SuperSonic & Super-Affordable! American DJ Sonic Beam Breaks Barriers In Bringing Intelligent Light Shows to Clubs

"Supersonic" means to break the sound barrier . . .and the new super Sonic Beam from American DJ lives up to its name in more ways than one. Not only does this sound-driven lighting effect push the edge of the envelope in visual excitement, it crashes right through the price and technology barriers that have prevented some clubs from providing a high-tech intelligent light show in the past. A DMX-compatible intelligent fixture, the Sonic Beam fills the room with a sonic boom of dazzling rotating special effects, in eight brilliant dichroic color/ gobo combinations, plus white. Some of the gobos are produced in split colors, and for added excitement theres also an amazing 4-color "quadra" effect. The unit will strobe in every color/gobo combination at an adjustable rate of one to seven flashes per second. The Sonic Beam will perform its gyrations to the beat of the music as a sound-activated effect, or it can be operated with a variety of different controllers, including its own Sonic Beam/C mini-controller. The Sonic Beam/C controller features stand-by (black out), strobe and slow scan modes, and it comes with a 30 ft. connector cable. Priced at just $599.95 manufacturers suggested retail, the Sonic Beam represents outstanding value and affordability in an intelligent lighting unit. The addition of the Sonic Beam/C controller, at a mere $49.95 suggested retail, provides a high-quality intelligent effect/controller combination at a truly unbeatable price. But perhaps the best news of all is that this exciting effect is also available as a complete Sonic Beam System package, containing two Sonic Beam units plus one Sonic Beam/C controller. The Sonic Beam System, which is capable of producing and controlling an instant light show, offers even greater value, listing at just $1,199.95 manufacturers suggested retail. "With the Sonic Beam System, we are bringing the excitement of a high-tech intelligent light show within the reach of any club," said Scott Davies, general manager of American DJ. "Now even the most budget-minded establishment can afford to have its own complete intelligent lighting system. Along with its terrific price, the Sonic Beam System offers extreme ease of operation, Davies added, making it ideal for users with limited technical experience. "The Sonic Beam/C mini-controller was designed to be very uncomplicated, so that even someone who has never worked with intelligent lighting can learn how to put on a great show with this system very quickly," Davies said. In addition to its proprietary controller, the Sonic Beam can be operated with any DMX controller, as well as American DJs Show Designer mega-controller, giving it the versatility to be included in light shows with other intelligent special effects. Additionally, the Sonic Beam comes equipped with its own built-in pre-programs, so that it can also function as a sound-activated unit without any controller. Whats more, up to 16 Sonic Beam units can be linked together via XLR cable, and their movements will be coordinated to the same internal programs. "In todays technologically-driven world, its important for intelligent lighting fixtures to be versatile and compatible with other equipment, and the Sonic Beam certainly fits this description," Davies pointed out. "For example, if a club already has some pieces of intelligent lighting equipment, the Sonic Beam can easily be incorporated into their existing system because of its DMX compatibility." The Sonic Beam includes four DMX channels. The full-focusing unit features a front coated mirror for optimized light output, and an X/Y mirror movement of 180 degrees pan/90 degrees tilt. It is powered by three high-precision stepper motors for extremely smooth movement of images. Compactly designed, the Sonic Beam measures 15.25" x 6" x 5.25" and weighs just 14 lbs. The fan-cooled effect comes with a hanging bracket for easy mounting. For more information about the Sonic Beam, contact American DJ at 800-322-6337, or visit the companys website at: www.americandj.com

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