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Two New Rosco Products at ABTT Theatre Show
This year, in addition to its renowned and comprehensive range of products, Rosco has two new products to release during the ever popular ABTT Theatre Show at the Royal Horticultural Halls from 16th to 17th June.
The X-Effects Projector provides large scale 3-D effects previously unavailable to lighting designers. The device utilizes a 200 watt Enhanced Metal Arc source, whose short arc allows for an output of 5K lumens, and a 2000 hour lamp life. The colour temperature is similar to a Xenon source at 6000K but with nearly two times the luminous effectiveness (or efficacy), of a halogen source.
The effect itself is created by rotating two ‘B’ size glass gobos off centre of the optical path. This results in a projection that does not appear to have a visible direction or pattern. Onboard potentiometers control the speed and direction of both gobos. The colour slot will accept dichroic colour filters. Lens trains are available in 30, 50 and 70-degree configurations. Due to the efficiency of the lamp and the design of the optics, all lenses have crisp edges, even for long throws of 100 feet or more. http://www.rosco-ca.com/ldi/xeffects/index.html
Rosco’s Model 1900 fog machine is a very high output professional fog machine at an affordable price which is designed for theatrical production, clubs, opera, film, TV or anywhere a large amount of fog is needed. Built on the same principles as the Model 1700, the Model 1900 offers control features that today’s special effects professionals demand. These include volume control to allow the user to vary the output as well as on/off timers for automatic sequencing. Up to four Model 1900 machines can be operated from a single remote by simply running a standard 3-pin XLR cable from machine to machine. This is a popular feature in clubs or other large spaces.
The remote control, standard equipment for the Model 1900, is stored on the machine and comes with a 5-metre cable. An optional DMX control (the same as that used with the Model 1700) is available so that the 1900 can be easily operated from a lighting control console. The Model 1900 accepts the same standard hose adaptor and ducting hose as all other Rosco machines.
But the most unique feature of the Model 1900 is its extremely high output. With an initial high burst of fog in the first minute that is 250% higher than the Model 1700, the Model 1900 will fill the largest venues with fog in a very short time. After the initial burst, the Model 1900 will scale back the fog to operate continuously without interruption for a reheat cycle. This fog volume is achieved using only 20% more power than the Model 1700.
The Model 1900 is equipped with an electronic thermostat, a cast aluminum heat exchanger, and a piston pump, all for easy serviceability. In addition the heat exchanger has a resetable thermal trip for safety. The machine will hold either a 2.5- litre or 4-litre bottle of fluid and is compatible with all standard Rosco fog fluids.
3rd June 2004
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