Black Light, Green World – Eco UV Bar Is An Earth Friendly LED Ultraviolet Light

Black Light, Green World
Eco UV Bar Is An Earth Friendly LED Ultraviolet Light

Green is the new black” – at least it is if you’re referring to the Eco UV Bar from American DJ. A high-power one-meter ultraviolet bar, the Eco UV Bar is — as its name suggests — an eco-friendly black light that uses long-lasting, energy-efficient LEDs as its light source.

Equipped with 18 1-watt ultraviolet LEDs, the Eco UV Bar produces a bright, powerful UV wash that’s equivalent in output to an 80-watt unit. Providing wide coverage, it’s ideal for adding an ambience-enhancing black light glow to any performance stage or venue. Yet despite its brawny output, the Eco UV Bar’s efficient LEDs draw a mere 26 watts of power, saving on energy consumption and electric bills. And since its LEDs run at a much cooler temperature than conventional lamps, it can stay on all night without overheating. With its LEDs rated at 100,000 hours, you won’t have to worry about changing lamps either, which means less environmentally un-friendly waste to dispose of

The fixture’s long lamp life, and the fact that it contains no moving parts, make the Eco UV Bar virtually maintenance-free. It’s ideal for performance stages, theatrical productions, bowling centers, skating rinks, laser tag and other special effects installations where the glowing aura of a black light is desired.

With fall right around the corner, the Eco UV Bar is perfect for adding a “ghostly touch” to Halloween parties, haunted houses, and other spooky events, pointed out Scott Davies, General Manager of the American DJ Group of Companies. “Everyone can use a black light, especially at this time of year,” said Davies. “The Eco UV Bar is great for creating a ‘scary’ effect at installations such as haunted houses, where it would be required to stay on for long periods, because it can run virtually unattended with no maintenance requirements, without overheating, and at a very low cost to the user.

“Regardless of where you use it, the Eco UV Bar is a superior performing black light,” Davies added. “Its LED lamps provide so many advantages over UV fixtures that use conventional lamps – from keeping performers on stage more comfortable, to reducing energy costs, to being a ‘green’ eco-friendly fixture.”

Another advantage of the Eco UV Bars LEDs is that they will not fade over time, but will keep producing their strong, bright output over the course of the fixture’s long life. This makes the unit a very smart investment for any lighting toolchest, Davies noted.

Featuring a 120° beam angle, the Eco UV Bar includes versatile hanging brackets that allow it to be mounted on the wall or ceiling, or set on the floor for wall washing. It also comes with a convenient On/Off switch on the rear panel. Another handy feature is multi-voltage operation: 100V-240V AC, 47/63Hz

The one-meter bar measures 39.5”L x 2.5”W x 4.5”H/ 1000 x 60 x 110mm, and weighs 5.3 lbs./ 2.4 kg. The MSRP of the Eco UV Bar is $209.95.

Ask Alfred Get Smart! Incorporate Intelligent Lighting Into Your Show

Ask Alfred
Get Smart! Incorporate Intelligent  Lighting Into Your Show… Even If You Aren’t Crazy About DMX

Don’t like working with DMX, but want something more than stand alone fixtures? Take heart! Alfred Gonzales, National Sales Manager of American DJ, says that with the right tools you can incorporate intelligent lighting into your show to WOW! crowds and enhance the value of your service.

You obviously feel it’s important for DJs to incorporate intelligent lighting into their shows – why is that?

“From a creative standpoint, intelligent lighting allows you to do so much more and it makes designing a lightshow much more fun. So, for that reason alone, why would you want to be without intelligent lighting? From a business standpoint, intelligent lighting really ups your value as an entertainer. The movement, the patterns, the chasing that you create with intelligent lighting conveys an image that you’re a serious entertainer. This results in more gigs and better paying gigs.”

Why don’t all DJs embrace intelligent lighting instantly then?

“They do embrace it across the board, but some DJs who are early in the learning curve may still be uncomfortable with intelligent lighting and DMX. These DJs should know that there are tools that they can use to incorporate intelligent lighting into their show without necessarily getting very involved technically.”

