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with CRMX, W-DMX, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, plus wired RJ45 passthrough ports giving a direct data connection for protocols like DMX, sACN and Art-Net. There are built-in Ethernet ports for advanced data networking and studio installations. All the ports are covered with rubber plugs to keep moisture out, but these lights are for dry location work. You can nominate a master lamp and control others from it. The lamps can be set to send or receive commands to and from any other Rainbow 2 unit, making it easy to change the settings of a multi-lamp fixture or rig, without dialling each individual lamp. When it comes to mounting, Quasar added a full-length, Nato- style rail along the back, called the OssiumMounting System. The LED comes with a Baby Pin fitting that can be screwed onto one of the rail’s many mounting positions, or fixed to a small slider. This moves up and down the rail and is fixed with a lever. The Baby Pin can be replaced by the optional Ossium Rotator block, which is like a mini grip head with 5/8in and 3/8in split apertures, to clamp to different-sized rods. All
the connections and clamps are top quality, as you might expect for high- end units made in collaboration with G-Force Grips. Other optional accessories include magnetic plates and a battery plate. Power to the units is delivered via a 10-26v battery, using the included lead with a locking 2.1x5.5mm barrel fitting for the LED, and a D-Tap at the other end. Or, plug directly into the mains with the supplied cable. After extended deployment at high-power settings, both units get pretty warm, but it’s not a huge issue. They are silent, and create interesting highlights or catchlights, or be rigged as practical lights, too. Up close, they create a soft, flattering effect – ideal for skin. Allow your creativity to run wild with all those rainbow effects and SFX settings. We tested the 2ft versions, but they also come in 4ft lengths – and the Rainbow 2 in 8ft. These are quality bits of kit, with high-tech LEDs and fair price points. PROMOVIEMAKER RATING: 9/10 Consistent light quality, many features Pros: Lightweight and easy to rig up Cons: Heats up after extended use
DOUBLE DELIGHT The larger of the light has the LED control on one end. Both sizes have a fantastic new sliding mount system that works very well
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