Fira Barcelona has once again been the epicenter of the audiovisual sector. A large number of suppliers converged in the most important fair of the world audiovisual industry and systems integration. From January 31 to February 3, Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2023 was held, where Hall 7 was dedicated to showing all the latest lighting innovations and Stonex brands were present.
The 4-day fair was a great success, exceeding 58.000 attendees from 155 countries. Throughout the days there have been conferences, talks and meetings within the audiovisual sector. An ideal time to generate networking and catch up on trends and everything that is to come.
MA celebrates its 40th anniversary
40 years have passed since the founding of MA Lighting in 1983, where the commitment to innovate and create never stopped. Forty years are not fulfilled every day, that's why they celebrate it in a big way.
This is how they have prepared a full-size grandMA3 console, with a special serial number 404040 that will travel around the world for a year, collecting signatures from everyone who is part of the MA family. How could it be otherwise, the first signature is that of the founder of MA Lighting, Michael Adenau.
After the tour, the console will be auctioned and all proceeds will be donated to different foundations: Behind the Scenes, #handforahand and Backup – The Technical Entertainment charity.
There will be many places traveled by this console, its journey has already begun in this latest edition of ISE 2023 in Barcelona. The next destination will be Prolight + Sound in Frankfurt, and there are many more to come!
Ayrton integrated his latest releases at ISE 2023
The latest member of the Zonda family of Ayrton was present at ISE 2023 Barcelona. The compact luminaire, Zonda 3, demonstrated her enormous potential in stage lighting with her older sister Zonda 9.
The Zonda 3 equipment is very versatile and allows you to create surprising effects with the possibility of changing from beam to wash with great ease. Its reduced dimensions and speed of movement increase its dynamism.
It has 7 high-performance 40W LED sources with RGB+W and offers patented optics made up of a unique 170mm PMMA monoblock. This LED-optical system combination is capable of producing a power of 5.200 lumens and a perfectly homogeneous mix of pastel and saturated colors regardless of the chosen color combination.
Of course, could not miss Cobra at the stand of the French brand. This luminaire with a laser phosphor source is capable of illuminating objects from a long distance with its Dreamspot 18K technology and has IP65 protection for use outdoors and in extreme climates, ideal for shows and the most demanding conditions.
Ayrton reaffirmed his commitment to Women in Lighting, through a meeting at their stand. Where women lighting professionals shared a moment and generated networking, promoting their development in the sector.
Claypaky representing effects lighting
A large number of the leading Italian teams Claypaky took place at its stand at ISE 2023, such as Arolla Profile MP, Mini Xtylos, Tambora Linear and the latest big releases like the Volero Wave and the recent Mini-B Spot.
The power and intensity of the Mini-B Spot They were present, proving that (just as there is no age for love) there is no size for versatility. The light source of this compact luminaire is based on a 70W white LED engine, with 3500 lumens, but with a power consumption of only 150W. In addition, Claypaky has developed a patented optical unit that optimizes light intensity and light output.
The LED bar with 8 independent moving heads, Volero Wave, did not cease to amaze with its random movements and versatility. The equipment allows to control each focus autonomously. The eight LED units are able to move in a 220° TILT and give rise to amazing three-dimensional and volumetric projections.
At the Claypaky stand, the latest milestone in their project did not go unnoticed either. «CP Green – Spotlight on Sustainability», being the first entertainment lighting company to receive certification in the Carbon Inventory Management System under the ISO 14064-1:2018 standard.
New from Portman
Originality in design was present by the hand of Portman at Fira Barcelona. Portman Lights has redesigned its classic P1, P2 and P3 launching its "EVO" versions (P1 EVO, P2 EVO and P3 EVO) in which they have improved the electronics, changed reflectors and made better emulation of tungsten and RGBW. We have been able to see all these novelties in the latest edition of ISE 2023.
