Philips Entertainment Exhibits New Luminaires at IBC 2013

	Philips Selecon will be exhibiting the PLCyc2 (L) and the PLprofile4 at IBC, alongside the latest products from Showline and Strand Lighting.

Philips Entertainment is powering up its lighting brands -- Selecon, Showline, and Strand Lighting -- for IBC 2013 where the company will exhibit in hall 11, stand G81, September 13-17, at Amsterdam's RAI Exhibition and Convention Center.

Representatives from each of the Philips brands will be on-stand to demonstrate the full range of professional media and entertainment luminaires and control products including the PL range of LED luminaires from Philips Selecon. Ideal for TV studios, small theatre, museums, and multipurpose venues the PLCyc2 offers twin, single-source 120W RGBW LED engines (the PLCyc1 offers a single-source 120W RGBW LED engine), which enables inventive, consistent color mixing for cyc and wash lighting effects.

"Offering a smooth, even beam, the PLCyc1 and PLCyc2 seamlessly blend intense washes of color on cycloramas up to 5m high and 10m high respectively," says Selecon's senior sales manager Grant Bales-Smith. "Using LED source technology combined with a properly shaped asymmetrical reflector, the PLCyc1 and PLCyc2 deliver consistent light distribution without requiring the compromising performance of vertical or horizontal spreader lenses. Not only that all PLCyc luminaires support wireless DMX512 control, available via Wireless Solutions. Each optional wireless receiver also has a DMX512 out-port to control adjacent luminaires."

In addition, the new PLprofile4 LED luminaire will join the PL LED lighting range, including the PLfresnel1 and the PLprofile1. The PLprofile4 combines the same LED source technology, which is applied across the PL range, with precision optical design. Four 120W high-power, RGBW LED engines deliver color options with exact beam control and pattern projection.

Joining the PL range will be Selecon's broadcast-focused Studio Panel. This offers a compact lightweight LED solution that is designed for both studio and location use. Units feature tunable white color temperature control from 3,000K to 6,000K -- for a wide range of lighting applications. Requiring just 50W, the unit will operate on AC or DC voltage. The battery power input is designed to allow location operation using industry standard batteries. Plus, a range of specialist holographic diffusers can provide beam angle control with minimal light loss.

Complementing the Philips Selecon range on stand will be the Showline range including the SL NITRO 510 LED strobe. This unique fixture delivers bright, intense bursts of light and effects via over 1300 high-powered LEDs. Not only that, its continuous on operation along with six unique zones of control allow flexibility, while unique built in chases aid creativity and simplicity.

With over 68,000 lumens of output, the SL NITRO 510 rivals conventional strobes and retains dynamic looks whether washing a stage or pointing directly at an audience. Additionally several other Showline products will be on display including the SL BAR 660, SL BAND 300, SL PAR 150 ZOOM, and more.

Showline will also be exhibiting its new SL BAR 640: Offering designers a complete lighting tool, the SL BAR 640 produces over 13,000 lumens of output and features a 60-degree beam angle, built-in effects and chases, an auto-orienting LCD menu, multiple dimming curves and color modes, full RDM implementation, a unique strobe control paradigm, plus industry standard Powercon in/out and five-pin DMX connectors. The four-foot SL BAR 640 delivers exceptional light output and endless creative possibilities.

Finally, offering control that can easily cope with a hybrid of luminaires, Philips Strand Lighting will be exhibiting the versatile 250ML moving light control console -- an evolution of the popular Strand series 200 console. It features four encoders and an LCD display screen for quick and easy automated lighting and LED control making it ideal for smaller productions using a range of lighting instruments and sources.

"The 250ML is already proving itself to be an ideal lighting control solution for multi-purpose venues, smaller TV studios, and smaller theatres," comments Bales Smith. "We have had a great response from customers and end users since its launch at shows including: Frankfurt, PLASA Focus, Showtech, ABTT, and Mediatech South Africa. We're therefore very excited to be able to show off the console for show visitors to experience at IBC."

"Today Philips Entertainment is leading the entertainment lighting industry in the design, development, and manufacture of innovative, efficient, and versatile theatre, concert, and display luminaires alongside control and power and signal distribution," adds Graham Eales, Philips Selecon's general manager. "As ever we're delighted to be able to take the opportunity to demonstrate the latest additions to our range of both traditional tungsten and cutting edge LED fixtures, and lighting control to a professional and discerning audience."