May 23, 2012
New DJ Lighting
Jan 23, 2008 The introduction of the Vue™ VI by CHAUVET aims to take the pain out of centerpiece effects. This 6-channel DMX fixture features LED illumination, built-in automated programs, individual control of red, green, and blue LEDs for each pod, and a staggeringly wide beam angle.
Jan 15, 2008 Clever solutions to old problems are what make the Martin smartMAC™ smart. The new smartMAC from Martin is an extremely bright, fanless 150 W profile luminaire offering a number of unique performance and economic benefits, not least the ability to reduce operating costs. Specially suited for lounges, bars and restaurants, and appropriately silent for noise sensitive environments, smartMAC will liven up any space while saving money on power bills and service and maintenance checks.
New White and Black Trussing From Global Truss
Jan 8, 2008 Trussing used to be strictly functional, a rig that supported lighting fixtures that was best hidden from view. But today all that’s changing -- truss is stepping out of its role as a “supporting” player and moving into the spotlight. Appreciated for its edgy, techno-industrial look, truss is becoming a part of the interior design at theaters, clubs, churches, retail stores, galleries, exhibits, events and stage productions.
Jan 8, 2008 Trussing used to be strictly functional, a rig that supported lighting fixtures that was best hidden from view. But today all that’s changing -- truss is stepping out of its role as a “supporting” player and moving into the spotlight. Appreciated for its edgy, techno-industrial look, truss is becoming a part of the interior design at theaters, clubs, churches, retail stores, galleries, exhibits, events and stage productions.
Dec 19, 2007 American DJ rocked the world of club/DJ effects with its revolutionary Revo LED moonflowers, which featured unique white LEDs for added eye pop and were so vibrant, yet affordable, that they won the DJ Zone 2007 Crystal Disc Award for superior technical innovation. Now, the company has introduced two scanner versions of these award-winning “RGBW” effects: the Revo Scan LED and Revo Roll LED.
Nov 27, 2007 Martin Professional introduces Light Fox, a simple and inexpensive interface for control of color changing luminaires in fixed installations. Light Fox is an easy-to-use, wall-mounted, playback controller optimized for Martin’s range of fluorescent Cyclo™, LED Extube™ and LED Stagebar™ luminaires but capable of controlling all types of RGBW fixtures.
Nov 23, 2007 The 2007 LDI trade show in Orlando, Florida could well have been renamed LED-I, with the energy-efficient diodes making a dramatic influx into the marketplace this year. Nowhere were LEDs more prominent than in the CHAUVET booth, which featured LED products exclusively in an effort to demonstrate how colorful “green” could be, and generated enough buzz to be awarded the Best in Show “Big Booth Award”.
Nov 18, 2007 Martin Professional’s Mania series of ‘cool’ all night effects announces its newest flower effect light, the Mania EF4. Designed for anywhere decorative lighting is desired - clubs, live performances, parties, DJs, events - the Mania EF4 is a stunning effect that can transform any environment.
Nov 12, 2007 The Mania SCX800 is the latest in Martin’s Mania series of powerful, compact and feature packed scanners. Driven by 150 watts of discharge power, the SCX800 is a one-of-a-kind rollerscan effect with all new gobo designs, 4 “fat” beam projection and a continuously rotating mirror drum for all-night dance floor mayhem.
Oct 27, 2007 The new MiN yokes from CHAUVET are groundbreaking LED-fitted spot (!) and wash fixtures that fit in the palm of one hand and weigh less than 8.3lbs (3.8kgs).
Oct 11, 2007 American DJ has put its heads together – 4 of them! – to develop the LED Bar, a better way for bands, schools, churches and stage shows to create colorful wall washes. A compact bar with 4 heads, each containing 61 vibrant 5mm LEDs (21 red, 19 green, 21 blue), the DMX-compatible LED Bar can produce thousands of rich, saturated colors through RGB color mixing.
Sep 30, 2007 American DJ continues expand its cutting-edge LED FX line with the introduction of an exciting new series of high-output moonflower effects – the Revo Series – which feature the benefits and performance of LED technology, along with the versatility of DMX. What makes the Revo Series really special is that the fixtures contain white LEDs – along with red, green and blue – for added eye pop and a truly unique-looking effect.
Sep 23, 2007 CHAUVET’s COLORstrip™ is an LED-fitted strip fixture designed for both the serious programmer and lighting novice. At 38 inches long and 2.5 inches wide (96.5cm x6.4cm), it is ideal for creating “runway” effects without cluttering up the catwalk.
Sep 22, 2007
LED lighting just came onto the scene within the last few years when manufacturing of LEDs became affordable to the point where they could be used for applications other than indicators and decoration. To most DJs out there LED lighting is a mystery, they know they exist, but few really know the advantages of using LED technology in their shows.
DJzone sat down with lighting visionary Scott Davies, General Manager of world renowned American DJ in Los Angeles, California to get the scoop on this new trend in lighting.
Sep 21, 2007 Extreme ease of use and portability, superior optics and ultra affordability have made American DJ’s On-The-Go Series a hit with working DJs and musicians. Now, it’s “go” time once again as the company adds 3 exciting new models — the Deco FX, Hyper FX and Warp FX — to this highly successful series of plug-n-play mobile effects.
Sep 12, 2007 American DJ continues to lead the LED revolution among DJs, clubs and bands with the introduction of an LED version of another of its classic moonflower effects. Inspired by the popular Electra 250, the new Electra LED is a scanning mirror moonflower using red, green and blue LEDs that produce razor-sharp beams.
