Discos and clubs will be decked out in dazzling excitement when they turn on the American DJ Dekker LED. A high-energy DMX-512 LED effect, the Dekker LED projects red, green, blue and white beams from a massive grid of lenses that runs 5 high and 8 wide – for a total of 40 lenses in all!

Containing two powerful 5-watt RGBW LEDs, the Dekker LED’s brilliant output and large matrix of lenses allow for a variety of bright color effects and an action-packed light show that covers a wide area of the dance floor.  Yet this easy-to-use effect is also very compact and lightweight, making it great for DJs and entertainers on the go.

The Dekker LED’s combination of eye-popping visual energy and mobile-friendliness is no accident, says Scott Davies, General Manager of the American DJ Group of Companies. The effect was modeled after another legendary DJ/club light: American DJ’s world-famous Aggressor.

“You can think of the Dekker LED kind of like an Aggressor on steroids,” commented Davies. “It has the same basic grid-like design and similar appearance, but it’s got many more lenses, and upgraded professional features like DMX control. And, of course, it’s powered by LEDs, which make it extremely cool-running, energy-efficient and virtually maintenance-free.”

The fact that the Dekker LED goes beyond the typical red-blue-green LED mix to include white LEDs as well, makes for even greater excitement.  Set against white LED beams, the other colors appear bolder and richer with a rainbow-like aura.  Plus, when blended with the other colors, the white LEDs allow for the creation of softer pastel hues.

High-energy built-in programs, a pulsating strobe effect and 0-100% electronic dimming add to the Dekker LED’s breathtaking excitement.  What’s more, users can choose between fast and slow dance programs, giving the Dekker LED the versatility to accommodate a whole night’s worth of music.

The American DJ Dekker LED can run all night without interruption, too, because its cool operating temperature eliminates the need for the on/off duty cycles that are mandatory with heat-generating halogen effects. Additionally, its long-life LEDs last much longer than halogen lamps, with a rating of 50,000 hours.  Another big advantage of LED technology is energy savings; despite its high-energy performance, the ADJ Dekker LED consumes only 25 watts of power at maximum use.

To accommodate users of different levels, the Dekker LED can be operated in four different modes: DMX, Sound Active, Master/Slave or Manual.  When using a DMX controller, users can further choose between 2-channel or 8-channel modes, the first giving control over programs and other basic functions, and the second adding RGBW color-mixing capabilities. An adjustable sound-active sensitivity dial allows users to set varying degrees of responsiveness to music when in Sound Active Mode.  The American DJ Dekker LED can also be operated remotely with American DJ’s optional UC3 remote controller (sold separately).

The unit includes In/Out IEC power connections to daisy-chain power.  It features multi-voltage operation: AC 100V-240V 47/63Hz.  Compact and portable, its dimensions are 11”L x 10”W x 10.25”H/280 x 251 x 260mm, and it weighs 9 lbs./4 kg.

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American DJ’s New Color Burst 8 DMX Color Wash Bar   Features 8 LED Color Banks For Twice The Excitement

American DJ has turned a burst of color into a blast!  The company has doubled the size of its original Color Burst LED RGB+A color wash bar, creating a new, exciting, elongated version, the Color Burst 8 DMX.

Now featuring 8 colored LED banks – two banks each of red, green, blue and amber –  the Color Burst 8 DMX is twice as long (2-1/2 feet) and has twice has many LED lamps (280) as the original.  Equipped with built-in high-energy programs, this easy-to-use, affordable LED bar will produce thrilling, eye-popping color chases to the beat of the music, making it great for DJs, bands, clubs and bars who want to liven up their gig or venue with a burst of color.

The Color Burst 8 DMX isn’t only bigger than its predecessor, it’s also got added features: DMX control, a strobe effect and 0-100% electronic dimming.  These professional tools make the American DJ Color Burst 8 DMX even more exciting and versatile, allowing users add color strobe and color fade effects and create their own programs via a DMX controller.   Operating on 3 DMX channels, the unit features a 4–button LED display menu system that makes it easy to navigate through DMX settings.

But you don’t need a DMX controller to unleash the Color Burst 8 DMX’s amazing color chasing effects.  For users who want total ease of operation, the LED bar can be run in Sound-Active mode as a simple plug-and-play effect, moving and chasing to its own internal programs.  Another easy way to run the Color Burst 8 DMX is with American DJ’s optional universal UC3 remote controller (sold separately), which gives fingertip control over basic functions like Blackout and Program Selection.  For those seeking bigtime drama, multiple Color Burst 8 DMX units can be linked together Master-Slave to produce coordinated color washes and chase effects over a large area.

