Avolites latest addition to the console is the
Azure Shadow. The console is a variation of the highly popular Azure
2000 which has enjoyed success in a variety of applications, particularly
clubs and time-coded environments.
The Azure Shadow features all the facilities offered by the Azure
Touch Panel (the original Azure) with the additional functionality
of the 'Schadow switch' live playback buttons that have always
been integral to Avolites' consoles.
Avolites have listened to customer feedback which revealed that
some users would prefer the conventional Schadow switch rock 'n'
roll buttons as opposed to the waterproof membrane of he Azure
Shadow.
For theatre users, the Azure Shadow incorporates a new suite of
theatrical programming functions. The new console design also
allows the specific labeling of these theatre plotting facilities
on the front panel. (This suite of functions first appeared in
the Sapphire 2000 and is being introduced across the console range.)
The small but immensely powerful and highly cost-effective Azure
Shadow can control a mixture of up to 200 intelligent fixtures
and 200 dimmer channels over its 4 DMX lines giving 2048 DMX channels.
It can run 20 separate Sequences of Environments simultaneously
and has 50 direct access memories and chases per page with 10
labeled playback pages.
The console offers simultaneous control of 200 mixed intelligent
fixtures and 200 dimmer control channels. It also has the power
to run 20 separate Sequences or Environments at the same time!
Unique features include 50 Direct Access memories and chases
per page with 10 labeled pages, making it ideal for multi-operator
situations. Chases may be run from multi-frequency sound-to-light
triggers and timed overrides, programmed times or the 'Learn Tempo'
function. Learn Tempo allows synchronisation of chases to the
current beat by tapping the tempo button and thus entering the
beat into the desk.
To assist programming there is a pre-loaded Attribute Palette
with up to 200 entries, giving instant access to all possible
colours, gobos, beam effects and positions. The Palette may be
applied to individual fixtures or to any of the 200 available
groups. This enables the operator to build complex sequences and
looks with remarkable ease.
Further to aid programming of complicated sequences there are
200 pre-loaded moving light 'shapes'. These include complex waves,
fans, ballyhoo's, shutter and iris sequences. New shapes and patterns
can easily be created using the revolutionary Avolites Shape Generator.
There are several standard features that would normally only
be found on consoles costing many times more; these include Align,
Flip, Fan and full 3D tracking. Further value is added by the
3½ inch Floppy Disk Drive and the Colour VGA Monitor Output
- which are both fitted as standard.
In addition to the 500 memories or chases, the Azure Shadow includes
20 Environment programmes. Each of these may contain multiple
sequences, running from different sound-to-light inputs as well
as static memories and environmental control (e.g. neon, house
lights, bar lights, etc.). The Environment programmes may be controlled
from the internal clock, internal Time Scheduler or an external
time code input.
In keeping with the Avolites tradition of "hands on"
rock 'n' roll control, the Azure Shadow is fitted with 10 submaster
Playback Faders and two ultra-smooth metal shaft Optical Encoders.
The familiar Avolites attribute 'Banking' system gives instant
access to all moving light parameters at the touch of a button.
The encoders, working in conjunction with the attribute banks
allow immediate control override of any fixture parameter. The
encoders or Graphic Tablet also enables full three dimensional
pan/tilt tracking of moving light beams.
To ensure the Azure Shadow is particularly applicable to theatre
productions, several pertinent functions are included to fine-tune
the console for theatre use. These are 'Record Live', 'Live Time',
'Next Time', 'Review Cue' and 'Jump To (Cue Number)'.
A number of different configurations are available to suit your
particular requirement. The standard console is designed to drop
into a 19 inch rack system or control booth counter top. The console
can also be configured for stand-alone use, complete with ergonomic
armrest and surround. Alternatively, the Azure Shadow can be supplied
as a fully flight-cased Control System with integral Graphic Tablet
and remote control.
Azure Shadow can also be used in conjunction with the award winning
Graphics Tablet and Avolites Stager Visualiser to produce an unrivalled
control system.
