At NAB 2023, Kinotehnik was showing the Practilite Wireless Bluetooth DMX system. If you use different brand lights on set and want to control them in one app the Practilite can achieve this. The only catch is the fixture has to have a DMX option.
PractiLink device connects via Bluetooth and can control up to 64 DMX channels.
The main features are:
dimming
color balance
RGB colors
effects
The upcoming update for the App will also provide DMX profiles to most commonly used fixtures to do so with ease.
Key features
- Single app control for all DMX-enabled lights and dimmer packs
- Pair-Free Bluetooth LE connectivity
- DMX512 output
- 40 hours battery life
- Compact –Just a bit bigger than the standard XLR plug
- Future-proof with AI-ready capabilities
Being able to adjust the lights, control the color temperature and dim the lights from across a room with a mobile device is very handy. It’s a simple device that could make setting up lights wirelessly much easier, especially when using several different brands that all have different apps to control them.
The Practilite Remote Control app is available in both iOS and Android. You can control up to six Practilite instruments.
To connect, tap the magnifying glass with „+“ in it. Repeat the procedure for any remaining Practilites you want to be set up.
To identify which channel is connected to which instrument, you tap the „eye“and it will blink the associated light.
App Key features
- Fast and Intuitive
- Control both Practilite LED panels and LED fresnels
- Adjust Brightness
- Adjust color temperature 3000K – 6000K
- Light intensity linking is available, independent from the color balance
- Button to turn on the 140% @ 4500K Light Intensity Boost Feature
- Turn fixtures ON/OFF
The Kinotehnik Practilite Wireless Bluetooth DMX looks like a handy piece of kit that solves a problem and makes life a little easier on set.
Price and Availability
The pricing and shipping dates have not been set yet. Check out their website for updates.
