Revolutionary Products for Film and Video

Revolutionary Products for
Film & Video

City Theatrical specializes in lighting accessories that make life backstage and on set easier and more creative. We offer many innovative lighting accessories that support television and film projects worldwide, including the Multiverse® Studio Kit, which provides all the tools lighting technicians need to quickly plan, setup, and operate wireless DMX/RDM on set, as well as the Multiverse Studio Receiver and Multiverse Studio Add On Kit.

In addition to turnkey wireless DMX solutions, our products made for the unique needs of film projects include: DMXcat® Multi Function Test Tool, RadioScan® Spectrum Analyzer, QolorFLEX® Dimmers, QolorFLEX LED Tapes, beam control accessories, and more.

Download City Theatrical's Film & Video Brochure for the USA or UK/Europe/Worldwide.

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Many City Theatrical products have been used to create magic for recent TV shows and feature film projects. Multiverse wireless DMX products, QolorFLEX LED Tapes and Dimmers, and more can been seen on hit television series on networks like NBC, CBS, ESPN, Netflix, and Amazon Prime, and in popular feature films like In The Heights and The Amazing Spiderman 2, to name a few.

You can also explore the TV and Film projects that use City Theatrical products in our TV and Film video above, starting at 0:45.

Multiverse® Studio Receiver

Part Numbers:
5904* (900MHz/2.4GHz), 5905 (2.4GHz)

*Licensed for use in North America only.

20-Hour Battery Life Wireless DMX Receivers Designed for Television and Film Projects

The Multiverse Studio Receiver brings the advanced features of the Multiverse wireless DMX/RDM system to the film and video world, where fast setup and reliability are key objectives. The Multiverse Studio Receiver contains a long-life lithium-ion polymer battery giving 20 hours of use. The Multiverse Studio Receiver has a full four button user interface with a backlit LED display that makes setup easy and gives feedback on system performance.

The 5904 Multiverse Studio Receiver contains two built-in radios, 2.4GHz (for worldwide use) and 900MHz (for use in the Americas only), and the 5905 Multiverse Studio Receiver contains a 2.4GHz radio, which allow the user to select which single universe to receive, and which radio band to use via the Multiverse SHoW ID.

The DMX corded connector allows the Multiverse Studio Receiver and external antenna to hang below the lighting fixture, giving improved data fidelity.

Multiverse Receiver Card, attached to fixture

"If I could, everything would come in and be attached to a Multiverse Studio Receiver. Having that interactive screen on your device… I can see the radio signal, universe, and everything I need to know if I need to assess something quickly. All of that control at the electrician’s level has been a gamechanger. All the guys love it, and they reach for it."

- Justin Stroh, Chief Lighting Technician (The Unicorn case study)

Multiverse® Studio Kit

Part Numbers:
5938* (900MHz/2.4GHz), 5939 (2.4GHz)

*Licensed for use in North America only.

All the Tools Lighting Technicians Need to Quickly Plan, Setup, and Operate Wireless DMX/RDM on Set

The Multiverse Studio Kit brings the advanced technology of Multiverse wireless DMX/RDM system to the film and video world, featuring Receivers with 20 hour battery life and contactless charging in an easy to use kit.

The Multiverse Studio Kit provides all the tools lighting technicians need to quickly plan, setup, and operate wireless DMX/RDM on set. It includes:
- Six battery powered Multiverse Studio Receivers
- One Multiverse Transmitter with hanging bracket and clamp (for multi universe broadcasts)
- One Multiverse Node with hanging bracket and clamp (for single universe broadcasts)
- One DMXcat Multi-Function Test Tool (to turn on and troubleshoot any lighting fixture on set)
- One RadioScan Spectrum Analyzer (for broadcast planning)
- Various accessories to keep your equipment organized, mounted, and charged.

Just drop the Multiverse Studio Receiver onto its slot in theMultiverse Studio Kit case, and it will begin charging. Individual chargers and USB cables are also included to enable charging or powering individual units outside the case.

Multiverse Studio Kit loaded with 5910 Multiverse Transmitters

5938 Multiverse Studio Kit, Contactless charging detail

"The Multiverse Studio Kit was just what we needed. The setup and connectivity was fast and easy. We had all 6 receivers working on many of our lighting setups with zero, yes, zero connection fails. Multiverse worked flawlessly for the entire season."

- Carlos M. Torres, Chief Lighting Technician (Everything's Gonna Be Okay case study)

Multiverse® Studio Add On Kit

Part Numbers:
5940* (900MHz/2.4GHz), 5941 (2.4GHz)

*Licensed for use in North America only.

Scalable Multiverse Wireless DMX In A Contactless Charging Case

The Multiverse Studio Add On Kit brings the advanced technology of Multiverse wireless DMX/RDM system to the film and video world, featuring Multiverse Studio Receivers with 20 hour battery life and contactless charging in an easy to use kit.

