FRANCE - OXO Light is lauching its LED Funstrip, an energy-saving LED version of its Funstrip batten. LED Funstrip replaces the traditional MR16 lamps of Funstrip with 10 x 9W warm white LED sources, each of which can be controlled individually. The long LED life (50,000 hours) means the lightsources are replaced less often, saving on material and labor costs, especially beneficial in fixed installations such as television studios or display lighting.

Dirty Rigger is launching the Secutor Belt, a product which offers:
5-inch extra wide padded back for ‘maximus’ comfort;
Removable / adjustable D-rings for the attachment of carabiners and other accessories;
A quick release buckle which is ultra-durable and adjustable;
Breathable mesh, a material which prevents sweating;
A fully adjustable nylon exterior, designed to hold all DirtyRigger pouches.

The Secutor Belt will be shown for the first time at USITT March 21-23 at booths for Clearwing Productions, Designlab Chicago and LimeLight Productions.

AARHUS, Denmark - The MAC III Wash moving head is now available. A full-feature, full-range wash luminaire, it projects an intense yet even field of light and has the added ability of shaping the beam through an internal barndoor system. The MAC III Wash is designed to run quietly for the theatre and television markets, and offers the high power needed for touring, corporate and special events.

LONDON - Green Hippo has launched Hippotizer version 3.2 software, available for download from the website. The software offers new features and more than 100 enhancements and is suitable for installation on HippoCritter, GrassHopper, HippoPortamus and HD models.

LOS ANGELES – –Elation Professional’s TVL1000 is a white LED panel with variable color temperature and a battery-power option for any TV or broadcast application.  This compact, lightweight panel features 200 warm white and 200 cool white LEDs, which can blend to create any shade of warm or cool white. It also operates with a battery option, making it usable anywhere.

PRG’s Mbox Studio, now available for purchase, is a software-only media server application.  A compact version of the Mbox media server, this product can be installed and operated on Intel-based Apple Mac computers (Intel processor, OSX 10.6.7 and higher). Add a comment

LINKOPING, Sweden - Swedish AV company Dataton introduces its first dedicated media server, Watchpax, with built-in Dataton Watchout multidisplay software. Users will be able to orchestrate stills, 3D objects, interactive elements, animations, graphics, video and sound across multiple displays. Watchpax can also be used in information points or to drive content in kiosks in corporate showrooms, digital signage and visitor center applications.

Roland Systems Group is debuting the next-generation product in the V-4 and V-8 lineup of Roland live performance video mixers. The Roland V-4EX advances the Roland V-4 four channel video mixer by incorporating HDMI inputs/outputs, USB streaming, HDCP support, built-in touch multiviewer and audio embedding. The Roland V-4EX’s features are designed for many markets including clubs, concerts, worship, events, meetings, trainings, weddings, education and sporting events.

Optocore - a provider of fiber-optic networks for the transmission of audio, video and data - is launching its new range of MADI (Multichannel Audio Digital Interface) switches. Developed specifically for professional audio and video users, Optocore’s new MADI switches have reduced power consumption, latency and setup time. The switches allow distribution over Cat5 cabling, in addition to MADI over fiber and MADI over BNC.

Martin Professional’s new M6 lighting console is designed to control conventional and moving lights along with the most advanced media server. The M6 delivers up to 64 DMX universes directly from the console’s network ports without using external processors. With features such as LiveBlender T-Bar, FastDial rotary encoders, Paired Playback buttons and BriteTouch display, Martin says the M6 is their most advanced console design ever.