The Martin creative LED strips known as VDO Sceptron just received several new accessories. You can read about the previous accessories here and the great line of diffusers here. Creative opportunities are abundant with the VDO Sceptron and P-3 System Controllers and now the new accessories allow for even more flexible designs and usages.The first new accessory is the Pivot Coupler. With this nifty item you can attach VDO Sceptron strips together and then adjust the angle in 15 degree increments. In fact, you can select every 15 degree angle between 0-180 degrees! This part allows designers to come up with amazing configurations that are easy for technicians to build.
This accessory is now available from Martin and Martin dealers as part number "91611793 VDO Sceptron Pivot Coupler".
The next new accessory is a Floor Stand that allows the VDO Sceptron unit to be mounted on the deck. This is ideal when used as an uplight, a front light, or a direct view source placed on the ground. The stand can be installed in two different methods, either directly on the end or inset to allow coupling of multiple VDO Sceptron units. When combined with the Asymetrical Wall Wash Lens it makes for a great uplight system.
The Low Profile Half Coupler allows for a quick and easy connection to a VDO Sceptron and negates the need to use a sliding bracket and half coupler by combining the abilities into a single half coupler.
Finally, Martin now also offers a Spigot Adapter which allows the VDO Sceptron units to easily connect to many standard OEM accessories such as a Doughty Turtle Plate and more. With the Spigot connector endless configurations are possible such as upright stands or other unique placements.
Martin VDO Sceptron units have become very popular with designers around the world and are in use on major television shows, touring acts, and special events. This video further describes the units and the possibilities:
Hi brad, great to know so many ways of rigging these.
ReplyDeleteHow would you do a 90degree angle so that if you were looking at the fixtures front on there be no gap (dead space). Could you get a 90degree diffuser that could slip into the channels of the front of the sceptron?