually switchable for greater light control. Horizontally mounting the lightbank from the sky with the K5600 Multi-Bug Adapter allows users to create a Chicken Coop effect with the Jokers. Multi-Bug Adapter setup is fast and easy. It has four standard baby (16mm or 5/8 in.) spigots to hold each Joker-Bug without modification of the fixtures. Proper positioning of the Joker-Bugs ensures a soft, even and full-spectrum light source. In addition, the adapter can attach to any standard baby pin grip item, allowing for endless grip possibilities. K5600 also showed their prototype focal-spot for their Joker Bug 400 light. So, now in addition to the PAR beam and soft-tube/soft box accessories, you can make that nifty 400W HMI PAR project sharp patterns. A relatively simple conversion entails removing the reflector and adding an ingenious right-angle optical system (lens & reflector). Unfortunately no information on their web site, yet. : : Back to Top : : Kata Bags www.kata-bags.com At this years NAB, Kata has unveiled its new range of One Man Band bags which have been designed specifically for the run and gun solo videographer that does it all. These cases are fully customizable to fit your laptop, DV camcorder with accessories such as batteries, matte boxes, mics and transmitters attached. Each bag is supplied with mounting straps which allow the user the ability to strap on large video tripods. Carrying options include interlocking handle, provided shoulder strap and a bottom sleeve which is compatible with the optional Insert trolley to ease the load, and is supplied as standard with the OMB-77. Best of all, these cases are backed by a 5 year limited warranty. : : Back to Top : : Kino Flo www.kinoflo.com We were exited to see the new the Kinoflo Desk-Lite 121. The Desk-Lite 121 is a 12" high color rendering T5 lamp (CRI 95) and a parabolic reflector for close range or medium zone distances. Hidden in anchor desks and other built-in set pieces, the soft, cool, energy efficient Desk-Lite 121 fills in shadows under the eyes and chin, and smoothes skin details without distracting the viewing audience. The fixture displays a soft even field of light of 35 Foot Candles (FC) at two feet; 17 FC at three feet; and 10 FC at four feet. Up lighting faces on a news desk requires between 5 FC and 15 FC depending on the key lights and ambient light reflecting onto the subject. Kinoflo also introduced, the new Vista Single location lighting system owes its unique high output beam of soft light to a special lamp and reflector design. Kino Flo has married its hi-lumen 96 Watt lamp with an intensifying, parabolic reflector that produces a Soft Beam twice as bright as the Kinoflo 4ft Single System. : : Back to Top : : Litepanels www.litepanels.com At this year's NAB, Litepanels introduced 2 new 1x1 LED fixtures. The first unit we reviewed was the variable color temperature Bi-Color Unit. This unit is a soft, ultra bright fixture that allows the user to dial in or click a preset in the desired color temperature range from 3200k-5600k in an instant. This unit is ideal for adjusting to variable shooting conditions and skin tones on the fly. The 1x1 Bi color LED is integrated with a full 0-100% dimming control with minimal shift in color. Litepanels has also introduced their first ever LED fixture capable of variable Spot and Focusing Flood. Similar to all Litepanels, the Bi-Focus unit allows the user to adapt in the many different lighting situations. Both 1x1 unit are made of the same lightweight construction, low energy consumption and is cool to the touch. The units are supplied with an AC power cord and have the option to run off of various DC batteries. : : Back to Top : : Lowel Light lowel.com/index.html Now being distributed through Tiffen, Lowel had a new camera light call the Blender Light Capable of mixing twin arrays of high CRI LED's until you see the colors to suit your needs. Use tungsten or daylight or a combination of the two. Compact size 4x3x3, small enough to fit on a pistol grip or compact light stand. Comes with a set of front diffusers for variable softening and diffusing. Can be powered by standard video camera batteries or its own compact AC power supply. No it's not porn it's the Lowel SoftCore. SoftCore boasts a unique four-arm system that folds out to attach Soft Boxes with a convenient hooking action. It also features an easy to use rotation lock for custom positioning. Used with Lowel's new 80 Watt fluorescent lamps, SoftCore delivers beautiful, soft, constant source daylight color, with a high C.R.I. (color rendering index) of 90+ that accurately renders all colors in a shot. For use with larger lampheads and lamps, SoftCore accepts an accessory counterweight arm system for perfect balance on larger stands. SoftCore will be available