Sound and Lighting Gear Reviews and News

American DJ LED 1 wattblacklight

2009-09-02T22:54:00.000-07:00

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American DJ UVLED Bar 16

Product: UVLED BAR16

• Bright, high output Ultraviolet Bar with 16x 1-Watt UV LEDs
• Great for performance stages, theatrical productions and special effects installations - requires almost no maintenance - long life LED, low heat output, low power consumption & no moving parts
• Long Life LEDs (50,000 hrs.)
• Low power consumption, low heat
• 4 Operational Modes: Sound Active, DMX-512, Master/Slave or Manual
• 1 DMX Mode
• UV strobe effect
• Electronic Dimming: 0 - 100%
• Beam angle: 10 degrees vertical x 40 degrees horizontal linear beam angle - great for wall washing
• Linkable via 3-pin XLR cable
• 3-button LED DMX display on rear panel
• Dual bracket system allows fixture to be hung or set on the ground
• Power Draw: 30W
• On/Off switch on rear panel
• Locking IEC power plug
• Multi-voltage Operation: AC 100-240V, 47/63Hz
• Dimensions (LxWxH): 12.5” x 2.5” x 7”/ 320x61x175mm
• Weight: 5 lbs. /2.2 kgs.

I like this light but LED do not spread like the blacklight florescent tubes.

American DJ LED Fusion Lights

2009-09-02T22:51:00.000-07:00

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American DJ Revo Xpress

Product: Revo Xpress

The American DJ Revo Xpress, part of the popular ADJ REVO Series, is designed for entertainers on the go (such as DJs, bands, Karaoke) that are looking to lighten their load by only bringing one or two lighting effects to their gigs, yet still looking for a high impact lighting show.

Revo Xpress offers 256 bright red, green, blue and white LED beams, large beam coverage and a light weight, durable case design. This easy-to-use lighting effect can be run in Sound Active, DMX or Master/Slave modes.

Revo Xpress provides all of the “ECO Friendly” features that mobile entertainer''s have come to expect from DJ lighting, such as: low power consumption, no duty cycle (run all night), low heat output, and extremely long LED life (100,00 hours). This effect can be used with or without fog.

Specifications:
• LED DMX-512 Moonflower with 256 razor sharp Red, Green, Blue & White Beams
• 256 total 5mm LEDs : 64 Red, 64 Green, 64 blue and 64 White
• 2 DMX Channel Modes (4 Channel mode or 256 Channel mode)
• 4-Button LED DMX Display
• Linkable via XLR connections
• Wide beam spread covers a large area
• 3 operation modes: DMX, Sound Active & Master/Slave
• Sound active from built-in programs
• Strobe function
• Beam angle: 60 degrees
• Runs extremely cool! - NO Duty Cycles! - Run all night!
• Includes hanging bracket
• Power Consumption: 29W maximum
• Extreme long lifetime of the LEDs (100,000 hr. rating)
• 1/4” input for optional American DJ UC3 remote control (sold separately)
• In/Out IEC power connections to daisy-chain power
• Multi-voltage Operation: AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz
• Dimensions (LxWxH): 38.5” x 8.5” x 4.75” / 975x213x121mm
• Weight: 15 lbs. / 6.4 kg.

One more light from American DJ the DJs will not buy.
Also I do like the 60 degree angles of the light, but they still don't fill a room.

American DJ LED Fusion FX Bar 4

2009-09-02T22:41:00.000-07:00

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American DJ Fusion FX Bar 4

Product: Fusion FX Bar 4

Specifications:
• Unique and compact lighting fixture - Member of the ADJ Fusion Series
• Includes 3 FX in one light: bright white LED Wash/Strobe effect + TRI Color LED Moonflower + green laser effect
• LED Wash/Strobe includes 90 white LEDs
• Laser diode: green 4.9mW
• DMX-512 protocol
• Operational modes: Sound active, DMX, Master/Slave
• Includes mounting bracket
• Run all night - no duty cycle
• Long life LEDs (50,000 hr. rating)
• Compatible with the UC3 easy-to-use controller (sold separately)
• Multi-voltage operation: AC 100V-240V 50/60Hz
• In/Out IEC power connections to daisy-chain power
• Dimensions (including bracket - LxWxH): 21.25” x 5.75” x 10.5” / 538x143x263mm
• Weight (per unit): 9 lbs. / 3.7kg.

