With two power packs included in the system - as opposed to one 8-channel pack - the Light CoPilot III gives DJs and clubs more options for configuring their lights. For example, they can string four fixtures in two different areas of a club, rather than having to rig all their lights on one truss or T-bar. Plus, users will have fewer messy extension cords and wires to hassle with.
"The Light CoPilot III's extra power pack really expands what you can do with your light show," said John Lopez, national sales manager for Elation Control Systems. "It gives you an easy way to position your lights in two different zones. This lets you cover a bigger area of the club or dance floor, chase from different angles, and create a more exciting visual presentation."
The controller that comes with the system, the Light CoPilot II, is designed for commanding lights in multiple zones. Its 16 channels are divided into four 4-channel zones on the control panel (the system can actually be expanded to as many as four LS-4SP power packs). Each zone can be set separately in one of three operating modes - sound-active, standard, or timed chase (fast chase to 10 minute intervals) - to create varying patterns in different sections of the club. Users also have the option of turning a specified light on, while keeping the rest of the lights moving in the selected chase sequence.
The Light CoPilot II controller comes with 16 built-in chase programmes. It also features a Fog Machine Trigger Button (compatible with specified American DJ fog machines), eliminating the need to haul around a separate fogger remote. Other features include: a USB gooseneck light input, internal microphone or line input for music control, audio sensitivity knob, flash button override, and blackout.
(Jim Evans)
