WORCESTER, U.K. – PixelRange named PRG Distribution as its exclusive distributor for its product range in the U.K., Europe and Russia. The agreement includes all PixelRange products, including the new PixelSmart multi-use luminaire, but does not affect current distribution of James Thomas truss products.
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NASHVILLE, TN – LMG Touring has hired video designer Ken Gay to provide creative design and sales support for concert touring. Gay will be based out of Nashville, in a new office under development, dubbed the LMG Design Studio, located in the Bailey's Building at 408 Broadway, 4th Floor, Nashville, TN 37203.
Read More »NEW YORK – Two draft documents have been added for public review on the PLASA website through May 30, 2011. They are ANSI E1.2 – 2006, Entertainment Technology – Design, Manufacture and Use of Aluminum Trusses and Towers, which is being considered for reaffirmation, and BSR E1.24 – 201x, Entertainment Technology – Dimensional Requirements for Stage Pin Connectors, which is a draft of a revision to the existing ANSI E1.24 – 2006.
Read More »UK – Robe UK will be showing a selection of the latest Robe lighting products on Stand SB30 at PLASA Focus in Leeds, including the newly launched MMX Spot moving light, the new ROBIN 600 LEDWash and the ROBIN 600 Series of Spot, Wash and Beam luminaires.
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FORT LEE, N.J. – FOR-A Corporation of America has named Alfredo Cabrera as it Regional Sales Manager for all of Latin America. Additionally, he will be responsible for driving sales efforts in Southern Florida. Experienced in the broadcast technology industry, Cabrera spent 10 years as Regional Account Manager for the Grass Valley Group.
Read More »Hippotizer software version 3.0.14 and above includes new components to assist with technical support and troubleshooting of Hippotizer media servers. HippoDoctor is a component which identifies and reports current and potential software issues and generates detailed logs for faster problem resolution and subsequent dissemination of known issues.
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The Christie TVC-500 video wall controller is designed to work with multiple applications, videos, computer and networked inputs. It has a 2.4 GHz Intel Xeon Quad Core processor with 2GB of RAM, high speed PCI-Express architecture and redundant hard drives.
Read More »MINNEAPOLIS and WARSAW – Milestone AV Technologies, manufacturer of Chief and Sanus brand AV mounting and display solutions, and Da-Lite Screen Company, manufacturer of Da-Lite, Projecta and Procolor brand commercial and residential projection screens, announced a pending merger of the two companies.
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Based upon the technologies inside two of their fixtures, Philips Vari-Lite has announced the new VLX3 LED Wash, VL400 Spot, VL440 Spot, VL770 Spot and the VL880 Spot luminaires. Based on the VLX Wash luminaire technology, the VLX3 Wash uses three LED engines to offer colors, intensity and a multi-year source life. The three, replaceable 120-watt RGBW LED chipsets provide output that offers three times the efficacy of comparable tungsten sources. The the total system provides approximately 6,000 lumens of white light output, and 10,000 lamp hours.
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Pulsar's ChromaStrip 25 TriColour provides slim-line linear strips of LED illumination using TriColour LED devices. ChromaStrip 25 is designed for concealed lighting and to highlight features such as windows, sets, trusses or building structure outlines. With a diameter of only 25mm, ChromaStrip 25 is designed to be compact, and an IP66 rating allows for exterior use (and also makes the units easy to clean when used internally.) ChromaStrip 25 are made with UV protected polycarbonate tubes.
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Cooper Controls' ZeroWire CRMX wireless DMX/RDM system is based on the first automated and adaptive wireless technology specifically developed for the lighting industry. CRMX wireless transmissions optimise the use of available frequencies providing the reliable wireless DMX solution.
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Robert Juliat’s Aledin 330 LED Wash, which debuted at Prolight & Sound 2011, will also be featured at PLASA 2011 along with the Aledin 630 LED profile. The Aledin 330 LED Wash is a variable beam angle (20° – 98°) 85W LED washlight that uses the same technology and light source as the Aledin 630 LED Profile spot. The Aledin 330 Wash offers a choice of two color temperatures (3500K or 5800K).
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