Do you have any examples?

“Yes – the American DJ Comscan LED system; it’s a very easy intelligent lighting system. It can be run via DMX, but it can also be run very easily by a remote UC3 controller. And, it’s ready to run right out of the box.”

Can you describe the system – what’s in it?

“The system comes with two intelligent Comscan scanners and a handheld universal UC3 controller. The scanners have very bright 10 watt LEDs so they make a very intense and visually exciting statement. The lights also have a built in gobo and color changer that can produce eight color gobo combinations plus white. The lights also have a wide, sweeping X-Y mirror movement, a 13° beam angle, and they can pan up to 166° and tilt up to 54°. Adding to the excitement are a variety of eye-popping built-in lighting programs, a Gobo Shake effect, a Strobe effect and 0-100% dimming capabilities.”

What makes the Comscan system user friendly for DJs who want to get into intelligent lighting?

“The cool thing for these DJs is that you don’t need to use the Comscan with DMX 512 protocol software. You can, but it works fine when you operate it in Sound Active and Master-Slave modes. You can have it create some great effects using the onboard control panels on the backs of the units and you can link up to seven slave units to one master unit.”

Any examples of the cool things you can do?

“When four units are linked together Master-Slave, the system features a Pan/Tilt Inversion Mode, in which the first and third scanners will sync together in the opposite direction of the second and fourth scanner. This creates a very deep and visually interested effect on a dance floor, in a club or any room – and that will be a positive reflection on you as a DJ.”

New Hyper Gem LED Looks Like 4 Moonflowers In 1

A FULL… FULL… FULL…FULL MOON!
New Hyper Gem LED Looks Like 4 Moonflowers In 1

It’s been called a “moonflower on steroids.” And with 256 red, green, blue and white LEDs shooting out beams through 4 lenses, American DJ’s new Hyper Gem LED is definitely a “performance-enhanced” special effect.

A 4-way DMX-controllable portable moonflower, the Hyper Gem LED will quickly hype up the excitement level at any club or disco, with a wide sweep of unique LED patterns that gyrate and groove to the beat of the music. Featuring 4 separate lenses and a 24° high and 94° wide beam angle, its sharp, brilliant beams will completely cover the dance floor at a mid-sized venue, making it an ideal effect for any DJ, entertainer or club who wants to blast out a frenzied light show over a large area. Great for projecting on walls and ceilings too, the Hyper Gem LED includes a multi-color Strobe Effect that adds to its eye-popping flash.

“Because it has four different-angled lenses, the Hyper Gem LED actually looks like four moonflower effects in one. So it creates an amazing amount of visual movement and excitement,” said Scott Davies, General Manager of the American DJ Group of Companies. “Many people remember the original ‘Gem’ as being one of American DJ’s classic moonflower effects. Well — as its name suggests — the Hyper Gem LED is a ‘hyper,’ wired version of this best-selling standard.”

The other part of its name, “LED,” attests to the fixture’s durability and ease of use – another evolution from its original namesake. Using long-life 100,000-hour-rated LEDs as its light source and having no moving parts, the Hyper Gem LED is built to last and virtually maintenance-free. Plus, since LEDs run at a much cooler temperature than conventional lamps, the unit can stay on all night without shutting down for duty cycles, and there’s no waiting for it to cool down at the end of a gig – entertainers can just pack it up and go!

The Hyper Gem LED is also easy to operate, even for users with very little lighting experience. You can just plug it in and turn it on, and it will run as a sound-activated effect to its own exciting built-in programs. What’s more, up to 16 Hyper Gem LED units can be linked together Master-Slave via 3-pin XLR cable, for a multi-fixture sound-active synchronized light show. Another easy control option is to use American DJ’s compatible UC3 remote controller (sold separately), which provides fingertip command over basic functions like Blackout, Strobe and Program Selection. More experienced operators who wish to create their own custom light show can program the Hyper Gem LED with any standard DMX-512 controller, such as American DJ’s DMX Operator. The unit can be operated in 2 DMX modes – 4-channel or 256-channel – and it features a convenient 4-buttom LED display on the rear panel for easy scrolling through DMX settings.

