Clay Paky will be using PLASA 2011 to showcase several new product lines which include:
ALPHA SPOT QWO 800
The Alpha Spot QWO 800 uses the latest MSR Platinum lamp – an 800W light source that produces an intense sparkling light, brighter even than older 1200W lamps. Additionally, the Alpha Spot QWO 800 is equipped with optical features that place this luminaire at the very top of its class, including:
- A very wide zoom range from 7.6° to 55°;
- Uniform beam distribution at all zoom angles;
- A unique Stay-Sharp-Zoom feature that locks images in focus while zooming.
Add to that the lamp’s ability to reproduce highly detailed images, and the Alpha Spot QWO 800 becomes a brilliantly effective graphics projector. For that reason we decided not to skimp on the effects included: two glass gobo wheels (one rotating), an animation wheel, a rotating prism, and a number of colour options including a full CMY system, a colour wheel and a variable CTO system.
The beam’s size can be altered using the slick, 16-blade iris that provides a more rounded, continuous hard edge. For soft-edged projections, there is a variable frost, while accurate dimming is achievable via an electrical-mechanical hybrid dimmer.
Making the most of these features is the Dyna-Cue-Creator, a powerful tool that not only speeds up programming, but automatically synchronizes effects in a way that would be very complex to program manually.
The Alpha Spot QWO 800 has two other vital features. First, it is one of the quietest automated luminaires in existence. It never exceeds 42dBa and runs even more quietly while operating at half power (400W). Its second advantage is its small, compact size – no bigger than an Alpha 700. Usually, fixtures with such a rich set of features are housed in large, bulky frames – instead, the Alpha 800’s slim, compact build lends it greater speed and agility.
Small, lightweight construction, impressive zoom range, excellent brightness, uniform beam, silent operation, low consumption – these are just some of the features that make the Alpha Spot QWO 800 an excellent tool for TV, theatre, corporate events, and countless other demanding lighting applications.
GLOW-UP
The portable, battery-powered uplight for events and exhibitions.
GlowUp is a portable, battery-powered luminaire that removes the logistical headache of running cables at events – dramatically reducing set-up time, while saving money and improving safety.
Based on durable, high-power LEDs, GlowUp offers years of energy-efficient service. Power is stored in a rechargeable lithium battery, a tried and tested technology found in many portable consumer devices such as mobile phones. The battery is lightweight making the fixture easy to carry and can be recharged 2000 times without suffering from ‘memory’ or capacity loss.
GlowUp is fully programmable allowing users to select scenes from a library containing dozens of suggested colours as well as a number of pre-programmed, colour changing sequences. Installation and set-up is entirely wireless and without cables. The battery eliminates the need for mains power; and each fixture can be programmed without needing to use cables. Each fixture has a wireless onboard data receiver, so several fixtures can be synchronized at once wirelessly.
For those that prefer, GlowUp can also be cable-connected to the grid and programmed using standard DMX cables.
Free to use anywhere
GlowUp is indispensable in places where access to power is limited or where running cables is difficult or prohibited, for example, areas of natural beauty, archaeological sites, churches, monuments and other public spaces.
GlowUp is excellent for events where set-up time is short or in situations where cables are undesirable – in public access areas, exhibitions, conferences, weddings, trade shows and shopping centres.
GlowUp’s simple, neutral design helps it blend into any type of environment. Its narrow beam can be used to highlight architectural features, façades, columns, stairs, walls, canopies, trees and other landscape features. For optical flexibility, the beam can be tilted, oriented and adjusted in width from 15 to 30 degrees.
Available in 3 versions
GlowUp C (RGBW) is a fully programmable, colour changing accent light providing rich decorative illumination for events, parties, weddings, presentations and product launches – perfect for enhancing interiors, façades, landscapes and gardens.
GlowUp TW (Tunable White). This model is able to create variations in colour temperature from warm white to cool white. It is designed for situations where just the right shade of white is required to emphasize architectural features faithfully: ideal for museums, art galleries, archaeological sites, churches, and heritage buildings.
GlowUp W (White), a standard, bright, white beam for industrial and functional applications. Provides a temporary reserve of light in emergency situations – easy to carry, cable-free and professional. Perfect for security and emergency services.
IGLOO
Offers complete protection against rain, heat and ice.
Whenever moving lights are installed outdoors – either permanently for architectural applications or during temporary events and festivals – protecting such sensitive equipment against the elements becomes essential. The Igloo was created by Clay Paky for exactly this purpose – a tough, sturdy enclosure that offers complete protection against rain and humidity, and maintains a perfect working temperature (between 0°C and 35°C) for fixtures even in hot or sub-zero conditions. The Igloo is great for permanent installations and is an indispensable tool for rental companies who want to protect their stock of lighting during outdoor events and festivals. Above all, the Igloo is quick to install, simple to use and competitively priced.
- The Igloo dome is injection moulded from UV-resistant transparent polycarbonate, and is carefully designed to ensure flawless projections without loss of light or image distortion.
- The Igloo has been designed to accommodate any model of moving light from Clay Paky’s own Alpha 700, Alpha 300 or Sharpy series – as well as automated fixtures of similar size, weight and consumption from other brands.
- For DMX512 fixture control, two options are available: either by using the IGLOO version with on-board wireless receiver (useful for remote locations) or by using the DMX wired version, with IN/OUT cables and waterproof glands, integrated into the base of the dome.
- Power is supplied via two cables with cable glands: one for the dome internal devices, the other for the luminaire.
- The Igloo is equipped with four carrying handles and offers the option of a flight case for safe transport.
Installation follows a quick, plug-and-play procedure requiring no tools or special skills. A mechanical multi-positional fixing system allows a variety of compatible luminaires to be fixed. Once sealed, internal electrical connection is done via the supplied Powercon socket, and an integrated XLR socket allows connection to the fixture’s DMX interface. - The temperature inside the dome is regulated by an automatic cooling and heating system that maintains a constant operational temperature between 0°C and 35°C (32° F – 95° F).
- The base is extremely shallow allowing the beam to point in any direction without being blocked or masked – even at maximum downward tilt.
- The Igloo is entirely weatherproof, with each component offering IP54 protection. The locking system connecting the base to the dome is equipped with a watertight seal and fasteners; power and data cable glands are certified for outdoor use. And, a flexible mounting system allows the Igloo to be oriented in any position without compromising its high IP rating – either placed on the ground, hung upside-down or fixed to upright structures in a horizontal position.
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