Philips Selecon Launches LED Fresnel at ABTT

	Prototype of the new Philips Selecon LED Fresnel

Following the successful launch of the PLCyc1 LED and the LED Studio Panel at Frankfurt's Prolight + Sound earlier this year, the team at Philips Selecon headed to London's ABTT (Association of British Theatre Technicians) Show with the latest addition to the range -- the prototype LED Fresnel.

A timely debut, as the ABTT Show followed closely behind the Theatres Trust Conference on Delivering Sustainable Theatres. Graham Eales, general manager for Philips Selecon discusses: "The prototype LED Fresnel is built around the same engine as the popular Selecon PLCyc1 , PL1, and PL3 LED luminaires. Not only does it look and behave like a conventional Fresnel but it also focuses in the same way as any other traditional Fresnel - i.e. by moving the light source in relation to the lens. The fixture has been specifically designed with small- to mid-scale theatrical applications in mind so it is neat, easy to rig, and easy to focus. The RGBW chip-set delivers output of over 2,000 lumens with a maximum power draw of just 120W."

With the ability to color blend with the PLCyc1, PL1, PL3 and the Vari-Lite VLX range of moving heads, the new LED Fresnel will see the Philips Entertainment brands offer a one stop replacement for energy hungry, conventional and moving light solutions. The luminaire can also accommodate existing Philips Selecon Acclaim Fresnel accessories; providing end-users with control over the color, shape, and spread of the fixture.

This year the ABTT Theatre Show, organized by the Association of British Theatre Technicians, was held for the first time in it's new home at London's Old Truman Brewery. The Philips Entertainment stand, encompassed Selecon, Vari-Lite, and Strand Lighting, and attracted much attention from lighting professionals from all sectors of the industry.