Showing will be the QuadCore - a new solid-state lighting controller in the CueCore family. It features 2,048 DMX channels across 4 DMX outputs. The on-board flash memory allows for storing DMX shows. Playback can be fully automated and triggered by various IP based protocols.
The QuadCore is bundled with the CueluxPro software-based lighting control desk and includes a 4-universe license of CueluxPro. Larger universe numbers are achieved by stacking more QuadCores. Targeted at channel-hungry projects that typically involve pixel mapping, the QuadCore reduces the cost per DMX universe in a CueluxPro installation.
The on-board flash memory has capacity to store dynamic DMX shows or static lighting scenes. DMX shows can be downloaded from CueluxPro or recorded from DMX, Art-Net or sACN. Several shows can playback simultaneously and independently from each other. Each playback can be configured with various options including: Delay-Time, Fade-Time, Looping, LTP, HTP, Priority, etc. This flexibility allows the QuadCore to be driving different lighting-zones within one project.
The QuadCore can be triggered through various protocols that include DMX, Art-Net, sACN, UDP, TCP, OSC and HTML. When used in combination with the CueCore or IoCore then protocols like MIDI, MTC, SMPTE, RS-232, dry contacts and 0-10V are also possible.
Playback of the lighting shows stored inside the QuadCore can be synchronized via timecode. The QuadCore supports IP-based Art-Net and OSC timecodes directly. Physical timecode protocols like SMPTE and MTC are supported via the CueCore.
Other highlights from Visual Productions will include the new Cuety App, now available for both LPU-1 and LPU-2 solid-state hardware devices.
The Cuety App is a new generation lighting controller that turns your iPad into a powerful lighting console. "With the growing usage of tablets instead of laptops, Visual Productions recognized the need for convenient and affordable lighting control solutions to use on these mobile devices," the company says. "Cuety coupled with the LPU-1 is designed for the entry-level entertainment market, therefor it is easy to use and budget friendly."
Cuety enables users to take full advantage of the iPad's mobility and multi-touch display. The controller has full support for moving heads, LEDs, conventional lighting and DMX controlled special effects.
With the introduction of the LPU-2, Cuety is now available as a programming tool for small architectural installations. The LPU-2 hardware can be remotely triggered by the following protocols: TCP, UDP, OSC & HTTP. The system architecture of the Cuety App and its LPU-1 or LPU-2 hardware is designed for robustness.
"The unique feature of Cuety is that the compact LPUs contain the engine that runs your show, calculates fade times and renders dynamic FXs," the company adds. "The Cuety App is just your user-interface. In the case of a WIFI interruption your show will go on."
Cuety will be available to download from the App Store. LPU-1 and LPU-2 will be available from your local Visual Productions dealer. During the second half of 2015 Visual Productions expects to release the App for android tablets.
