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iSquint LDI 2010 T-Shirt Phrase Contest

It has been a request by you guys for the longest time, an iSquint t-shirt. LDI 2010 will be the r Read more

PRG Adds iView ArtNet iPhone & iPad App to iTunes Store

iView ArtNet allows you to view channel levels for Art-Net data that is present on a Wi-Fi network. Note: a Wi-Fi connection is required for this app to work.
Active Art-Net universes present on the current Wi-Fi connection are displayed in a list. The universe to be viewed can be [...]

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Philips Selecon Leko Lite… The Strand SL is Reborn?

Take a look at Philips Selecon’s latest fixture, the Leko Lite.  No, no, I mean it, take a REALLY close look at it.  Remind you of a fixture that recently went away? Maybe the Strand SL is a phoenix, it died and has been reborn as the Leko Lite, they do share a bunch of [...]

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Eurolite Adds Amber to ML-56 LED Par Fixture

Producing warm colors has always been a problem for LEDs. Eurolite has solved this problem and presents the ML-56 RGBA. In addition to its red, green and blue LEDs this spot also possesses amber-colored diodes. Thanks to the fourth color, users now are much more flexible considering the design and thus the influence on the [...]

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Vectorworks 2011 Coming September 14

Prepare to get your upgrade on September 14, or there about.  Vectorworks 2011 is on it’s way out the door and on your computer.  As of right now, there is not a whole bunch of information available about the update/upgrade.  From what little is mentioned about it on the Vectorworks 2011 page, it sounds as [...]

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Avolites Prepares to Release Titan Mobile Desk at PLASA

Avolites has begun releasing information about their latest control desk, the Titan Mobile.  The official release is set to happen during the PLASA show this month in London England.  They have been building up hype and excitement about the new desk all over the social media sites and networks and it seems to be working.  [...]

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Barco Enhances DML-1200 with Axon Media Server

Digital and automated lighting pioneer Barco announced today the release of a fully optimized digital lighting package that harnesses the high brightness and DLP®-quality video capabilities of the DML-1200 digital light and combines it with Axon Media Server. This improved solution offers tour companies, corporate events managers and fixed installations, [...]

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MILOS Trussing Launching 5 New Products at PLASA

Trussing manufacturer MILOS launches 5 innovative new products on Stand 1-G50 at the PLASA Light & Sound Show, Earls Court, London.
MR2 8×6m
MR2 8×6m is the latest roofing product from MILOS, which is now available as part of their renowned MR2 range of roofing systems.
MR2 8×6m meets the demand for a smaller, heavy duty stage for [...]

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Save 45% On A Practical Guide to Stage Lighting

Looks like Amazon and Barns and Noble are having a pricing war over Steve Shelly’s latest book, a Practical Guide to Stage Lighting, Second Edition.  Both online book stores are selling the book at 45% off the cover price of $49.95 at $27.25!
If you didn’t know, here is a little background on Mr. Shelly’s book [...]

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Call For Guest Writers At LDI

Are you attending LDI in Las Vegas this year? How about you share your finds and experiences of the trade show here on iSquint.net.  I am looking for anyone that is willing to share what they see and experience while in Las Vegas. It can be as simple as what you [...]

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Poll: The iSquint.net T-Shirt Phrase Contest

Did everyone have a great weekend? I know I did!  Today must be August 30th… that means two things, the time to submit phrases for the first iSquint.net t-shirt contest is over and that the polling begins!  I have selected the top 10 phrases submitted by you guys and created a poll here.  It was [...]

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Philips Selecon PL 1 LED

Philips Selecon has a new Architectural LED fixture available, the PL 1. It uses high output and fully homogenized RGBW LEDs with a variable beam from 14-50 degrees.
The PL 1 makes perfect sense for museums and other architectural installations where UV light may cause problems.  The PL 1 produces no ultra-violet (wavelengths of less than [...]

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ESTA TSP: Guide for the Inspection of Entertainment Industry Luminaires Up For Review

ESTA’s TSP has another document up for public review.  This time it is the Guide for the Inspection of Entertainment Industry Luminaires, or document BSR E1.32 – 201x.
This document provides guidance in the inspection of stage and studio luminaires used in the entertainment industry to evaluate their safety and any needed maintenance. The [...]

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