“When it comes to club lighting effects, bigger is often better, which is why we developed the Color Burst 8 DMX,” said Scott Davies, General Manager of the American DJ Group of Companies. “Our original RGB+A color wash bar, the Color Burst LED, has been very popular, so we wanted to take it to the next level and come out with a larger, more featured version.  But at the same time, we wanted to keep the easy-operation and affordability that made the original so well-liked by working DJs, mobile entertainers, bands and small clubs.  The new Color Burst 8 DMX delivers the best of both worlds.”

The Color Burst 8 DMX also delivers the same LED technology-driven benefits as its predecessor, including a cool operating temperature, which allows it to run all night without shutting down for duty cycles.  Additionally, its LED bulbs have an extremely long life – 100,000 hours – which virtually eliminates the hassle and expense of lamp replacement.  Its LEDs also offer the advantage of being very energy efficient, consuming just 25W of electricity maximum at full use.

Although it’s bigger than its predecessor, the Color Burst 8 DMX is still very lightweight and portable, weighing just 5 lbs./2.2 kg, making it ideal for mobile use.  It measures 28.25”L x 3”W x 5”H/16 x 72 x 127 mm.  The unit comes with a hanging bracket and can be hung either horizontally or vertically, so it can fit into a variety of spaces and applications.

The MSRP of the Color Burst 8 DMX is $229.95.

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Split Personality:
The Versatile ADJ Profile Panel RGB Transforms Itself Depending On The Mood

No lighting toolchest should be without the new compact, versatile Profile Panel RGB color panel from American DJ.  A multi-use high-output indoor LED color-changing panel, the Profile Panel RGB casts smooth color washes to create the perfect mood at nightclubs, theaters, weddings and special events. Then, when the evening heats up, this “two-effects-in-one” panel can transform into a disco light, stepping up its color changing pace, strobing in every color, and chasing to the music via exciting built-in programs.

Small but powerful, the Profile Panel RGB is armed with 288 5mm LEDs (96 each red, green and blue).   Its LEDs can be blended through RGB mixing to create virtually an infinite number of rich colors, with a smooth even wash field that looks great anywhere — from live theater performances to indoor architectural applications.

As affordable as it is adaptable, the Profile Panel RGB has a suggested retail price of less than $200.  Its versatility, compact size and low price tag should win it a large following among many different types of lighting users, said Scott Davies, General Manager of the American DJ Group.  This is especially true today, since there’s a growing trend to use more color washes as uplighting at all kinds of venues and events, Davies noted.

“The Profile Panel RGB is a great way for DJs, small clubs and event planners to get into uplighting, which is becoming a more popular way to illuminate clubs, weddings and special events,” said Davies.  “Not only is the Profile Panel RGB a compact, easy-to-use color wash, it’s also a two-in-one effect because it can double as a disco club-type light. So it’s a piece that gives you a lot of value and functionality for the price, which is something that customers are demanding in today’s economy.”

There are a lot of different options for operating the Profile Panel RGB, making it an ideal piece for novice and experienced lighting users alike.  A DMX compatible unit, it can be run in 7 different DMX modes – 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 24 & 27-channel – giving operators varying degrees of control over its functions. A convenient 3-button LED display on the rear panel helps users navigate through its DMX settings.  It can also be run without a controller in Sound-Active mode to its own high-energy built-in programs. Multiple Profile Panel RGB units can be linked together Master-Slave. Remote control is also a possibility since the unit comes equipped with a ¼” input for American DJ’s universal UC3 remote controller (sold separately).

However you operate it, the Profile Panel RGB is a great tool for adding color wherever it’s needed, whether uplighting objects and surfaces, or energizing the dance floor with eye-popping effects.  Featuring a 40° beam angle, it includes 0-100% electronic dimming, a color strobe effect, and fast or slow color change operation.

The Profile Panel RGB also ideal for illuminating stage shows, because its cool-running LED lamps don’t emit a lot of heat onto performers the way traditional theatrical lights do. This LED technology offers other benefits as well, such as a long lamp life (rated at 100,000 hours) and low energy usage (37-watt power draw), allowing users to save big on maintenance and electricity costs.

Lightweight and extremely portable, the Profile Panel RGB measures 16.75”L x 9.5”W x 2”H/425 x 240 x 51.5mm and weighs 7 lbs. / 2.9 kgs.  It comes with a versatile mounting bracket for hanging either on truss or a wall.

The MSRP of the Profile Panel RGB is $199.95.

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