Ratpac Controls provides specialized power and data distribution equipment for film, television, and broadcast production. Their solutions include quiet dimming and wireless DMX control systems designed to simplify on-set workflows and improve efficiency for lighting and rigging professionals.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Product
Problem
Lighting and rigging professionals in the motion picture, television, and broadcast industries face challenges with inefficient power and data distribution systems. Existing solutions can be cumbersome, leading to delays and increased operational complexity on set.
Solution
Ratpac Controls designs and manufactures specialized power and data distribution equipment to streamline lighting and rigging workflows. The company offers a range of products, including quiet dimming solutions and wireless DMX control systems, engineered to enhance efficiency and reliability for production environments. Their equipment is developed to simplify setup and operation, allowing professionals to focus on creative execution.
Target Audience
The primary customers are professionals within the motion picture, television, and broadcast media industries, including gaffers, lighting technicians, and rigging crews who require reliable and efficient power and data management solutions.
Features
- Whisper-quiet dimming solutions for HMI, LED, and tungsten lighting fixtures.
- Wireless DMX control systems featuring proprietary transmitters and receivers.
- Modular power and data distribution units designed for on-set flexibility.
- Compact, single-channel dimmers with integrated wireless DMX capabilities.
- Multi-universe DMX nodes with Art-Net and sACN protocol support.
- Robust construction with passive cooling for silent operation.
- Internal batteries for setup and programming convenience on select devices.
- ETL/CSA certified products ensuring compliance with industry standards.