Product News

Cooper Controls has launched Version 2 of LightFactory PC-based lighting control software. A new fixture library engine with a hybrid of 100 percent dynamic fixture and generic fixture control and inherits almost 2000 fixtures from the Zero 88 library.

Goddard Design Co. has released V4.00 software for the DMXter4 RDM. It can query, test and configure RDM responders and expands the DMX512 test options with the addition of an Intercept and Modify feature.

Design & Drafting’s new LD Assistant 08.5 with sACN support allows consoles that support ACN, such as the ETC Eos console, to connect with LD Assistant over a local network.

The Colorado 1 VW is an LED wash light with 18 warm and 18 cool white LEDs producing a range of color temperatures from 2800K to 7000K. It has an IP 66 rating for outdoor use and a 30-degree field angle.

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.

Chauvet’s COLORdash™ Quad is a wash light with linear output that offers a wide field of color plus numerous options for a modest price. With 3, 4, 10 or 12-channel operating modes and saturated colors created by RGB color mixing, the COLORdash™ Quad includes four pods that can be controlled individually.  Each pod contains nine 1-watt LEDs for a total of 36 in the fixture.

Pathway Connectivity has begun shipping the eDIN RDM Splitter. The one-in/ four-out splitter automatically reverses direction to pass RDM packets back to the controller.  Opto-isolation is provided on all ports to block common voltage and ground loop faults.  Self-resetting poly-switches are used instead of fuses; remove the fault and the port recovers. RDM can also be blocked to resolve issues with legacy equipment.  The unit is RDM discoverable and configurable, even if RDM blocking is enabled. The DMX Thru connector also supports RDM.  Data can be daisy-chained through up to four modules in RDM mode or any number for DMX alone.