A perfect effect for mobile use, the Hyper Gem LED, is easily transportable, especially for a fixture that puts on such a large light show. It weighs just 11 lbs./5 kg., and measures 20.75”L x 12.5”W x 9.5”H/ 526 x 319 x 243mm. A convenient hanging bracket and multi-voltage operation(100-240V, 50/60Hz, IEC plug) make it ready to do duty anywhere.

Although it’ll step up the excitement wherever it goes, one thing the Hyper Gem LED won’t hype up are electricity bills. Thanks to the efficiency of its LEDs, the unit draws a mere 32W of power at maximum use, saving energy and money and allowing more units to be hooked up on a single circuit.

The MSRP of the Hyper Gem LED is $319.95.

Click link to see the Hyper Gem LED in action!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jECaYxMCIbA

Line 6 XD-V Digital Wireless Microphones Debut – As Seen on MB Tour!

LINE 6 LAUNCHES XD-V DIGITAL WIRELESS MICROPHONES
—Four new digital wireless microphone systems offer unmatched wireless performance, simplicity and sound quality around the world—
CALABASAS, Calif.—August 25, 2010—Line 6, Inc. (line6.com), the industry leader in digital modeling technology for music-creation products, launches its new line of XD-V series digital wireless microphone systems.

The XD-V family includes two handheld microphone systems and two beltpack systems that include lavalier microphones.  Each system delivers a higher standard of wireless performance, simplicity and sound quality that is unmatched by traditional analog wireless technology.

“Whether you’re a seasoned pro who demands impeccable performance around the world or a budget-minded performer looking for a problem-free wireless system, only XD-V digital wireless systems have the premium features you need,” remarked Don Boomer, Microphone Product Line Manager at Line 6.  “Fourth-generation Line 6 digital wireless technology ensures rock-solid performance, simple operation and crystal-clear audio – license free.”

XD-V30 and XD-V70, the two handheld microphone systems, take advantage of the Line 6 leadership position in digital modeling technology and offer high-quality microphone models.  XD-V70 suits every vocal application with seven selectable sounds and timbres based on the world’s most popular live-sound mics.  XD-V30 has a single microphone model based on a leading live-sound mic.

The handheld mics also feature cardioid polar patterns, removable microphone capsules for polar pattern and frequency response customization, and convenient internally mounted antennas.

The two beltpack systems, XD-V30L and XD-V70L, feature internal antennas, convenient quarter-inch inputs, and condenser lavalier microphones.

XD-V digital wireless systems provide reliable operation with exclusive DCL™ (Digital Channel Lock) and PDP™ (Proprietary Data Placement) technologies.  These advancements provide a powerful one-two punch that defends the wireless transmissions against audible audio interference.  Plus, the digital wireless systems broadcast in the 2.4GHz band, which successfully avoids interference from high-powered sources.  The 2.4GHz band also allows for license-free use worldwide.

Delivering superior sound quality, XD-V digital wireless systems are free of companders that degrade audio by compressing and expanding the wireless signal.  Each system’s audio specs (including 10Hz – 20kHz frequency response, up to >120 dB dynamic range, and 24-bit conversion) are closer to those of a cabled microphone than those of a traditional analog wireless system.

XD-V digital wireless microphone systems are available now. For more information, please visit www.line6.com/xd-v.

XD-V30 digital wireless microphone system – $489.99 MSRP
XD-V30L digital wireless beltpack system with lavalier microphone – $489.99 MSRP
XD-V70 digital wireless microphone system – $699.99 MSRP
XD-V70L digital wireless beltpack system with lavalier microphone – $699.99 MSRP

About Line 6, Inc.
Based in Calabasas, California, Line 6 is a leading manufacturer of guitars, amplifiers, effects, effect processors, and recording interfaces.  Line 6 is world renowned for its studio- and stage-standard gear featuring its patented amp and effect modeling and digital wireless technologies.  Line 6 invented digital guitar amp modeling technology in 1996, and is currently the #1 maker of guitar amplifiers.  Its award-winning products are used by musicians worldwide and have been featured on countless platinum and Grammy® award-winning titles.  Line 6 is distributed in over 60 countries with operations in the United States, the United Kingdom, China, and Japan.  For more information, visit www.line6.com.

