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ETC Introduces F-Drive B-Box, Expanding Fixture Compatibility

Middleton, WI—The B-Box4, a new F-Drive accessory, is now available from ETC, simplifying installation and vastly increasing compatibility with third-party LED fixtures. The B-Box4 uses the RJ45 output of an F-Drive card to position up to four channels of Molex, terminal, or RJ45 connections at any location in your installation.Read More »ETC Introduces F-Drive B-Box, Expanding Fixture Compatibility

General Device Type Format (GDTF) Founders Announce Updates to DIN SPEC 15800:2021

Columbia, MD—With fellow General Device Type Format (GDTF) founders MA Lighting and Robe Lighting, Vectorworks, Inc. reveals several valuable updates to GDTF—the standard for describing the hierarchical and logical structure and controls of any type of controllable device in the lighting and entertainment industry. The GDTF file format has continued to evolve with input and involvement from manufacturers across the globe and critical feedback from its many adopters, resulting in a newly published update to DIN SPEC 15800:2021.Read More »General Device Type Format (GDTF) Founders Announce Updates to DIN SPEC 15800:2021

ETC’s Eos v3.1 Software

Middleton, WI—ETC’s Eos Family of lighting controllers is known for providing comprehensive, finely tuned control for lighting rigs of all sizes. Now, with the release of Eos v3.1 – the latest major software update for the platform – that control becomes even more customizable to suit any programming style or show. Eos v3.1 is all about you, with new tools that help you set up your workspaces – programming, 3D-visualized, and physical – just the way you want them. Here is an in-depth introduction of the new Eos v3.1 Software:

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Chauvet Professional Continues IP65 Expansion with the New COLORado PXL Bar

Sunrise, FL—Versatility is a virtue. The new IP65 rated COLORado PXL Bar 16 and COLORado PXL Bar 8 from Chauvet Professional demonstrate that in convincing fashion, delivering a wide range of performance features, such as seamless pixel pitch between fixtures and fast, smooth motorized tilts up to 200ﹾ whether used indoors or out. Here’s a video preview of the COLORado PXL Bar 8 & 16s:

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Strand Brings Architainment Lighting Control to the Vision.Net Gateway with Software Update, New DMX Module

DALLAS – Strand, the original name in theatrical lighting and a Signify (Euronext: LIGHT) entertainment lighting brand, today announced new capabilities for the Vision.Net Gateway… Read More »Strand Brings Architainment Lighting Control to the Vision.Net Gateway with Software Update, New DMX Module

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GLP Brings New Technology to LDI 2021

GLP impression X5 IP Bar

SAN FERNANDO, CA – German Light Products with its U.S. based subsidiary are heading out to the LDI tradeshow in force with product launches from across its range. On display from GLP will be the global launch of the impression X5 IP Bar. The IP65 rated batten fixture  features 18 powerful 40W RGBL LEDs, a 12:1 Zoom range from 5 to 60 degrees, and the new GLP iQ.Gamut color calibration algorithm that creates perfect white spectrums with excellent color rendering. Here’s a video trailer of the X5 IP Bar:

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Blackmagic Design Announces New Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2

 

Fremont, CA—Blackmagic Design announced Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2, a next generation professional broadcast camera with 6K digital film sensor that brings digital film quality to both traditional and online broadcasters. The advanced 6,144 x 3,456 digital film sensor provides exceptional low light performance with dual gain ISO of up to +36dB as well as 13 stops of dynamic range. Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2 also includes H.265 and Blackmagic RAW file formats, Blackmagic generation 5 color science, as well as a USB-C expansion port for external disk recording, and more. Here’s a video with Blackmagic Design CEO, Grant Petty, highlighting news from Blackmagic Design:

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AV Stumpfl to Present New Projection Screen Systems at LDI

Wallern, AustriaThe Austrian AV technology manufacturer AV Stumpfl will present their award-winning projection screen systems and the new PIXERA media server software version 1.8 at LDI2021, Nov. 19-21st in Las Vegas.

A highlight of the AV Stumpfl booth will be the brand new PIXERA media server system version 1.8, which was recently released. Here’s the PIXERA control promo video:

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Analog Way Announces SDVoE™ Support and New Features for LivePremier™ Presentation Systems

 

Analog Way announces the immediate availability of new SDVoE™ compatible input and output cards for Aquilon and an array of new features and improvements with the 2.3 software release, including high frame rates up to 144fps, support of the HTTPS protocol for secure connections and joystick support for the RC400T event controller.Read More »Analog Way Announces SDVoE™ Support and New Features for LivePremier™ Presentation Systems