Product News

Pandoras Box Version 5 video processing and show control system has been extended to cover the entire workflow – “one system from start to finish.”

Nemetschek Vectorworks, Inc. announced the availability of the 2012 version of its Vectorworks line of design software, including: Vectorworks Designer, Architect, Landmark, Spotlight, Fundamentals and Renderworks. Upgrades include enhancements related to 3D modeling, BIM, GIS and rendering. Vectorworks 2012 software is also compatible with OS X Lion.

Elation Professional’s Opti Tri White LED par features Tri White technology, which lets the LED par fixture produce white light in cool, warm and amber shades for precise lighting requirements in stage, theater, concert, video and display applications. All shades of white are also designed to be bright and flicker-free, making the fixtures well-suited to television and video production lighting.

The Martin Professional MAC Aura is a new compact LED moving head wash light with zoom that offers “eye-candy aura effects.” It also functions as a single-lens wash with fully pre-mixed color. The Aura’s new optical system combines two illumination systems in one luminaire – multicolor beam LEDs and a backlight LED lens array – to produce new visual palette designed to take the synthetic look out of LED wash lights.

The StacoVAR mini from Staco Energy Products is an automatic power factor correction bank that lets users maintain the desired power factor level through the use of a microprocessor-based controller that adjusts to system load conditions.  StacoVAR mini is designed to accurately regulate power factor automatically, making it well-suited where there are power factor penalties. It’s also engineered with a compact size and footprint.

SHoW DMX Neo builds on City Theatrical Inc.’s experience in the world of wireless DMX for the entertainment industry with high fidelity and fast speed (7mS or less latency).  Users can choose from three operating modes, including Neo, Neo Adaptive, and Classic mode (compatible with all existing SHoW DMX products).

ETC’s new Gio promises to serve as a high-function console in a smaller footprint. It is positioned as a mid-level console in the Eos console range,  between the Eos and the Ion boards. Along with ETC syntax, Gio gives users access to effects including pixel mapping and media server control. The console is designed to minimize the learning curve, and to be familiar to users of other ETC consoles. Along with its light weight and portability, Gio’s buttons are back lit, making programming in dark situations much easier.

For increased traction, Guard Dog Low Profile Cable Protectors are now available with optional Carpet Kit with Velcro brand fasteners and/or anti-slip rubber pads for use on smooth surfaces. With 1, 2, 3, or 5 channels, these interlocking protectors are only 1.25 inches high with a .75-inch channel height. They feature either standard ramps or low angle ADA-compliant ramps.