Odyssey Scrim Werks Debuts

SPATRILG (BLK/WHT) and SPATRISM (BLK/WHT)
The Odyssey Scrim Werks™ Triangular Scrims, also referred to as speaker and/or lighting tripod stand scrims, are designed to have a variety of functional and decorative uses. For mob

ile DJ setups, they can be used to cover speaker and light stand setups for a cleaner and more professional look. The scrim easily secures to any two-bottom legs of a tripod and to the lower pole tension knob covering 1/3 of the bottom tripod leg area. The SPATRILG and SPARISM can also be used for a wide variety of application such as temporary outdoor shading designs with multiple pieces or in conjunction with other Scrim Werks™ screen products. Other popular applications include indoor designs for theatrical or banquet backdrops with silhouette projections or color wash lighting effects.

• 4’ x 4’ or 6’ maximum stretch point
• 3’ x 3’ or 5’ minimum stretch point
• Front and rear protection
• 3 corner loop attachment points
• Material recovers to original state after being stretched
• Flame retardant treated
• Machine washable
• Carry pouch and attachment straps included

More info available at http://www.odysseygear.com.

Slimpar 38 and 64 Released By Chauvet

SLIMPAR™ 38 AND SLIMPAR™ 64 RELEASED

SUNRISE, Fla. – CHAUVET®, a leading manufacturer of LED lighting, announces the arrival of two new fixtures to the SlimPAR™ family: SlimPAR™ 38 http://www.chauvetlighting.com/slimpar-38.htmland SlimPAR™ 64  http://www.chauvetlighting.com/slimpar-64.html. The fixtures are launched in response to the successful SlimPAR™ 56http://www.chauvetlighting.com/slim-par-56.html.

Every member of the SlimPAR™ family are LED PAR fixtures with very slim casings—only 2.5 inches thick—that make them easy to transport. This compact unit can fit almost anywhere in your rig. The fixtures offer 3- or 7-channels of DMX control, or you can use the built-in automated and sound-activated programs or pulse effect with adjustable speed. They also offer static colors and RGB color mixing with or without DMX and built-in power linking for quick set up and break down.

The fixtures are differentiated chiefly by the number of LED lenses in each light and the number of units that can be power-linked together per circuit. SlimPAR™ 38 features 75 red, green and blue LEDs and up to 43 units can be connected, while SlimPAR™ 64 features 180 red, green and blue LEDs and up to 22 units can be connected.

Each PAR is so compact, five of them take the same space of one traditional PAR can. They all weigh less than three pounds (1.3 kg) and, when placed on their unfolded mounting brackets, stand only seven inches high. Plus, all three draw less than or equal to a quarter of an ampere. This means 80 units can fit on the same circuit.

These low-profile fixtures can easily be packed inside road cases and are perfect for the mobile DJ, band on-the-go or stage performer. They can be used as uplighting, area washes or truss warmers and they remember the last setting applied so you can just plug it in at the gig, maximizing your set-up time. They also work with Obey™ 3 http://www.chauvetlighting.com/obey-3.html], an easy-to-use controller ideal for the novice or someone who wants to effortlessly control their LED washes.

About CHAUVET®
CHAUVET® is a leading manufacturer of professional luminaires fulfilling the needs of various industry sectors, from DJ/club to architecture to production/tour. CHAUVET’s strategy is to pursue every market segment where it has a competitive advantage in terms of value, innovation and performance, with an emphasis on LED technology. For more general information, please visit www.chauvetlighting.com.