Just drop the Multiverse Studio Receiver onto its slot in the Multiverse Studio Add On Kit case, and it will begin charging. Individual chargers and USB cables are also included to enable charging or powering individual units outside the case.

The Multiverse Studio Add On Kit provides six additional Multiverse Studio Receivers for users to expand upon their full P/N 5938/5939 Multiverse Studio Kits.

Multiverse Studio Add On Kit vs Multiverse Studio Kit

DMXcat® Multi Function Test Tool

Part Number: 6000

An Indispensable Tool for Lighting Users

The DMXcat® system is designed for use by the lighting professional who is involved with the planning, installation, operation, or maintenance of theatrical and studio lighting equipment. The system consists of a small hardware interface device and a suite of mobile applications. Together, they combine to bring DMX/RDM control plus several other functionalities to the user’s smartphone for use wherever and whenever they are needed.

DMXcat hardware is built into every Multiverse® Transmitter. This means you can now access, configure, and control your Multiverse Transmitter with the free DMXcat app. DMXcat technology means that you no longer have to touch or even be close to your Multiverse Transmitter to make changes to it. Update your current DMXcat app or download it today to connect your Multiverse Transmitter.

DMXcat works with: Android, iPhone, and Amazon Fire.

dmxcat multi function test tool with Multiverse Transmitter app

"Multiverse has been bulletproof for us. It helped us avoid all the cable discussions. It requires very little power. The user interface on the Multiverse Node and DMXcat made setup very simple."

- Lonnie Juli, Lighting Designer (CBS case study)

RadioScan® Spectrum Analyzer

Part Number: 5988

Easily Visualize Radio Energy and Create Broadcast Plans

RadioScan Spectrum Analyzer is a 900MHz and 2.4GHz spectrum analyzer (includes a RadioScan hardware dongle and accompanying free RadioScan software) that enables you to easily visualize radio energy that is otherwise invisible to you. Using RadioScan helps you to create a broadcast plan that optimizes available spectrum in your area, and helps prevent interference with other mission critical radio devices near you.

RadioScan shows all radio activity near you in your chosen frequency, including frequency hopping gear like wireless DMX, as well as Wi-Fi networks, Bluetooth, wireless headsets, video transmitters, cordless phones, baby monitors, and microwave ovens. RadioScan can view spectrum data either in Spectrogram View or Waterfall View, and snapshots can be taken of both in the program. Scans of any length can be recorded, saved, emailed and played back with the RadioScan software, without the need for the RadioScan hardware dongle.

For users of Multiverse® wireless DMX/RDM products, RadioScan will guide you in creating the optimum broadcast plan for your production.

"There’s so much Wi-Fi on set now, that Multiverse dual band technology is giving us more control. And we can alter everything remotely via RDM using the DMXcat app, and plan our broadcast using RadioScan as a frequency scanner. Multiverse is helping us work smarter, and faster."

- Justin Stroh, Chief Lighting Technician (The Unicorn case study)

QolorFLEX® Multiverse Dimmers

Part Numbers:
5942* (900MHz/2.4GHz); 5943 (2.4GHz) - QolorFLEX 5x2.5A Multiverse Dimmers
5916* (900MHz); 5917 (2.4GHz) - QolorFLEX 2x2.5A Multiverse Dimmers

*900MHz band is licensed for use in North America only.

5809 - QolorFLEX 5x8A Dimmers
5810 - QolorFLEX 24x3A Dimmers
5821 - QolorFLEX 4x5A Dimmers
5823 - QolorFLEX 4x5A DINrail RJ45 Dimmers
5825 - QolorFLEX 4x5A DINrail Dimmers

Smooth Dimming, Small Size, Multiverse Wireless DMX

The QolorFLEX 5x2.5A Multiverse Dimmer is a constant voltage, five-output dimmer that can be controlled wirelessly using City Theatrical’s Multiverse wireless DMX* or SHoW DMX Neo wireless DMX/RDM technology, or with wired DMX. This dimmer provides 20-bit PWM resolution and six DMX personality options (including: 8-bit (5ch), 16-bit (10ch), 8-bit Tunable White Single (2ch), 16-bit Tunable White Single (4ch), 8-bit Tunable White (4ch), and 16-bit Tunable White (8ch)) for extremely smooth dimming at the low end of the dimming curve. It uses detachable input and output connectors to make wiring easy. Configuration is performed using RDM, such as with a City Theatrical DMXcat®, or with City Theatrical’s USB Configuration program for PC/Mac. A mounting bracket is included with the Dimmer to allow easy mounting to scenery. It pairs perfectly with QolorFLEX 5-in-1 LED Tape for ideal use in props and costumes, or for areas where space is a concern.