separately or in compact kits. Also at NAB was the Lowel TRIO, a three lamp, lightweight fluorescent fixture for professional imaging. The slim, sleek TRIO uses high CRI (color rendering index), daylight or tungsten color, compact 55w fluorescent lamps for accurate color matching with other light sources. TRIO's lamps are individually switched for variable output control, and its ballast auto-sets for 120-240v. Other features include; quick release dual purpose barn door/intensifiers for trimming beam angle; increasing light output; and easy to install egg crate to further trim light spill. TRIO uses a rear mounted quick release locking plate and tilt-bracket, that mounts the fixture to stand or boom and provides for generous tilting and rotating range, while keeping its center of gravity balanced over the stand. TRIO will be available separately, or in one and three fixture compact kits. : : Back to Top : : Manfrotto www.manfrotto.com Manfrotto has introduced their new line of lightweight Quick Stack stands. Ideal for lighting support needs either in the studio or on location, the new 5/8" male spigot Quick Stack Stands boast a new compact, ergonomic form factor, and are available in four sizes, including seven, eight, nine, and 12-foot models. The QSS is also supplied with a new air cushioned systems for added security and a one touch system allowing the user to effortlessly detach a stand. These stands are sold individually or in kits of 3. : : Back to Top : : Matthews Studio Equipment www.msegrip.com Matthews Studio Equipment featured several new items. The MAXine lighting stand is manufactured out of lightweight aluminum and will support a ten-pound fixture at a seven feet high by six feet long horizontal reach. MAXine will go as high as 13 feet and will drop to 16 inches below the horizontal. New Monitor Mounts are CNC machined from 6061T-6 aluminum billet. Because it's not a casting, this mount will support any size monitor that does not exceed 65 pounds (30 kilograms). Works with light stands, C-stands, or any other mounting device with a 5/8-inch baby pin. Folds flat to monitor for storage and transportation. It can also be used with Matthews Baby Grid Clamp for mounting to truss. Now here's a clever idea that really complements your imagination - Matthews Reverse Stand. An innovative approach to folding a tripod without compromise to the stand's integrity or capacity. It's a tough little stand with a really neat little feature! The dimensions are particularly impressive when you compare the maximum height you're able to attain against the minimum folded length. And, it's lightweight, strong and extremely durable. However, should there be a need for repair, it's constructed using nuts and bolts not rivets making repairs a whole lot easier! Comes with 4 risers and a 5/8" pin. Along those lines was also the new MERF stand which is a new smaller kit stand that uses a cam clamping system so there are no T-handles. It extends to a full 7'-5" but folds up to, and get this, 20". Lastly, the Red Dolly is Matthews' newest and perhaps most versatile piece of equipment. Outfitted with Matthews' Mini Bazooka, the Red Dolly performs moves that other dollies just can't match - from tight 360-degree repeatable full circles to "crabbing" and the quick dolly reverse shot. Remove the seat and there is a Steadicam standing platform equipped with side receivers for lights, grip equipment, Bungee Cam, Speed Rail rigs and more. Red Dolly also works with all Matthews' car mount accessories. : : Back to Top : : Middle Atlantic middleatlantic.com/ There were many new rack products available from Middle Atlantic this year. Some had swivel bases for spinning equipment racks around in place for easy access to the rear. Others had temperature monitoring, innovative inserts and increased depth at 42". No doubt, Middle Atlantic is a premiere equipment rack manufacturer. What caught my eye this year was their new rack mounted (of course) UPS. Here are some of the highlights: Pure Sine Wave technology provides optimum waveform for sensitive AV components Line interactive with Automatic Voltage Regulation Compact rackmount chassis only 19" deep Easily integrates with control systems using RS-232 and analog I/O Total of 8 surge protected outlets Load shedding extends runtime for critical loads Expansion Battery Pack Option- Connect up t o 10 to a single UPS for extended half-load runtimes of up to 20 hours Energy Saver circuitry- reduces power consumption by up to 75% when compared with traditional UPS designs Hot swappable primary battery for easy service 9' SignalSafe power cord minimizes stray magnetic fields Middle Atlantic Power Manager software allows the configuration of vital system settings 3 year warranty This is a very well built Uninterruptible