Pharos is now shipping this updated version of the LPC, incorporating newer technologies already available in their more recently released controllers and remote devices. The eight inputs can now be configured as contact closures, digital or analog inputs. The Serial port is updated to be a multi-protocol port supporting RS232, RS485 or DMX-in triggering, with an installation-friendly three-pin connector. A colour-coded power connector is intended to reduce the risk of incorrect plugging, and the compact flash card is replaced with an SD card. New indicator LEDs are included on the Ethernet port for network diagnosis and the new output status LED indicates both DMX and eDMX data.
At the ARC show Pharos is also previewing an addition to its range of remote Input output devices, the RIO A. This is a networked audio interface compatible with all Pharos controllers, featuring stereo audio-in with support for up to 30-band spectrum analysis, enhanced timecode decoding and MIDI in/out.
(Jim Evans)
