Category Archives: Products
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 […]
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 […]
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 & […]
Aug
We’re excited to introduce ADJ’s newest moving head wash-zoom luminaire—a fixture that blends high-performance lighting with stunning pixel-mapped effects. Designed for affordable excellence, the Vizi Pix Z19 stands out with its unique three-layer LED system, giving lighting designers the flexibility to create everything from a sharp, concentrated beam to a wide, colorful stage wash. Combined […]
Jul
Allen & Heath QU Mixers We at Springtree have been huge fans of Allen & Heath for over a decade, and their Qu Mixer Series has been a staple for live sound professionals and studios alike, but the Qu Series was due for a major update. With the recent unveiling of the next generation of […]