Geert Custers

What’s Next? In 2016, a dedicated research team was formed at ETC to advance the technology of future product offerings. The team’s first primary project was to create the best light for use on camera. The findings from this multi-year, industry-wide study on color perception come together in the family of fos/4 panel lights, now available from ETC.

Announcing Source 4WRD 230V, a full family of high-quality white light LED luminaires for the 230V market. With an impressive lumen-per-watt output, Source 4WRD 230V is available in both warm and cool white arrays.

The grandMA3 software is the soul of the grandMA3 platform and is designed to accommodate the current and future needs of lighting control. The software has a refined user interface designed for fast programming and ease of use.

Release notes Araneo 1.0.2 by Luminex

Fitted with a next-generation oversized cooling system and a high-efficiency 1000 W LED module, Huracán-X produces record output of 50,000 lumens at a colour temperature of 6500 K when operating at a steady state. For this exceptional luminaire, Ayrton has developed an entirely new complex colour mixing system with a double CMY saturation level capable of generating 281 trillion colours (patent pending).

With LumiNode you have up to 16 processing engines and up to 12 DMX ports. New firmware now available including RDM implementation and the option to daisy chain processing blocks!

Sue the T. Rex is the Lady Gaga of the dinosaur community. The magnificent murderbird (a favorite term to describe the T. Rex) has an often-hilarious Twitter feed, legions of adoring fans, and a brand new home in the Chicago Field Museum’s Griffin Halls of Evolving Planet. Lighting and AV presentation for Sue’s new home were designed by Lightswitch Chicago, using ETC and Xicato luminaires, and ETC controls.

The WhiteBox transceivers are the perfect weatherproofed, outdoor solutions for Wireless DMX transmission.

Perseo-S is the first compact multi-function luminaire with an IP65 enclosure rating developed by Ayrton for intensive outdoor use.

The latest show ‘Be Careful What You Wish For’ kicked off in Sportpaleis Antwerp with 3 sold out shows of 15.000 visitors.

ArcSystem luminaires boast high-efficiency optics, optional Fade to Warm technology and a variety of form factor, beam angle, color temperature, power and control options.

During the Ayrton Discover Days pretty much all models will be on display and demo in our showroom at Boom. Via this way we would like to invite you!

PERSEO-S is the first compact multi-function luminaire with an IP65 enclosure rating developed by AYRTON for intensive outdoor use.

Ayrton is very proud to announce that its new ultra-compact Levante™ and Diablo™ 300W LED wash and profile luminaires are ready to ship and will be celebrated in full force at Prolight+Sound 2019. Hall 12.1 Stand E90 & E91

ETC’s first automated fixture in over a decade hit the tradeshows late 2018. After winning an award at PLASA in London in September, and getting rave reviews at LDI in October, the Relevé Spot is now shipping.

This year we are once again attending ISE at Amsterdam! Find us at booth 7-S197

The Irideon® line of architectural fixtures from ETC features exceptional light output and a sleek, unassuming industrial design that blends in with any space. The newest addition to this family, the WLZ or, Wash Light Zoom fixture, is no exception.

Imagine a world where lighting fixtures just worked, first time, every time. That’s the possibility that the new General Device Type Format (GDTF) protocol offers. It’s founded on the premises that the lighting manufacturers know precisely how their fixtures are built and how they are designed to work. General Device Type Format developed by Vectorworks, Inc., MA Lighting and Robe lighting

Each year we attend the best fairs in the business to display new products. Feel free to reach out to us on one of these events. Plan your meeting or drop by and let us know how we can help. Looking forward to see you there!

‘To infinity and beyond’, at lightning speed Max Colombie managed to use his momentum in the music scene to work his way to the top. A sold-out Sportpaleis in Antwerp became his playground. To get the lightshow to perfectly match his repertoire, Jan De Keyser’s Magic Office reached out to Cate Carter. In control of a great lighting rig, controlled by MA Lighting consoles, she created the most stunning and diverse looks.

After headlining the sold out British Summer Time Hyde Park music festival in London, American rock band Kings of Leon kicked off the fall leg of their WALLS world tour with 16 dates in North America. Accompanying the band across the globe are two d3 4x4pro media servers provided by PRG. Resulting in a performance that is beyond spectacular.

