What do you get when you cross an Audio System with a Lighting System?

Answer: A Complete Solution Next to hearing the “Word of God” Sunday morning, Seeing is believing. –The more AV solutions put into churches, increases the need for better lighting, especially for broadcast. Imagine the “healing” ceremonies in pitch black. Lighting can ad emotion and focus to any situation. Controlling that lighting with ease of pushing a button is a dream.

Lighting is Not Difficult Here is what you need. Electricity – –There is no easy way to dim candles. Protocol Cable Lighting Control Console Dimmer Pack Lighting Fixture No EQ, Compressor, Crossover or BBE needed.

Control Cables Used for communication between console control and dimmers Can be 3 pin or 5 pin depending on the protocol Example Protocols –AMX (analog multiplex-transmits more than one analog signal) –MicroPlex (NSI protocol MicroPlex 1, 3 pin XLR Multiplex ) –DMX (digital multiplex, sends multiple signals, to control 512 apparatuses) 5 PIN

Lighting Control Surface Table Top, Rack Mount or Wall Box Mount

Table Top MC7008 $454 Retail 16 Individual Control Channels 2-Scene Preset or Single Scene Operation (wide mode) –Used for two completely different lighting displays (different acts in the production) Individual Channel Bump Buttons –To momentarily accent the brightness of a particular light or channel User Programmable Memory Scenes –To easily call up lighting scenes for a performance User Programmable Chase Functions –Chase is a sequence of events in a lighting show Chase Rate Control (tap button) –How fast the chase changes from one fixture to the next Grand Master Fader –For fading out the entire scene Blackout Function –For a dramatic full lights drop out NSI Micro-Plex Control Signal (3-pin XLR) Optional DMX512 Digital Control (5-pin XLR) $114 Retail

Rack Mount MLC128R $1199 Retail Control up to 128 Individual Intelligent Devices 512 Control Channels An Extensive Memory Capacity that Provides up to 256 Device Patterns and 256 Shows Pre-focus Memories that Provide Fast Standard Show Set-up Times with Minimal Editing On-board Library of Popular Intelligent Lighting Device Definitions Control of Similar Traits in Multiple Devices Lighting Device Editing, Adding and Deleting Capabilities, as well as Alphanumeric Naming for Identification of all Devices, Traits and Indexed Positions Control of Similar Traits in Multiple Devices Two-line by 40-character LCD Display Four Encoder Wheels for Fast-Action Access and Easy Modification of Device Trait information Joystick Provides Real Time Pan and Tilt Control Audio Synchronization for Triggering from a Remote Line-level Audio Source such as a Compact Disc Player or Audio Mixing Console DMX512 Output (3 pin XLR) Micro-Plex Output (3 pin XLR)

Wall Mount Sapphire LCD Station $1680 When you don’t have a lighting guy at Church. All buttons are programmable and can execute any system function Programmable functions include, but are not limited to: “Fade To” Command Change Page Snapshot Lock Raise/Lower MAX Programmable through LumaEdit™ PC-based offline editing program Controls up to 512 dimmer channels Mechanically captured buttons to prevent removal or vandalism 20 character x 4-line backlit blue LCD screen and blue LED button backlights with 20-year minimum life Fits in 3.5” deep, four-gang wall box Stations connected in series using Belden cable #9829 or equivalent, and two conductors for station power

Dimmer Pack Starting as low as $169 D4DMX –1200 Watts/channel, 4 Channels –16 Programmable Chase Patterns Choosing a dimmer relies on a few things –How many fixtures on the channel you need Too many on an underpowered channel can cause overheating and shutdown Match the power consumption of the fixtures with output of the channel. –Where will the dimmer be located Depends on situation –Install: most likely in a rack on the wall –Mobile: most likely attached to the truss or T-bar

Advanced Systems Topaz – Modular dimmer system that allows the user to add channels as needed for expansion, inexpensively and replace failed channels with ease. –12 to 96 channel housings (96 is two 48’s) –Can be more, consult NSI –NEED DLR interface Translator between the control and the rack You don’t need to be an expert, call NSI for help in putting together the system, so you don’t miss anything. NSI can also come to the site to commission the system (turn it on, not take your sales commission) –Need 3 weeks plan time –Costs money, but consider this, NSI trains your dealer’s Techs on the job, so they can do the next one. –Also NSI commissions carry a TWO year warranty, sell that!

Fixture Lowes or Home Depot –Yes, common lighting can be controlled Theatrical -- Par Light Provides general stage light, type depends on bulb used. -- Par Light Provides general stage light, type depends on bulb used. –Fresnel A spotlight employing a single fresnel lens that produces a soft edged beam, and usually provided with a spherical reflector and a means to adjust the focus from spot to flood. Soft edge –Ellipsoidal A spotlight that embodies an ellipsoidal reflector and framing shutters, and sometimes an iris and pattern slot. Sharp edge. Varying degrees of coverage. –Intelligent A luminaire that is robotic, i.e., certain functions such as panning, tilting, focusing, dimming, beam shaping and coloring, etc., are motorized and remotely operated from a control console. GOBO – usually has a pattern that projects the image or blocks unwanted light GEL – adds color

Don’t want to piece together yourself? No Problem! PAR Can System in a Box Eight Channel, Programmable Light System Easily Expandable by Adding More of Your Own Dimmers and Lights Six Kits to Choose from Color Frame Included at No Extra Cost Rolled Edges for Extra Strength Solid Steel Clutch on Par 56 Cans Black Finish CE Listed Choose between Hands On or Hands Free operation: The Hands Free system features a NCM 508 which has 2 scene Operation and is configurable to 8 individual Channels with 8 sub-master Sliders. The Hands On system features a MC 7008 which has 4 scene operation and is configurable to 8 individual channels with 8 sub-master sliders. Choose between DDS 5600 dimmer pack or DDS 3600R Relay Pack, depending on your application.

Who to sell to? Tour/Festival Rig Companies Theatrical Lighting Contractors Home Theatre Retail – systems in a box Church Contractors – biggest avenue –Churches are always on a budget, NSI is the budget line, without sacrificing quality AV Contractors - Board Rooms – VC and presentations Electrical Contractors – guess who gets called for lighting 90% of the time.

NSI The easiest, most recognizable name to sell in the lighting biz. Billion Dollar, financially strong company Own their own production facilities, no rented time like the competition. Look for the UL listing. Having Trouble, Travel with Debbi, she can fix it if given the floor, Schedule time now! Scott Andergard is a wealth of knowledge, call and ask for him, he is there to help.