N OVO : £209.99 / £399.95 (PAIR) At the beginning of the year I the Novopro PS1XL for the March/April edition of the magazine and it then went on to win the Accessory Of The Year trophy at our inaugural Pro Mobile Awards event. This innovative product offers mobile DJs a flat-pack variable height plinth/podium that is much more flexible, as well as easier to transport and store, than traditional quad-trussbased solutions. It has proved to be a big seller for Novopro, but they’ve received feedback from customers who would like even higher plinths and the new PS1XXL is the answer to these requests.

78 78 sponsored by Just like the original PS1XL, the new PS1XXL comprises two telescopic side pieces which easily join together with base and top plates to create a complete podium. This can then be used to support lighting effects – for example moving heads – or other pieces of equipment such as speakers. Where the original model offers a variable height of between 990mm and 1750mm, the new addition to the range expands from a minimum height of 1400mm up to a towering top height of 2500mm!

This means that the new model is ideal for positioning lighting effects up above head height. The PS1XXL weighs in at 20kg, which is only 3kg more that the PS1XL, and is capable of supporting a load of up to 60kg. Despite its larger size, it is supplied with the same 500mm x 500mm lightweight base plate. While this is sufficient to support the unit adequately, it could very easily be knocked over by a drunken punter – especially when fully extended.

However, to address this, Novopro has also introduced a new larger heavy duty base plate as an optional extra. Sold in pairs for £119.95 as the HDPLATESET-PS1XL-XXL, this bigger base measures 650mm x 625mm and adds a significant amount of stability to the PS1XXL podium (the same plate can also be used with the PS1XL model too). As to whether you need the bigger bases, that will depend on your specific setup and the venues you’re working in. However, as a rule of thumb, if you plan to position PS1XXLs behind your setup out of reach of guests, the supplied base plates should suffice.

However, if you’re planning to position them where a guest might decide to use them as a leaning post, I’d definitely recommend budgeting for the HDPLATESET-PS1XL-XXL. Assembling the podium is a simple and intuitive task which only requires one person, even using the largest height setting. The process simply involves screwing bolts into the top and base plates through the side sections as well as supporting cross pieces. Then, when the podium is fully assembled, you simply slide up the telescopic sections and lock them in place at your desired height.

On my first attempt I managed it without issue in less than five minutes and with a little practice I’m sure it could be perfected down to a minute or two. With a robust metal construction, the PS1XXL is a professional product that is almost as sturdy as a solid piece of truss when locked together. Both the side pieces and base/top plates are finished with NOVOPRO PS1XXL a glossy white powder coating erected (for that seems to be pretty thick and enough to have therefore shouldn’t scuff or chip can accommodate as long as it is handled carefully. their assembled also supplied The PS1XXL is supplied with two set of bolts sets of bolts, which further adds to thumb-tightening the product’s flexibility.

There is a be easily standard set which can be locked without the into place using a wrench and these are are intended for situations where the podium will the podium will be permanently then dismantled SNTOAVYOINPGR OM POSB1ILXEXL NOVOPRO PS1XXL example if you’re lucky To adjust the podium’s height a large vehicle that each leg is pre-drilled with five the podiums in different holes into which slide state). However spring-loaded ‘turn and lock’ as standard are a catches.

This system not only fitted with plastic makes it easy to change the height tops which can as required, but also means that attached and removed the legs are very securely locked need for any tools, into place ensuring the structure designed for use when remains rigid at every height be assembled and setting. at every gig. THE EARLY DAYS To help keep the various parts of diameter to fit the the podium safe from knocks and simply slip on over scratches it is supplied with two transform the hollow black storage / transportation a solid pillar.

Obviously, bags – one for the side pieces ‘one size fits all’ plus accessories and the other bunches up at the for the top and base plates. These if you are using both feature carry handles and than the highest will not only keep the podium Although, to be fair, safe in transit but also make it this will be particularly easier to carry. As you would to guests – but it probably expect from bags that fellow neat freaks are included for free, they aren’t the most robust of carry cases!

When you’re using However, they will certainly do scrim, sitting an LED the job if you only plan to use the in the bottom of the podiums on an occasional basis. cause it to glow These portable If you’ll be taking the podiums actually better out a few times every week, then the ‘glowing totem’ it’s probably worth investing in regular solid truss, the NPROBAG-PS1XXL premiumhave any diagonal grade bag set that Novopro has block the light. also now introduced as a separate product priced at £69.95.

These The top plate is feature a superior premium black a central hole that finish, strong stitching, high to secure a lighting quality zips and padding to offer a threaded bolt the podiums extra protection. product also comes spigot that can be As with the original PS1XL, both to the top to allow black and white scrim covers are podium as a speaker included with the PS1XXL as a pair of sticky-backed standard. These are the perfect foam pads are also [NPROBAG-PS1XXL Premium Bag Set - £69.95 Optional 8800 product and can be used to stop equipment the top to slipping off the unit if it can’t be podium into bolted down. these are so the excess It is refreshing to see all of these top or bottom accessories included with the anything other PS1XXL as standard and not height setting. sold as optional extras.

It is even I don’t think supplied with a set of white Velcro noticeable cable ties that can be used to may bother secure your mains and DMX cables just a little! along the back leg of the stand so they are neatly out of the way. the white The base/top plates also feature wash fixture cut-out handles that not only PS1XXL will make them easier to lift, but can very effectively. also be used to drop cables down podiums are through the top plate. for achieving effect than The new PS1XXL builds on the as they don’t success of the original PS1XL, supports to literally taking it to new heights! (Sorry, I couldn’t resist the pun!!) It is ideal for positioning moving pre-drilled with heads and other lighting fixtures can be used at a level where they can project fixture using over the heads of people on the (supplied).

The dancefloor. Thanks to its variablewith a 35mm height telescopic design, multiple easily bolted units can also be used to create the use of the the ‘stepped podium’ look that is stand. Finally, popular at the moment. What’s non-slip more, since it shares the same included, which design as the original PS1XL, a mixture of the units can be used on the same show to allow plinths of heights ranging from 990mm, which is around DJ console height, right up to 2500mm.

The original PS1XL is an extremely well-designed product that looks great, is very sturdy and – with its variable height and diverse collection of accessories – is extremely versatile. The new PS1XXL adds to this versatility by allowing podiums of significantly increased height and therefore offers new creative potential for the mobile roadshows that can be constructed from this innovative flat-pack product. Extra] NOTVHOE PERAOR LPYS D1XAYXSL J8 EVOX J8 ACTIVE TWO-WAY PORTABLE ARRAY The RCF J8 is the brand new member of the Evox family.

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