’s SPOTWASH-3048 in the last edition of Pro Mobile, for this issue I had the chance to try out a pair of the company’s MINIZOOM-powered moving head beam / wash fixtures with motorized zoom. 8800 Having been a part of the sound and lighting scene for many years – parent company Monacor recently celebrated its fiftieth birthday – IMG Stageline underwent a re-brand earlier this year and since then has released a slew of innovative new products targeted squarely at mobile DJs.

The aforementioned SPOTWASH-3048 is a moving head that offers a clever combination of both spot and wash effects, meaning that DJs can achieve the same looks with four heads that would previously have required eight. Similarly, the MINIZOOM-712 - that this review will focus on - also offers two effects in one, this time wide-angle washes and tightlyfocused beam effects. This is possible thanks to its motorised zoom function, a feature only previously found on much more expensive fixtures.

The MINIZOOM-712 is powered by seven RGBW LEDs, each rated at 12W. The combined output is really quite impressive, meaning that the fixture is able to make an impact even when competing with lots of ambient light. The LEDs are mounted to a moving plate which slides forwards and backwards within the fixture’s casing to produce its motorised zoom function. This allows the beam angle to be altered remotely from a tight 6-degree beam to a wide 36-degree wash.

Having read these specifications on paper, I wasn’t really sure how much of a difference this change in beam angle would actually make in practice, but I have to say that I was very impressed. In fact, I was amazed by the huge difference to the shape of the beam that is caused by moving the LEDs backwards and forwards by only an inch! At its narrowest setting, the MINIZOOM-712 generates a very tight circle of light. Its edges aren’t as sharply focused as you would expect from a moving head spot fixture but, considering there is no lens to provide focus, the circle is remarkably well defined.

This setting is ideal for creating the kind of chunky mid-air beam effects that are popular in clubs and on concert tours, especially if you’re lucky enough to be working in a venue that allows haze. At the opposite end of the spectrum, set to its widest beam angle, the MINIZOOM-712 produces a broad wash of light with nice soft edges. This is ideal for washing large areas of a venue with vibrant colours or even bright white light. Obviously, any angle between the upper and lower limits can also be selected, and I found that at around the halfway you can achieve a good-sized spotlight perfect for highlighting the bride and groom for IMG STTHAGE EALRINT EO MF IANDIZVOEROTMIS-7IN1G2 their first dance at a wedding.

An top speed, the eye-catching and distinctive effect of very impressive can also be created by continually which look zooming in and out from the widbeam angle set est to the narrowest beam angle. dancefloor is or with the beam In terms of colours, the MINIZO- row so that OM-712’s 4-in-1 red, green, blue light are created. and white LEDs allow for a wide palate of pleasing options. Each of The fixture the four primary colours is rich and measuring vibrant, with the impactful cool 160mm, and is white far surpassing anything of- 4.2kgs.

This fered by just RGB LEDs. However, I portable, an was also impressed by how well the tion for mobile primary colours mix, with almost rying, transporting no perceivable shadowing. This MINIZOOM-712s means that very usable shades such Stageline also as yellow, lilac, salmon, hot pink ent flight case and purple can be achieved. The designed to fixture also offers a very effective fixture.

The variable-speed colour fade mode case with carry which involves continuous smooth side, which transitions between a seemingly fixtures. The endless spectrum of colours. other hand, is with castors as Adding to the arsenal of effects is designed to that can be achieved by the MI- fixtures. It’s also NIZOOM-712, the unit also offers as they have variable speed strobing in any the cases can colour. With an extremely fast SPOTWASH-3048s, IMG STAGELINE MINIZOOM-tageline minizoom-712 fixture is capable the two different types of fixture. strobe effects great either with the Constructed from a combination of to wide so that the metal and tough plastic, the MINI- bathed in strobe light, ZOOM-712 has a robust feel and a angle set to narsleek, understated look, due to its tight beams of strobe matt black finish.

It is fitted with rubber feet to allow it to stand directly on the floor – or a stage, itself is very compact, riser or even a speaker – and is also 200mm x 290mm x supplied with a mounting bracket also lightweight at that attaches to bolts in the base. means that it is easily This allows a hanging clamp to be essential consideraattached which can then be used DJs. To make carto rig the fixture to a T-bar, goal and storing post or truss structure; either even easier, IMG hanging vertically down or pointing offer two differout horizontally. models specifically store and protect the As with the SPOTWASH-3048, MR-MINI2 is a compact and in fact most modern lighting handles on either fixtures, the MINIZOOM-712 ofaccommodates two fers a variety of operating modes.

MR-MINI6, on the To easily get a lightshow going a larger case fitted straight out of the box, the unit well as handles that offers a choice of eight in-built store a total of six programmes, each of which can be worth noting that, set to run triggered by the beat of the same dimensions, the music or at a set speed (either also be used to store slow or fast). or a mixture of tageline minizoom-712 Of course it’s very unlikely that a sinof two very different, gle MINIZOOM-712 will ever be used useable, channel on its own, as to create an impressive ing.

On other fixtures lightshow moving heads need to be come across either used in multiples. To setup a quick ference in the number synchronised lighting display using used for each option, two or more of these fixtures, they portant functionality can be connected together using the less channel XLR cables and set to operate in a essentially making Master/Slave setup. Any of the eight pre-programmed patterns can be Both DMX modes used for Master/Slave, either sound remote access to active or running at a set speed, and built pre-programmed it is also possible to invert the tilt or which could prove pan movement on specific fixtures in a DJ who only wants order to creative synchronised, yet trol over your fixtures opposing, movements. parts of each event. at a wedding, you For full control over all of the unit’s MINIZOOM-712s to features, the MINIZOOM-712 can colour washing also be controlled via DMX using room as guests a choice of two different channel have them swing modes: 8 or 16.

The 8-channel opin to spotlight the tion provides control of pan, tilt, during their first dimming, strobing, zooming, colour after that you may fading and colour macros; which leave the heads to means that if you have limited pre-programmed channels on your controller you can concentrate on the still access all of the key features. The 16-channel mode then adds Selection between in control over fine pan and tilt, operating modes movement speed and also indetions, as well as DMX pendent dimming control of each easy to do using a of the four primary LED colours. display screen and I found this logical arrangement ing push buttons.

This 82 but equally the side of the unit and provides a options refreshmenu-driven interface which is logirecently I’ve cally laid out and intuitive to use. very little difof channels To find fault with the MINIZO- or else I'm- OM-had to be very picky, and missing from the only issues I’ve come up with intensive options, are the same as those I identified them useless. with the SPOTWASH-3048. First of all, the fan is a little noisy. It’s also allow for not noticeable when music is playthe unit’s ining, but would be during speeches patterns, in a small function room.

Secondly, useful if you’re there is no IEC mains output socket precise conto allow the power supply for mulfor certain tiple fixtures to be linked together, For example, a feature common to most modern may want to use entertainment lighting fixtures. provide static throughout the Offering a great combination of arrive and then powerful output, compact form, around and zoom flexible control and low cost, the bride and groom MINIZOOM-712 is certainly ideal dance.

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