A.C.'s Lighting division will be displaying the complete lineup of Chroma-Q LED products.
The new Color Block 2 LED fixture combines its predecessor's core elements of modularity and versatility with new single colour RGBA optics, 530 lumens output (almost double the original model) and theatrical grade dimming to create an exceptional feature set. The stand will also preview two new Chroma-Q products joining the range later this year. The Color Charge is a battery powered, ultra portable LED light source which combines wireless control with an advanced feature set. Also appearing is the Color Force 72, a 12,000 lumen, 1.8m / 6 ft output LED batten for washing large areas with full RGBA extended colour palette.
Other Chroma-Q highlights include the new Magic Box EtherSwitch 7, a touring grade, high quality network switch that supports seven simultaneous Gigabit Ethernet network connections up to 90m / 295ft. In addition, the EtherSwitch 7 can be upgraded to provide an OpticalCon fibre optic link between boxes up to 550m / 1800ft apart, guaranteeing rock solid connections and the best possible reliability.
As well as showing the full range of Vista consoles, Jands will be previewing Vista 2 Byron, a major upgrade of their Vista lighting system. Launching later this year and free to existing users, this re-written application builds on the innovative visual approach pioneered by Jands. Faster and easier to use, it provides "an unrestricted, feature rich, reliable software platform for building an ever more sophisticated and powerful console in the years to come".
Featured from GLP are the Impression and new Impression XL baseless LED moving yoke fixtures. The larger Impression XL fixture has almost three times the light output of the original Impression (240 LEDs compared to 90), yet provides the same consistent and high quality of light.
A.C.'s Audio division will be showing a selection of products from their portfolio of leading brands. Products on display will include the latest in digital mixing, featuring the Soundcraft Si3 console and Allen & Heath's iLive-T console. Other brands distributed by the division include KV2 Audio, Yamaha, Shure and Audio Technica.
A.C.'s Rigging division will feature the new modular, lightweight CentauriDeck staging system, designed to provide a solid performance stage for a wide range of applications. The stand will also display Crowd Control Barriers from Youngman, a new heavy load RF40 compact truss from Litec and the Bunka folding floor stand from Touring Custom Products.
The EXE Lodestar 650C1 Motion and Action chain hoist models will be on display alongside a range of products from Columbus McKinnon, including Lodestar and Prostar.
A.C. Video will be demonstrating the latest products and solutions from its complete range of system components. Products on display include the Green Hippo media server range, GTEK high resolution (20mm pixel pitch) flexible LED screen for use in locations previously not possible. In addition, the stand features the HETEC V-Match video wall controller for distributing to different display panels and the Picturall Octo multi-screen media server controller supporting up to 8 DVI outputs.
Sister company A.C. Special Projects will also be present to discuss bespoke solutions and installations for specialist lighting, audio and AV projects.
(Jim Evans)