Power Supply. : : Back to Top : : Mole Richardson mole.com/ There was a new line of Tungsten PAR lighting instruments on display at the Mole-Richardson booth at NAB this year. Of particular interest was the 5Kw version. This fixture is based on the design characteristics of the popular Type 6641 2.5/4K DayLite Par, but using a conventional 5,000 watt incandescent source. Unlike traditional 5Kw luminaries, the Tungsten Par uses a specifically designed General Electric 5Kw Tungsten Halogen lamp intended for Axial Operation. By placing the lamp on its side and using a highly polished Parabolic reflector, the Tungsten Par is able to achieve output comparable to a standard 14 inch 10Kw Fresnel. When used with the interchangeable lenses, the field of light can be adjusted for optimum beam control. In addition to the standard, on-board 5Kw switch and the 60 amp stage pin connector, the fixture has visual and tactile focal indicators to determine lamp position for optical fine tuning. It is also equipped with a safety screen and is compatible with all of Mole's existing 13 inch accessories. This fixture gives you a big punch in a small package with an incredible throw. : : Back to Top : : Phillips Color Kinetics colorkinetics.com/ You may have heard of the new Color Reach Power Core which is an incredibly powerful RGB LED illuminare. Now there is a unit in the same form factor with 51K and 32K LED lamps the iW Reach Power Core. The unit draws a meager 290 watts while producing 5000 lumens. The unit has a variety of lens from 6 to 60 degrees. It also is dimmable with a CK DMX data enabler. It runs of AC power from 90-240V. Also new is the next-gen Blaze unit which is now 30% brighter. Also coming soon is the new rev of the iColor Flex with will be brighter and have a new UL connector so users can determine how much leader cable they need back to the power supplies cleaning up cable dressing. : : Back to Top : : Photoflex www.photoflex.com Brand new for 2009! The OctoDome nxt: an extra small is a versatile soft box designed for use with your shoe mount flashes, strobes such as the Photoflex StarFlash line, or continuous light sources like the Starlite QL and on- or off-camera video lighting systems. This soft box is ideal for small spaces or for going on location when you just want a highly efficient but compact light setup. The OctoDome nxt is made with heavy-duty proprietary heat-resistant Brimstone fabric and can be used with lamps up to 500 watts. The OctoDome nxt comes with its own carry bag for easy transport and storage. : : Back to Top : : PortaBrace portabrace.com Porta Brace had a wide variety of cases on hand to play with. Among their newest is the PB2850F. It is the largest of the wheeled vault hard cases with cubed foam interior. Ideal for people who need to carry audio/ video and photography equipment in one case. Also has handy double handles for two person carrying, and big tires for easy wheeling on any terrain. Also of interest was their full line of limited edition cases known as Directors Cut. This new line is made of regionally harvested hardwoods, deerskin suede and brass accents by local Vermont artisans. : : Back to Top : : Rescue Tape www.rescuetape.com Rescue Tape is a self fusing silicone tape that works in very harsh environments. It fuses to itself and resists up to 500F degrees, 700 psi and 8000 volts per layer and is air tight and waterproof. It is perfect for outdoor events where weather can instantly change. It is excellent for wiring "wet-sets" or where there are a lot of special effects. It was a popular choice on the set of "Pirates of the Caribbean". 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. : : Back to Top : : Rololight en.corporation.rololight.com The boys from Quebec showed off their new SOFTBOX 2GO that incorporates many of the popular and award winning features of the more advanced ProKit but is lighter, quicker to set-up, and is priced more affordable than ever. The patented design of the ROLOLIGHT SOFTBOX 2GO produces soft and almost shadowless light! This is the PERFECT LIGHT for very tight spots such as inside cars, planes or behind bookshelves. Another cool feature is that the light emits virtually NO HEAT which allows subjects and even children to hold the light strips in their own hands up close! Hang it on a wall, from the ceiling or on a tripod, divide them up and hide them behind a window to recreate daylight. Choose from an assortment of sizes and connect as many lights as you want together. Lights have a life of up to 20,000 hours and multiple lighting units can be plugged into one single electrical outlet. It can even be plugged into battery or car lighter using a standard inverter! : : Back to Top : : Rosco Labs rosco.com/us/index.asp Less than 2 years into the overwhelming