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    MA Lighting Launches dot2 Series of Consoles

    I thought everyone might like to see this... The essence of lighting control: dot2 range introduced MA Lighting is well known for its approach towards professional lighting control and enjoys a distinguished reputation for quality and reliability. Now MA presents a new range of compact lighting...
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    You Pick the Most Innovative Lighting Product for 2009

    I have been talking with David a little offline and asked him for a bit of help here on ControlBooth. Most times when it comes to awards for almost anything that you can think of, there is a small group of people that not only choose the nominations, but also vote on the nominations. Well, it...
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    Black cube taps

    Lex Products also sells Black Cube Taps.
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    Technical Theatre blogs?

    Footer, thanks for the plug. ;) Honestly, while CB and I do have a lot of information, we don't/can't cover EVERYTHING out there in the lighting industry. I would suggest subscribing to RSS feed for multiple sites. I have roughly 20-30 sites I check and read daily.
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    Automated Fixtures Rumor Mill Update: Vari-Lite's LED Fixture

    The Rumors are true! We spotted an poster ad of the new VLX fixture in the wild! We have heard it might be out as soon as the fall.
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    Control/Dimming Lighting Console: 24/48

    If you an wait till April, after USITT, DO IT! ;) That is when ETC is announcing their newest board, the element. It will be the direct replacement for the express line of consoles. I think this will be a perfect match for your venue.
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    Automated Fixtures Rumor Mill Update: Vari-Lite's LED Fixture

    Yeah, I totally made that one up. Looks NOTHING like the real one! ;)
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    Conventional Fixtures What caused this lamp to fail?

    I know this is stupid, but did someone who didn't know not to touch the lamp install it possibly? Other reason it failed is that there may have been a power spike through the circuit, but highly unlikely. I'll check around with my contacts and see if I can find anything.
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    Conventional Fixtures What caused this lamp to fail?

    Couple of questions... How long was in it storage? Was the storage temperature controlled? Did you "pop" the circuit on or did you fade it up?
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    Automated Fixtures Rumor Mill Update: Vari-Lite's LED Fixture

    I wanted to share some more information about the new Vari-Lite LED fixture, the VLX. Here is the COMPLETE article... Just a few weeks ago, we reported a rumor that Vari-lite is in the process of developing an LED moving head. Many of the top lighting designers and dealers were able to view...
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    Conventional Fixtures Favorite Gel Color

    Re: favorite gelsI would have to say my favorite gel color is N/C, only because it contains all the colors of the spectrum. ;)
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    Patch Sheet

    What I like about the Ion is the format button in patching. Switches from channel @ address to address @ channel. Then of course the ability to patch in EDMX or Universe is also nice.Oh, and BTW lieperjp, if you are a student or educator, think about LightWright. Once you get started, you...
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    Senate Amendment to Bar Entertainment Industry From Any Economic Recovery Funds

    Sen. Tom Coburn (R-OK) has introduced an amendment to prohibit any funds in the economic stimulus bill from going to museums, casinos, aquariums, theaters, art centers. As such, it thus would bar from Federal Economic Recovery funding many potential projects that would create jobs for our...
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    ETC Giving Out FREE VIP Passes to USITT

    ETC sent me a message today about FREE VIP Passes for USITT and NAB. Visit isquint for more information... Isquint | FREE VIP Passes to USITT and NAB
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    2009 Inauguration

    I was right in the heart of things for the inauguration. I'll be happy to share my photos with anyone that would like to see them. Feel free to email me at [email protected]. I was located at the Newseum for the entire weekend covering events. Here is one of the 600 photos I took...
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