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Ocean Optics’ new Nemo is an ETC Source Four compatible color engine with a Luxim LIFI
plasma source that delivers 15,000 lumens from 180 watts (more than 83 lumens per watt). It
uses existing ETC Source Four front-end barrels and an assortment of ETC optics. It comes with
the Extreme Green wheel that extends the CMY color gamut. The unit retails for $3,700.
Also on the Ocean Optics booth was the new ColorBug, a wireless handheld device for
testing CIE color and luminance values. The software stores and analyzes data and allows you
to share data with the iPhone and iPod touch wirelessly.
The BTH halogen lamp from Osram is a 575-watt upgrade for 6-inch and 8-inch Fresnels, and it
is also suitable for PC spots using medium pre-focus base lamps. The lamp operates on 115V and is a
direct replacement for the 500-watt, 120V BTL lamps, providing 30 percent more lumens and a higher
color temperature. The 15,500 lumen output is higher than most BTL lamps at 11,000 lumens. At an
average rated life of 300 hours, the lamp has the same life as most major SSTV lamp types.
Also on the Osram stand was the Kreios family of LED modules, which incorporate a feedback
system to monitor time and temperature to help extend the life and performance of the modules. It
has twelve LED chips with custom programmability.
Philips had on display their newest FastFit lamps, the 750/115 FastFit and 800/230 FastFit,
which are used in Strand fixtures. In addition to these, the range has been extended with the
MSR Gold 300/2 FastFit (designed in fixtures of Coemar, Elation and Clay Paky), MSR Gold 1500
FastFit (designed in fixtures of SGM and Coemar) and MSR Gold 2000(/2) FastFit (designed in
fixture of High End Systems). Since the initial launch of the Philips FastFit system two-and-ahalf
years ago, 17 manufacturers have used the lamps in more than 30 fixtures.
The new ColorReach Powercore from Philips Color Kinetics outputs more than 5,000 lumens
and is capable of projection up to 500 feet. The RGB color mixing fixture includes an
integrated mounting yoke and optional diffuser lenses. It incorporates Powercore technology
to directly accept line voltage.
Also on the stand was the new ColorGraze Powercore, a linear RGB fixture designed for
exterior grazing and wall washing applications of color and color-changing light. It is available
in 2-foot, 3-foot and 4-foot lengths.
Several of their existing fixtures have been upgraded with new LEDs to increase the light
output. ColorBlast 12 TR, ColorBlaze are now 50 percent brighter, and iColor Flex SL and iColor
Flex SLX are twice as bright as before.
PixelRange showcased the new PixelMax
Wash, PixelMax Pro and a compact 36 by 6 pixels
half-length PixelArt batten. PixelMax Wash is
an RGBA LED fixture with 132 Luxeon K2 LEDs
in a six-cell configuration. PixelMax Pro is a combined
wash and pixellation luminaire with 288
RGBA Luxeon Rebel LEDs. It is built around the
same housing as the PixelMax Wash, but with
18 individually controlled cells in a 3x6 matrix.
Also debuting was a major new software upgrade
for PixelArt that supports control of the
video batten fixtures directly via DMX by feeding
an ArtNet compliant signal in to the Video-
Mapper. Lastly, PixelRange is now the exclusive
distributor in the USA for Luminex lighting control,
which was also featured on the stand
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Peter Stressing (center) of Mobil Tech,
with Chris Feneis (left) and Jim Feneis of
Quik Stage next to the Mobil Tech Alp Tech
6500 manual crank stand. It has a lifting
height of 21 feet, 3 inches and a load capacity
of 441 pounds. Quik Stage is the new North
American distributor for Mobil Tech.
Now that Robe and PRG have inked a licensing agreement for Robe to use PRG intellectual
property pertaining to digital lighting, Robe is free to show and sell their digital lighting products
in the U.S. The latest of these includes the new DigitalSpot 7000 DT, a combination 6500
ANSI lumen digital projector and RGBW LED modules with a contrast ratio of 2000:1, two LED
modules with 48 Luxeon Rebel RGBW LEDs, DVI input and SDI input/output. The new Digital-
Spot 3000 DT is a combination 2700 ANSI lumen projector with a REDWash LED module. It has
a contrast ratio of 2000:1 and it uses a 200-watt lamp. Also on the Robe stand were the new
Robe Emitting Diode (RED) series of LED fixtures including the REDWash 3•192 moving head
wash light with manually adjustable beam angle from 12° to 45°. REDWash 3•192 communicates
via Robe´s DreamBox USB interface with a computer running Robe RDMNet software
enabling remote menu configurations and fixture setup. Other new RED luminaires included
the REDFlash 3•192 (LED moving head strobe light), REDMix 3•192 and REDStrobe 3•192.