On The Right Track The Techni-Lux Tracker is an intelligent moving yoke lighting fixture capable of 410 degrees of pan and 270- degree tilt. Weighing 28 pounds, the mountable effect is designed for mobile DJs, nightclubs, retail stores and themed environments. Tracker projects 18 patterns, 16 of which are replaceable, 20 dichroic colors and also has a frost filter for diffused light. The Tracker uses an Osram HTI 152 150-watt High Intensity Discharge lamp. The unit draws less than three amps; five Trackers can be connected to one 20 amp circuit. The fixture includes standard USITT DMX512 protocol. Techni-Lux, Inc. 10779 Satellite Blvd. Orlando, FL 32837-8422 (407) 857-8770

American DJ Wet Effects American DJ Supply’s Water Column/5 is a five-foot high tower filled with water that changes colors. Driven by a special effects lamp concealed in a metal box at the base of the tower, the water glows in eight different colors, plus white. Casting an aura throughout the room, it creates patterns on walls and other surfaces. The unit, which is linkable via XLR cable, can run in three modes: random patterns, sound activation to the beat of the music or through a DMX controller. American DJ Supply 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles, CA 90058 (800) 322-6337

It's a Wrap Rip-Tie CableWraps keep equipment cables coiled and harnessed with a hook and loop touch fastener that opens with one hand. The wraps, which have been tested to perform 10,000 closures with no loss of strength, attach permanently to the cables and can be customized with company names and logos. CableWraps are available in six sizes and 10 colors. The Rainbow Pack includes all ten colors in one package. The Rip-Tie Company P.O. Box 77394 San Francisco, CA 94107 (415) 543-0170

PLX From QSC QSC has introduced four new models of power amplifiers, the PLX Series. Incorporating QSC’s PowerWave technology into its 2-RU chassis, each amp offers virtually inaudible hum and noise and ultra-low distortion performance. The PLX1002 provides 500 watts/channel at 2 ohms, while the PLX1602 offers 800 watts/channel. The PLX2002 provides 1000 watts/channel and the PLX3002 provides 1,500 watts/channel. Each amp has all-metal XLR and ¼-inch balanced inputs, Neutrik Speak-on and touch-proof binding post outputs. LED indicators show a three-step signal ladder, true clip, protect, bridge-mono and parallel input mode status. QSC Audio Products, Inc. 1675 MacArthur Blvd. Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (714) 754-6175

Lytequest On Acid The Acidbeam psychedelic projection effect from LyteQuest Pro uses a variable speed wheel that rotates continuously to create an ever-changing lighting effect. Designed with two wheels – liquid and dry – the manufacturer says that the effect will never produce the same display twice. Acidbeam uses one 120V/250W ENH bulb. Lytequest has also introduced the Spider 2, a multi-beam colored centerpiece effect that is sound activated, and a pair of mini strobes, available in 25- and 35-watt versions. Gemini Sound Products Corp. 8 Germak Drive Carteret, NJ 07008 (800) 476-8633

Cranking Klipsch Klipsch Professional has introduced the KAW 1.1 weather-resistant loudspeaker system, a compact two-way system designed for outdoor club uses that require full-bandwidth music reproduction. Weighing only six pounds, the KAW 1.1 uses a one-inch neodymium high-frequency driver coupled with a Tractrix horn and a 5-¼-inch Klipsch K-1027 woofer to provide 75 watts of power at 8 ohms. The system is constructed from ultraviolet-ligh resistant, high-impact polystyrene and features a power-coated grille and specially treated hardware which helps prevent rust and corrosion. Klipsch, L.L.C. 8900 Keystone Crossing Suite 1220 Indianapolis, IN 46240 (317) 574-3866

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