Harman's Martin Professional Unveil New Products at Prolight + Sound 2015Harman's Martin Professional announces the RUSH SM 650 and RUSH SM 850, part of a new line of atmospheric effects from RUSH by Martin. The new high-powered smoke machines, and other products, will be on display this week at Martin's stand A93 in Hall 9 at Prolight + Sound 2015 in Frankfurt, Germany and are available now for pre-order. The new smoke machines offer several features including a 4-channel wireless remote control system and a blue LED-illuminated fluid container with a rear-view indicator for quick refills during busy evenings. Both products feature a clean industrial design cased in a steel housing while the RUSH SM 850 is complemented by a rugged carrying handle. The RUSH SM 650 and 850, which replace Martin's Magnum 650 and Magnum 850, were developed to serve as on- or off-road companions for mobile DJs, bands, and creative lighting designers, both on the road and off. "These new up-to-date smoke units improve upon all the features that made the Martin Magnum series so popular," says Mark Buss, product manager RUSH by Martin. "We look forward to seeing them in all sorts of creative applications in the near future." The RUSH SM 650 comes equipped with 700W heater element, 160 m3 per minute output, 5-minute heat-up time and 1.3-liter fluid capacity. In addition to the 4-channel wireless remote control and receiver, a handheld remote control also comes standard. The RUSH SM 850 is designed for small nightclubs that require high yield at an attractive price point. It features a 850W heater element, 200 m3 per minute output, 8-minute heat-up time and a 1.6-liter fluid capacity in addition to all the benefits of the 650. Martin Professional will also be introducing the RUSH FiberSource 1 at Prolight + Sound, for illuminating fiber optic cables in permanent installations. The RUSH FiberSource 1 is an automated color-changing luminaire that can illuminate up to 300 1mm fiber optic cables. With a new 78W LED fiber projector, the product boasts improved efficiency and reliability while retaining all the key features of its predecessor, the company says. It comes backed by a color wheel with nine interchangeable colors and a twinkle wheel for variable-speed sparkling effects. The luminaire also features smooth, full-range (0% - 100%) electronic dimming. "Our RUSH family has become an industry standard in the installation market and we are proud to continue our commitment to providing the most versatile and cost-efficient solutions available," says Buss. "The RUSH FiberSource 1 is now the most reliable fiber optic luminaire on the market and is the perfect solution for a range of applications from nightclubs and bars to cruise liners and entertainment venues." The fixture is controllable via DMX or a stand-alone mode with full control to ensure any combination of colors, color speed, and twinkle speed can be easily programmed. Finally, Prolight + Sound will also witness the RUSH Club Smoke Dual, part of a new line of atmospheric effects from RUSH. The RUSH Club Smoke Dual features six heads across three zones via DMX or an on-board digital display. This versatile multi-head system allows the user to deploy fog, haze, or a combination of both thanks to a specially formulated fluid. The unit's separate base can be installed in a convenient remote location and holds up to 10 liters of fluid to ensure uninterrupted use during busy nights. Based on the Magnum Club Smoke system installed in prestigious venues around the world, the RUSH Club Smoke Dual is a stalwart new companion for lighting designers and designed for clubs of any size, the company says. "We're excited to introduce this hybrid fog and haze machine," says Buss. "Its ability to emit fog and haze simultaneously makes it a cutting-edge product in the market." The RUSH Club Smoke Dual comes furnished with between one and six haze or fog heads per system and its unique fluid formulation doesn't require changeover to switch to a different atmospheric effect. Control of up to three individual zones via DMX or the on-board digital display is simplified due to fast access keys and optional accessories, including a digital remote control and external fluid connection make the atmospheric machine flexible and reliable, the company says. PLS attendees are invited to visit Martin's stand A93 in Hall 9 of Messe Frankfurt April 15 - 18 for hands-on demonstrations of the new products. Additional featured products will include the MAC Quantum Profile, MAC Quantum Wash, MAC Aura XB, M-Touch, VDO Fenix 6, and VDO Sceptron family. The winner of this year's young Lighting Designer Contest will be announced April 15th at 1 pm. 
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