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Voltex Lighting has taken Mellow light to
an entirely new level with the introduction
of the RCM LED. This has been achieved
by optimising the ‘mellow light’ concept,
which is ultimately one of perception, the
result of which is a visual environment
that appears brighter at lower levels of
illuminance. Mellow light fixtures produce
high vertical, even horizontal illuminance
making it easier for people to see, which
is why it appears brighter when compared
to dark light fixtures.
Dark light or louvered light fixtures cre-
ate numerous light and dark patches that
can cause eye fatigue.These contrasts force
the eye to adapt continually between a back-
drop of light and dark contrasts.With a dark
light fixture little light emits from the fixture;
the opposite applies to Mellow Lights.
With the new RCM LED these con-
trasts are eliminated and consistent high
levels of illuminance are achieved. A higher
level of eye comfort is provided because
the LEDs are totally masked by the optic
and soft diffused light is achieved through
high angle brightness controlled material.
Studies have shown that the optimum
level of illuminance in terms of productiv-
ity, lies somewhere between 350 and 400
lux and the norm is to design to 500 lux.
With the RCM LED it is possible to design
using fewer luminaires yet maintain an
environment where the perception of light
is visually brighter.
The RCM offers the ultimate in com-
fort and brightness as well as a greatly
improved aesthetic, with its stylish hi-tech
appearance.Technically it offers maximum
performance using high transmission
material with even light diffusion over the
entire optic with 87% efficiency, 118 lm/W
efficacy and high colour rendering.
Voltex Lighting: +27 11 402 0251
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If the atom is the basic building block of all mat-
ter, it can be argued that the sheer versatility of
GLP’s new impression X4 Atom — which will
occupy a unique position in the marketplace —
will provide a fundamental tool for all lighting
disciplines.
Size matters, and the power of the Atom
comes from a body that measures less than
16 cm long and weighs just 1.3 kg. Within that
body is a high powered 15WRGBWLED source
that emits a bright beam with even colour
distribution across a full spectrum. Making the
Atom unique in its class is a motorised zoom
inside that gives a mighty 9:1 ratio; running from
3.5°-34° and adding a huge amount of flexibility.
Increasing its usability in multiple applications is
the IP65 rating that the unit carries, allowing it
to be used all year round indoors or out.
Furthermore, the X4 Atom features a clever
interlock mechanism that allows units to be built
into different configurations quickly and easily.
It is therefore set to benefit multiple applica-
tions fromTV and film, to corporate events, set
lighting and special events. Also benefitting will
be concert touring stages, truss systems and
architectural elements, as the interlock system
quickly turns single fixtures into 4-Lites, 8-Lites
or any other shape.
Says GLP Inc president, Mark Ravenhill. “If
you want to mimic molefays, you can; if you
want to create groundrows, you can; if you
want to make a little 2-Lite or a stadium style
light fitting, then you can — and you still have
full control over each head individually.”
Control for the Atom heads is via an Atom
PSU controller — commencing with a 12-way,
but with a 6-way and other models to follow.
The PSU supplies power and data down a single
4 pin XLR cable to each Atom head. “Since it
uses the same format as industry standard
colour scroller cable, the rental houses who
have stopped using colour changers can now
repurpose all that existing cable and infrastruc-
ture — meaning less investment for them and
reduction of overall environmental impact of the
Atom,” says Ravenhill.
Rounding out the feature set, the impression
X4 Atom contains other advanced features, in-
cluding adjustable flicker free control, beautiful
colour mixing, smooth dimming without any
colour shift and variable speed strobe. Shipping
of the GLP impression X4 Atom has begun.
GLP German Light Products:
The RCM LED – shedding new light
The mighty Atom