In today’s inflationary climate, something has become exceedingly rare: being surprised by how affordable a product by another manufacturer is. And that is why we were so excited to learn about Allen & Heath’s newest digital mixer lineup, the CQ series. At around $1,000, you get a small compact digital mixer packed with incredible features. […]
We have often said that the easiest way to control your DMX lights for everyday use is a DMX Wall Station, and this is true. At the press of a button, your stage and house lights turn blue. At the press of another button, your lights raise to full brightness. DMX Control Stations allow you […]
LED Hanging Lights can mean many different things to different people, from elegant, minimalistic LEDs at a trendy restaurant to industrial lights in a warehouse. Nowadays, many office buildings feature sharp-looking LED Pendant Bars like the one pictured above. The Problem With Most LED Hanging Lights The above fixture is not a Springtree fixture but […]
Lighting plays a crucial role in our everyday lives, but choosing the right lighting fixtures can be a daunting task, considering the multitude of technical terms and specifications involved. In this blog post, we will dive into understanding Color Rendering Index (CRI) and Color Temperature, unravel their significance, and how they impact our perception of […]
Springtree is weird, in all the best of ways. Here is what makes us different. Direct To You Selling direct to the end user is nothing new, but it is atypical in the AV industry. How The AV Industry Usually Works A manufacturer designs and builds their product and then ships it to their warehouse. […]
Additive Color Mixing Additive Color Mixing is layering multiple light sources on top of each other to create the desired color. So, when we take a red light source and a blue light source and combine them, we create magenta. This is how most LED fixtures create color. See also: Subtractive Color Mixing Resources: Amber LEDs […]
What is LightShark? LightShark is a brand of lighting consoles now available at Springtree, and we are pretty big fans! LightShark lighting consoles mix great hardware with wireless, web-based control from any smart device. Two LightShark controllers are available: the LS-1 and LS-Core. What Are The Differences Between The Two Consoles? Both LightShark consoles feature […]
What Are The New ChamSys Connect Consoles? ChamSys’ Compact Connect consoles are control surfaces that work with a computer to create a powerful lighting, media, and LED control console. There are two models, the MagicQ Compact Connect and the MagicQ Compact Mini Connect. Why Is There So Much Excitement? ChamSys Connect Consoles are going to […]
DMX is a simple protocol language primarily designed for controlling theatrical lighting. Ok, I lost some of you already. If you have an LED light that accepts DMX, you can control all of its functions with a DMX controller. DMX Cables DMX runs on DMX cable and is terminated with a 5-pin XLR, a 3-Pin […]
You just finished soundcheck and are about to take a short break before the show starts and wonder, “how do I save all my work!?” Well, this is how! Step by Step Walkthrough for Soundcraft UI24r Shows are a collection of snapshots and cues. They are like the folder you save your snapshots and cues in. […]