The First MBLVXX Act Has Been Announced

Performing LIVE on Wednesday February 2ndat the Top of the Riv at MBLVXX celebrating 20 years of Mobile Beat Magazine.  The American Disc Jockey Association and NLFX Professional present ….

Warrant!

The hard rockin 80’s and 90’s group includes original members Joey Allen, Erik Turner, Jerry Dixon and Steven Sweet plus their lead singer Robert Mason. They will take center stage to perform their mega hits – Cherry Pie, Heaven, Down Boys, Uncle Tom’s Cabin and more!

This is just part of the nighttime party bill at MBLVXX–And the parties are just a fourth of the reason why as a DJ you need to be in Vegas February 1st through February 3rd ( with pre-show events on January 31st) 2011. Come for the show, but don’t miss the seminars, exhibits and networking! Check out more announcements and details at MobileBeat.com and get your pass there!

Black Light Goes Green! American DJ Unveils LED-Powered Eco UV Bar

Black Light Goes Green!

American DJ Unveils LED-Powered Eco UV Bar,

Energy-Saving, Cool-Running, Long-Life Ultraviolet Light

LOS ANGELES – “Green is the new black” – at least it is if you’re referring to the Eco UV Bar from American DJ. A high-power one-meter ultraviolet bar, the Eco UV Bar is — as its name suggests — an eco-friendly black light that uses long-lasting, energy-efficient LEDs as its light source.

Equipped with 18 1-watt ultraviolet LEDs, the Eco UV Bar produces a bright, powerful UV wash that’s equivalent in output to an 80-watt unit. Providing wide coverage, it’s ideal for adding an ambience-enhancing black light glow to any performance stage or venue. Yet despite its brawny output, the Eco UV Bar’s efficient LEDs draw a mere 26 watts of power, saving on energy consumption and electric bills. And since its LEDs run at a much cooler temperature than conventional lamps, it can stay on all night without overheating. With its LEDs rated at 100,000 hours, you won’t have to worry about changing lamps either, which means less environmentally un-friendly waste to dispose of.

The fixture’s long lamp life, and the fact that it contains no moving parts, make the Eco UV Bar virtually maintenance-free. It’s ideal for performance stages, theatrical productions, bowling centers, skating rinks, laser tag and other special effects installations where the glowing aura of a black light is desired.

With fall right around the corner, the Eco UV Bar is perfect for adding a “ghostly touch” to Halloween parties, haunted houses, and other spooky events, pointed out Scott Davies, General Manager of the American DJ Group of Companies. “Everyone can use a black light, especially at this time of year,” said Davies.  “The Eco UV Bar is great for creating a ‘scary’ effect at installations such as haunted houses, where it would be required to stay on for long periods, because it can run virtually unattended with no maintenance requirements, without overheating, and at a very low cost to the user.

“Regardless of where you use it, the Eco UV Bar is a superior performing black light,” Davies added.  “Its LED lamps provide so many advantages over UV fixtures that use conventional lamps – from keeping performers on stage more comfortable, to reducing energy costs, to being a ‘green’ eco-friendly fixture.”

Another advantage of the Eco UV Bars LEDs is that they will not fade over time, but will keep producing their strong, bright output over the course of the fixture’s long life.  This makes the unit a very smart investment for any lighting toolchest, Davies noted

Featuring a 120° beam angle, the Eco UV Bar includes versatile hanging brackets that allow it to be mounted on the wall or ceiling, or set on the floor for wall washing.  It also comes with a convenient On/Off switch on the rear panel.  Another handy feature is multi-voltage operation: 100V-240V AC, 47/63Hz.

The one-meter bar measures 39.5”L x 2.5”W x 4.5”H/ 1000 x 60 x 110mm, and weighs 5.3 lbs./ 2.4 kg.  The MSRP of the Eco UV Bar is $209.95.

