Le Maitre To Launch New Haze and Flame Machines at Prolight & Sound, FrankfurtLe Maitre, a supplier of pyro, smoke, haze, and flame technology, launches two new machines at this year's Prolight & Sound, Frankfurt. Le Maitre will be exhibiting in stand 11.0/A48, April 10-13 in Frankfurt. Le Maitre's HazeMaster launches their most advanced and powerful hazer yet. With its output capacity, high power variable fan and low power consumption, and rugged construction, the company says it is a professional hazer engineered to withstand the rigors of the road when on tour. Le Maitre has taken all their experience from HazeMaster's predecessors, the Stadium Hazer and the MVS Hazer, and designed a completely new machine with a host of new features and benefits. Le Maitre's acquired knowledge and original investments have enabled the company to produce a competitively priced unit. The HazeMaster has a sleek modern design and robust steel casing. The combination of an industrial grade air-pump, a two-stage heating process and a microprocessor controller, produce an output so powerful that the HazeMaster can convert up to 500cc of fluid per hour the company says. The high efficiency design results in the power consumption of the HazeMaster being just 800W - less than half that of the Stadium Hazer. The HazeMaster is quiet and with only a 3 to 4 minute pre-heat time, the waiting time before use is much less than with many hazers. A high power, built-in fan is capable of moving up to 130 cbm/hr thus reducing the need for external fans. While the inclusion of adjustable directional fan louvers which can be set from 30-80 degrees, not only control the haze direction but also play an important role in eliminating the condensation of haze on output. The user panel is intuitive with easy to manipulate controls and a three-digit LED digital display. The haze output and fan velocity can be adjusted in 2% increments over a 0-99% display range giving the operator ultimate control, and a manual override mode allows the operator to make these adjustments at the machine even while in DMX mode. The maintenance benefits of the new HazeMaster have been improved to meet the needs of the touring community. The cool-down of the heat exchanger is rapid -- just two to three minutes, compared to two to three hours in some competitive models which use a block system. This can be a big issue when it comes to general handling and maintenance. The heat exchanger is easy and inexpensive to clean and replace compared to other hazers. The HazeMaster, as with all Le Maitre hazers, incorporates their patented S.T.A.R technology, which uses a two-stage low mass heat exchanger technique to produce a fine, pure, and consistent haze that hangs in the air for a long period of time. The result is haze for lighting operators, providing high definition to aerial beams, adding significantly to the impact and drama of lighting and laser rigs. Le Maitre's haze fluid is a glycerol based solution which produces an odorless and dry haze, with the absence of oil ensuring no slippery surfaces underfoot. The Salamander is Le Maitre's newest canister flame effect and produces the same propane look as Le Maitre's Chameleon with some very unique new features. The Salamander's small footprint allows units to be coupled together in a single position and collectively produce colored or natural flames ranging in height from four to six meters. The visual effect is truly stunning. Canister-based fuels offer an ideal solution for anyone wanting to create a propane-style flame without the headaches. They eliminate the need for inconvenient external propane tanks, trailing pipes, and multiple valves, enabling quick set-up and at a fraction of the cost. A single fuel canister will provide up to 30 seconds of continuous flame. Colors currently available are natural, red, and green. The design eliminates internal valves and accumulators, minimizing the chance of the system becoming blocked or leaking. This allows the Salamander to safely use colored canister-based fuels without the risks usually associated with them. In addition, safe use of ethanol/methanol based canisters makes the Salamander an option for locations or venues where propane/butane is not an option. The Salamander is controlled by two DMX channels that can be individually addressed. It also incorporates a number of safety features including a tilt-sensor and ignitor monitoring. 
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