From May 10 to 13, Fira de Barcelona brought together more than 800 exhibitors in the six technological areas of ISE 2022, with a pavilion dedicated to lighting in which the brands distributed by Stonex were present, showing cutting-edge equipment and presenting the latest releases that will set the standard for professional lighting.
During the week of the fair, a total of 43 unique attendees from 691 countries had the opportunity to enjoy the technological deployment and the conferences organized around the audiovisual sector and the trends to come. In addition, it was an event where clients and suppliers exchanged interests and created synergies to work on new projects and resume momentum after the pandemic.
The professional lighting of the future is already here
This year the Fair has set up a pavilion for professional lighting companies that wanted to exhibit their novelties and participate in the interaction with customers and distributors. In support of its brands and as the official distribution point in Spain, Stonex attended ISE 2022 to interact with customers and share with its suppliers the products that are going to revolutionize the sector of entertainment.
Clay Paky revalidates the quality of its LED and effects equipment
The stand of the Italian brand had several of its leading devices, such as the Ring Profile MP, whose compact and lightweight format does not detract from its power 470-watt white LED engine (with an output of over 22,000 lumens) and it has all the functionalities included in other larger and more expensive luminaires.
The high-precision optics that characterize Clay Paky along with faithful color reproduction have been included in the Arolla Profile MP optical system with a zoom range of 6 to 50 degrees, CMY color mixing for deep, rich tones, and a seven-tone color wheel that includes a CRI enhancement filter greater than 88 and a linear CTO to achieve the color temperatures you need. This makes it a very versatile and adaptable luminaire for tours, theaters or fixed installations.
The LED source of the Arolla Profile MP is a native 6000K that does not produce the metallic white that often limits equipment results and color temperature range. For an eye-catching aesthetic, this moving spotlight is equipped with a 120-millimeter front lens and a rotating gobo wheel that features seven rotating high-definition gobos with "Go-Bright" technology for no loss of light or color shift when inserted into the beam
Consolidating its cutting-edge laser technology, the Xtylos Aqua with IP66 protection also enjoyed special prominence at the Clay Paky stand, since in addition to ensure superb performance in extreme conditions It has ventilation to avoid condensation on the lenses. The Xtylos Acqua has RGB laser source capable of creating a uniform beam with bright and saturated colors and its opening from 1 to 7º, which can reach an opening of 0.5º with reducers of the diameter of the beam, and allows you to create spectacular and inspiring aerial effects with its two gobo wheels.
Other of the most outstanding devices in this edition of ISE 2022 were the new family of effect lights from Clay Paky: the Tambora Linear with its adaptable hybrid bar to TV studios or movie sets to major tours and two complementary effects in one. First, emulation of an LED wall with a 400 pixel system with RGB technology, y also a powerful strobe effect on its central line of 200 white LEDs. The Drum Flash works simultaneously as a strobe light (two very powerful white LED strips), wash and blinding (four large central RGB+W LED spotlights of 100 W each), to achieve more sophisticated and impressive lighting designs in any show.
Movecat as synonymous with maximum safety and precision in rigging
The German firm is a leader in stage mechanics and has spent ten years laying the foundations for the production of variable speed motors certified according to European regulations and an extended lifetime performance guarantee for its silver, gold and platinum programs. In its line of rigging and stage, distributed by Stonex exclusively in Spain, the products of Movecat are a safe and reliable investment as they are certified for use with people and in public spaces, scenic engineering projects and rental companies.
Its robust motors are presented through different loads and functionalities to cover the needs of different stage applications. At this Fair we were able to see the MOVECAT C1 VARIO and the control systems for an installation with a SIL3 safety level with an EXPERT-T III table, which presents the particularity that its machinery and software are completely separated, so any error in the motor does not compromise the operation of the control software.
As well its redundancy system has been refined, which guarantees its excellent safety to achieve movements with a precision of 3 mm that is unmatched on the market. In addition, among the security measures that characterize Movecat is its access through a nominal and non-transferable card that allows the system to operate and register who uses it.
Ayrton shows its most cutting-edge technology at ISE 2022
The latest launches of the French brand have been present at this edition of ISE 2022 Barcelona to dazzle attendees with the high performance of theThe family of Zonda 9 Wash and FX luminaires with 40W LED source and RGB+W additive color synthesis to improve the results of the mixtures, reinforce the contrast and all this in a lighter format Slim-21 TM which facilitates the work of technicians. That is why the Zonda 9 spotlights are a very convenient option for the technological transition of theaters and auditoriums with the best results.
These new luminaires Ayrton has a patented optical system with a 384 mm diameter sphere and 37 PMMA lenses which, when combined with 37 glass light guides with optical microstructure, allow to reach a 25.000 lumen power. Thanks to its RGBW four-color technology that ensures the homogeneous mix of pastels and saturated and a uniform beam with no color shadows capable of setting 4290 tones with a high level of fidelity (CRI of <86).
The newcomer to the family is the Ayrton Cobra, result of technology Dreamspot 18K developed to take to another level the definition of the beam and its native contrast with a CRI greater than 65 and a 0,6° beam angle completed by XT-Focus™ for extreme focus range that adjusts the shape of the beam to any use. The Cobra can illuminate with a 386.000 lux output at 20 m and 6500 K power with a low consumption of 260 W, while the 38x zoom ratio with a range of 0,6° to 23° expands the light readjustment options of your optical system with 13 lenses and 170mm front lens.
GrandMA3 update allows control of large shows with the same software
The references in professional lighting control software and consoles from MA Lighting also presented at ISE 2022 the 1.7 update of the GrandMA3, a qualitative leap compared to the previous version of this control system that supports the performance of more complex shows. To adapt to the demands of the different segments of the entertainment market, theto GrandMA3 1.7 includes workflow enhancements such as:
✅ Shortcuts, presets and effects editor in real time;
✅ Faster programming of phasers;
✅ Redesign of important menus;
✅ More intuitive timing and speed;
✅ Increased DMX parameters on grandMA3 consoles up to 8.192 parameters and on all grandMA3 onPC devices up to 4.096 parameters;
✅ Definition of the duration of each beat to synchronize it with the music.
In the MA Lighting website all the functionalities of the new version are collected and they have also carried out tutorial videos where their experts offer detailed information on their practical applications. grandMA3 software is designed to meet the demands of the future of lighting control, offering new and existing users of MA Lighting a tool to create exciting shows on any scale.
El Integrated Systems Europe 2022 of Barcelona has celebrated a successful edition in terms of exhibitors and visitors, offering a climate of optimism for the recovery of the sector and promising forecasts regarding technology and audiovisual projects to come. As the coordinating association of this Fair, AVIXA was present with its own conference and networking space for all those people or companies that came to ISE 2022 to learn about the latest technology in the audiovisual world.