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New Light by High End.

Posted: October 2nd, 2007, 2:58 am
by matt
So, Today i went over to one of my fav light makers websites, HIGH END and was checking out there new product.. Called the SHOWGUN. http://www.highend.com/pub/products/aut ... _content=1

The first thing that intrested me was this warning on the unit.

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(yes that light is melted)

So heres the specs on this unit
Features

* Proprietary Short Arc Lamp and optics produce exceptional light output
* Variable soft-edge
* fully rotating, indexable lithos
* Variable iris
* Variable strobe, Electronic strobe
* Light Burst lamp boosting
* Zoom range from 9° – 18°
* Remote focus
* Full optical dimming and fade to black
* Innovative LED Tracking Ring produces over 5000 lumens of RGB color. Homogenously mixed RGB LED circular array eliminates the multiple colored RGB look when white or mixed colors are produced.
* Smooth CMY color mixing provides and infinite palette of color
* Four indexing Litho/Gobo rotators
* Black Light projection filter
* TriColor effect supports independent color flag control
* Tracking and Independent modes selectable via DMX
* Optical encoders automatically correct the head’s position if manually moved

Operation

* 420° pan and 216° tilt movement
* Fixture Output: 100,000 Lumens
* Auto-switching power supply
* Large dot matrix display allows for 2 lines of text
* 200v-240v
* 30 DMX channels
* DMX Connector: 5-pin XLR
* Compliances: ETL, CE


Construction

* Modular construction
* Fast service design for Reflector, Condenser and Output lens
* Electronic cooling system control
* Stunningly fast, smooth and quiet yoke movement using proprietary multi-phase technology
* Performance oriented exterior design prevents stray light scatter
* Pan and tilt locks for easy transportation.

Electrical Specifications/Light Source
Power Consumption: 14 Amps at 208 V, 11 Amps at 240V

Fixture Rated Power: 2800 W
Lamp: PHILIPS MSR Gold SA/SE 2000 W

Color Temperature 6000K
Lamp Life 50% 750 hrs
CRI >80
CIE X=.320; Y=.330

Mechanical Specifications:
Fixture Dimensions: mm: 596x639x959 (in: 23.5x25.2x37.8)

Road Case Dimensions: mm: 749x1200x724(in: 29.5x47.25x28.5

Fixture Weight: 63.5kg (140 lbs.)
Shipping Weight (Road Case + fixture): 118 kg (260 lbs.)

I was like AWSOME...

THEN I WATCHED THIS ->

http://www.highend.com/support/automate ... p-test.htm

THEY DROP IT!!!

Re: New Light by High End.

Posted: October 2nd, 2007, 8:21 am
by cantyco
looks very interesting lol....

looks like it will take a fairly big drop lol

Re: New Light by High End.

Posted: October 2nd, 2007, 9:36 pm
by djSupport
tsk matt matt matt.... moved lol

Re: New Light by High End.

Posted: October 3rd, 2007, 5:56 pm
by matt
WHY was it moved?!?

It was UNDER DMX Lighting...

Re: New Light by High End.

Posted: October 3rd, 2007, 8:21 pm
by Mattotone
That is one insane light, you cant judge the size of the thing till you see this picture.

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Re: New Light by High End.

Posted: October 4th, 2007, 6:53 pm
by djSupport
chat - off topic and whatever that forum was was just wong pete wong...

Re: New Light by High End.

Posted: October 11th, 2007, 11:21 pm
by matt
I always love high ends stuff. They come out with the neatest stuff that most of us will never get to "play" with,

Re: New Light by High End.

Posted: January 11th, 2008, 9:39 pm
by Tom
The trackspot - that was a great scanner by High End Systems.

That showgun is pretty large indeed - seen it before. I believe it was at PLASA last year (2007) is anyone here went? I was unable to unfortunately.