The brand-new V-Snap CS, an IP65 laser scanner with a motorized mirror, beam and strobe effects, seemingly straight out of Minecraft’s imagination, is being launched in grand fashion by the Italian manufacturer DTS, to the delight of lighting designers everywhere.
DTS stands out at the end of this year with the release of a new motorized-mirror laser scanner, the V-Snap CS, which inaugurates a brand-new projector category: the moving beam and it impressed us far more than expected.
With a special focus on speed, this new device positions itself as the fastest beam light on the market, offering an extremely responsive and precise control experience.
The result is both hypnotic and slightly unsettling, as its visual rendering is unlike anything we’ve seen before. The projector’s speed is particularly well-suited to the sharp reverbs of electronic music, making it easy to imagine it in a nightclub or as part of a live-concert rig to build a massive scenic backdrop.
Davide Tonini, Product Manager, and Roberto Donato, Managing Director, introduce this brand-new fixture in an exclusive video interview
A stunning 9 × 6 wall of units was set up in the company’s showroom. We were able to discover the device’s unique capabilities during an incredible 45-minute show.
The projector stands out for several key features. Its Pan covers 180° in just 0.33 seconds (540°/s), while the Tilt sweeps 70° in 0.24 seconds (290°/s), allowing instant repositioning with surgical precision through 16-bit control.
Powered by a 120 W solid-state laser diode module, the system uses a phosphor wheel to generate a powerful white beam with excellent color uniformity and outstanding optical efficiency.
Output reaches 4,000 lumens with a color temperature of 10,000 K, producing 68,000 lux at 20 meters.
Its beam aperture ranges from 0.5° (minimum) to 1.6° (open/gobo), extendable up to 3.3° via a frost filter. PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) up to 20 kHz ensures flicker-free dimming during video capture, and the strobe effect runs up to 33 Hz.
PWM regulates light output by switching the source on and off extremely quickly , so fast the human eye cannot perceive these micro-interruptions. This high-frequency system delivers smooth, stable dimming suitable for video, preventing black bands or visible flicker on camera.
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A dedicated wheel hosts two white-conversion filters: CTD (Converted To Daylight, 6000 K) and CTH (Converted To Halogen, 3000 K). The fixed gobo wheel offers 24 positions. The color wheel includes 12 filters and introduces a white/color strobe function on 10 of them red, green, blue, yellow, magenta, violet, amber, cyan, jade green and light pink.
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The optical system includes two static circular prisms with 4 and 8 facets (non-rotating), and three dynamic prisms: a 4-facet linear prism, an 8-facet circular prism, and a 15-facet circular prism composed of 5 inner and 10 outer facets arranged on two layers.
The dynamic prisms are indexable, rotating, and offer insertion control through the Dyna Move system. The effect aperture can be adjusted using a 2:1 zoom ratio (6.5° to 13°), transitioning from overlapping beams to wide, spaced rays, the Dyna Prism effect.
The unit measures 247 × 498 × 320 mm and weighs 20 kg. Its compact form factor allows two fixtures to be paired within a standard 50 × 50 cm LED-panel footprint, ensuring seamless integration between beam and video. The FAD (Fast Array Design) system allows multiple units to be assembled in continuous or staggered lines with a 25 cm pitch, without any additional accessories.
Mounting is done via two adjustable rear brackets or fast-lock attachments on three sides. Its clean exterior finish gives it an attractive, industrial-style look.
Fully compatible with DMX/RDM, the fixture integrates seamlessly into traditional lighting networks.
From a photobiological safety standpoint, it complies with the EN 62471 European standard. It is classified as Risk Group 2, meaning exposure may be hazardous to the eyes if the source is observed for too long.
The safe distance for direct viewing is set at 118 meters. The source is therefore harmless for brief, involuntary glances but not more.
Protection rating: IP65. Interface: LCD display with four capacitive touch keys.
Distributors from around the world attended this highly emotional product launch: Japan, Brazil, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Italy, Greece, the UK, and more.
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We applaud the brand’s innovative mindset, investing in a technology still scarcely represented on the market in order to meet the growing demand for new creative lighting tools.
Moreover, DTS remains the last Italian company in the sector to have preserved its full production chain at its factory in San Clemente, in the Rimini region.
More information is available on the Italian manufacturer DTS’s website
