Daylight and Tungsten from the same tube! The new Cine Magic Tube is here

LCA – Lights, Camera, Action will be presenting the latest innovation in lighting equipment at this years BSC Show and at BVE London. The Cine Magic Tube (CMT) is a 32watt 60cm Plasma tube available in daylight or tungsten - from the same tube! The units can be AC or DC driven, DMX Controlled and either mounted and rigged individually or in 1,2,4,6 or 8 bank housings.

Designed and constructed in Germany by Cinesphere, LCA will be sole distributors of the CMT in the UK.

Key facts:

Dimmable to 30% 
With the external ballast, the CMTs can be dimmed to approximately 30% of their maximum output with a minimum change in the colour temperature (approx. 100° Kelvin). Operating at 40 - 70kHz all ballasts are flicker-free and camera speed and shutter angle can be adjusted freely. The ballasts can be switched from 18W to 36W which enables the utilisation of either 60cm (2ft) or 120cm (4ft) CMTs.

Compatibility 
The CMT is fully compatible with other systems. With mechanical and electrical adapters tubelights or ballasts of other manufacturers can be used.

Squashed Grids 
With two different coloured grids (silver or black) the light can be directed as desired. The grids are being fastened to the lamps with Velcro straps and are secured by two safety clips. 

Sturdy Design 
The design with a flexible shaft increases the lifetime of the foldable wings considerably. The wings serve as reflectors or barndoors and also protect the tubes during transportation. Metal edges reinforce the black housing. The inner wings are white.

Quick Release 
A quick release ball-socket bracket plate slides into an interlocking plate on the housing to speed up installation. The plate is secured by a screw. Two versions of the mounting plate are available: spigot or socket.

Security 
Each singular tube or the complete unit can be disconnected and reconnected from or to the ballast at any time without damage to electronics or the tubes. All tubes are covered with a splinter protection for more security in transport and handling.

Also available with the CMT is a range of flicker-free electronic ballasts, capable of dimming to 30% of the maximum power without any significant shift in colour temperature. The ballasts are capable of dimming T-8 tubes (18/36W) or other standard T-12 tubes (20/40W) and are therefore directly interchangeable with other fixtures.

For each bank-size there is a dedicated ballast. The Eight Bank version can alternatively supply two Four Banks or one Eight Bank fixture. The toggle switch allows for switching from 18W to 36W enabling you to have one ballast for either a 60cm (2'-0") or a 120cm (4'-0") fixture. On request all ballasts can be ordered with analogue and / or digital DMX interface for lighting consoles. 

With the additional mounting clamp the ballasts can be attached to a stand. This keeps the ballasts off the ground and protects them against damage. The CMT comes with a range of accessories including a range if different size bags, squashed grid in silver or black and a quick-release ball-socket bracket plate with 16mm spigot or socket.


Contact LCA on +44 (0)20 8833 7600 for more information or email sales@lcauk.com