success of Rosco's original LitePad development comes LitePad HO, high output, which is 33% brighter with a true daylight color temperature. Like the original, LitePad HO is a slim profile light that creates a soft, even source of light. Its small form factor and light weight make LitePad HO perfect for use in many locations where larger conventional luminaires simply cannot fit. Drawing just a few watts of power, the LitePad LED engine has an estimated life of 60,000+ hours. LitePad HO is a simple, fast, and economical solution for film, video and still photography applications, as well as a diverse range of projects in theatre, scenery, architecture or retail lighting. A wide assortment of accessories such as dimmers, battery packs, mounting brackets and adaptors are available to help solve the individual needs of your project. LitePad HO is available in eight standard size configurations, custom sizes available upon request. Call for pricing and information. LitePad DL continues to be available in its original DL configuration. These units are less bright, but very suitable for display, architectural and event lighting. Another exciting item is the Rosco VIEW. It is a two-part system consisting of wide width polarizer filter in gel form and a matching optical glass polarizer camera filter. When utilized together, you are able to instantly control 100% of exterior brightness as seen through windows without affecting the lighting and exposure within the studio or set. By rotating the Rosco VIEW camera filter, you are able to change the degree of cross polarization occurring on the window where Rosco VIEW gel filter is applied. It is no longer necessary to constantly change out various ND filters or keep many different types of hard gels on stand by. What RoscoVIEW Does For you: You can instantly compensate for changes in the daylight exposure as seen through the windows Reduce studio down-time, no more change out of filter, increase shooting time Great for areas where it is difficult to re-apply filter regularly More economical for larger window surfaces Any size window can be accommodated by seaming two or more pieces together Rosco VIEW gel can be mounted in frames or can be incorporated on the RoscoShade system Most lighting professionals agree on the need to balance outdoor and studio light when there is a window in the TV or video picture. Most often the needed correction is made by applying Rosco color correction or neutral density filters to the windows. Now these filters can balance the brightness and color temperature of the outdoor light quickly and conveniently in your studio through the Rosco Light Control system. The system allows you to pull down the correct window filter to suit the time of day or lighting conditions. The custom filter shades are made to precisely fit your studio window, so there is no light leak or glare. You can choose the filtration you need and have it in place in just a few seconds by electronically or manually lowering or retracting the appropriate material. The Rosco Light Control system provides you with immediate mastery over the lighting conditions in your studio, allowing broadcasting or videotaping at any time. It's perfect for a news room or chat show set. To get a perfectly balanced video picture of the talent inside the studio - and the cityscape or situation outside the window - use the Rosco Light Control Shade system. : : Back to Top : : Sachtler www.sachtler.us Although the new DV 10 SB fluid head is Sachtler's smallest 100mm solution, it comes equipped with an ample array of state-of-the-art functions. It provides a 12-step counterbalance as well as five horizontal and five vertical grades of drag (+0). The handy Speedbalance technology enables fast and smooth adjustments, while the head's payload range from 1 to 12 kg (2-26 lbs) and tilt range of +90 to -75 degrees make the DV 10 SB the ideal tool for diverse shooting conditions. The new DV 10 SB will be introduced as the replacement for the DV 8/100 SB. The new compact fluid head is equipped with a compartment for spare camera screws (pin, 1/4", 3/8"), sparing the operator from tedious searching on the set. The DV 10 SB operates with a DV 100 panbar, instead of the DV 75 panbar that was came on the DV 8/100 SB. Other useful features include the integrated flat base fitting and a self-illuminating touch bubble. : : Back to Top : : SeaChanger www.seachangeronline.com SeaChanger had their exciting new Nemo unit which is the first ETC Source Four compatible color engine with a LIFI plasma source that delivers 10,000 lumens on a modest 300 watts of power. That's over 2.5 times the efficiency of comparable color engines. The SeaChanger Nemo uses existing ETC Source Four front-end barrels as well as an assortment of ETC FOV optics. It comes