What do you get when you What do you get when you cross an Audio System with a cross an Audio System with a

Lighting System?Lighting System?

Answer: A Complete SolutionAnswer: A Complete Solution

Next to hearing the “Word of God” Sunday Next to hearing the “Word of God” Sunday morning, Seeing is believing.morning, Seeing is believing.– The more AV solutions put into churches, increases The more AV solutions put into churches, increases

the need for better lighting, especially for broadcast.the need for better lighting, especially for broadcast.

Imagine the “healing” ceremonies in pitch black.Imagine the “healing” ceremonies in pitch black.

Lighting can ad emotion and focus to any Lighting can ad emotion and focus to any situation.situation.

Controlling that lighting with ease of pushing a Controlling that lighting with ease of pushing a button is a dream.button is a dream.

Lighting is Not DifficultLighting is Not DifficultHere is what you need.Here is what you need.

Electricity – Electricity – – There is no easy way to dim candles.There is no easy way to dim candles.

Protocol CableProtocol Cable

Lighting Control ConsoleLighting Control Console

Dimmer PackDimmer Pack

Lighting FixtureLighting Fixture

No EQ, Compressor, Crossover or BBE No EQ, Compressor, Crossover or BBE needed.needed.

Control CablesControl Cables

Used for communication between console Used for communication between console control and dimmerscontrol and dimmers

Can be 3 pin or 5 pin depending on the protocolCan be 3 pin or 5 pin depending on the protocol

Example ProtocolsExample Protocols– AMX (analog multiplex-transmits more than one AMX (analog multiplex-transmits more than one

analog signal)analog signal)– MicroPlex (NSI protocol MicroPlex 1, 3 pin XLR MicroPlex (NSI protocol MicroPlex 1, 3 pin XLR

Multiplex )Multiplex )– DMX (digital multiplex, sends multiple signals, to DMX (digital multiplex, sends multiple signals, to

control 512 apparatuses) 5 PINcontrol 512 apparatuses) 5 PIN

Lighting Control SurfaceLighting Control Surface

Table Top, Rack Mount or Wall Box MountTable Top, Rack Mount or Wall Box Mount

Table TopTable TopMC7008 $454 RetailMC7008 $454 Retail

16 Individual Control Channels16 Individual Control Channels

2-Scene Preset or Single Scene Operation (wide mode)2-Scene Preset or Single Scene Operation (wide mode)

– Used for two completely different lighting displays (different acts in the production)Used for two completely different lighting displays (different acts in the production)

Individual Channel Bump ButtonsIndividual Channel Bump Buttons

– To momentarily accent the brightness of a particular light or channelTo momentarily accent the brightness of a particular light or channel

User Programmable Memory ScenesUser Programmable Memory Scenes– To easily call up lighting scenes for a performanceTo easily call up lighting scenes for a performance

User Programmable Chase FunctionsUser Programmable Chase Functions– Chase is a sequence of events in a lighting showChase is a sequence of events in a lighting show

Chase Rate Control (tap button)Chase Rate Control (tap button)

– How fast the chase changes from one fixture to the nextHow fast the chase changes from one fixture to the next

Grand Master FaderGrand Master Fader– For fading out the entire sceneFor fading out the entire scene

Blackout FunctionBlackout Function

– For a dramatic full lights drop outFor a dramatic full lights drop out

NSI Micro-Plex Control Signal (3-pin XLR)NSI Micro-Plex Control Signal (3-pin XLR)

Optional DMX512 Digital Control (5-pin XLR) $114 RetailOptional DMX512 Digital Control (5-pin XLR) $114 Retail

Rack MountRack MountMLC128R $1199 RetailMLC128R $1199 Retail

Control up to 128 Individual Intelligent DevicesControl up to 128 Individual Intelligent Devices

512 Control Channels512 Control Channels

An Extensive Memory Capacity that Provides up to 256 Device Patterns and 256 ShowsAn Extensive Memory Capacity that Provides up to 256 Device Patterns and 256 Shows

Pre-focus Memories that Provide Fast Standard Show Set-up Times with Minimal EditingPre-focus Memories that Provide Fast Standard Show Set-up Times with Minimal Editing

On-board Library of Popular Intelligent Lighting Device DefinitionsOn-board Library of Popular Intelligent Lighting Device Definitions

