The buyer also has the full responsibility for getting the licenses for using various software. Lbx models are direct mains driven, gsx models operate from a mains driven low voltage power supply unit. Strand lighting s neo introduction video using software version 3. In 1993, the company released its first softwarebased lighting control system, gsx. The lighting controller was a commercially available machine marketed by philips strand lighting as part of their neo line of lighting consoles. Strand lighting a phillips company strand lighting offers the worlds most comprehensive and competitive range of conventional and led luminaires, dimming equipment, control systems and software to answer the creative needs of lighting. Strand lighting is a company within the film and television division of the rank organisation pie.
This is the third and final video in the strand 200 series showing how to program the lighting board in mm robinsons studio theatre. After trying to make sense of the strand manuals ive downloaded online the only solution it seems to offer is physically programming the presets on the dimmer racks. Lbx models are direct mains driven, gsx models operate from a mains driven. For operation or technical assistance, please contact strand lighting. All strand consoles use the proven genius prolightpalette operating software. With two playbacks, 24 submasters, lcd display and integral 3. Does anyone know of something similar to gsx that can enhance the pre flight stage of the game for me. For a complete list of strand lighting offices and service centers, see below or visit our web site. This equipment is designed and manufactured to comply with. Strand 430530550 p40 seperate upgradeable software and increased capacity from.
Setting up the dimmers for the strand lighting mx board. Somewhere in the gsx menu structure you need to work your way to the software option either under archive or disc, put your floppy in and off you go. Strand lighting continues to offer the worlds most comprehensive and competitive range of lighting instruments, dimming equipment, control systems and software to answer the creative needs of lighting. The most common programs associated with ssf files are all created by different software developers. Unfollow strand lighting to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. A lighting control console also called a lightboard, lighting board, or lighting desk is an electronic device used in theatrical lighting design to control multiple lights at once. Philips strand lighting neo control console youtube. I have used the gsx trial and i absolutley love the software however the price is steep for a college student like me. Strand lighting l imited unit 3 hammersmith studios yeldham road hammersmith london, england w6 8jf tel. Strand lighting offers the worlds most comprehensive and competitive range of luminaires, dimming equipment, control systems and software to answer the creative needs of lighting designers. Cd90 wins the lighting dimensions new lighting product of the year. This has no function at this time and is for future development. Everything unforgettable rock and roll shows and events need, strand delivers.
How to set a cue in a strand lighting mx board youtube. Although they actually hold up pretty well, they feel cheap. The history of strand lighting, the company that pioneered stage lighting in. The control console shall be designed to be easily operated while providing sophisticated lighting. Gsx is the first softwarebased lighting control system that allows the user to choose from a wide range of software packages. Controldimming swcs and outlook presets controlbooth. If you just need another dmx source for simple controls, its not bad. Technical assistance ec21 racks and dimmers require a minimum of maintenance and servicing. The operating software package chosen sets the capacity of the system in increments from 25 channels to a maximum of 125 channels. The last known release of gsx lbx software that im aware of was 1. The control console shall be a microprocessor based control system specifically designed and constructed for the control of entertainment lighting and presentation systems. I have been made aware that in order for the board to receive midi, it needs the communique application software. Strand lightings neo introduction video for software 3.
Pete borchetta from philips strand lighting introduces the world to the latest lighting control product, the neo. Strand introduces the groundbreaking neo lighting control console featuring a sophisticated software system with a rich set of hardware controls. These developers can help you if youre having trouble opening your ssf file. If your strand lighting mx board stops working this is the most likely reason. The control console shall be designed to be easily operated while providing sophisticated lighting functions. The existing software code in the neo lighting console dated back a few years given that the console had been sold commercially before the niagara falls lighting.
The strand gsxlbx is a compact and versatile hardware platform for use with genius operating software, and optional kaleidoscope and communique application software. This is a quick how to on setting a cue for the strand lighting mx board. I am currently in the process of setting up the lighting consoles in our theater space to receive msc from our qlab setup and as i came to our old strand gsx, i ran into a problem. In 1995, the company introduced an enhanced version of the light palette software and the 530, a memory lighting console that included 24 submasters to be used with geniusplus or light palette operating software. Strand lighting is a company within the film and television. T84 variable beam profile spot, the ultimate development of the. Like you, i havent used a gsx for absolutely ages its very rarely that i. Compact and versatile hardware platform for use with genius operating software, and optional kaleidoscope and communique application software. Strand created its first digital consoles and software based control systems direct. The neo console and software allows the ability to seize light. Touring companies will appreciate the reduced packing space that this feature offers. However i cant help you with the password or console key or whatever that is called. They are used throughout the entertainment industry and are normally placed at the front of house foh position or in a control booth all lighting.
Well, gsx lbx do run a variation of the genius software, but aiui its a very different animal from the 300 and 500 operation software. Strand lighting s 250ml console overview this console can control 250 channels for dimmers and 30 automated luminaries for moving lights and leds. Lyskontroller strand lighting gsx auktionshuset dab as. Gsx office 365 enduser experience monitoring solution. Find your program in the left column of the table below and contact the developer. If anybody still needs the strand lbx gsx ole i have it on my computer. The 1700capacity auditorium needed a professional lighting system and they got itover 240 luminaires were used, including the strand. A variety of strand lighting fixtures were used to outfit the national army conference center in cairo, egypt. Ec90 supervisor p50 latest development of strands high specification ec90 digital dimming, now. The neo lighting control system expands with the introduction of the submaster and playbackwings along with the rackmount playback controller.
The smartfade is much more sturdy feeling and its supported today. At the same time, the development of new strand products allowed for the. Philips strand lighting limited twoyear warranty philips strand lighting offers a twoyear limited warranty of its products against defects in materials or workmanship from the date of delivery. The ssf file extension is associated with the strand 300 lighting console, a lightning control system and lightning software for microsoft windows, developed by philips the ssf file stores settings for lights controlled by strand. Kaleidoscope is an additional software package for strand lighting s gsx lbx consoles and is part of the genius range of lighting software. I have been made aware that in order for the board to receive midi, it needs the communique application software installed. The buyer is fully responsible for making sure that purchased items meet all legal requirements before he or she starts using it.
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