Eaton EXPANDS Zero 88 FLX Lighting Console
Eaton expands its award-winning Zero 88 FLX range with two powerful, all-new
lighting control consoles designed for applications where space, time, ease
of use, and flexibility are key factors.
FLX S24 and FLX S48 are affordable, easy to use and fun. They control 48 and 96
fixtures respectively to bring the power, simplicity, and cost-efficiency.
Recognizing that programming time continues to become ever-tighter and more
precious, Zero 88 has streamlined key elements of FLX S to assist with all the
prep work, getting the user ready to operate even quicker.
“RigSync,” nominated for a PLASA Innovation Award later this month, keeps FLX S
fully synchronized with the lighting rig, without any need for the user to
understand DMX or even think about patching.
“Guidance” helps the user through key features of the console, allowing them
to learn and refresh their skills at their own pace.
“Colour” is at the core of the operating architecture, providing quick and
accurate control of color changing fixtures via the four encoder wheels and
the 7” multi-touch display -- offering Zero 88’s award winning color and image
picking interfaces and access to “mood boards by LEE Filters.”
Moving lights can be intuitively controlled using the multi-touch pan / tilt
grid or the encoder wheels hugely popular and familiar to the majority of
console operators or by applying automatic movement effects such
as “figure 8,” “rainbow,” and “fly-in.”
For speed, convenience, and familiarity, regular functions have dedicated
buttons rather than “soft” unlabelled buttons that keep changing, and there
is a master GO button for theatrical style playback.
Free apps for iOS and Android are an integral part of the overall FLX S
package. Tablets act as wireless touchscreen monitors, while smart phones
act as remotes, providing wireless control of the rig and allowing the user
to manipulate, control, and playback their shows. Apple Watch users can also
benefit from using their device as a focus tool.
Enhanced connectivity includes two USB ports, an Ethernet / networking port,
both five-pin and three-pin DMX outputs, and for FLX S48, an external monitor.
Both consoles are available in either one- or two-universe versions out of the
factory, or with the option to upgrade easily online after purchase.
FLX S’ two extremely compact and lightweight control solutions with tidy
footprints are ideal for touring, traveling, or fixed installations.
FLX S24 has been built to fit within a 19” rack enclosure.
The range is designed for universal appeal, and is manufactured in the UK.
It is especially suitable for fringe theatre productions, education, community
venues, houses of worship, corporate events and presentations, concerts,
rental applications, fashion shows, festivals, holiday parks and themed
attractions, cruise ships, television, and many more.