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Vari*Lite – FLX S48

Vari*Lite

48-fader lighting control for easy, affordable, design-centric operation. Ideal for schools, worship, studios, and portability.

SKU: VAR0020-000025-00 Categories: , , ,

Description

The FLX S48 Console is a 48 fader lighting control surface that brings the legacy and power of our consoles in an easy-to-use package at an affordable price. A lighting design-centric console built for the non-designer, the FLX S48 allows any user to quickly create beautiful looks in less time, and is the perfect console for schools, houses of worship, broadcast studios, and portable applications.

Built on the award-winning ZerOS software, the FLX S48 includes an intuitive, user-friendly interface. The onboard 7” multitouch screen, four physical encoders and seven dedicated physical buttons simplify operation, while support for an external touchscreen monitor offers additional control capabilities. The ZerOS software makes it easy to design the perfect look, with multiple color selection options and intuitive moving head fixture control. To ensure users can get the job done without getting lost, ZerOS includes an on-board Guidance tool and quick select Z button.

The FLX S48 Console supports 96 fixtures and offers up to 1024 channels of DMX control connected via the two 5-pin DMX ports or Ethernet based DMX. To simplify patching and monitoring of connected luminaires, the ZerOS software includes exclusive RigSync technology, for a seamless experience with less effort.

Features

  • Cost effective 48 fader console with support for 1024 channels of control
  • Award-winning ZerOS software – mature, easy-to-use software you can trust
  • Simple “three-step programming” – Select what you want, where you want to control them, and how you want them to look
  • 7” Multitouch screen – easily adjust colors, moving lights, and other settings
  • External monitor support – connect third party touchscreen display for a bigger control surface
  • 4 physical encoders and 7 dedicated buttons for go, record, delete, etc. – faster and more intuitive control, particularly in a live environment
  • Image picker for control selection – upload a photo and select different colors in one or more spots in the image to add color variation and depth
  • Multicell fixture support – control all pixels in a multiple pixel fixture as easily as single-cell fixtures without intensity conflicts. Easily apply color gradients and dynamic effects
  • Mood Boards by LEE Filters – quickly select the perfect color palette for your mood
  • Onscreen Guidance tool – never get lost thanks to situationally aware, but unintrusive on-screen tips and advice in English, Spanish, French, and German
  • Exclusive Z button for quick access to important tools – easily perform common actions anywhere in the console
  • 2 x 5-Pin DMX ports and support for Ethernet protocols such as sACN, Art-Net, CITP, OSC, Vision.Net etc. – versatile network and physical connectivity options
  • Up to 64 universes of DMX connectivity – control all the fixtures in your rig and patch them however you want to organize them
  • RigSync – simplify commissioning and management thanks to exclusive technology that finds fixtures using RDM, automatically patches them, then continually monitors the system and adapts to changes.

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Additional information

Weight 5.5 kg
Electrical

Operating Voltage (PSU): 100-240V AC; max. 2A
Operating Voltage (Console): 12V DC
Power Input (PSU): 1x IEC C14
Power Input (Console): 1x 2.1mm DC barrel connector

Data

Included license: 2x Universes (1,024 Channels)
DMX Out: 2x Neutrik 5-pin XLR
Display Output: 1x DVI-D (XGA)
Ethernet: 1x RJ45
USB: 2x USB Type-A

Connectivity

Protocols:
DMX512
RDM
Streaming ACN (E1.31)
Art-Net
CITP
Vision.Net (Receive only)
KiNet
Philips Hue
Files:
USITT ASCII Showfiles
GDTF
Other:
iOS & Android apps

Certification and Safety

Conformity:
EN 62368-1, UL 62368-1, CSA C22.2 No 62368-1, BS EN 62368-1

Capacity

96 Fixtures (single or multiple DMX channels)
10,000 Cues
97 Playbacks
480 Palettes
(Position, Color, Beam, Shape and Effect)
96 Groups
45 Auto Effects
Up to 96 Fixture Macros

Software Key Features

Full tracking and optional non tracking
Multi-touch color & image picker
“Mood Boards by LEE Filters”
Multi-touch Pan/Tilt grid
Auto palettes, groups and fixture macros
Gobo previews and library
Move on Dark
Wireless remote control and remote monitor apps
RigSync (RDM)
Multicell fixture support
Onscreen guidance tool
Offline editor (Windows PC)

User interfaces

Internal touchscreens: 1x 7” multi-touch
External touchscreens: 1x XGA (optional)
Faders: 25x multifunctional faders (2 pages)
Encoders: 4x Attribute & Intensity

Physical

Color: Black & Dark Grey
Operating temperature: 5–40°C (41-104°F)
Construction: Impact resistant aluminum & plastics
Dimensions: 68 x 669 x 284 mm (2.7 x 26.3 x 11.2 in)
Weight: 5.5 kg (12.1 lb)

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