ETC’s Unveils Upgraded Ion Series & Software
ETC recently launched two new control surfaces to its popular Ion lineup of
lighting control products, the Ion Xe Consoles & ColorSourceCyc fixture with
it’s to be unveiled Cobalt software version 8.0.
The new Ion Xe and Ion Xe 20 consoles with compact footprints and full-featured
Eos software will bring award-winning programming power to smaller venues.
Since the new consoles feature the same backlit keyboard layout as their larger
Eos family siblings, workflow can transfer seamlessly from desk to desk. Ion
Xe desks support up to external two multi-touch monitors, so you can take
full hands-on advantage of color tools, Magic Sheets, Direct Selects and
more.
Ion Xe consoles feature full main playback controls, fader controls, level and
rate wheels, four rotary parameter encoders and support for up to five
USB-connectable wings and devices. Ion Xe consoles are available in two
output counts: 2K (base) and 12K (expanded), providing control for a wide
variety of rigs. For extra security and flexibility, ETC has also released
a new Ion Xe RPU (Remote Processing Unit), which can serve as a backup, remote
programming station, or primary controller for your system.
“The Ion brand is much loved for its compact footprint and powerful feature set
at a very attractive price,” explains Eos family Product Manager Anne
Valentino. “We wanted to ensure its replacement maintained those attributes,
while providing a more consistent hardware design with the larger products in
the family. Ion Xe is a powerful addition to a product line-up that covers a
broad cross-section of the market.”
The new Eos Fader Wing accessories provide 20 or 40 non-motorized faders in
handy, USB-connectable modules that match – and are compatible with – all
the latest Eos family hardware. The wings share the profile of the Ion Xe
and Eos Motorized Fader Wings, and they can be used with all Eos family
products (with the exception of Element).
Fader wings make it easy to customize Ion Xe to the specific needs of the show;
it can be connected to three motorized or non-motorized fader wings to any
Ion Xe desk. The Ion Xe 20 model also streamlines your control booth setup
with a built-in bank of 20 page-able, non-motorized faders.
ColorSourceCyc
The upcoming ColorSourceCyc fixture, slated for release later this year, is
a purpose-built cyclorama light which is bright, compact and affordable.
It’s also the first ColorSource fixture to add a fifth colour to its LED
array, incorporating indigo with the RGB-L mix to achieve rich, theatrical
hues. The Cyc will be joining fellow family members on stand J30, including
ColorSource Spot and PAR fixtures, ColorSource AV control desk, and
ColorSource Relay wireless power control solution.