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sten or daylight balance. (The single-phosphor version boasts slightly more output.) Both versions are color stable when dimmed and are designed to work in ambient temperatures of up to 122°F. Additionally, both can be powered via mains transformer or industry-standard batteries, and they can also accept a range of mounting accessories. Gekko has also unveiled its Karesslite Dual fixture. Available in both 6012 and 6006 configurations, the Karesslite Dual is tunable between 3,200°K and 5,600°K in 100 Correlated Color Temperature steps, which are controlled by proprietary algorithms to allow consistent color from lamp to lamp. The Karesslite Dual also features switchable sectors, color stability throughout its dimming range, DMX control, built-in RDM and the ability to run on V-lock batteries. The fixture also accepts the wide range of accessories Gekko already offers for the Karesslite family. For additional information, visit www.gekkotechnology.com. Prism Reveals Studio.3 Prism Projection has launched the third generation of its Studio LED fixture, the Reveal Studio.3 Fresnel, which works like a traditional Fresnel while producing more lumens and a wider zoom range. The fixture combines energy efficient and longlasting solid-state LEDs with Prism’s proprietary projection optics and TrueSource color-control algorithms, which allow the fixture to deliver exact color over its entire lifespan. Building on the previous generations of the Reveal Studio and responding to customer feedback, Prism has expanded the feature set of the Studio.3 LED Fresnel to make it a true replacement for a comparable tungsten fixture. According to Prism’s photometrics, the Studio.3 produces 9,700 lumens. The fixture also boasts a tunable Correlated Color Temperature of 2,700°K8,000°K with a CRI above 93, enhanced white +/- correction, and a manual zoom focus mechanism to smoothly and easily
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cover the fixture’s spot to flood range of 1090 degrees. Studio.3 users can get clean cuts with standard barn doors, and the fixture is the same form factor as a traditional 8" Fresnel. With a total power draw of 200watts, the Studio.3 produces an output comparable to a 2K tungsten Fresnel. Additionally, the unit’s color, Correlated Color Temperature, intensity and magenta/green output can be controlled via local, DMX or Ethernet controls. For additional information, visit www.prismprojection.com. Elation Unveils Pro Wash, Licenses Litepanels Tech Elation Professional has unveiled the Platinum Wash ZFX Pro RGBW movinghead wash fixture, which boasts more output than comparable wash fixtures thanks to its high-power Quad Color Osram LED chipset and innovative high-output optical lens design. The powerful, fast and compact Platinum Wash ZFX Pro is equipped with 19 10-watt LEDs for a 190watt LED engine with an output that rivals a 700-watt wash. “ZFX” stands for Zoom and Effects, features that are new to Elation’s Platinum Wash series. The ZFX Pro features a widerange, high-speed 9-21-degree beam angle motorized zoom (with a 1743-degree field angle), as well as controllable LED array Chase and Zone effects. The Platinum Wash ZFX Pro also features a builtin EWDMX wireless DMX receiver. When used with an Elation EWDMXT wireless DMX transmitter, the unit is capable of receiving DMX signals wirelessly from up to 3,000' away. Additionally,
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the fixture incorporates a high-speed, flicker-free, smooth electronic dimmer/shutter LED driver, along with built-in macros for variable white color balance from 2,700°K8,000°K. The unit also features a low-noise operation mode. Operable in three DMX control modes — 20, 32 and 42 channels — the Platinum Wash ZFX Pro gives users the ability to control all functions of the unit with built-in macros for various color combinations and LED arrays. When running in extended DMX Mode (42 channels), users can enable 16-bit fine resolution on all color channels and fine master dimmer channel, zoom optics, and LED array/ring control, enabling the creation of fully customizable dynamic chase effects. Users can also create up to four of their own User Mode channel setups for customizable control or to mirror/mimic other DMX modes. The Platinum Wash ZFX Pro can also be operated manually without a DMX controller, in either Standalone or Master/Slave modes, via internal programs or programmable shows. Users can also record live snapshot remote DMX controller programs with the unit’s built-in DMX record function. A battery backup menu display button allows users to address the unit without power to the fixture, and a high-resolution color touchscreen display menu panel makes it easy to scroll through menu options. The Platinum Wash ZFX Pro’s compact size (14.4"x9"x19.4") and light weight (33 pounds) make it easy to transport and set up. The unit includes 3 and 5pin DMX in/out, A/C Powercon input and an auto-switching multi-voltage power supply. The Osram LEDs are rated at 100,000 hours, and the fixture consumes just 350 watts of power at maximum use of all LED and motor functions. Additionally, Elation Professional Lighting has entered into a licensing agreement with Litepanels, Inc. Under the terms of the agreement, Elation has been granted the rights to use Litepanels’ patented LED technology for the primary illumination of subjects for image capturing in film and video.

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