Global Truss America / Duratruss

Global Truss America and Duratruss offer professional and affordable trussing products that are lightweight, but strong – and easy to assemble. Their products are made of high-quality aluminum and conform to the most exacting standards.

Global maintains an extensive inventory of truss in our 60,000 sq. ft. warehouse to ensure quick deliveries and a high fill rate. If you are considering a custom design they have a professional in-house CAD team. If you need special colors they also offer powder coating in RAL colors to give you greater design flexibility.

Global also stocks a line of truss-inspired furniture and podiums that come in handy for getting that right look for your next production.

https://www.globaltruss.com/

 

H&H Specialties

H&H Specialties are designers and manufacturers of stage curtain track, curtain machines, and stage rigging equipment for nearly 50 years.

This year at LDI we noticed a handy item they’ve been working – it’s called the NO. 451 REALLY USEFUL CARRIER.  It utilizes 4 urethane-tired sealed ball bearing wheels are riveted to a machined black aluminum body for use with No. 410S or 410A Track. Carrier is provided with two Nylatron bearings integral to the body to keep unit centered in the track assembly. Carrier body is provided with a complement of mounting holes to enable attachment of scenery and various devices. Each unit has a working load limit of 200#.

451A same as No. 451 plus a third set of wheels to help prevent tipping of an unbalanced load.

https://www.hhspecialties.com/

Harrington Hoists

Harrington’s LX Mini Lever hoists are ultra-lightweight and compact yet extremely durable. Known as the perfect “toolbox hoists”, these little hoists have all the power you need. Revolutionary 1/2 Ton model is the only 1/2 Ton “toolbox” sized puller in the industry.

  • Capacities 1/4 Ton and 1/2 Ton
  • Compact, low headroom design makes it a perfect tool for use in tight quarters
  • Low pulling force required for ease of use
  • Effortless to transport, install & store
  • Free-chain adjusting mechanism for quick adjustments
  • Durable die-cast aluminum body with steel frame is compact and lightweight.
  • Weston-style brake is totally enclosed to protect against dirt, dust, and rain.
  • Rubber handle grip for ease of use.
  • Grade 100, nickel-plated load chain is corrosion and wear resistant.
  • strong hook latches include notched tip.
  • 5-foot lift is standard. longer lifts are available in both capacities.
  • sold individually or in convenient multi-packs— 1⁄4 ton in 6-packs and 1⁄2 ton in 4-packs.
  • Optional Heavy duty carrying case available.
  • Now available in black as well as silver

Harrington’s CX hoists are notably the world’s smallest hand chain hoists. Their light weight and extremely compact design make them ideal tools for high or difficult to reach places. Features include a metal chain guide for durability and smooth operation, grade 100 nickel-plated load chain and strong hook latches with a safety tip.

  • Unique design is extremely compact and lightweight
  • Aluminum body with steel frame provides superior strength.
  • Load limiter prevents the hoist from being used to lift damaging loads beyond rated capacity.
  • Very low force is required to lift load.
  • Metal chain guide allows smooth operation.
  • Effortless to transport, install and store.
  • Grade 100, nickel-plated load chain is corrosion and wear resistant.
  • Strong hook latches include safety tip.
  • 10-foot lift is standard, 20-foot lift is also stocked; nonstandard lifts and hand chain drops are also available.
  • Sold individually or in convenient 4-packs.
  • Now available in black as well as silver

https://www.harringtonhoists.com/

Wenger / JR Clancy

Wenger / J.R. Clancy, the rigging juggernaut who announced their merger in 2016, continues to promote their broad product line and depth of expertise. For LDI 2017 they were on stand, in force, to promote their new offerings, upcoming for 2018

Virtuoso Acoustical Shell (with or without Transcend Active Acoustics)

Virtuoso is an acoustic shell that creates a virtual experience with an active system of microphones, speakers and digital signal processors instead of relying on the mass of a composite wooden structure. Essentially this system acts as a feedback monitor for all the musicians onstage, providing a uniform acoustical experience which

Virtuoso can either stand alone to improve the sound on stage or be paired with Transcend Active Acoustic System to create a full-venue solution for optimal acoustics, from the stage all the way through back of the house.  Transcend’s active acoustics algorithm results in a system requiring fewer microphones and speakers to provide a more reliable and stable system. This allows for streamlined, lower-cost installations than other systems on the market, and the best possible acoustic experience for any seat in the house

For facilities with limited storage, a ceiling/rigging system without structural capacity for a heavy wooden structure, or a lack of resources to set up and remove a shell on stage, Virtuoso provides a unique previously unattainable solution

The Maestro Acoustical Shell delivers impressive full-stage acoustics while creating live entertainment environments for performances at an affordable price. Maestro is packed with features, conveniences and performance aesthetics.

Maestro has been redesigned with construction and design improvements, providing a cost-effective solution for any performance space requiring an acoustical enhancement. It features mobile towers and rows of ceiling panels that form a full stage acoustic enclosure when placed together on stage. A separate wheeled mover easily lifts and moves the towers.

It can be easily configured to accommodate groups of varying sizes. Maestro’s counterweighted wall towers ensure stability and safety. And the design saves space since the individual towers nest together when not in use.

The Maestro line comes in a variety of configurations, offering an economical solution in comparison to Wenger’s top of the line,  highly customizable Diva Full-Stage Acoustical Shell.

https://www.wengercorp.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.