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director. “It can be used as a single, soft light source, or deployed with additional Karesslites to form a large, multiple-light source. Unlike traditional lighting products, color temperature remains consistent throughout the full range of intensity variation. The light output is smooth and can be used either as a primary source or as fill.” Power can be derived from a single V-lock battery, a 12- to 40-volt DC feed via an XLR 4 connector, or from a mains supply. Being LED-based, the Karesslite 6006-DD is extremely energy efficient and emits very little heat. Power consumption is 85 watts, allowing more than 90 minutes of continuous operation from a single rear-mountable V-lock battery. Onboard dimming as well as integrated DMX are incorporated into the fixture, and an integral diffusion grating makes the output single-source with minimal light loss. Two egg-crate options can also be used to make the source more directional. Available accessories include a swivel mount, yoke, encapsulated color-correction gel sets, removable barn doors, honeycomb louvers, remote dimmer and soft transit case. For additional information, visit www.gekkotechnology.com. Arri Adds 2 Arrilite Fixtures Arri has updated and expanded its Arrilite range with the introduction of the Arrilite 750 Plus and Arrilite 2000 Plus. The compact, lightweight, rugged and durable fixtures have been completely redesigned and offer a modern take on a well-established lighting concept perfectly suited to demanding production environments. Both fixtures feature a robust aluminum housing that allows for effective heat dissipation. At the rear of the housing is a large, heatproof handle that facilitates
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easy maneuvering of the light even when it’s hot. Both fixtures offer high light efficiency thanks to the same reflector and optical system as is used in the Arrimax, and bulbs can be changed quickly and easily, without the need for any tools. The Arrilite 750 Plus is smaller and lighter than the Arrilite 800 and Arrilite 1000 fixtures, making it well suited to portable lighting kits used for location shooting. Although listed as a 750-watt fixture, it can be fitted with bulbs ranging from 800 watts down to a 375-watt HPL

Pocket Console DMX N etPort, which enables the merging — via the highest-takes-precedence (HTP) protocol — of existing console/dimmer-board data with simultaneous input from the Apple device and also offers a DMX pass-through port. The Wi-Fi Pocket DMX offers 36 patchable channels of level control. Each DMX address can be patched to any channel; all 512 DMX addresses are fully patchable, and any channel can control from 0 to 512 addresses. There is also an individual dimmer and channel-check function with the output level selectable by the user. For additional information, visit http://dmx2go.com. MSE Water Solids Keep Productions Dry Matthews Studio Equipment has introduced a series of opaque overheads designed for use in rain or high-humidity conditions. The Water Solids are a great protection when the elements threaten to slow down or stop a production. Manufactured from high density, opaque polyester fabric with a PVC backing,

bulb. The unit features an innovative onearm stirrup that enables many different panand-tilt options and reduces the overall size for easy transportation. An accessory holder incorporates fittings that permit the Chimera Video Pro Plus S to be fitted directly, without an additional speed ring. The accessory holder also enables the use of the four-leaf barn door and scrims designed for the Arri 650 Plus. The Arrilite 2000 Plus is more stable and far more compact than its predecessor, the Arrilite 2000. It features an improved focus mechanism and, like the 750 Plus, implements disc-brake technology from the Arri True Blue range of lamp heads, holding the fixture steady even with heavy accessories attached. For additional information, visit www.arri.com. Baxter Controls Puts DMX in Pocket Baxter Controls, Inc. has introduced the Wi-Fi Pocket DMX, a live control application for DMX-512-controlled systems for use with an Apple iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad. The easy-to-use control console places a remote, patchable DMX control system in the palm of the hand when connected via a standard wireless router to the requisite BCI
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Water Solids operate in all wet conditions without absorbing water or adding additional weight to overheads, and because they don’t absorb water, they are dry almost instantly and can be folded and packed immediately after wrap. Water Solids are available in all standard overhead sizes and can be custom-sized for particular applications. For additional information, visit www.msegrip.com.

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