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PROJECTION LIGHTS & STAGING NEWS
Number of Effects
Import 3D
Objects?
Serial
Control of
Outboard
Devices?
Frame Synch
for Multiple
Media Servers?
Audio Effects?
Input
Control
Protocol
DMX Channels
Warranty
Retail Price
Comments
60 ArKaos effects, 40 Freeframe
effects. Support
for additional Freeframe
effects and Core Image
(Mac OS X)
no no no yes
DMX, ArtNet,
MIDI, keyboard,
mouse
Maxi fixture-51 channels;
full fixture-43
channels; small
fixture-25 channels;
simple mode up to
128 channels
- $899
ArKaos runs on servers and laptops with leading consoles and accepts major
video formats.
- - - - - - - - $899 ArKaos LED Mapper is a software extension for ArKaos VJ DMX.
Up to 144 effects engines
w/3 effects engines per
layer and 255 effects per
engine
.x Files
yes, 1024
ports with
network
and remote
RS-232,
422,485,
TCP/IP
yes, sub-field
accuracy with
greater than 128
servers
yes, 2/8/24/48/72
output channels
with full 3D
control of channel
placement. 48K
audio with full
SMPTE synchronization
over all
audio channels
PB Automation,
DMX512,
ArtNet, Serial
RS232, RS422,
TCP/IP
37 ch. per layer; 44
ch. per output
1 year
$21,500
- $42,999
based on
config.
The Coolux family of products integrate to allow selection of different system
configurations to work where needed on each project. Multiple complete
time lines and remote resource management with MediaManager allow
operation from any location.
100+ effects per effects
engine, 18 effect engines
per unit; engines can be
“stacked” for more effects;
multi parameters per
effect
yes, via
external
program;
can import
3D scenes or
objects
yes
yes, frameaccurate
sync
between servers
or individual layers
plus “virtual”
server emulation
for big multi
display screens
yes
DMX, ArtNet,
RS232, MIDI,
TCP-IP, keyboard,
mouse
2 to 450 (configurable)
1 year
Hippo HD
V3, $42,079;
Stage V3,
$21,830;
Zookeeper
software,
$1,485
Additional components: scenery automation link, calendar/scheduling,
advanced timeline, 360 degree sphere projection, multi-channel audio, soft
edge blending, beat recognition, pixelmapper, video to fixture mapping,
SMPTE sync, remote media management, H-Map 2 and more on the way.
Hundreds of graphics and
color effects; each media
layer supports multiple
effects stacks + global
effects stacks that apply
to all layers
yes, .x
format
no yes no DMX, ArtNet
35 global layers; 38
per media layer
1 year
$8,960 MSRP
US D.
Built on the same graphics engine in the DL.2/DL.3 Digital Light. CMA
software allows content and configuration on multiple Axons to be managed
remotely across a Gigabit network. New software release coming this summer.
All software downloads free from website
23 yes no
yes - between up
to 144 grandMA
video servers in a
network
no
MA-Net
From 2 to 2048 per
server, depending
on required amount
of control. All channels
are calculated
at the server, not the
console.
1 year
(parts &
labor)
$8,775
grandMA Video connects to any grandMA console.Software installs on any
laptop w/ min. requirements; or a PC that exceeds min. requirements for
larger shows. Pixel-mapping with Art-Net output.
$41,995
Hundreds yes no yes
yes
DMX, ArtNet
Base: 24 channels/
output adj; 48
channels (optional)/
layer; 24 per layer
(optional)
2 years
$26,500
Maxedia can be programmed or operated ‘stand alone’ as a virtual media
switcher without a lighting console. Touch screen optimized customizable
graphical user interface, custom wipes, build-in media manager and pixel
mapping allows for mapping of digital
DMX(external
interface
needed),
Artnet
$11,495
75 effects total (2 per
layer, 2 on camera) and
54 transitions; custom
effects (image units) can
be added.
yes, .obj
format 3D
objects, .svg
and .ai digital
gobos
no
Yes - via SMPTE
or MIDI timecode
or between layers
on servers
no
DMX512,
ArtNet
Operating mode
dependant
n/a
P.O.A.
New I/O module receives DVI video from server and converts it to analog (RG-
BHV), SDI, and HD-SDI, no scan converter required. Pixel-mapping with ArtNet
output, no limit to number of universes. Three dual-output modes allow vary
amounts of cooperation between screens.
Hundreds including pixellation,
mosaic, chromakey
yes, .x files
yes
yes
20 no
no
yes
DMX via Art-
Net, Pathport,
Enttec or local
control and
scheduling.
Midi control
now available
Between 13 and 33
per layer type
4,11 or 37 channel
mode
1 year
Personal
Edition avail
from $1,600
$6,250 software
only
$1,600 software
only
Off-line editing even from free evaluation version, w/ DMX512-controllable
playback of cues or automated scheduler; new auto setup and extra selection
tools available.
“Click and Fit” allows NG to act as a stand-alone unit or integrated into other
NGs to make a customized media server.
Designed for smaller budget events where a video display is desirable but the
features of a full media server is unnecessary.
$8,500 $8,500 price includes entire system and all components in the flight case
Hundreds no no no no
DMX, ArtNet,
SMPTE
Setup dependant;
25 ch/layer; full: 43
ch/layer; max: 53 ch/
layer; internal board
- 0 ch/layer.
1 year
$5,500-$6,500
Base system incl. Panorama LE PC w/ software and DMX/SMPTE USB dongle:
$5,500; full system incl. optional hardware: $6,500
n/a n/a n/a no no n/a none
$1,200 -
$2,000
Panorama add-on: $1,200; stand-alone software: $2,000 - does not include
ArtNet-to-DMX nodes/conversion.
Unlimited yes yes yes yes
DMX512,
ArtNet, MIDI,
or Mackie
controllers
40 per layer; 10
layers = 400 DMX
channels
software
only
Software
only:
Pro$5500; DV
$3500; Express
$2500;
Lite $1500
All versions support HD playback on all layers, compressed or uncompressed
Quicktime movies, 8 video inputs, cue lists, show control; upgradeable between
versions, and upgradeable to 250 DMX output universes.
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