AC Lighting – Chroma Q

AC Lighting showed the new Chroma-Q Studio Force II range of fixtures.  These fixtures represent an evolution of the Chroma-Q Studio Force fixtures by incorporation the homogenized optics from the Chroma-Q Color Force II series of fixtures with a new LED package.  The fixtures utilize Chroma-Q’s proprietary ColorSure system to ensure fixtures within the same product range provide consistent output regardless of when they are manufactured.  This process involves a complex range of processes for selecting (binning) individual LED emitters; calibrating LED light engines in-house to a uniform standard and sophisticated firmware and software ensures exceptional fixture to fixture consistency.

Available in 1, 4, and 6-foot lengths the fixtures provide variable white light output from 2,800-6500K with +2/-2 green adjustment and a CRI of up to 94.  Output is 6,500; 2400; and 3600 lumens respectively.  The red, green, blue, and white emitters which make up the LED array can also be controlled individually to provide colored light for scene setting or effects.  All of the lengths have a native beam angle of 22 degrees which can be modified to 43 degrees with the optional border lens and to an 80 degree by 35-degree asymmetrical beam with the optional cyc optic.

The fixtures offer onboard control via a rear-mounted touch screen as well as remote control via DMX/ RDM and wireless control using optional LumenRadio.  When controlled via DMX, a control channel enables switching between the variable white and color modes without needing to access the fixture.  The fixtures can also be sub-divided to allow different sections of the overall fixture to be controlled separately and the design of the housing and mounting is such that fixtures can be lined up end to end with no gap for a continuous appearance.  The compact form factor (less than 7.5” x 9” square in height and depth) will make these fixtures are a good choice for spaces with low trims and their comparatively narrow beam angle will allow for a relatively longer throw than other variable white/ color mixing fixtures.

https://www.chroma-q.com/

Electronic Theatre Controls

ETC Booth LDI 2017ETC’s booth at LDI 2017 was awash in color as the new ColorSource CYC luminaire made its debut.  This new compact, affordable five-color LED cyclorama light that specializes in smooth washes and rich color.

ETC Ion XeAmong the other products making their first appearance at LDI were the Ion Xe and Ion Xe 20 consoles, which update the compact Eos® family desk with backlit keyboards, increased output, and the option of built-in faders.

Also showing for the first time was the Source 4WRD™ PAR and PARnel – which combine new fixture bodies with the Source 4WRD engine to create incredibly bright LED wash lights – and a Source 4WRD Daylight unit (5700K).

LDI attendees also saw new varieties of the Irideon™ FPZ  architectural luminaire and the GDS by ETC ArcLamp.  At the ETC Rigging stand was the Prodigy® P75 Self Climber hoist and a new, custom cart for the Foundation Desk.