18 Mar, 2019 | ApexPro News, ETC, High End Systems
High End Systems, an ETC Company, recently launched the
latest addition to the SolaFrame family of automated framing fixtures, the
SolaFrame 1000. South African distributor of ETC lighting solutions, ApexPro, has
demonstration units of the fixtures, just two weeks after its European launch.
Mathew Lewis, ETC product manager
at ApexPro, spoke to ETECH at a demonstration of the new
fixture, hosted at the University of Johannesburg Arts and Culture Centre on 06 March.
“The High End Systems Solaframe
1000 is the first product that is the result of the combined research and
development of the High End Systems and ETC
teams, following ETC’s acquisition of High End Systems two years ago,” explains
Lewis.
SolaFrame 1000 is designed to be a workhorse automated framing
fixture, which is highly versatile and can be used for both installation
and rental markets, for medium-sized venues.
The Solaframe 1000 delivers 20,000-lumen output, full framing
shutters, rotating and fixed gobo wheels, multiple colour systems,
12°-40° zoom, and animation effects, which is suited for all
professional production environments. Lewis concurs, stating that “the
fixture offers a good value proposition, as it is a high-end lighting
fixture that is well suited for either the rental or installations
markets and is competitively priced, especially if you look at its
impressive range of features.”
Available in Ultra-Bright and High CRI versions, the
SolaFrame 1000 ships with a TM30 Filter that boosts the Ultra-Bright engine to
85+ CRI. Other features include Iris and Light Frost, Rotating Prism and High
End Systems’ patented Lens Defogger System.
ApexPro currently has demonstration units available at their
Johannesburg offices. If you would like to find out more, or book a demo,
kindly contact Mathew Lewis at mathew@apexpro.co.za
or call him on 076 057 7571.
17 Jan, 2019 | ApexPro News, ETC
ApexPro, the local distributor of Electronic Theatre Control’s full
range of lighting, control and automation technologies, recently hosted a
brace of launches featuring ETC’s motorised rigging systems in
Johannesburg and Cape Town. Nils Becker, the global ETC rigging products
manager, spoke with ETECH during the Johannesburg leg of the launch, held at The University of Johannesburg in October.
ETC has been a global leader in the design and manufacture of
lighting and rigging technologies for the theatre, film and television
studio environments for more than 40 years, and has a well-established
reputation for innovation, responsiveness and outstanding customer
service. ApexPro, the distribution arm of Prosound, has a long-standing
relationship with ETC, having distributed the company’s lighting and
control systems for a number of years. With the rapid adoption of
automated staging technology in theatres across the globe, ApexPro
decided to invite Becker to introduce ETC’s innovative range of stage
automation solutions to the South African market.
NEW POSSIBILITIES
In 2009, ETC introduced the Prodigy range of automation solutions: a
new class of over-stage machinery systems that were custom-designed to
meet the needs of medium-sized theatres, studios and corporate venues.
According to Becker, ETC’s Prodigy family enables smaller venues to
access to motorised staging technology that, as little as a decade ago,
was only accessible to the world’s largest and most affluent
professional venues.
Prodigy hoists are built around a groundbreaking sloped drum, which
makes for a smaller, lighter machine that fits into more places and
requires less structural support. There are a variety of models, each of
which can be installed in a number of configurations, with a slender
design that enables close line-set placement.
All Prodigy hoists use ETC’s unique compression-tube technology,
which allows the system to be connected to a structure with fewer
brackets, independent of the loft-line placement. This technology
cancels out the lateral forces usually created by traditional rigging
systems, meaning it can reduce new-installation costs and allow for
retrofits in spaces not traditionally designed for stage-machinery
systems.
SIMPLICITY DELIVERS RESULTS
The Prodigy system requires an extremely simple infrastructure, as
each hoist needs just one cable for power and one for control. A package
of 24 machines only requires a single Cat5e cable to connect the hoists
to the controller. Prodigy can include a low-profile cable-management
system that cleanly hides cabling, as well as pantographs or traditional
power options. They accommodate many circuits of power, including
emergency circuits, and can contain DMX or network-based data
communication.
ETC’s automation controllers deliver high functionality at an
affordable price and have been designed with the end-user in mind. From
the most basic QuickTouch series to the flagship Foundation controller,
the user interface features easy-to-understand displays, such as current
weight and position. Also, the system offers a range of installed and
remote options to fit the specific requirements of the particular venue,
enabling the end-user to execute set changes efficiently and
effectively.
SAFETY STANDARDS
ETC’s commitment to safety means that operational safety is a
priority of the design and everything in the load path is engineered in
terms of a ten-to-one safety factor. The ETC Prodigy hoist has built-in
sensors that constantly track, test and log information, such as
distance travelled and weight load errors. Every model includes a
slack-line sensor and load cell displaying the real-time weight, coupled
with an intelligent profiling technology; each motor will instantly
halt when it unexpectedly encounters an obstacle in its path.
“In response to increasing awareness about the importance of safety
and risk reduction in the workplace, there is a growing aversion among
universities, professional theatres and corporate venues to placing
people on ladders and within fly rails to access equipment. As a result,
there is a growing demand for affordable motorised rigging systems that
make it possible for equipment to be lowered and adjusted, which is
exactly what the ETC Prodigy range allows,” says Becker.
