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.
26 Oct, 2018 | ETC, High End Systems
At the 2018 LDI tradeshow, ETC and High End Systems will join forces in one large-scale, combined booth to showcase lighting solutions for every show and venue. In addition to new fixtures, controls and rigging options, both companies will debut new moving lights on the tradeshow floor.
The booth showcases several new automated fixtures this year, among them are Relevé Spot fixtures, a mover that combines nearly a decade of LED optical engineering with forty years of theatrical experience. This affordable automated fixture includes impressive colour mixing capabilities, a perfectly subtle theatrical frost, and a unique Ani-gobo wheel that was designed with your theatre in mind.
The latest and brightest additions to the Sola Series, SolaSpot 3000 and SolaFrame 3000 will light up High End’s side of the booth. For a more compact frame option, the SolaFrame 1000 will be shown in the HES booth.
Also showing for the first time at LDI will be the flagship Hog 4-18 console, which features 18.5” touchscreens and a refreshed design with accessory arm mounts on each side. For advanced backstage communications, CueSystem will be in booth with new large outstation options that add even more flexibility to the cue light system.
ETC’s new Prodigy FlyPipe and QuickTouch Preset rigging solutions will also be featured in the ETC booth. The easy-to-install, easy-to-use hoist and controller fit into cafeterias, lobbies, museums, and churches that would not otherwise be able to accommodate rigging technology because of limitations of architecture, structural engineering, or budget. Perfect for use with FlyPipe, the new ColorSource Raceway will be on display as well. The lightweight and configurable distribution raceway was designed for rigs in smaller, budget-conscious facilities.
Those looking for compact and intuitive touchscreen control solutions for architectural lighting in entertainment spaces can interact with EchoTouch at LDI. Additional new architectural products at the LDI show include the Foundry line of DMX-controlled distributed power control products.
Visitors can also check out the latest additions to the ArcSystem line which include new fixture types, expanded colour temperature options, and hardwired DMX/RDM versions.
LDI attendees will be able to see many of these new products working live during a light show that will take place across the booths throughout the conference. Attendees will gather in Room N251 on October 20 for the annual Student Session led by field project coordinator Nick Gonsman.
Learn more about ETC’s LDI plans at www.etcconnect.com/LDI.
13 Sep, 2018 | ETC, High End Systems
This year at the PLASA show, ETC will be joined by High End Systems at the exhibit which will be held in Olympia on the 16th-18th September.
Visitors to the stand (J38A/B) will be in for a treat as both companies present their latest products and software, including a not-to-be-missed reveal of the first member of a new product family for ETC.
Alongside ETC’s launch, the new flagship luminaire in High End System’s Sola Series range, the SolaFrame 3000, will be on the stand – as well as the SolaFrame 750 and SolaFrame Theatre. The SolaFrame series is recognised as the most advanced complete line of LED frame fixtures on the market.
ETC’s award-winning Source Four LED Series 2 family of fixtures, will be on display along with the budget-friendly line of ColorSource products including the new ColorSource Pearl variable white-light fixtures.
Consoles available for demonstrations at the show include the Road Hog 4 and new Hog 4-18 from High End Systems and ETC’s Ion Xe and Gio @5. The Hog 4-18 console is the most recent update to the Hog family, embracing cutting-edge technology while retaining the familiar control surface of previous generations. ETC’s Gio @5 packs all control requirements into a compact desk, ideal for venues with smaller spaces.
Stage engineering solutions including the Prodigy P2 hoist and QuickTouch control will feature, with specialists on hand for visitors to speak to. The new EchoTouch offers standalone intuitive touchscreen control of lighting in architectural and smaller entertainment spaces and can act as an interface with other Unison Echo products.
5 Apr, 2017 | ETC, High End Systems
ETC and High End Systems announce today they are joining forces as ETC completes the acquisition of the Austin, TX based company from Barco Inc.
ETC CEO Fred Foster says, “Today we welcome the High End team to the ETC family. ETC will provide a supportive environment enabling High End to continue to innovate and make great products for the industry.”
Under the ETC umbrella, High End gains the oversight of an experienced lighting industry team to grow its capabilities in service, support, and product development. “Bringing High End to the family furthers our goal of growing and diversifying ETC. We plan to help High End become a market leader for live event industry products,” says David Lincecum, VP of Marketing at ETC.
ETC will operate High End as a separate company located in its current Austin, Texas, USA facility. High End customers should continue to use normal means of contact for sales and service. Current contact information is listed here: www.highend.com/company/regional-sales#RDS
While there are no immediate changes to the sales and distribution channels, High End plans to evolve and improve the company’s reach in all markets by partnering with the existing distributor and dealer base and investing more in the support of these channels.
Mark Vassallo, ETC VP of Sales, and David Lincecum welcome feedback, questions or concerns regarding the acquisition.
