ETC has once again raised the bar in lighting and rigging control with the introduction of SiteLink, an always-on, cloud-based monitoring solution that brings unparalleled peace of mind to lighting and rigging professionals. Designed to keep every system component—from rigging towers to electrical closets—at the user’s fingertips, SiteLink provides remote access to ETC’s rigging, networking devices, consoles, power controls, RDM devices, and architectural lighting from anywhere in the world. Users can customise monitoring to focus on system-critical components, organising devices by physical location, such as “Proscenium” or “Dimming Closet,” or by logical grouping like “Fixture Power” or “House Lights.” The platform ensures that only relevant personnel receive alerts and status updates, enhancing operational efficiency and security.

Particularly beneficial for educational institutions, SiteLink provides school administrators and facilities managers with real-time system oversight, ensuring that all equipment is functioning optimally and delivering detailed diagnostics when it is not. The system’s multi-subscription capability allows administrators to monitor multiple locations across a campus or an entire school district. Touring professionals also benefit from SiteLink’s robust monitoring capabilities, ensuring consistent performance across geographical locations.

In addition to SiteLink, ETC has announced three new entertainment lighting fixtures that further solidify its commitment to innovation. Two of these join the popular ColorSource V family, while the third expands the Desire line with a more compact option.

The ColorSource PAR V Zoom builds on ETC’s legacy of advanced lighting technology, featuring a five-colour array (red, green, blue, indigo, and lime), NFC configuration, and Wireless DMX/RDM. A standout feature is its manual zoom, which eliminates the need for additional diffusion and allows effortless adjustment between spot and wash. This fixture is over 50% brighter than the original ColorSource PAR, outputting just over 5000 lumens with a 17-41 degree zoom range. Factory-calibrated for long-term colour consistency, the ColorSource PAR V Zoom benefits from ETC’s advanced thermal management algorithms, ensuring that the colours set in rehearsal remain true throughout the show. With an L70 rating of 54,000 hours—equivalent to approximately 50 years of daily use—the fixture promises remarkable longevity. ETC backs this with an impressive five-year fixture warranty and a ten-year LED array warranty, along with industry-leading 24/7/365 customer support.

Fresnel V MAX takes the acclaimed ColorSource Fresnel V and nearly doubles its lumen output while maintaining the same five-colour RGBIL mixing, motorised zoom control, Multiverse wireless DMX/RDM, and NFC configuration. Designed for superior performance, the Fresnel V MAX offers a zoom range of 13-44°, making it a versatile choice for both washes and specials. Known for its exceptional barndoor performance, it delivers smooth fall-off and clean edges, ensuring precise control over light shaping. Engineered for efficiency, Fresnel V MAX consumes lower watts while delivering increased output, reducing heat, minimising fan noise, and enabling more luminaires per circuit. Like its ColorSource V counterpart, it boasts an L70 rating of 54,000 hours, making it a long-lasting investment for lighting professionals.

Completing ETC’s latest lineup is the Desire Fresnel, a reimagined classic that seamlessly merges incandescent-style Fresnel characteristics with modern LED technology. Expanding on the existing 7” version, ETC now introduces a compact 5” fixture. Both models utilise the Lustr X8 array, which incorporates deep red LEDs to restore nuanced colour rendering previously unattainable with traditional LED sources. This enhancement enriches skin tones, costumes, and scenic elements while adding depth and vibrancy to cool colours such as blues and greens. The Desire Fresnel’s refined optical system ensures that brightness remains consistent throughout the zoom range, offering up to 25% greater efficiency over conventional Fresnel designs. The fixture’s user interface has also been meticulously crafted for efficiency, featuring backlit encoders that change colour to match the corresponding attributes on the screen. With built-in NFC hardware, users can configure the fixture via the Set Light app, even when the unit is unpowered.

Additionally, ETC has collaborated with City Theatrical to integrate Multiverse, a patent-pending wireless DMX/RDM technology that significantly enhances scalability. Multiverse enables users to broadcast up to 10 universes of DMX from a single transmitter without excessive radio interference, making it a game-changer for large-scale wireless lighting systems.