News Flashes
New Regional Sales Manager At High End Systems
Chris McMeen has joined High End Systems (HES), a Barco company, as Regional Sales Manager for the Eastern US and Canada.
McMeen’s experience as a technology-based sales professional allowed him to become a resource for lighting designers needing lighting and control for tours, television, film, concerts, video, themed entertainment, clubs and installs.
“I have knowledge of all feature sets of HES lighting and control products from over the years, and the quality still stands out today,” says McMeen. “The industry can continue to expect innovation and quality, especially in the new product line coming up. Richard Belliveau continues to create lighting that creates effects unlike any other. As we move forward, HES will be a tough competitor. I’m excited about the future here.”
McMeen is based in the New York area, and can be reached by e-mail at chris_mcmeen@highend.com or by phone at 646-599-7304.
GLP US Inc. Appointed Exclusive Distributor Of Global Truss Products Canada
Following a period of rapid growth since its appointment as a distributor of Global Truss products in the US, California-based GLP (German Light Products) US Inc. has announced that it has now been appointed as the sole and exclusive distributor of Global Truss products for the US and Canadian markets.
“There needs to be a solid distribution model for the Canadian market so that we can ensure that customers and users get the best product at the right price,” remarks GLP President Mark Ravenhill (pictured). “We are working to put this together at the moment, and will announce full details later. In the meantime, we encourage people to contact our Los Angeles location for immediate assistance or questions.”
For more information, contact GLP US Inc.: 310- 891-0773, FAX 310-388-1234, www.glp.de, usa@glp.de.
Pro AV Golf Tourney Ready For Tee-Off
The Pro AV Golf Tournament, the annual charity golf tournament for AV professionals, is taking place September 21, 2011 at Glen Eagle Golf Club in Caledon, ON, with a start time of 8 a.m.
Cost to participate is $145 for golfers. This includes green fees, power carts, continental breakfast, BBQ lunch, and all taxes and gratuities. Non-golfers have the option of paying $45, which covers the BBQ lunch.
Net proceeds go to the Friends of Music Therapy, which supports the Toronto Hospital for Sick Children Music Therapy Program.
For more information, visit www.proavgolf.com or scan the QR code to sign-up.
Project Update
Jands Vista v2 Puts Focus On World Wildlife Fund Campaign Launch
A Jands Vista I3 console, running Vista v2 software, was specified by installation artist and lighting designer Fred Pommerehn to control the lighting for a specially-commissioned work on display as part of the World Wildlife Fund’s “Deutschland wird Wald Meister 2011″ (Year of the Forest) campaign in Berlin, Germany.
For the WWF event, Berlin-based Lichtblick Bühnentechnik supplied all the technical production, and also constructed the trees, project managed by Frederik Wehlmann. Pommerehn has worked with the Lichtblick Bühnentechnik GmbH for several years and always specifies Jands Vista to control any lighting on his projects. He explains that there are many reasons for this, including the flexibility of the system and the speed at which he can achieve his aims, as he is often working on projects where the timeframe is a significant factor. This was the first event on which Lichtblick Bühnentechnik had used the I3 running on the Vista v2 software.
“Using the Jands Vista allowed us to work very fast,” says Pommerehn, “especially running with Vista v2. It really takes the complexity out of the process, and allows you to concentrate on getting creative visual results fast.”
Photo: David Biene
Upcoming Events
2011 IES Street & Area Lighting Conference – New Orleans, LA, September 18-21, 2011, 212-248-5000, FAX 212-248-5017, ies@ies.org, www.ies.org
Pro A/V Golf Tournament – Caledon, ON, September 21, 2011, 905-641-3471, info@nor.com, www.proavgolf.com
IIDEX/NECON Canada Expo & Conference – Toronto, ON, Expo: September 22-23, 2011, Conference: September 22-24, 2011, 416-944-3350, FAX 416-921-2707, info@iidexneocon.com, www.iidexneocon.com
OLEDs 2011 – San Francisco, CA, September 26-28, 2011, 207-781-9800, FAX 207-781-2150, publications@pira-international.com, www.intertechpira.com
Prolight + Sound Shanghai 2011 – Shanghai, China, October 11-14, 2011, 852-2238-9931, FAX 852-2598-8771, plss@hongkong.messefrankfurt.com, www.prolight-sound.com
VidExpo 2011 – Denver, CO, October 19-20, 2011, 303-771-2000, info@expomasters.com, www.avxpo.biz
Visit www.nor.com/events for more events involving Music, Musical Instruments, Professional Audio, Lighting, & Production.
Product Spotlight
Acclaim Lighting Rebel Band 600 LED Wall Wash
Acclaim Lighting has unveiled its Rebel Band 600 wall wash. The Rebel Band 600 is equipped with 104 Rebel LEDs, providing enough output to handle large-scale applications, such as washing 100-ft. building façades.
The Rebel Band 600 has an IP-65 rating, making it suitable for indoor or outdoor applications. Its 104 LEDs are divided between two panels, each of which is individually adjustable. Additionally, this wash is available in a wide range of beam angles and LED colours. It comes standard with a 5-degree beam angle lens, but lens options of 10, 25, 40, 60, and 5 x 20 degrees are also offered. It is also available in a variety of colour and white versions, including RGB, RGBW, RGBA, CW, NW, and WW.
At full intensity RGB, the Rebel Band 600 consumes 270 watts of electricity and has been rated at 50,000-70,000 hours of operation life. DMX controllable, the Rebel Band 600 features a 5-pin IP67 waterproof connector for data in/out, and a 3-pin waterproof connector for power in/out. It is available in a black or silver finish.
For more information, contact Acclaim Lighting: 323-213-4626, FAX 323-582-3108, info@acclaimlighting.com, www.acclaimlighting.com.
GefenTV 4×1 HD Switcher With Audio Decoding
Gefen has announced the availability of its new GefenTV 4 x 1 HD Switcher with audio decoding, which combines source switching and audio processing in one.
This audio/video processor can integrate four hi-def sources using HDMI and decode audio to create 5.1 surround sound audio. Alternatively, it can also process audio sources using digital and analog audio inputs as 5.1 surround sound. When one of the four HDMI sources is selected, video is delivered as 1080p with 3DTV pass-through. Multi-channel audio from the same HDMI source is delivered as 5.1 surround sound through RCA connectors using Dolby Digital technology.
If the optical, coax, or L/R analog audio input is selected, audio is delivered as 5.1 surround sound through the RCA connectors using Dolby Pro Logic II technology. CD players, MP3 players, laptops, and iPods can all be connected through the digital and analog audio ports. A mini LCD on the front panel gives status information. Front panel buttons offer access to the on-screen display menu, volume, and power control. An IR remote and RS-232 port offer additional methods of control.
For more information, contact Gefen: 800-545-6900, gsinfo@gefen.com, www.gefen.com.