Control of Similar Traits in Multiple DevicesControl of Similar Traits in Multiple Devices

Lighting Device Editing, Adding and Deleting Capabilities, as well as Alphanumeric Naming for Identification of all Devices, Traits and Lighting Device Editing, Adding and Deleting Capabilities, as well as Alphanumeric Naming for Identification of all Devices, Traits and Indexed PositionsIndexed Positions

Control of Similar Traits in Multiple DevicesControl of Similar Traits in Multiple Devices

Two-line by 40-character LCD DisplayTwo-line by 40-character LCD Display

Four Encoder Wheels for Fast-Action Access and Easy Modification of Device Trait informationFour Encoder Wheels for Fast-Action Access and Easy Modification of Device Trait information

Joystick Provides Real Time Pan and Tilt Control Joystick Provides Real Time Pan and Tilt Control

Audio Synchronization for Triggering from a Remote Line-level Audio Source such as a Compact Disc Player or Audio Mixing ConsoleAudio Synchronization for Triggering from a Remote Line-level Audio Source such as a Compact Disc Player or Audio Mixing Console

DMX512 Output (3 pin XLR)DMX512 Output (3 pin XLR)

Micro-Plex Output (3 pin XLR)Micro-Plex Output (3 pin XLR)

Wall MountWall MountSapphire LCD Station $1680Sapphire LCD Station $1680

When you don’t have a lighting guy at Church.When you don’t have a lighting guy at Church.

All buttons are programmable and can execute any system function• Programmable functions include, but are not limited to:

“Fade To” Command Change PageSnapshot LockRaise/Lower MAX

• Programmable through LumaEdit™ PC-based offline editing program• Controls up to 512 dimmer channels• Mechanically captured buttons to prevent removal or vandalism• 20 character x 4-line backlit blue LCD screen and blue LED

button backlights with 20-year minimum life• Fits in 3.5” deep, four-gang wall box• Stations connected in series using Belden cable #9829 or

equivalent, and two conductors for station power

Dimmer PackDimmer PackStarting as low as $169Starting as low as $169

D4DMXD4DMX– 1200 Watts/channel, 4 Channels1200 Watts/channel, 4 Channels– 16 Programmable Chase Patterns16 Programmable Chase Patterns

Choosing a dimmer relies on a few thingsChoosing a dimmer relies on a few things– How many fixtures on the channel you needHow many fixtures on the channel you need

Too many on an underpowered channel can cause Too many on an underpowered channel can cause overheating and shutdownoverheating and shutdownMatch the power consumption of the fixtures with output of Match the power consumption of the fixtures with output of the channel.the channel.

– Where will the dimmer be locatedWhere will the dimmer be locatedDepends on situationDepends on situation

– Install: most likely in a rack on the wallInstall: most likely in a rack on the wall– Mobile: most likely attached to the truss or T-barMobile: most likely attached to the truss or T-bar

Advanced SystemsAdvanced SystemsTopaz – Modular dimmer system that allows the user to Topaz – Modular dimmer system that allows the user to add channels as needed for expansion, inexpensively and add channels as needed for expansion, inexpensively and replace failed channels with ease.replace failed channels with ease.– 12 to 96 channel housings (96 is two 48’s)12 to 96 channel housings (96 is two 48’s)– Can be more, consult NSICan be more, consult NSI– NEED DLR interfaceNEED DLR interface

Translator between the control and the rackTranslator between the control and the rack

You don’t need to be an expert, call NSI for help in putting You don’t need to be an expert, call NSI for help in putting together the system, so you don’t miss anything.together the system, so you don’t miss anything.NSI can also come to the site to commission the system NSI can also come to the site to commission the system (turn it on, not take your sales commission) (turn it on, not take your sales commission) – Need 3 weeks plan timeNeed 3 weeks plan time– Costs money, but consider this, NSI trains your dealer’s Costs money, but consider this, NSI trains your dealer’s

Techs on the job, so they can do the next one.Techs on the job, so they can do the next one.– Also NSI commissions carry a TWO year warranty, sell that!Also NSI commissions carry a TWO year warranty, sell that!