QolorFLEX 2x2.5A Multiverse Dimmers are small, constant voltage, two-output dimmer designed to be mounted in small spaces such as props, costumes, wands, and candles. They can be controlled wirelessly using City Theatrical’s Multiverse or SHoW DMX Neo wireless DMX/RDM technology, or with wired DMX. These dimmers provide 20-bit PWM resolution and four DMX personality options (two variations of 8-bit and 16-bit control) for extremely smooth dimming at the low end of the dimming curve. Configuration is performed using RDM, such as with a City Theatrical DMXcat®, or with City Theatrical’s USB Configuration program for PC/MAC. A plastic case is included with the QolorFLEX 2x2.5A Multiverse Dimmer to allow easy mounting to scenery while enabling removal of the dimmer from the case for wiring and configuration.

Other Dimmers for Film and Video projects include our best-selling QolorFLEX 5x8A Dimmers, QolorFLEX 24x3A Dimmers, QolorFLEX 4x5A Dimmers, QolorFLEX 4x5A DINrail RJ45 Dimmers, and QolorFLEX 4x5A DINrail Dimmers.

5942 QolorFLEX 5x2.5A Multiverse 900MHz/2.4GHz Dimmer

5916 QolorFLEX 2x2.5A Multiverse 2.4GHz Dimmer

QolorFLEX® LED Tapes for TV and Film:
5-in-1, High CRI, and QolorFLEX NuNeon®

Part Numbers:
5050-24-RGBACW-60-5-20-1 - QolorFLEX 5-in-1 LED Tape, RGBACW
5050-24-RGBWWCW-60-5-20-1 - QolorFLEX 5-in-1 LED Tape, RGBWWCW

N914-RGB-5 - QolorFLEX NuNeon, RGB (5m)
Single colors (10m):
N914-A-10 - QolorFLEX NuNeon, Amber
N914-B-10 - QolorFLEX NuNeon, Blue
N914-G-10 - QolorFLEX NuNeon, Green
N914-R-10 - QolorFLEX NuNeon, Red
N914-CW-10 - QolorFLEX NuNeon, Cool White
N914-NW-10 - QolorFLEX NuNeon, Natural White
N914-WW-10 - QolorFLEX NuNeon, Warm White

2835-24-H3200-120-5-20-1 - QolorFLEX HiQ High CRI LED Tape, 3200K
2835-24-H6000-120-5-20-1 - QolorFLEX HiQ High CRI LED Tape, 6000K
3527-24-H27006500-120-5-20-1 - QolorFLEX HiQ High CRI LED Tape, 2700K-6500K

Exceptional On-Camera Color Rendition, Blending and Flexibility

QolorFLEX LED Tapes especially helpful and beautiful for use in television and film lighting projects include QolorFLEX 5-in-1 LED Tape, QolorFLEX HiQ High CRI LED Tape, and QolorFLEX NuNeon.

QolorFLEX 5-in-1 LED Tape is an interior-grade LED Tape with high output brightness and the ability to create a wide spectrum of colors when used with a DMX color control system. QolorFLEX 5-in-1 LED Tape comes in two color options, RGB plus Amber plus Cool White (new!), and RGB plus Warm White plus Cool White, which both have a high output brightness and the ability to create a wide spectrum of colors when used with a DMX color control system. Ideal for installations for television and film, all LEDs used in QolorFLEX 5-in-1 LED Tape RGBACW are identical to create an even illumination.

QolorFLEX® HiQ High CRI LED Tape is designed to have a Color Rendering Index (CRI) of 95, making it an ideal high CRI LED tape for the needs of the film industry. It is available in three types, 3200K, 6000K, or 2700-6500K in a single chip, and offers exceptional on-camera color rendition and the ability to match the light sources already being used on film and television sets.

QolorFLEX NuNeon is rugged, outdoor-rated, and dimmable. It can be cut to length and is available in a variety of colors plus RGB. It offers nearly the same visual impact as traditional blown glass neon without the problematic issues of installation and maintenance. QolorFLEX NuNeon's extreme flexibility includes a ½" minimum bending radius in the horizontal plane for ideal precision for signage, like lettering. It has a 6" minimum bending radius along the vertical axis for smooth curves around 3D objects.

Beam Control and Hardware for TV and Film:
Barndoors, BlackTak™ Light Mask Foil, Track Tamers™, and Custom Beam Shapers

Part Numbers:
2220s to 2630s for Barndoors
3600 or 3624 for BlackTak Light Mask Foil
520s to 530s for Track Tamers

Standard and Custom Lighting Accessories to Meet the Needs of your Project

Since our inception over 30 years ago, City Theatrical has worked with lighting professionals to invent, manufacture, and customize high quality lighting accessories. Our mission is to create products that enable lighting professionals to achieve their artistic vision. Even a single lighting accessory, like Blacktak ™ Light Mask Foil, Barndoors, Track Tamers ™, or custom beam shapers, can help you make your next film project even better. You can also read more about our custom manufacturing.

NOTE:
See product manuals on each product page for complete specifications.

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