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Read More »Elation Arena Par RGBW LED
Elation Professional’s Arena Par high-power RGBW LED PAR can is designed for large indoor stages and long throw applications with 90 3W CREE LEDS that produce an output comparable to a 1,000-watt tungsten Par 64 color to color. Containing 18 red, 24 green, 24 blue and 24 white LEDs, the Arena Par is designed to produce rich, smooth color-mixing and bright primary colors. Featuring a 15° standard beam angle, its output achieves 1,500 lux/139 foot candles at 30 feet, making it well-suited for color-washing at major arenas, concert halls and indoor stadiums.
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Turning Music into Visuals with a New Level of Precision
Lighting people have been trying to interpret sound for decades. Lately, they’ve been getting better at it. Visual artist Quayola, working with record producer and… Read More »Turning Music into Visuals with a New Level of Precision
Read More »X Factor Rig Includes Martin Gear
PASADENA, CA – The American premiere of The X Factor took place Sept. 21 on Fox, and included auditions taped from live events staged across the U.S. The show featured a lighting design by Tom Kenny using a rig that included 40 Martin Professional MAC 2000 Wash XB moving heads and Martin LC Series LCD Panels. PRG supplied the gear.
Read More »Laser Company Relies on LumenRadio Wireless DMX System for Smoke Machine Cues
LONDON – Laser production company ER Productions has been using LumenRadio’s wireless DMX system to trigger smoke machine cues at U.K. festivals including Big Chill (for Chris Cunningham Live), the V Festival (the 4Music Stage), and festivals in Reading (Main Stage) and Leeds (for Muse), among other events.
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PLSN Launches App for Mobile Devices
LAS VEGAS — PLSN publisher Terry Lowe announced that users of Apple iOS or Android mobile devices can now download and start receiving PLSN on the go. “Now, no matter where you are, you can always be carrying around the latest issue,” Lowe said. “And you can get a copy the minute it comes off the press – no waiting until you get off the road.”
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