Product News

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.

Chroma-Q’s Studio Force D and Studio Force V LED fixtures provide output ranging from 5,300 up to 28,000 lumens, in a variety of color temperature options. Studio Force D is 6,100K CCT daylight white; Studio Force V models vary between 3,000K and 6,100K CCT (correlated color temperature/Kelvin). The fixtures, which share some of the same technologies used with Chroma-Q Color Force RGBA fixtures, but offer more than double the luminous output, are well-suited for use with TV, film, touring, exhibitions, corporate events and theatrical lighting applications.

Mega Systems Inc.’s Enlighten ONE Lighting Console is specifically designed for House of Worship and stage lighting control. It lets users easily create buttons as looks or sequences running the Enlighten stage lighting control software. There are eight sliders, a grand master, a manual crossfader, 11 jog wheels for attribute and function control, an external USB port, eight bump buttons, 32 assignable or preset direct access buttons with dry erase area, LED backlit button showing user interaction, programming and playback functionality in one unit and a USB connection LED indicator. The unit, which measures 31 by 16 by 3 inches in size, comes with a road case.

American DJ’s Atmospheric RG LED creates a psychedelic atmospheric effect from new “web type” red and green laser patterns and a dark blue LED wash, all built into one case. This laser effect features one 30mW green laser, one 80mW red laser and one 3W dark blue LED that creates the wash part of the effect.

Robe’s ROBIN 1200 LEDWash, which uses the same multichip LEDs as the ROBIN 600 LEDWash and ROBIN 300 LEDWash, features 61 LEDs in four concentric rings. It promises smooth mixing, true whites and the homogenized light engines of the LEDWash 300 and 600, along with light weight, full functionality and low power consumption.