For more information Contact American DJ:

U.S. Office – Tel: 800-322-6337/+1-323-582-2650 • Web: www.americandj.com • E-mail: info@americandj.com

MINI 4BAR™: LED WASH AND GO ANYWHERE SYSTEM

MINI 4BAR™: LED WASH AND GO ANYWHERE SYSTEM

SUNRISE, Fla. – CHAUVET®, a leading manufacturer of LED lighting, announces their newest compact LED fixture, the Mini 4BAR™ [link: http://www.chauvetlighting.com/mini-4bar.html]. It’s a ready-to-go, mobile wash system with four low-profile lights, sporting 75 LEDs (25 red, 25 green and 25 blue) per head producing a multitude of colors. The fixture is a smaller version of the popular 4BAR™ [link: http://www.chauvetlighting.com/4-bar.html], but without the option of DMX control. It does have an easy-to-use footswitch controller and built-in sound and automatic programs—including RGB fades.

In just five minutes this fixture can be set up and in use, plus each light can be positioned independently for maximum coverage. This versatility allows for the lights—mounted to a truss or the included tripod—to crisscross or be aimed at different elevations for an outpour of effects. Likewise the system—footswitch, lights and tripod—can be broken down easily and stored into two custom transport cases, which are also included.

The Mini 4BAR™, with each light measuring 1.2 inches deep, is ideal for mobile DJs or the performer on-the-go. It weighs less than 17 pounds, is fully transportable and is a great low-heat replacement for power-hungry PAR cans.

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About CHAUVET®
CHAUVET® is a leading manufacturer of professional luminaires fulfilling the needs of various industry sectors, from DJ/club to architecture to production/tour. CHAUVET’s strategy is to pursue every market segment where it has a competitive advantage in terms of value, innovation and performance, with an emphasis on LED technology. For more general information, please visit www.chauvetlighting.com.

The iKEY HDR7 Portable Digital Recorder is available!

The iKEY HDR7 Portable Digital Recorder is available!

“All handheld recorders are not created equal!”

Meet the new iKEY HDR7 portable recorder, declaring its independence with certain unalienable differences from other recorders in its class! Start with the basics: WAV and MP3 recording up to 24-bit/ 96kHz, on-board X/Y mics, SD/HC card slot up to 32GB, Compressor/Limiter, Input/Output jacks… and more!

Then, the HDR7 goes on to offer you even greater freedoms:

FULL COLOR jumbo LCD screen, Records direct to your USB Thumb Drive, Records AIFF and AAC files, CONVERT files to other formats – right on board!, AUTO-RECORD and AUTO-TRACK Mark function, Built-in GUITAR/CHROMATIC TUNER, MARK or FILE TIMER mode with adjustable times … and more!

Also, a generous list of ACCESSORIES are included, notably a 1GB SD card so you can record right away! All specifications and enclosures are listed below. So, be absolved from your allegiance to under-featured and over-priced recorders, and check out the iKEY HDR7 today!

iKEY HDR7

FEATURES

- Record WAV files up to 24-bit/ 96 kHz, or MP3s at three different rates up to 320 kbps

- 1/8″ line input with 3-level INPUT GAIN switch (-20, 0, or +1- dB)

- 1/4″ Headphone/Line Out

- Jog Wheel control for File Search and Record Level

- Easy-to-navigate FULL COLOR LCD screen with Digital VU Meter

- Built in X-Y microphones

- Records direct to an SD (4GB max, 1GB card included) or SDHC card (32GB max)

- Records direct to USB key drive (not included)

- Input gain switch with 3 levels:- 20, 0, and +10 db

- Mic Sensitivity switch for on-board mics (High/Low)

- Dynamic tools for recording: Compressor, Limiter, and

AGC (Auto Gain Control)

- Phantom Power for 3V external mics

- Auto-Track, Auto-Record, Mark and File Timer functions

- NOISE GATE function

- File download to PC via included USB cable

- Date and Time settings to document files

- ACCESSORIES included: tripod stand, AC adaptor, cloth carry bag, windscreen, (4) AA batteries, USB cable, SD card (1GB).

- Weight: 0.55 lbs

- Size: 6.2″ h x 2.9″ w x 1.5″ d

VISIT US
FOR MORE INFO at
www.ikey-audio.com

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