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Chameleon

Next Generation Synchronized Lighting Control Now Available

Chameleon CCU

If you’re looking for an alternative to expensive and complex sequenced lighting systems or if you have an existing sequenced system (i.e., Animated Lighting or Light-O-Rama), but are looking for a creative addition to the system, Chameleon from Lights Alive is the answer.

CHAMELEON does for synchronized lighting what FireFly did for lightning simulation. Simply put, there is nothing like it! CHAMELEON synchronizes your music to lights in real time without the need for costly and time-consuming custom programming. CHAMELEON is a great source of entertainment for crowds waiting for entrance to your haunt. It also works well to attract attention when used to light the outside of your haunt. It's also great for DJ's and for bands. Big or small, CHAMELEON can light it all.

Chameleon is a highly intelligent (microprocessor-based) lighting controller that creates a professional light show without the need for expensive pre-programmed shows or time-consuming custom programming. Simply connect Chameleon to your audio source and to your lights, then start your favorite music playing and you have an instant synchronized light show.

Chameleon textUnlike sequenced systems, Chameleon interprets the pitch (frequency) and the volume (amplitude) of the music, then translates that information into light on-the-fly. Specifically, a low pitched tone will trigger one channel while a high frequency triggers another channel. A mid-frequency triggers yet another light, etc. The intensity of the light is proportional to the volume of the sound. In other words, quiet sounds yield small amounts of light whereas loud sounds create bright light. Chameleon yields a far more accurate and realistic interpretation than is possible with sequenced systems programmed via your computer.

ChameleonFor those who have already invested in a sequenced/computerized lighting system, Chameleon takes your existing show to new levels. Chameleon provides the pre-show show and intermissions, using any of your favorite music, without the need for programming. This keeps you and your guests from becoming bored by listening to the same programmed shows over and over and over.

Those who want to go farther can incorporate Chameleon directly into their existing sequenced shows. Chameleon’s light show beats any sequenced system, hands down, in terms of realism and accuracy, so you let Chameleon do what it does best…  a light show based on the music, then add custom special effects from your sequenced system, thus combining the quality of Chameleon’s show with the flexibility of custom effects from your sequenced system. It doesn’t get better than this!

Small home system? No problem. Large commercial installation? No problem. Chameleon’s modular systems are available in a variety of different configurations to meet your specific needs. Chameleon belongs anywhere there is music.

As with all Lights Alive brand products, your satisfaction is guaranteed and we back CHAMELEON with our five-year limited warranty.

CHAMELEON CCU SPECIFICATIONS

FREQUENCY RANGE:  30 to 30,000Hz

INPUT IMPEDANCE (NOMINAL): 10K ohms

INPUT LEVEL:  1 volt peak-to-peak, nominal (350mV rms), diode-limited

CHANNEL OPTIONS:  Jumper selectable: stereo, left channel or right channel operation.

DLC:  User adjustable, automatic Digital Level Compensation.

LEVEL:  User adjustable master LEVEL control.

LEVEL INDICATORS:  Green LED for proper audio in. Red LED for level too high.

THRESHOLD:  User adjustable base voltage level setting to pre-warm filaments of incandescent or halogen bulbs, thus giving faster response time and longer bulb life. Also enables optimum use of LED and dimmable CFL fixtures.

SAMPLING: Digitally-sampled sound with automatic peak detection. Frequency-weighted sampling.

RESPONSE TIME: Channel-firing response time is 8.3 milliseconds.

TEST ROUTINE:  Pressing TEST to check operation of CCU, PMU and connected lights.

AUDIO FILTERING:  Four-pole active filters for each of the five channels. (Fliege topology). Adjacent channel rejection: High- and low-pass, 24dB/octave; low-mid and mid-high bandpass, 18dB/octave; midrange, 12dB/octave.

CHANNEL INDICATORS:  Separate activity indicators for each channel show actual output to PMU.

INDIVIDUAL LEVEL CONTROLS:  Individual level controls for each channel provide +/- 6 dB adjustment.

MICROPROCESSOR: 32MHz (8MIPS)

OUTPUT TO POWER MANAGEMENT UNIT (PMU):  Digital (TTL level) pulse width modulation (PWM).

DC INPUT:  9-24vdc, 100mA

TEST INDICATOR:  Heartbeat (blinking light) indicates systems are operational.

MODE:  Narrows channel bandwidths when depressed, increasing selectivity to create a sharper, livelier response.

AUDIO IN/OUT:  Standard 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo jacks. 

LINK LIGHT:  Indicates that a PMU is connected.

Chameleon Package 1: A total turnkey package with a Chameleon Control Unit (CCU), PMU-10, cables, and a power supply.

Our Price: $ 699.00 | Item# LA-CHAMBNDL-1

Chameleon Package 2: upgrade to the commercial PMU-20 for a high-power total turnkey system price. (Special Order)

Our Price: $ 799.00 | Item# LA-CHAMBNDL-2

 

Individual Components

CHAMELEON Control Unit (CCU)–Hybrid system with analog filters for fast reaction and digital processing for best effects. Use multiple PMU's with one CCU for virtually unlimited power. (requires one or more PMU's for operation - order separately)

Our Price: $ 499.00 | Item# LA-CC500

Power Management Unit 10 (used for Chameleon and other future products). PMU-10 (up to 2 amps per channel, 10 amps total)

Our Price: $ 249.00 | Item# LA-PMU10

Power Management Unit 20 (used for Chameleon and other future products). PMU-20 (up to 10 amps per channel, 20 amps total) (Special Order)

Our Price: $ 399.00 | Item# LA-PMU20

 

VIDEO: CHAMELEON IN ACTION

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