Product News

Cast Software's new BlackTrax is a motion tracking system for people and objects that operates in real time. It is designed to work with Cast's BlackBox multi-directional control coordination.

Mega-Lite's ARC 90 architectural LED fixture can be made to order with customer-specified housing colors as an alternative to the standard black, silver and gray. Customer can also choose from three different LED beam angles – 15°, 30° and 60° – and LED color type. The IP65-rated fixture can be used indoors or out, has 90 3-watt LEDs, and, even at one to five percent intensity, displays smooth color mixing.

The Martin MAC 101 is a compact, lightweight and simple LED moving head wash light. It features a tight and bright beam (2200 lumens), rapid movement and calibrated colors, and is priced low enough for large-scale effects from a multitude of the units.

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.