Author Archives: Brandon Vaque
May
Allen & Heath has officially announced the SQ+ series, a major expansion of its popular SQ digital mixer range. The new SQ+ lineup—featuring the SQ5+, SQ6+, and SQ7+—adds expanded DEEP processing power, four dedicated RackUltra FX engines, a larger 9-inch touchscreen, and a refined carbon-on-graphite hardware design. If you loved the original SQ, the SQ+ builds on […]
Apr
In order to make other colors with an RGB fixture, you have to mix those three up in different ratios. Don’t worry, RGB LED color mixing is super easy!
Mar
A DMX Wall Station has always been one of the easiest ways to control your lights for everyday use. With the press of a button, your stage and house lights change colors. Another button brings them to full brightness. Your most-used static scenes are saved and ready instantly. The SS-8RC Remote Control Satellite Station makes […]
Feb
Springtree has become so well known for our own line of innovative lighting products that many people are surprised to learn we’re also a full reseller for most major AV brands. We never set out to design our own products—but as installers, every product we created started the same way: we ran into a real […]
Jan
Fresnel Light Overview A Fresnel (pronounced “fruh-nel”) is a focusable spotlight known for its soft-edged beam and beautiful, even falloff—one reason it’s been a stage standard for decades. If you’ve ever looked at a performer and thought “that face light is flattering,” there’s a good chance a Fresnel (or a Fresnel-style source) was involved. Quick facts about Fresnels When a Fresnel is […]
Dec
Choosing the right lavalier microphone (also called a lapel mic) is essential for anyone who records spoken word — whether you’re producing videos, hosting interviews, teaching online, broadcasting live events, or creating podcasts. Since lavalier mics are small, discrete, and designed to clip close to the speaker, they’re perfect for capturing clear, consistent audio without […]
Nov
I’m not a Taylor Swift fan, nor do I have any strong opinions about her either way, but whenever I meet a Swiftie, I share my Taylor Swift story—and it’s always a crowd-pleaser. I’m telling it to you now because it reflects our company’s history and the influence our hometown, Franklin, TN, has had on […]
Sep
DMX, short for Digital Multiplex, is the communications protocol used to control lighting fixtures, fog machines, and other stage devices. It’s known to be a bit “finicky” when not set up according to best practices. Below is a list of guidelines to help keep your setup running smoothly. DMX 512 Lighting Tips Cabling Termination & […]