Highlite International, celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, took advantage of the Prolight + Sound 2024 event to introduce new products from its brands Infinity, Showtec, DAP, DMT, Showgear, and Wentex.
From Infinity, no fewer than four new IP65-rated Raccoon models were introduced: three Pars (P7/7, Junior P4/7 and Junior P7/4) and a strobe/wash combo (S420/4). The P7/7 is a high-quality RGBCALDB Par that features seven custom-made 7-colour LEDs with maximum brightness and maximum colour quality modes offering versatility. The Junior P4/7 is a more compact version of the P7/7 with four custom-made 7-colour LEDs. Then, there is the Junior P7/4; it also has a compact housing and uses seven 4-colour LEDs. Again, it is possible to choose between maximum brightness and maximum colour quality modes on this fixture.
All pars share the same sophisticated control software with advanced calibrated xy colour mixing, extreme colour stability with temperature compensation and no visible colour shift during dimming, tungsten shift simulation even with colour filters applied, adjustable PWM and many more professional features. The S420/4 is also part of the Raccoon family and this very powerful strobe/wash combination fixture boasts 420 RGBW LEDs for wash effects with a brightness of up to 30,400 lumens, while the strobe effects are produced by 32 CW LEDs that can produce over 70,000 lumens!
Showtec introduced the IP65-rated Titan Strobe FLEX FX, a fixture that brings a fresh perspective to strobe lighting. It consists of eight high-power LED strobes, complete with cables and a dedicated controller. Each strobe pod consists of a 100-watt CW COB LED surrounded by 12 individually controllable 2-watt RGBW LEDs. This combination allows strobe effects together with full-colour LED ring effects to create something unique.
Other new introductions by Showtec included the latest additions to the ACT series with the Flood 200 RGBAL - designed for theatrical applications, the Par 200 W RGBAL and the Par 200 W CW/WW – both versatile indoor spotlights, and the Par 200 W UV – a fixture ideal for applications where fluorescence is key. The brand new Octostrip FLEX Set was also introduced. It is a linear LED fixture consisting of eight LED battens, eight cables and a controller. Its powerful RGBW LEDs are capable of producing a vast spectrum of accurate, vibrant colours that can go from subtle transitions to bold, pulsating colour changes, and thanks to its IP65 rating, its creative lighting effects can be enjoyed outdoors too.
From DAP, Frigga (a single active column PA system), the lightweight NRG series active and passive PA speakers and the new TA digital amplifiers also made an appearance. Frigga consists of a subwoofer and a column speaker and has been designed for everything from different types of musical applications to presentations. It has microphone and line inputs and is equipped with Bluetooth 5.0 with support for True Wireless Stereo. The NRG series offers practical solutions for permanent and mobile applications with full-range speakers and subwoofers. The active versions have built-in DSP, mic and line inputs, and Bluetooth 5.0 with TWS. And there are no fewer than six new TA digital amplifier models with power outputs ranging from 4x 450 watts to 4x 3400 watts. Each model is a lightweight Class D touring amplifier with DSP and a compact design that only takes up 1U of rack space.
DMT’s new Alpha series screens were also on display at PLS. The A2.6i and the A1.9i are HD LED screens with pixel pitches of 2.6 mm and 1.9 mm, respectively. Designed for indoor use, both models have a lightweight cabinet that allows angled connections between -5 and +10 degrees, which makes creating curved displays quick and easy. Front and rear servicing makes the panels ideal for fixed installations too.
Showgear is a brand that focuses on products and accessories for stage and studio use and at PLS a number of handy products were presented. These included unique solutions, such as the Levelling Clamp for compensating angled mounting points, the Heavy Duty Tent Clamp with 500 kg WLL, the practical Tree & Pole Mounting Bracket for mounting fixtures to a tree or pole, and an Angled Arm Coupler for perfect horizontal truss mounting.
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Wentex’s creative textile solutions include a number of products that allow swift and efficient design setups to be achieved for everything from conferences and trade shows to professional stage and studio environments. At PLS, new products including a Case for FOH Kit and more accessories for the Pipe and Drape system and SET Frame Modules were presented, while the entire Highlite booth was built using Wentex SET Frames.
As Highlite celebrates its 30th anniversary, its continued commitment to the entertainment industry is clear to see. This is not only reflected in the new products it continues to introduce, but also in the creation of dedicated shows like those seen at PLS and in the creation of a new magazine 'Spotlight' showcasing the company's latest products.
