Infrared (IR) Filters: These filters block visible light and allow infrared light to pass through. They are used in applications like night vision and infrared photography.

Bandpass Filters: These filters allow a specific range of wavelengths to pass through while blocking others. They are often used in applications where isolating a particular spectral band is crucial.

This advanced chase controller is a 4 output, 16 function controller that can be set to function as a 1, 2, 3, or 4 channel multi-function controller. It also has a speed control dial which allows you to control the speed of each effect across all the desired channels. If the 4 channel 8 function controller isn’t quite cutting it for you, the Animator 4 Plus may be exactly what you need. The built in patterns include:

Neutral Density Filters: These filters uniformly reduce the intensity of light across all wavelengths without affecting the color balance. They are often used in imaging systems to control the amount of light entering a camera, especially in situations with bright lighting conditions.

Polarizing Filters: These filters selectively block or transmit light waves that are oriented in a particular direction. Polarizing filters are commonly used in photography to reduce glare and reflections from surfaces like water and glass.

Sync your Christmas light show to music or sound with The Music Box controller! This is a plug and play system that doesn’t require a computer or complex software to give you a synchronized light show. You just need an audio source, speakers, and lights for a beautiful and fun display. You can even daisy chain audio inputs so that more than one music box can be used with the same sound source! There is also a silence detection mode that will automatically turns on all of your lights when the sound source stops.

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Click here to view/download a PDF document that shows all of the patterns that are available on the Starburst controller.

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Longpass and Shortpass Filters: Longpass filters transmit longer wavelengths while blocking shorter ones, and shortpass filters do the opposite. They are used in various applications, such as fluorescence microscopy and imaging.

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Spectral Precision: Thin film coatings can achieve higher spectral precision, enabling the creation of narrow-band filters with well-defined wavelength characteristics.

Our standard chase controllers do one thing and they do it very well! They create a simple chase sequence from one channel to the next - or in the case of the 1 channel version (we often call it a blink controller), simply turn the output channel on and off. The output pattern of a standard 4 channel chase controller looks like this: 1on, 1off/2on, 2off/3on, 3off/4on, 4off and the pattern repeats. The speed dial is used for setting the speed of the chase sequence.

Customization: Thin film coatings offer greater flexibility in tailoring the spectral characteristics of a filter. Multiple layers of thin films can be deposited on a substrate to achieve specific transmission and reflection properties.

The Starburst controller is an advanced controller that has over 65 built in lighting patterns that can be programmed in any combination (ie you can run multiple *different* patterns back to back) and then played back for your lighting display. The speed of each pattern can be controlled and programmed into the sequence during programming and fine tuned during playback. Each output will handle 1.5 amps and a max of 10 amps for the entire controller. The controller has default program that will run right out of the box for a plug and play option. Programming is done using 3 simple buttons on the front of the controller. This controller takes our 3 and 4 channel multi-function controller functionality to a whole new level!

Color Filters: These filters are designed to transmit specific colors of light while absorbing or blocking others. In photography, for example, color filters are often used to enhance or modify the colors in a scene.

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Interference Filters: These filters work based on the principle of interference and are designed to transmit specific wavelengths of light while blocking others. They are used in applications like spectroscopy and fluorescence microscopy.

Take your Christmas light displays to a whole new level and enjoy setting up fun light shows with the help of chase controllers from The Christmas Light Emporium. Shop online with us to find the best light controllers and options to make your displays truly special.

The heavy-duty three or 4 channel sequencer will give you a huge selection of lighting effects and choices as you program fun styles for your display. Whether you’re using this for your Christmas show or an event, you’ll be able to make a memorable lightscape. With this controller, you can enjoy these eight unique lighting effects:

Material Properties: Optical filter glass is made of specific types of glass that inherently possess the desired optical properties. The glass itself determines the filtering characteristics.

Esco Optics offers a complete selection of colored glass, neutral density, and bandpass filters. Our filter materials are manufactured from Schott, Hoya and Isuzu materials. If you cannot find the particular filter to satisfy your specific application, our sales engineers will be happy to assist you in selecting a custom filter to meet your needs. Please reach out to the Esco sales staff to discuss your needs to determine what is best for your project.

Spectral Range: The spectral characteristics of glass filters are determined by the inherent properties of the glass material, and they may not be as easily tailored to specific wavelength ranges as thin film coatings.

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Weight and Size: Thin film coatings are generally lighter and can be more compact than glass filters, making them suitable for applications where size and weight are critical factors.

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Filter glass represents one option for manipulating light in diverse applications while another option uses a thin film coating. The choice between optical filter glass and thin film coatings depends on the specific requirements of the application. In some cases, the durability and fixed characteristics of glass filters are preferred, while in others, the flexibility and customization options offered by thin film coatings make them more suitable. Additionally, cost considerations, environmental factors, and the desired spectral performance all play roles in determining the most appropriate choice for a given application.

Are you ready to take your Christmas display from ho-ho-hum to Santa-approved? Well, hold on to your stockings because we've got just the thing to make it happen. Imagine your lights twinkling and dancing like sugarplums in a ballet - that's right, motion baby! With our array of chase controllers, your lights can do more than just sit there looking pretty. You can program them to put on a show that would make Rudolph jealous! Learn all about the different types of chase controllers we offer, how they work and how you can use them in your display.

Optical filters are components that selectively transmit or block certain wavelengths or ranges of light while allowing others to pass through. These filters are commonly used in various optical systems and instruments to manipulate the spectral content of light. Optical filters play a crucial role in applications such as photography, microscopy, spectroscopy, telecommunications, and many other fields. There are different types of optical filters designed to perform specific functions:

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The Animator 10 Plus takes what the 4 Plus does and amplifies it! If you want truly unique light effects, performance, and flexibility, you can rely on this chase controller. It offers up to 10 channels of multi-function light outputs that can be set to achieve a high number of different effects. You can even experiment with using 1, 2, or 3 or 5 or 7 or 8 or 9 or all 10 channels to find an entirely new array of interesting effect patterns. The built-in patterns are:

Ultraviolet (UV) Filters: UV filters block ultraviolet light and are often used in photography to reduce the haziness caused by UV radiation.

Applications: Glass filters are commonly used in situations where durability and a fixed spectral range are essential, such as in optical instruments where a specific wavelength or range of wavelengths needs to be selectively transmitted or blocked.

Our build up controllers do one thing - a different thing than our standard chase controllers - and they do it very well! They create a build up sequence from one channel to the next. On a build on controller, each channel turns on in succession and then they all turn off and start the sequence over. So the pattern on a 4 channel build up controller is: 1on, 2on, 3on, 4on, all off and repeat. The speed dial is used for setting the speed of the build up sequence.

Although we do no yet have an availability date, this controller is going to be a real game changer. The GFade controller is an 8 output AC chase controller that is fully programmable using a built in web browser interface. This means you will be able to select the exact timing and effects for each channel of output and creating chase sequences that you have never been able to achieve before without the use of expensive and complex hardware/software combinations. For the first time, you will be able to set each channel to turn on and off at any timing interval you desire. Stay Tuned!