[spacer height=”20px”]ANNOUNCEMENTS:
NATEAC Raises Money for Behind the Scenes
North American Theatre Engineering and Architecture Conference (NATEAC) raised over $11,000 for USITT member Behind the Scenes charity. NATEAC is a quadrennial conference, held in NYC, which brings industry leaders together to discuss the issues and challenges they face when designing and building performing arts venues in North America.
ESTA: US Navy adopts ESTA’s E1.6 for Entertainment Hoists
The Naval Facilities Engineering Command Navy Crane Center Weight Handling Program Management, has added a section entitled “Entertainment Hoists.” It calls out hoist systems identified in their equipment history files as being “entertainment hoists,” and subject to different rules for their use and maintenance than other hoists and cranes. Details here.
NEW PRODUCTS:
[spacer height=”20px”]Chauvet: New Lighting Product Survives the Elements
The new LED light fixture from Chauvet, the Ovation E-260WW IP, has an output greater than 750-watt HPL ellipsoidal and is bright enough to work effectively at outdoor events, theatrical performances, and concerts.
[spacer height=”20px”]GLP: New 30 Watt X4 Atom Fixture
GLP has upgraded its earlier 15W version of the X4 atom fixture to a new high powered 30W version which adds more output without changing the fundamental principles of the X4 atom design and construction.
[spacer height=”20px”]Rosebrand: Sizzle and Iridescent fabrics
Rosebrand
introduces Sizzle, Multi Sizzle, and Dark Iridescent Showstopper Fabrics. These metallic fabrics are all flame retardant and lightweight.
[spacer height=”20px”]ENTTEC: The ENTTEC America’s Pixelator Mini
ENTTEC’s Pixelator Mini is a more compact pixel control solution. There are eight Pixel Link ports in the Pixelator Mini that utilize two universes each.
[spacer height=”20px”]ChamSys USA: New MagicQ MQ500 Stadium Console
ChamSys announces the MagicQ MQ500 Stadium Console designed to operate at the highest level of show control. MagicQ MQ500 Stadium enables shows to be designed from concept to reality including lighting, media, LED, and scenic design.
