Product News

The new Christie Spyder X20 video processor is a universal routing switcher and a video processor for mid-size applications that have multi-windowing, multiple displays and processing requirements.

New software is available for the High End Systems Digital Lighting family, including the DL.3 Digital Light and the Axon media server. The V1.5 software release expands feature functionality and provides improvements and updates.

Modern Media is providing new turnkey media server solutions for TV and live performances integrated into a complete, prewired package. Each system is integrated with two Coolux Pandoras Box Media Server Pros, Media Manager Pro, dual HD-SDI video inputs and dual HD-SDI video outputs.

Broadcast Pix’s new Slate 100 Control Panel features a classic preview/program switcher layout including a next transition section for managing the system’s three keyers.

The Daktronics PST-6i-b modular LED video panel features a black-package, 3-in-1 SMD LED technology, the first in a series of black-package LED displays. The 6 mm pixel design is 50 percent blacker than traditional indoor LED video displays.

Elation Professional’s Event MH W moving head and Event Brick color wash fixtures join the company’s other Event Series fixtures, which are portable battery-powered RGB LED fixtures controlled via wireless DMX so they can be used in places where there are no electrical outlets and where DMX cables can’t be run.

Acclaim Lighting’s Rebel Pro Par is an RGB color-mixing LED PAR with an IP65-rated housing that makes it suitable for indoor or outdoor applications. It has 36 Rebel RGB LEDs (12 red, 12 green and 12 blue) and it is also available with Cool White or Warm White LEDs.

XLNT Advanced Technologies has launched the PowerMotion DS8 Pro and Pro Plus Series of Solid State Motion Controllers. Each can control up to eight direct or low voltage chain hoists and features a solid state MCB per individual motor/channel, adjustable maximum power up to nine amps and a PL D, ISO 13849-1 and SIL2 compliant Emergency Stop System.

Martin Professional’s Windows-based LightJockey v.2.9.1 includes Vista 32-bit compatibility and new fixture updates, as well as other upgrades.  LightJockey will now recognize Windows Vista (32-bit only) as an operating system and allow for Universal USB/DMX interface configuration and use when running under Windows Vista.

Enttec recently announced the release of its new MIDIwing control software.  MIDIwing, in conjunction with Enttec’s already established playback, shortcut and programming wings, gives users the ability to define MIDI note or ASCII triggers for any lighting or media control device that will listen to the protocol. 

Gefen’s two new Wireless VGA Extenders are available in long range and short range versions. The GefenTV Wireless VGA Extender LR delivers video with analog L/R audio up to 100 feet, offering users the ability to tap into multiple Wi-Fi channels for optimal signal transmission.

The new Christie LX400 is an XGA 4000 ANSI lumens projector with 1000:1 contrast ratio. It weighs 15.8 pounds (7.2 kg) and includes an integrated carrying handle and cabinet. Among the key features are auto keystone, a customizable start-up screen, and Kensington™ style slot and security bar anti-theft devices.