Also new from LSC was the UK 4RU dimmer, featuring a scrolling dot matrix LED display with bar graph indication of channel levels and simple text descriptions for all menu functions. The unit offers Normal or Advanced operating mode. Access to the DMX addressing, riggers scene, chases and dimmer curves is available with the press of a single button. Other functions, including Min and Max levels,
Compulite's Vector Editor Wing is a control surface than can link to desk or PC through the off-line software; every part of Vector is accessible in the Wing, editor, playback fader, channel controller. Also new, the Channel Wing, especially useful in the TV market, provides access to channels and cues, and incorporates a large dimmer wheel with associated level display. Any number of these can be connected to a Vector console or the Vector PC and used as channel controllers. The wings can be set to work as a completely separate user, without interfering with the main console ope
In production now is a new 2kW model that replaces the MX3000 (the original is also 2kW but with a '3kW' output). The new model eliminates the green caste of the original. The super-sized 10kW fixture, produced asa limited run, is now a permanent part of Syncrolite's catalogue.
The Swinging Johnsons will take the stage from 10pm - midnight. Band members include: Bruce Jordahl of Total Production US, Tommy Hall of Vari Lite, Robert Mokry of Light Parts and Scott Church of Selecon.
Visit booth #271 at LDI for more details.
(Chris Henry)
After winning the tender to provide their expertise in ensuring that the technical aspects of the production lighting and sound were installed to the highest standards possible, Northern Light went on site in January 2006.
In addition to the efforts of Northern Light's drawing office, project management and technical staff, the company's manufacturing division had a tough challenge to face on this project. Due to the performance space and very nature of the Young Vic's artistic direction, Northern Light was called upon to custom make various aspects of the technical requirements.
Simon Cooper, head of projects at Northern Light, said: &q
Introduced at PLASA was G-LEC's new fibre-optic-based data transfer technology, 100 times faster than existing copper wire cabling. This technology, plus upgraded software, has been integrated into the company's PhantomFrame system, the new system being called G-LEC Phantom II.