FixtureFixtureLowes or Home DepotLowes or Home Depot– Yes, common lighting can be controlledYes, common lighting can be controlled

TheatricalTheatrical -- Par Light -- Par Light Provides general stage light, type depends on bulb used.Provides general stage light, type depends on bulb used.– Fresnel Fresnel

A spotlight employing a single fresnel lens that produces a soft edged beam, and A spotlight employing a single fresnel lens that produces a soft edged beam, and usually provided with a spherical reflector and a means to adjust the focus from usually provided with a spherical reflector and a means to adjust the focus from spot to flood. Soft edgespot to flood. Soft edge

– Ellipsoidal Ellipsoidal A spotlight that embodies an ellipsoidal reflector and framing shutters, and A spotlight that embodies an ellipsoidal reflector and framing shutters, and sometimes an iris and pattern slot. Sharp edge. Varying degrees of coverage.sometimes an iris and pattern slot. Sharp edge. Varying degrees of coverage.

– IntelligentIntelligentA luminaire that is robotic, i.e., certain functions such as panning, tilting, focusing, A luminaire that is robotic, i.e., certain functions such as panning, tilting, focusing, dimming, beam shaping and coloring, etc., are motorized and remotely operated dimming, beam shaping and coloring, etc., are motorized and remotely operated from a control console. from a control console.

GOBO – usually has a pattern that projects the image or blocks GOBO – usually has a pattern that projects the image or blocks unwanted lightunwanted lightGEL – adds colorGEL – adds color

Don’t want to piece together Don’t want to piece together yourself? No Problem!yourself? No Problem!

PAR Can System in a BoxPAR Can System in a BoxEight Channel, Programmable Light SystemEight Channel, Programmable Light System

Easily Expandable by Adding More of Your Own Dimmers and LightsEasily Expandable by Adding More of Your Own Dimmers and Lights

Six Kits to Choose fromSix Kits to Choose from

Color Frame Included at No Extra CostColor Frame Included at No Extra Cost

Rolled Edges for Extra Strength Rolled Edges for Extra Strength

Solid Steel Clutch on Par 56 Cans Solid Steel Clutch on Par 56 Cans

Black Finish Black Finish

CE ListedCE Listed

Choose between Hands On or Hands Free operation:Choose between Hands On or Hands Free operation:The Hands Free system features a NCM 508 which has 2 scene Operation and is configurable to 8 individual The Hands Free system features a NCM 508 which has 2 scene Operation and is configurable to 8 individual Channels with 8 sub-master Sliders. Channels with 8 sub-master Sliders.

The Hands On system features a MC 7008 which has 4 scene operation and is configurable to 8 individual The Hands On system features a MC 7008 which has 4 scene operation and is configurable to 8 individual channels with 8 sub-master sliders.channels with 8 sub-master sliders.

Choose between DDS 5600 dimmer pack or DDS 3600R Relay Pack, depending on your application.Choose between DDS 5600 dimmer pack or DDS 3600R Relay Pack, depending on your application.

Who to sell to?Who to sell to?

Tour/Festival Rig CompaniesTour/Festival Rig CompaniesTheatrical Lighting ContractorsTheatrical Lighting ContractorsHome Theatre Home Theatre Retail – systems in a boxRetail – systems in a boxChurch Contractors – biggest avenueChurch Contractors – biggest avenue– Churches are always on a budget, NSI is the budget Churches are always on a budget, NSI is the budget

line, without sacrificing qualityline, without sacrificing quality

AV Contractors - Board Rooms – VC and AV Contractors - Board Rooms – VC and presentationspresentationsElectrical Contractors – guess who gets called Electrical Contractors – guess who gets called for lighting 90% of the time.for lighting 90% of the time.

NSINSI

The easiest, most recognizable name to sell The easiest, most recognizable name to sell in the lighting biz.in the lighting biz.Billion Dollar, financially strong companyBillion Dollar, financially strong companyOwn their own production facilities, no rented Own their own production facilities, no rented time like the competition.time like the competition.Look for the UL listing.Look for the UL listing.Having Trouble, Travel with Debbi, she can Having Trouble, Travel with Debbi, she can fix it if given the floor, Schedule time now!fix it if given the floor, Schedule time now!Scott Andergard is a wealth of knowledge, Scott Andergard is a wealth of knowledge, call and ask for him, he is there to help.call and ask for him, he is there to help.