Zero 88 Leap Frog

lighting control

ZERO88 LEap Frog

product, light, july 2007, COMMENTS

Seven years after the Frog series was originally introduced, Zero 88 has updated its popular console range with a new series - Leap Frog 48 (pictured, above right) and Leap Frog 96. Developed using feedback from operators of the current Frog consoles, the new Leap Frog range maintains Zero 88’s philosophy of providing great value feature packed products.

Current Frog users will find a familiar ergonomic hardware platform but that is where the similarity to the existing range ends. The hardware set has been expanded considerably: the new desks feature two DMX universes as standard, USB storage, external touch screen support, multiple onboard LCD displays, multifunctional keys and the desk supplied in a custom flight-case.

The key change however is in the software platform. Consistency of operation with the existing desks is maintained but the new software allows users to achieve more. Up to 200 fixtures can be controlled on either of the desks and these can be allocated to up to 200 groups. 200 colour, beam and position palettes can be recorded to provide the user with quick access when programming or operating live.
Key Features include 200 fixtures plus 48 generic channels, USB support for show files storage and touchscreens, multi function keys speed up programming, fully tracking mode, optional SMPTE/MIDI/ChilliNet upgrade and Full context sensitive online help.

Meanwhile, the Juggler (pictured, bottom right) provides manual lighting solutions to uncomplicated lighting plots. The Juggler is a two preset, 12 channel desk with a wide mode feature that allows 24 channel operation. Channel faders are set in a conventional two preset layout for easy crossfading, and each preset has its own fade time control allowing smooth fades to be achieved over periods as long as five minutes. All crossfades are true dipless.

This ability to hold constant lighting levels and varying fade times allows sophisticated lighting plots to be replayed simply and accurately. The Juggler has channel flash buttons enabling the creation of lively lighting effects - these can be disabled by the flash on/off switch to prevent accidental use.
The Juggler also offers a sequence feature allowing users to program chases or playback stacks. Up to 12 sequences of 99 steps can be recorded on the desk. (Only one of the 12 sequences may be output at any given time).

From: July 2007 Issue

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