SCALABILITY
“One of the most important features of the Prodigy family is that it
offers venues a highly scalable and customisable solution, that is easy
to install and cost-effective to maintain. Also, the system is highly
flexible and can be implemented in phases. A venue may invest in just
two or three hoists to start with and add to the system as the need
arises over the years. As a result, the capital cost of changing from a
counter-weight to a motorised system can be managed over a number of
fiscal cycles,” Becker concludes.
ETC’s Prodigy offers a package that is user-friendly, affordable to
install and increases both the functionality and safety of flying
equipment. The Prodigy family promises better access to your flown
systems from an approachable interface, thereby making your venue safer
and more efficient.
Kindly visit www.etcconnect.com/Products/Rigging-Systems for more information about ETC’s innovative motorised rigging solutions.
19 Jun, 2018 | ApexPro News, ETC
ApexPro, the South African distributor of ETC Lighting, hosted a talk with Anne Valentino at the Market Square Auditorium on 13 June. The event was attended by an impressive number of young lighting designers, who were treated to a two-hour long presentation on the philosophies behind the development of modern lighting control consoles.
Valentino spoke with Pro-Systems Africa News following the presentation and shared with us her extraordinary professional journey in entertainment technology, spanning some 30 years. During her career, Valentino has taken the lead in developing some of the most renowned lighting controllers to enter the market and has been a true trail-blazer in the evolution of digitised lighting control.
Despite advances in gender equality over the past two decades, one cannot deny that the manufacturing and technology fields remain largely dominated by men. Valentino has set herself apart not simply as an outstanding woman but, more importantly, as an outstanding innovator and thought– a leader among her peers on the global stage.
Article from www.pro-systems.co.za
30 May, 2018 | ApexPro News
ETC’s (Electronic Theatre Controls) senior controls product manager, Anne Valentino, will be conducting a talk about lighting control philosophies and the ideas behind what makes a good lighting console in Cape Town on 11 June. The event will be hosted by the manufacturer’s South African distributor, ApexPro, and takes place at the Artscape Arena Theatre from 1pm. The event will repeated in Johannesburg on 13 June at The Market Square Auditorium.
Ms Valentino has amassed 30 years of experience in lighting and entertainment technology, having worked for the likes of PRG as VP of marketing, Vari-Lite as director of marketing, and Strand Lighting as dimming and control product manager in addition to ETC where she has previously served as director of R&D. Throughout her career, she has been responsible for some of the most renowned lighting controllers to enter the market, including the early Strand consoles, the Vari-Lite Virtuoso and the ETC Eos family.
If you are interested in attending either event, RSVP with your name and contact information to mathew@apexpro.co.za before 6 June.
31 Jan, 2018 | ApexPro News, Audio-Technica
DJ Codax had been using the same brand of headphones for the past 10 years, however in June 2017, he was sponsored a pair of ATH-M50x Audio-Technica headphones from ApexPro. He was highly satisfied with his headphones and had the following glowing review:
“The design of the headphones is practical and versatile as the earcups fit on my ears perfectly, instead of around my ear. This is paired with a very comfortable and cushioned headband, making it a pleasure to wear. I am able to play long sets without feeling any pressure around my head.
As a turntablist, I need a set of headphones that allows me to move around freely without fearing that they might swivel off, and the ATH-M50x allows me to do just that. The 3-cord feature allows you to select the best cord in various DJ booths, which I have found to be practical and convenient.
As for the sound of the headphones, the remarkably crisp and clear quality is second to none. I use the headphones for DJ’ing as well as for mixing and mastering in studio.
I am definitely satisfied with the product and would gladly recommend it to other DJ’s in the industry.”
26 Jan, 2018 | ApexPro News, ETC
ApexPro and ETC are proud to announce a 1-day training course to take place on 2nd March 2018 at the ApexPro offices in Weltevreden Park.
The course will cover programming on ETC’s range of ColorSource consoles. The course will also introduce participants to ETC’s range of LED fixtures, providing them with a working knowledge of the different types of fixtures, the light that they produce and how to spot a bad LED fixture as well as where the pros and cons of LED over Tungsten truly lie.
The aim of this training course is to offer young technicians who are keen to learn, the opportunity to get hands on experience with real-world lighting equipment in an atmosphere that is fun and not intimidating while also being informative and above all, useful
By the end of the day participants will leave with the ability to program on ETC’s ColorSource Consoles as well as have practical knowledge on various kinds of performance lights and how to deploy them properly to get the best results.
All participants will be presented with a certificate upon the successful completion of the course confirming that they have undergone the training.
The ColorSource Console and Fixtures Training course offers an excellent opportunity for those looking to get into lighting to give themselves a boost into the industry. Absolutely anyone is welcome from any one or more disciplines so please don’t feel shy. The only real pre-requisite is a desire to learn, and perhaps pick up a few new tips and tricks along the way.
Space is limited but don’t worry, if you miss out on this session, there will be more later in the year.
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