Product News

Blackbox Electrical Products has announced the release its MC24 line of electrical hoist controllers. Featured in a lightweight and rugged package, the four channel controllers are available in both twist lock and 7 pin Socapex versions.

Nemetschek Vectorworks, Inc. announced the availability of the 2011 version of the Vectorworks line of design software, including Vectorworks Designer, Architect, Landmark, Spotlight, Fundamentals and Renderworks.

Guard Dog low profile cable protectors now have optional rubber pads that can be added to increase traction. Available with 1, 2, 3 or 5 channels, the compact, heavy duty, top-loading protectors are only 1.25 inches high and have a .75-inch channel height. They protect cables, reduce trip hazards, and feature either standard ramps or low angle ADA Compliant ramps.

The Bright Stripe is an LED strip fixture that also works as medium for displaying graphics. The unit can be controlled via DMX modes (RGB, macros, dimmer and strobe), and has the added feature of using DMX to control 8 or 16 segments at a time, making a LED matrix possible with multiple units.

Field Template's Metric Rules! Stencil makes use of the Pro-Grid Metric 50 system and all cutout lighting symbols are pre-spaced 50 centimeters apart and aligned onto a horizontal axis like a batten. Manufacturers include ETC, Selecon, Strand, Robert Juliat, CCT, L&E, Reich & Vogel.

Elation's new MIDIcon is a MIDI-based playback controller that attaches to your computer via USB and works with Elation lighting software packages such as CompuShow and Emulation.

Mega-Lite's Enlighten Control Wing is a response to users of Enlighten, Mega-Lite's lighting control software, for a physical interface. The lighting control board is designed to work seamlessly with Enlighten, giving the user hands-on control of their stage lighting. It's intended for those who prefer a physical board over a PC-only interface.

Martin Professional's EC-20 LED panels combine benefits of high-resolution screens with the low weight of mesh-type screens for temporary and permanent indoor and outdoor applications.

Alford Media Services, Inc.'s Widescreen Calculator iPhone app, which is like having a portable version of Alford Video Engineer or Projectionist, is designed to help with calculations for overlapping widescreen projections.

The Pixled F-6 6mm screen, set for a launch at the 2010 PLASA, is a bright, lightweight 6mm LED surface that is curvable in all directions – convex, concave and horizontal/vertical.

Flex Rental Solutions is proud to announce the release of Flex 4, the most flexible and intuitive Rental and Inventory software ever designed for the Pro A/V industry.

Panamax/Furman's BlueBOLT power and energy management platform has been updated with version 1.2, which promises to help users conserve energy, lower their utility bills and gain access to an expanded energy management feature set and new control options.