GHIBLI™ is Ayrton’s first LED spot luminaire that is factory-equipped with a framing system designed to offer lighting designers unlimited creative possibilities without any compromise. Fitted with an LED module using a high-output, low-etendue monochromatic white light source calibrated at 7,500K, GHIBLI™ delivers a light output of 23,000 lumens in a highly compact format.

Tomorrowland is one of the world’s highest profile electronic music festivals, gathering over 400.000 people at the main site in Belgium, and connecting an additional 70.000 people at multiple remote venues through the UNITE event. UNITE are events organised in different countries and connected via a live satellite broadcast with Tomorrowland Belgium.

With the Magicblade-FX, Ayrton not only made a great effect fixture but by adding the 15:1 zoom(3.6°>53°) feature it became a very versatile product suited for many applications. This investment brings our stock of Ayrton LEDs to over 200 units. We love Ayrton’s optics, high power, smoot dimming & color mixing features and above all, they make our customers smile ! Concluded Vincent Clerinx as rental company owner.

Owner and managing director André Schneider at Dee Sound & Light expanded his rental light stock this summer. To do so, he scanned the Pro Lighting market and tested different high-end brands.

The new Vari-Lite VL1100 LED delivers high quality light and consistent color reproduction, making it the discerning lighting designer's first true alternative to the traditional tungsten source in a moving head fixture. Now available! Book your demo with one of our lighting experts.

If we have something new and exciting we like to share it with the world! This time we prepared a little show for you with brand new Vari-Lite and Showline moving heads. So, we kindly invite you in our FACE Showroom at June 27.

On July 5 and 6, we're organizing a two-day d3 Technologies Fundamental Training. You will learn how to use d3's main features including the Timeline, Stage, Output Feeds and projection mapping. This training will take place in FACE Academy Centre in Boom, Belgium and will be given in Dutch.

Vari-Lite’s VL6000 Beam and VL4000 BeamWash fixtures have been selected by production designer LeRoy Bennett and lighting designer Cory FitzGerald to add unparalleled punch to Bruno Mars’ 24K Magic world tour. The Uptown Funk singer’s current world tour kicked off in Antwerp, Belgium and just passed by the Netherlands.

Philips Entertainment Lighting launched various new products at Prolight + Sound 2017. the Vari-Lite VLZ Series is the first range of spot, profile and wash luminaires we would like to introduce.

On May 8 and 9, we're organizing a two-day d3 Technologies Fundamental Training. You will learn how to use d3's main features including the Timeline, Stage, Output Feeds and projection mapping. This training will take place in FACE Academy Centre in Boom, Belgium and will be given in Dutch.

d3 is showcasing their current pro range as well as launching the new gx range, specifically geared towards the generative content wave. d3 is also revealing a sneak peek of their company rebrand at hall 4.0, booth C21.

By way of celebration Ayrton will introduce a new line of luminaires at Prolight+Sound with product names that evoke the winds of the world. The new names symbolise the lightness embodied in the fixtures, along with the fluidity of design and breath of innovation that Ayrton brings to the marketplace of entertainment lighting.

Ayrton has a strong reputation when it comes to innovative LED lighting products. Every fixture has a typical Ayrton design signature and stands out in various ways. We listed some main features of products shown at last year's Prolight+Sound to show you why the little differences are crucial. We're looking forward what they will bring us this year. Visit the Ayrton booth at Hall3, Level 0, Booth G81.

Luminex is happy to announce the new GigaCore 2.4.0 firmware which offers link aggregation and several web interface updates. Before you start upgrading your devices, here’s what you need to know about the new features.

While the sun is fighting for its place in the Belgian weather, we know spring is coming closer as well is Prolight+Sound and Musikmesse. Like last year, both shows run on different dates, so make sure to check your calendar and schedule an appointment with our team at the shows. Prolight+Sound runs from April 4-7, while Musikmesse runs from April 5-8. Keep an eye on our news page and social media to be informed about all new product releases.

