Elation DP-640 Press Release

Why buy a separate dimmer and relay switch for your lighting effects when the two are available in one DMX-compatible product with multi-tasking capabilities? Thatís the creative thinking behind Elation Professionalís new DP-640 combination dimmer and relay switch pack, a hybrid unit thatís ideally suited to the needs of users in the stage, touring and rental markets.

Equipped with 6 DMX channels, the DP-640 offers traveling productions and theaters the all-in-one convenience of being able to simultaneously dim effects via current regulator and switch them on and off as desired. Any of the unitís 6 channels can easily be configured to perform either function, giving the DP-640 enough flexibility for day-to-day use in a wide variety of applications.

Featuring an extremely lightweight aluminum chassis, the DP-640 was also designed to meet the portability requirements of users on the go. The unit weighs just 6.2 pounds -- another feature that makes it ideal for traveling productions and the rental market.

ìWith its double-duty capacity, the DP-640 represents a major benefit for stage shows and rental houses who would otherwise have to purchase and haul around a separate dimmer and relay switch,î said John Lopez, sales manager for Elation Professional. ìIt allows stage hands and lighting techs to work faster, lighter and more efficiently than ever before.î

The high-tech DP-640 offers convenient Channel Patching, which gives users the ability to assign any channel to any output. As an alternative to potentially confusing dipswitch settings, a digital LED display on the unit clearly shows all current functions like patching and DMX channels. For added flexibility, a manual override lets users operate the DP-640 on its own without the need for a DMX controller.

ìThe DP-640 is going to make it considerably easier for stage productions to incorporate complex lighting systems into their act,î Lopez said. ìThe dimmer portion lets you continuously reduce the illumination intensity of effects, while the relay switch turns virtually any electrical deviceóbe it a light fixture, a fountain or a rotating disco ballóinstantly on and off.î

The DP-640 features 3- and 5-pin XLR input/output. The unit comes with dual Edison power cords and can handle 2,400 watts total or 20 amps maximum draw. It measures 18.5îL x 3.5îW x 6.5îH, and weighs 6.2 lbs.