equipped with SeaChanger's own Extreme Green wheel that extends the CMY color gamut to create more dramatic, vibrant colors. Because of its lamp life, Nemo is the perfect solution for hard-to-reach installations, domes, atria and theme parks. It bridges the gap between incandescent and LED lighting at a price that's within reach. SeaChanger emerged from Ocean Optics which is well known in the scientific community for their optical measuring instruments. They took one of their gizmos and adapted for lighting people. The ColorBug is an ingenious, that works wirelessly with iPhone and handheld wireless device for testing iPod touch to determine CIE color color and luminance in theatrical, values and luminance easily and studio and architectural applications. quickly. There's simply nothing more Perfect for lighting designers, convenient or clever for helping you technicians and production personnel, monitor color and lighting in virtually ColorBug is the pocket-sized marvel any environment. : : Back to Top : : Sennheiser www.sennheiser.com/ Sennheiser's newest product offering is the UDP-89 professional Universal DVD / CD player. And by universal they mean universal. The UDP-85 supports the following formats : CD, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-Video, SACD, DVD-Video, DVD Audio, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, mp3 audio, MPEG4 avi files. It outputs to : Composite, S-Video, Component, RGB & HDMI. It also offers upscaling from standard format to 720p and 1080i on the HDMI and Component outputs. So if you are looking for a single source to play any type of video or audio content check out this new DVD / CD player. The Flash Mic DRM85 16-bit mono recoding microphone also has a new feature this year. THE DRM85LI now includes a Line In input built into the bottom of the microphone which will allow users to record a clean uninterrupted signal from a mixing console or other source. : : Back to Top : : Spider Support Systems www.spidersupport.com/ Spider Support Systems introduced their new Ringo Head. The Ringo HeadTM is a universal camera accessory that allows an operator to mount any professional video camera at 90 degrees. New production styles can require images to be captured in a vertical orientation rather than the traditional horizontal mode. This technique is often used in museums, point sale/retail, fashion, and event display environments. By mounting the camera on its side, this innovative product is also allows for full 1920 resolution green screen capture. : : Back to Top : : Tiffen tiffen.com/ Tiffen has now addressed the problem of IR pollution with the introduction of its exclusive Hot Mirror and Hot Mirror IRND filters. IR pollution is a significant issue in many of today's hi-definition camera which are inherently sensitive to infra-red light, particularly those that do not incorporate an internal IR blocker. The Tiffen Hot Mirror Infra-Red Neutral Density (HMIRND) Combination filter is the complete solution to the pollution problem addressing this issue in both the Near IR and IR regions of the spectrum. Each HMIRND filter blocks unwanted IR light and has matched IR and ND components to assure accurate color reproduction in the near infra-red region. In addition, Tiffen has introduced the Tiffen Hot Mirror (HM) filter as a stand alone filter for those looking to block just the IR portion of the spectrum, with no appreciable loss of light transmission. : : Back to Top : : Zylight www.zylight.com/ Zylight has unveiled their new LED fixture called the "Intelligent Studio 3". The New IS3 fixture was designed to meet the demands of location and studio professionals who require a super bright and wide soft source of light. The IS3 is made up of 22 ultra bright LED's, each consisting of a Red, Green, Blue & Amber diode chips which can be controlled in white or color mode. This creates for precise color control and more accurate color rendering, a perfect solution for enhancing natural skin tones. The range of color control on the IS3 is from 2500-15,000 degrees Kelvin in single step increments. As another added bonus Zylight has included 2 manual presets. The IS3 is completely dimmable 0-100% with no color shift; it also has an adjustable dial for +/- green color correction; ideal for blending in with any light environment. At 18 inches by 11 inches by 2 inches, the unit can be powered by either AC or rechargeable battery. If that's not enough, Zylight's IS3 is also supplied with an integrated ZyLink wireless control which allows you to link multiple IS3 units for larger soft source. All functionality of the Zylight IS3 can be controlled via DMX through industry standard XLR connectors, or remotely via the built-in ZyLink wireless link. 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