This is one more of American DJ's Waste of time. This light would sell if it was around $150. but the price on the American DJ website - $479.00

American DJ - LED Fusion Lights - Fusion FX Bar 3

2009-09-02T22:27:00.000-07:00

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American DJ Fusion FX Bar 3

Product: Fusion FX Bar 3

Specifications:
• Unique and compact lighting fixture - Member of the ADJ Fusion Series
• Includes 3 FX in one light: bright white LED Wash/Strobe effect + 4x hard beam white Pinspots
• LED Wash/Strobe includes 135 white LEDs
• Each Pinspot includes one bright white 3W LED
• DMX-512 protocol
• Operational modes: Sound active, DMX, Master/Slave
• Includes mounting bracket
• Run all night - no duty cycle
• Long life LEDs (50,000 hr. rating)
• Compatible with the UC3 easy-to-use controller (sold separately)
• Multi-voltage operation: AC 100V-240V 50/60Hz
• In/Out IEC power connections to daisy-chain power
• Dimensions (including bracket - LxWxH): 21.25” x 5.75” x 10.5” / 538x143x263mm
• Weight (per unit): 9 lbs. / 3.7kg.

The light looks like it might work for some small coffee shop stages, But it is limited because of the white LEDs. And the price on American DJ Website will make me forget about this light. $379.99

Clay Paky Alpha Beam 300

2009-08-29T20:17:00.000-07:00

ALPHA BEAM 300

Code C61093 Alpha Beam 300 with electronic ballast

Video Alpha 300

19,1 kg - 42 lbs (electronic)

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ALPHA BEAM 300

Exclusively presented by Clay Paky, ALPHA BEAM 300 produces a superconcentrated near parallel light beam, for a use very similar to that of a Par 64 ACL, always present in all the big Rock’n’Roll shows, but with superior and innovative features.

The new, special Clay Paky optical group, with a 300 W lamp produces three times the brightness as that of an ordinary 1200 W wash projector, generating an extraordinary “tube of light” with a natural beam of 8°.

The aperture and graphics of the “tube of light” can be decided at will by using the 8 fixed gobos available, while a linear frost can be used to pass from a narrow hard beam to a more or less soft one.

CMY colour mixing and a colour wheel (8+1) allow the light beam to be coloured at will.

A Dimmer on a dedicated channel, stop/strobe and high speed Pan/Tilt complete the ALPHA BEAM 300 configuration.

Innovative and complete, compact, service friendly and easy to install and use, ALPHA BEAM 300 is the ideal Moving Light Beam for “live” professional use especially “long throw” to cut through the brightness of stage washes or LED backgrounds, with Aircraft Landing light effects never seen before.

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An exclusive MOVING LIGHT BEAM

The only 300W Moving Light Beam on the market able to release an Aircraft Landing light effect from a powerful, light and compact moving body.
Like an ACL Par64, the Alpha Beam 300 can be used in “live” environments, especially for “long throw” use, and in addition to the former offering a series of graphic and movement capacities impossible to imagine so far.

Unequalled BRIGHTNESS

The new special Clay Paky optical group, with a 300W lamp and an unique elliptical reflector with a smooth surface is three times brighter than an ordinary 1200W wash projector, generating an extraordinary “tunnel of light” with a natural beam of 8°.

Complete GRAPHICS

The opening and graphics of the “tunnel of light” can be decided at will with the 8 fixed gobos available as standard (4 standard gobos + 4 beam angle reduction gobos) and easily interchangeable.

Patented FROST

The innovative frost system (Patent Pending), based on the inclusion of two high quality diffusion filters, allows the linear passage from a sharp beam to a soft one with two angles of diffusion, typical of a regular wash, with the obvious advantages of the two projection modes.

The COLOR makes the difference

CMY + Color Wheel (8+1) that allow the light beam to be colored at will, exceeding the traditional concentration of the Par64, which requires the manual insertion of gelatine filters. 2 CTO filters (3200K and 2500K), 1 CTB filter and a selection of new colors particularly demanded for professional use: Orange, Aquamarine, deep Green, deep Blue (Night Light effect) and saturated Red.
The color wheel uses a new snap-shot system that increases the color changing speed.

Standard ELECTRONIC BALLAST

The first product in its category with a standard electronic ballast that means total absence of flickering, a universal power supply selectable automatically and, naturally, the product weighs less.

Wide and fast PAN and TILT movements

Unlike an ACL Par64, with a 540° PAN and a 250° TILT, the Alpha Beam 300 superconcentrated light beam can be pointed and moved with ease onto the stage, the audience, the ceiling or towards the sky for open-air events. Three-phase motors have been introduced in the Alpha Beam 300 to allow faster Pan (2.75sec/540°) and Tilt (1.65sec/250°) movements.

Zinman Software ML Finder Pro for iPhone

2009-08-29T19:58:00.000-07:00

Zinman Software ML Finder Pro for iPhone

The ML Finder Pro app for the iPhone from Zinman Software is now available. It features a database with over 500 devices indexed by manufacturer or model including color, gobo, effects systems, DMX values for a parameter, number of channels used, weight, power consumption and more.

