FB4 lasers

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Quick overview

An FB4 equipped laser light show projector is one that has Pangolin’s FB4 control hardware integrated inside of the projector itself.

General information

FB4 is a media server for laser shows and supports PC control, DMX/ArtNET control, timecode control, as well as stand-alone (auto) operation. All versions of FB4, include QuickShow software FREE. FB4 equipped lasers give you vastly more control workflows to benefit from and simplify your setup, helping you integrate lasers into a much broader range of multimedia setups.

  • FB4-SK – our proprietary version of FB4, designed into lasers we manufacture with KVANT. FB4 SK offers upgraded features like color balance mode, motorized dichroic filters, and improved resolution to name a few. FB4-SK further simplifies your setup with integrated switches built onto the hardware, including ethernet in/out, DMX in/out, and ArtNET in/out.

  • FB4 standard – our base mode FB4, with ethernet in, and onboard SD memory. Supports PC control, ArtNET control, timecode control, and stand-alone (auto) mode operation.

  • FB4 DMX – our base mode FB4, with ethernet in, onboard SD memory, and added DMX daughterboard. Supports PC control, ArtNET control, DMX control, timecode control, and stand-alone (auto) mode operation.

  • FB4 ILDA – our base mode FB4, with ethernet in, onboard SD memory, and added ILDA daughterboard. Supports PC control, ArtNET control, timecode control, ILDA control, and stand-alone (auto) mode operation.

  • FB4 MAX – our base mode FB4, with ethernet in, onboard SD memory, and added DMX and ILDA daughterboards. Supports PC control, ArtNET control, DMX control, timecode control, ILDA control, and stand-alone (auto) mode operation.

  • FB4 External – for client’s who own existing ILDA based laser projectors, and want FB4 functionality, we do offer an external version of the product. With this, we take the FB4 DMX controller, and build it into an external housing. So you can run ethernet, DMX or ArtNET to the FB4 external hardware, and then an ILDA cable to the back of your existing ILDA laser projector. FB4 External supports PC control, ArtNET control, DMX control, timecode control, and stand-alone (auto) mode operation.

  • PC mode – Where you directly connect to the laser via ethernet, from a PC.

  • Lighting console mode – Where you can directly control the laser from a lighting console (with, or without the use of a PC and software).

  • Stand-alone (auto) mode – Where you create your desired laser show content, save it to the FB4 memory inside the laser, and set a day, date, and time, for it to project back, automatically (no PC, triggering, etc. required – truly automatic).

  • Timecode – FB4 also supports timecode. So you can run your laser projector with FB4, in a timecode based setup.

FB4 is designed for everyone. From those just getting started with lasers, who want a simple and easy to use laser show setup. To seasoned lighting professionals, who want to control lasers from a lighting console, or in conduction with other multimedia elements.

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Direct connection to PC

With direct connection to both our QuickShow and BEYOND laser software, we give you the power to design, customize, and create unique laser content. Allowing your creative freedom, to shine through.

Designer controlling laser projectors from MA lighting console
Complete console control

Prefer control from a lighting console? We've got you covered. All of our lasers with integrated FB4 provide direct console control over DMX, ArtNET, or sACN. And when you desire creative freedom or need to interface into a larger multimedia setup, our QuickShow and BEYOND software is there to provide you a suite of tools, to customize your show.

Standalone autoplay

Need your show to run automatically at a set day, date, and time? We've got you covered. The stand-alone playback feature on our FB4-based lasers, give you the ability to run completely automated laser shows, at your desired date, and time. Ideal for permanent installations.

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