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Luminex LumiNode 1, the network swiss-army knife

LumiNode are Ethernet-DMX converters that can work with today’s network protocols, while anticipating the next revolutions, in particular the changeover between the less and less common use of DMX in favor of network lighting controls.

Dissecting the Klotz DX10 Passive DI Box

We dissected Klotz’s DX10, a passive, affordable and well designed direct box, into the lab before handing it over to sound engineers and musicians for their ears verdict. The synthesis of both is without appeal: more than good for the service.

Claypaky Xtylos, the first Beam fixture with RGB Laser sources

The Xtylos promises to be a revolution in the world of motorized beam fixtures. An evolution of the Sharpy, it is based on a brand new technology using three RGB LASER sources.

DTS Alchemy 5 LED wash, a long-awaited and successful revival

The Alchemy 5, paying homage to the Studio Color, offers everything that a lighting designer expects from a soft-edged wash beam, so smooth thanks to its Fresnel lens, its famous rotating “banana” beam shaper, but most of all with the new possibilities that come from an LED source.

Ayrton Khamsin-S and Bora-S, the winds of madness

Tested for SLU by Stéphane Mocret in the lab, and by Stéphane Migné and Tristan Szylobryt in real-world conditions at La Sirène, the beam-wash Bora-S and the Khamsin-S profile are the new Ayrton LED fixtures that are among the most exciting on the market at the moment.

Portman P2 Hexaline, a unique design

Here comes the SoundLightUp extensive test of the « P2 Hexaline » from young Polish company Portman, declining the design from the P1 on a mast equipped with their famous hexagon lanterns, in a clever and promising overall concept. Let’s have a deep look…

High End SolaFrame 3000, an exceptional LED Profile Spot

“Balance” is the key word to describe this unit equipped with a 1000 W LED source that offers features in line with the high standards we have always seen from High-End.

Oxo Colorbeam 150 BFX, cute little wonder

Oxo has introduced a unique little LED fixture that has been discovered by some lighting designers who have found this small and unusual luminaire to be a real champion for creating very nice effects at a very little cost.

Chauvet Ovation E 260 WW Profile: extensive SoundLightUp test

In the Ovation LED profile spot range from Chauvet Professional Lighting, based on the most famous generic lighting classic projectors, we tested the warm white version of their E 260, with an amazing luminous output referring to the actual power of its LED engine.

Robe T1 Profile: custom made for Broadcast, SoundLightUp test!

Designed for the precise lighting of TV sets, theatres and concert filming, T1 is the latest gem from the Czech leaders, with 5 LED colors, a framing module and new options for direct access to colorimetry, already unanimously appreciated by directors of photography!

Cameo Zenit W600, All-Weather LED Wash Light

Cameo recently introduced us to this nice wall-wash with 40 LED sources designed to be used in all applications, including outdoors. Some large vendors, such as Impact Evénement, immediately brought them into their inventories. Here we have the test of this fixture.

SolaFrame 2000, a new profile from High End Systems

The SolaFrame 2000 completes two families of High End Systems fixtures: the Frames and the 2000s. Introduced on the LED profile market before all the other big names of the moment, we wanted to test it to make sure we didn’t leave any of them out.

P18 JB Lighting, the profile spot that's batting 1000!

JB Lighting is the first to hit the 1,000 W mark for an LED spot, and the first to exceed 30,000 lm of luminous flux. In addition to a powerful beam, the German manufacturer has built in a comprehensive range of functions that make the P18 a solution for any situation.

Elation Proteus Hybrid: taking on the elements. SoundLightUp test.

We have captured a specimen of this IP65 hybrid Beam/Spot/Wash fixture. At its heart is a Philips MSD 21R 470 W, 8000 K discharge lamp with enough output to burn your retinas.

Martin Mac Encore Wash CLD & WRM. SoundLightUp test.

A LED wash, in two versions (warm and cool white), with CMY color mixing, color wheel and framing shutters: a precision tool for applications that require high quality light.

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