Searches can be performed using the search and scroll bars and filters can be set for the display of type of parameter. Selected fixtures can be located at the closest rental house via GPS location, by zip code, or by country. Free upgrades are included and more features are planned.
Zinman Software 323.333.4270 www.zinmansoftware.com

ETC iPhone iRFR

2009-08-29T19:54:00.000-07:00

ETC iPhone iRFR
ETC has released the iRFR (Radio Focus Remote for iPhone and iPod Touch) and is donating the proceeds to Behind the Scenes and Light Relief. The iRFR offers all the functionality of an ETC Net3™ Radio Focus Remote unit, interfacing to ETC’s Eos®, Ion®, Element™, Congo® and Congo jr control desks.

The iRFR is supported in the current Congo software release (v5.1) and will be supported in the upcoming Eos release (v1.5) for Eos and Ion, and in Element. There are two versions of the iRFR application: iRFR-BTS, in support of Behind the Scenes, and iRFR-LR, which supports Light Relief.
Electronic Theatre Controls (ETC) 800.688.4116 www.etcconnect.com

Grace Lighting - G- Lights

2009-08-29T19:51:00.000-07:00

worked with these lights and I have to say I hate all parts of these lights. nothing good to say about any model.

Martin Mac 301 Wash with zoom

2009-08-29T19:44:00.001-07:00

I am Really excited to try these lights out. They don't really say how they get the light to zoom (13 degrees - 36 degrees)

The Martin MAC 301 Wash™ is an LED moving head washlight with a powerfully fast zoom and impressive zoom range. Useful in a variety of settings including
rental applications, television use and night-time venues, it is capable of producing a wide range of exceptional colors from rich saturated shades to uniform pastels through the entire zoom range.

LED-based MAC with zoom
The MAC 301 Wash’s efficient and fast zoom provides beam angle control from 13 - 36° for more accurate and flexible design possibilities, and the fixture’s outstanding RGB color mixing is maintained through the entire zoom range.

Efficient optics
The fixture’s 108 high-power LEDs produce an extremely bright and well-defined beam. In fact, the MAC 301 Wash is the brightest LED moving head in its class. With LEDs arrayed in a high density design, a more even blending of colors is achieved. The highly efficient lens system makes for a punchy beam with great beam definition.

Outstanding color
A principal feature of the MAC 301 Wash is its excellent RGB color mixing system. The full spectrum system combines with the unique optical system to produce a wide range of vibrant saturated colors and subtle pastels. A range of mixed shades from cool to warm is also possible.

For increased color possibilities, the MAC 301 includes an electronic 7 color + white color wheel rotation effect with snap, blackout or dimmer fade at each color change.

Dynamic effects
The MAC 301 Wash is capable of smooth dimming from 0-100% with excellent color stability throughout the entire dimming range. Strobe effects such as pulse and random effects are also possible.

Fast, smooth movement
High-speed 430° pan and 300° tilt movement with fast acceleration and smooth movement is provided by powerful three-phase stepper motors. The MAC 301 Wash is surprisingly quiet which makes it suitable for noise-sensitive applications. And an automatic positioning correction system returns the fixture to its original position should it be accidentally knocked out of position.

Control
The MAC 301 Wash is industry standard DMX-512 controllable with conveniently fast stand-alone options. An illuminated graphics display provides for easy programming and easy-to-read fixture menus and messages. An auto-sensing power supply covers worldwide voltages and frequencies allowing the fixture to operate anywhere in the world.

Durable, user-friendly design
Made of durable diecast aluminum for the rigors of the rental market, the MAC 301 Wash is compact and lightweight enough to be used in a variety of applications. The fixture’s head and yoke are easy to access for easy cleaning and maintenance as well.

The MAC 301 Wash offers all the benefits of LED technology like greater reliability, less maintenance and increased energy efficiency for a lower cost of ownership.

Martin MAC 250 Beam™

2009-08-29T19:36:00.000-07:00

MAC 250 Beam™
The MAC 250 Beam™ is an extremely punchy and compact beam fixture that generates variably sized pencil beams as well as wash effects via a variable frost filter. It is available as an easy and inexpensive upgrade that installs in only 5 minutes on any existing MAC 250 Wash™ fixture.

* 250 W long life discharge lamp
* CMY color mixing system
* 6-position gobo/aperture wheel plus open
* Micro-Fresnel lens
* Mechanical dimming
* Variable frost filter
* Strobe effect up to 14 Hz, pulse effects, instant open and blackout
* Pan and tilt range of 540°/257°
* Variable fan control for very quiet operation
* Tilt lock
* Modular design for easy maintenance and servicing