Chris Hook of Chris Hook Associates, the PR agency employed by the likes of Abbey Road Studios and Lotus Cars, goes through some of VDC’s installer-friendly cable ranges and explains how cabling can make or break the reputation of an installer and what steps an integrator can take to ensure they have the right tools for the job.

ImageCue has made available a new suite of free content preparation utilities for its users. The utilities are now available for downloading from the ImageCue website.

The 2×4pro marks the evolution of the Pro Range, hitting the technical requirements for the everyday show or project. It also supports d3's VFC cards enabling users to join the d3 community with a Pro product to drive up to 8 outputs.

NEW DATES! Learn all features of MA Lighting grandMA2 consoles in our hands-on training sessions. We will guide you through the complete system, and show you how to program your own show. This training is a basic introduction to grandMA2. We have some advanced trainings coming up so keep an eye on our FACE Academy.

Designed specifically as the market leading mid-air effects fixture, the Vari-Lite VL6000 Beam sets a new standard in its class. The VL6000 produces a retro style searchlight effect which exceeds 60,000 lumens.

On January 9 and 10, we're organizing a two-day d3 Technologies Fundamental Training. You will learn how to use d3's main features including the Timeline, Stage, Output Feeds and projection mapping. This training will take place in FACE Academy Centre in Boom, Belgium and will be given in French.

FRENCH and DUTCH spoken sessions: You'll get to know everything about setting up a good network, the main concepts of network communication and much more... On November 23, 2016 in Boom (French spoken), on November 29, 2016 in Rotterdam (Dutch spoken)

Luminex Network Intelligence will introduce LumiSplit, a new range of robust and powerful DMX/RDM splitters, at LDI 2016, the International Live Design show in the Las Vegas Convention Center, October 21-23.

RDM or Remote Device Management allows us to monitor and configure spotlights. You'll find out everything about its functionality, how this eventually works, how do you use it and what the traps are, in this seminar.

GDS is delighted to announce that it has secured the PLASA Award for Sustainability 2016 for its ArcSystem Fade to Warm (FTW) product. ArcSystem FTW further develops ArcSystem technology, enabling an LED lamp with >94 CRI, to exactly mimic the actions of a tungsten lamp upon dimming.

d3 Technologies released their third major software release. R14 introduces two brand new features: real time generative effects and device recording. At PLASA 2016, they won an Award for innovation for this remarkable software release.

Face Academy is a knowledge platform for Audio & Visual professionals. When the kids are going back to school, we make sure AV professionals can also expand their knowledge at our new MA Lighting dot2 and GrandMA2 training sessions. Visit face.be/academy to check the new dates.

Luminex is very delighted to present you the brand new 2.3.0 firmware for the entire GigaCore range. As you may know, the GigaCore switches already are the industry's standard in terms of simplicity, versatility and power when it comes to audio-visual networking solutions.

Production company ON Event Services (OES) of Atlanta is one of the first companies who recently utilized a big range of ImageCue servers in Washington D.C.. 16 video sources were routed and switched to 20 different screen surfaces by 16 ImageCue servers.

MA Lighting, manufacturer of the dot2 range of lighting controllers are releasing a new version of their software. The update allows users to use the platform’s first DMX universe completely free via either Artnet or sACN. This instantly makes dot2 compatible with a wide range of affordable hardware solutions on the market.

FACE bvba is distributing Visual Productions lighting control solutions and the ImageCue media server in Belgium. Visual Productions did a research if Cuety could be used as a controller for ImageCue.

Dancing School Dance Attitude Tubize is celebrating their 10 years’ anniversary with a big show at Forest National. To lighten up the full show they use 2 GrandMA2 light, 1 GrandMA2 ultralight, 2 NPU’s and 1 VPU.

The Wildsun K25 is a new-generation LED moving head luminaire unequalled on the market. With the power of the sun as an unlimited source of inspiration, the Wildsun K25 is the perfect lighting solution for large venues, such as big concert halls, arenas and stadiums.

All the experience, knowledge and performance which makes something an MA Lighting product, is condensed into one easy to operate and powerful console. The dot2 range of lighting control solutions is specially designed for smaller and mid-sized projects and venues.

GrandMA2 control was once again considered the only choice for lighting and video control at the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) staged in the Globe Arena, Stockholm, Sweden. Over 60 DMX universes were handled with ease.

