Robe’s DigitalSpot 3000 DT fixture emits 2,700 ANSI lumens from a 200-watt projection lamp with a 2,000:1 contrast ratio. This unit features an additional REDWash Module, reportedly making it the first Digital Moving Light worldwide to combine an LED-based Wash Light with a Digital Moving Light Projector. A unique fusion of technologies plus numerous innovative functions delivers a highly flexible product suitable for many applications.

954-615-9100     www.robe.cz

Kobold introduces the Beam Ring to adapt its DW 200 or DE 200 HMI lamp base to the ETC Source Four series of ellipsoidals. This accessory adds versatility to the DW 200, IP 54-rated HMI production lighting system. The DW 200 can be configured as a PAR or open face fixture. Combining the DW/DE 200 with the Beam Ring and the Source Four affords comparable daylight balanced output with savings on power consumption over standard tungsten lamps.

The aris Architectural Interface System consists of the AI-512 and optional control surfaces. Housed in 2ru rack mount chassis, the AI-512 contains the necessary hardware and software to interface with and control any DMX lighting system. All 512 DMX channels can be used for architectural or stage lighting and recalled from interfaces such as aris wall stations, DMX consoles, or aris Ethernet stations. The software allows for energy management via astronomical clock event triggers and the creation of dynamic looks via DMX snapshots.

810-231-9373     www.leprecon.com

PANORAMAdtv, the video products division of Wohler Technologies Inc., announces the release of the HDMon-260, a production-grade 26-inch widescreen TFT display. HDMon-260 accepts video signals up to 1920 x 1080/60P. The HDMon-260 enables monitoring of digital HD-SDI, SD-SDI, or DVI signals; analog composite, component, and RGBHV video; and CGI images up to WUXGA resolution. Operating either as a desktop monitor or in a rackmount configuration, the HDMon-260 display offers a choice of 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratios.

The AG-HPX170 solid-state P2 HD handheld camcorder from Panasonic Broadcast features a 1/3-inch progressive 16:9 3-CCD imager that offers an excellent signal-to-noise ratio and low-light performance. The P2 HD handheld comes with a wide 3.9mm-51mm (equivalent to 28mm on a 35mm lens)13X Leica Dicomar zoom lens. The unit also has two P2 card slots, so users can record up to 64 continuous minutes. It is equipped with an HD/SD-SDI output and .a USB 2.0 interface.

800-528-8601     panasonic.com

ProductionVIEW HD integrates PTZ camera control and multi-format HD/SD live switching with real-time graphics and effects into one control console. The surface gives system users real-time knobs and buttons to control functions. The unit features six inputs and any combination of component HD, RGBHV, or SD Video; Focus. Other components include iris knobs for making manual adjustments; lower screen graphics over-lay mode; selectable cut, fade, and a variety of wipe transitions.

800-572-2011     www.vaddio.com

Kramer Electronics announces the TP-50 twisted pair receiver and distribution amplifier. Both a receiver and a distribution amplifier, the TP-50 converts the twisted pair signal back into two computer graphics video, stereo audio, and S/PDIF audio signals simultaneously. The unit can achieve 1600 x 1200 UXGA resolution at a maximum range of approximately 330 feet. Up to three additional TP-50 units can be daisy-chained to create a system, and the unit can be powered over a single 165-foot CAT 5 cable.

908-735-0018     www.kramerelectronics.com

The FOR-A HVS-300HS HD/SD switcher features control buttons located on the front panel of the main unit allowing control of switcher operations such as cuts, wipes, fades, and keys. Control parameters are displayed on a Preview output, and software can be installed to run the switcher from a PC. An external operation panel can be added for increased functionality. Other features include standard HD/SD-SDI four input/four output and a host of I/O options.

714-894-3311     www.for-a.com

SANYO introduces the PLC-XP200L 4LCD optical engine that adds a Color Control Device to conventional 3LCD systems. Reportedly the first projector to use the 4LCD engine, the unit is rated at 7,000 lumens with a contrast ratio of 2200:1. The projector features an Active Maintenance Filter (AMF) system, which automatically advances a clean section of filter. SANYO PJ-NET ORGANIZER allows connection to a wired network via Ethernet. With PJ-NET MASTER software, power status, lamp status, input mode, signal condition, and lamp-use time, can be monitored and controlled from a remote location.

888-337-1215     us.sanyo.com