Robert Juliat, the followspot specialist, unveiled new powerful 600W LED followspots, Oz and Alice at Prolight+Sound 2017
Germany - Robert Juliat was present in classic style in the Lightpower Village at Prolight+Sound 2017 as it presented a line-up of its tungsten and discharge followspots - Lancelot, Merlin, Cyrano, Victor and Roxie - which formed a beautiful backdrop to herald the arrival of Robert Juliat’s two new LED followspots, the powerful 600W Oz and Alice.
Long- and short-throw models respectively, Oz and Alice feature an exclusive 600W cool white LED source and are the first professional LED followspots able to deliver a high output comparable with that of 1200W discharge followspots.
The dynamic pair share the same high-quality functions and characteristics offered by the Robert Juliat classic Compact range. Their compact dimensions and silent operation are coupled with the benefits of no heat, smooth electronic dimming - locally or remotely via DMX – and no lamp-change for less maintenance. A digital display, RJ45 connector and USB port are just some of the convenient features that come as standard.
“There is nothing else comparable on the market in terms of output and performance from a powerful LED source,” says Robert Juliat managing director, François Juliat. “Oz and Alice are proof that Robert Juliat continues to lead the way in followspot design.”
Robert Juliat also unveiled SpotMe, an advanced 3D tracking system for their Compact and Grand ranges of followspots, which is designed to shine the light on performers in a smart, progressive way. Very easy to understand, simple to install and use, and extremely cost-effective, SpotMe opens up new creative dimensions for designers.
SpotMe’s 3D real-time tracking system turns Robert Juliat followspots into an interactive solution that gives the position of performers on stage without the need for emitters and/or cameras.
“SpotMe has been designed to be accessible to everyone and all budgets. There is no need for specialist knowledge to set it up or operate it – it is easy to install and ready to go in a fraction of the time of other tracking systems. And its master and slave technology opens up a whole new range of control options for the designer,” says Robert Juliat sales director, Claus Spreyer.
Two new additions to the Dalis family, Dalis 861 Washlight and Dalis 862S mini-Footlight also made their appearance at the show, pushing the boundaries of what can be done with this award-winning technology with yet more applications. Both were received as clever and useful adaptations of the originals.
Robert Juliat’s ZEP Fresnel 360LF series and ZEP profile 660SX series were also represented as Robert Juliat presented an extension to the ranges in the form of brand new, variable white versions.
(Jim Evans)

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