The popular comedy TV show “Tegen De Sterren Op” starred for the 4th year in a row in Sportpaleis, Antwerp. Lighting and Set design is handled by Luc Peumans from Painting with Light who recently invested in a d3 4x4 pro media server, provided by FACE. Jo Pauly from Visual Solutions operated the d3 4x4pro media server.

Not only at stage but also backstage, Belgium is doing a great job at Eurovision Song Contest 2016. Luminex delivered 32 network switches to Litecom, who is an official subcontractor of the Eurovision Song Contest.

d3 technologies has released their R13 software. The new version brings additional functionality, based around time, and a completely overhauled user interface.

Stagelight recently invested in Vari-Lite VL4000 BeamWash and Spot fixtures. The VL4000 Series were first deployed at Festival aan Zee in De Panne, officially kicking off this year's festival season, with its unmatched feature set and output.

We want to inform you can now order 4 Ethernet-DMX Truss devices and get a 5th for free.

Ayrton is gaining a reputation for releasing new and innovative LED lighting products at an incredibly fast pace. At The Prolight / Sound show 2016, the company is in introducing no less than 10 brand new fixtures, each one even more revolutionary in design and features. Every fixture in the new line-up carries the Ayrton design signature, and stands out in speed , output and are built for pure performance.

d3 technologies is showing a preview of it's upcoming update version 12.2 at Prolight + Sound.

Ayrton is making a name for itself when it comes to innovation in the world of professional LED lighting. At the Prolight + Sound show, the French manufacturer introduces a brand new luminaire; the ALIENPIX-RS.

ImageCue is a compact and easy to use media server that provides control of high definition still images and videos with DMX512 control from any lighting console.

Building on the technology of their popular Gigacore Series, Luminex expands its line-up with the Gigacore 26i managed AV switch.

As from now, there’s the possibility to come by for a demo session of the VL4000 Series of Vari-Lite. Vari-Lite is one of the first automated, variable-colour stage lighting systems ever created. Their intelligent lighting fixtures are commonly used in theatre, television, concerts, motion pictures and corporate shows.

It's almost that time of the year again. Join us April 5-8th at Prolight + Sound in Frankfurt and Musikmesse from the 7th until April 10th. This year both shows run on different dates, so make sure to check you calendar and schedule an appointment with our team at the shows.

Ayrton are at it again. Just like in the past years, the French brand is teasing with some fresh developments and new products in anticipation of a release at the upcoming Prolight + Sound in Frankfurt.

The ColorSource ThruPower is 230V, budget-friendly wall-mount cabinets that allows customers to switch between relay and dimming without changing any hardware, making it a great addition for retrofits and new installations alike.

Visual Productions has added a solid-state lighting controller in the CueCore family. The QuadCore, with its upgraded CueluxPro software, is a powerful lighting controller for clubs, exhibitions, museums, theme parks...

OXO recently added 5 new powerful and affordable luminairies. First, there are three new types of the Colorbeam 18 luminaire. Next, they launch the Blitz W4, a LED stroboscope. Last but not least, OXO brings out the UV Beam WP, a static ultraviolet projector.

Commissioned by Aromazz NV, FACE realized an impressive 3D project mapping on the old facades of the historical city of Bokrijk. November 20, the installation went in premiere for the Day of Entrepreneurs, hosted by Unizo Limburg.

d3 technologies - the London based company behind some of the smartest Media servers around have selected FACE as their distribution partner for the BENELUX.

Ayrton is gaining quite a reputation for shaking things up in the world of LED lighting. Last year they came out with some revolutionary lighting concepts such as the Magicpanels and other fixtures in their "Radical" Series.

Ecochem is a leading chemical company, specialized in flame-retarant products. For their new offices along the E313 in Olen, Ecochem chose to let their building "glow".

Brussels Rental company AlphaRent chooses Ayrton & Oxo to create a warm Christmas atmosphere in the heart of Brussels during "Jeux d'Hiver".

Art Of Confusion ads Ayrton's Magic panel to their rental fleet, and lights up Vlaanderen Muziekland and Cafeïna Beach...