UK lighting and visual control manufacturer Avolites launches a fresh new range of D-Series control consoles – the D3 – uniting power, performance and portability, in a family of five outstanding compact, stylish and fully-featured packages.
The D3 family has been developed for a world that is constantly on the move, also underlining a new and innovative approach from Avolites since becoming ‘A Robe Business’ at the end of 2023. Smart design and engineering and expedient sizing are at the heart of the D3 series philosophy.
The D3-010, D3-110, D3 Wing, D3 Core and D3 Touch are all powered by Avolites’ famous Titan software, offering cost-efficient, intuitive programming and operation, coupled with flexible control for multiple lighting solutions. The series is complete with all the quality, practicality and reliability of Avolites.
The D3 family presents a clear strategic vision. It makes quality lighting and visual control more widely available to a greater range of operators, technicians and projects, thanks to Avolites’ highly tangible ‘learn it once’ approach to software development.
The D3 range was launched via a live streamed event, presented by Avolites’ product and marketing manager Jon Hole, UK and Ireland territory manager Sarah O’Gorman and product manager for Avolites Germany, Tim Ehm, and is now available as a VOD resource through Avolites’ YouTube channel.
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D3-010
Small, self-contained and affordable, this entry-level D3 product handles up to 8 universes of DMX control without needing a laptop, offering full programming via 10 faders, 3 encoder wheels and 12 Macro buttons. An external monitor is quickly added to access the power and flexibility of Avo’s stable Titan processing, and a D3 Wing (see below) effortlessly expands the surface with more faders if needed.
D3-010 is ideal for clubs, mobile rigs and events, or for freelancers wanting to travel light but without compromising on functionality. It is also a perfect size for ‘tech’ desks needed in rehearsal spaces or pre-production prep scenarios.
D3-110
Powered by Avolites Titan, this stand-alone console is perfect for larger shows, with 24 DMX universes of precision control, inbuilt touch screen, some serious processing and speed and that fantastic Avolites fingertip ergonomics. The D3-110 is a great option for festivals, gigs, performance and dance shows, plus rental and touring fleets across all sectors.
The console is robustly engineered and ready for action, delivering optimum performance in a stylish and streamlined case, with a mixture of USB A and C ports for file transfer, device control and systems integration. It is a great option for small to medium sized venues that have small FOH footprints and for high-spec rental enterprises needing full adaptability and rapid deployment.
D3 Wing
This adds 20 high-quality faders to D3-010 and D3-110 workflows for more hands-on and physical control during live playback as well as during cue stacking and speed programming, where it’s quicker to reach for something that’s right there … rather than having to scroll.
Aesthetically, the D3 Wing seamlessly matches the elegance of the D3 range, complete with the same lines, angles, finishes and cool ‘Avo red’ LED scheme. It is road-ready and install-friendly. Occupying minimal real estate, it brings maximum flexibility to the control space for media layers and effects. The D3 Wing steps up the game without needing to replace the console, and as with these two D3 consoles, it is an invaluable tool anytime, anyplace, anywhere – installations, tours, rental companies, etc.
D3 Core
This is a D3 processor in a neat 1U rack mounted version running Titan and bringing versatility and control practicality to installations, remote controlled shows and space-challenged locations benefitting from the scope and stability of Avolites control.
The D3 Core is an evolution for Avolites at a highly competitive price point, which will delight the integration community – it is a logical element of the invention underpinning the D3 series. Applications will include control rooms, theme parks, attractions, museums, theatres and AV environments where long-running pre-scheduled shows are timecode triggered.
D3 Touch
The D3 Touch is a straightforward, pre-configured Titan remote control interface for use with any D3 product, and is targeted at venue and installation markets, particularly those where daily operators need simple access and guaranteed reliability.
It enables non-technical staff to switch on / off anything from looped show playbacks to house light presets, from cleaning lights to architectural schemes. The user-friendly plug-and-play D3 Touch integrates Titan with a specially designed interface, making it a smart choice for compact, secure, and hands-off lighting control.
The powerful and cost-efficient Avolites’ D3 family will be prominent on Booth C28 at the PLASA London expo in Olympia in September.
For more information on the Avolites website
