Featuring Three New Products to Discover
A.C. Americas, your North American distributor of world-class Lighting, Audio, and Video products, is proud to present Luminex’s latest innovations at LDI 2025: LumiNode 8-IP, GigaCore 16tf, and GigaCore 10t-IP. These solutions are engineered to deliver unmatched performance, reliability, and flexibility for today’s most demanding AVL environments.
LumiNode 8-IP: Resilient Data Distribution for Harsh Conditions
Designed for outdoor resilience, the LumiNode 8-IP thrives in extreme environments with its IP65-rated aluminum enclosure and operating range of -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to +60°C). Ideal for festivals, cruise ships, and large-scale events, it offers:
- 8 fully isolated DMX ports and 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports for versatile control.
- Support for Art-Net, sACN, KiNET, and RTTrPL (Blacktrax).
- 12 onboard process engines for advanced merging modes (HTP, LTP, Crossfade, Backup, Switch, Custom) and soft patching.
- Built-in redundancy, show recording/playback, and NFC-enabled configuration—even when unpowered.
- Low power consumption with PoE support and rugged Neutrik powerCON True1 connector.
GigaCore 16tf: High-Performance Networking for AV Professionals
The GigaCore 16tf delivers fiber and PoE++ capabilities in a compact, ruggedized form factor, perfect for fixed installations or live events. Key features include:
- 16 ports with 10G uplinks and PoE++ support.
- E-ink display for quick identification—even when powered off.
- Pre-configured QoS, IGMP multicast, and PTPv2 for time-sensitive protocols like Dante™, AES67, Q-SYS, and AVB/MILAN.
- Effortless configuration via the award-winning Araneo software, eliminating the need for deep IT expertise.
GigaCore 10t-IP: Ruggedized Touring Switch for Extreme Conditions
Built for professional touring, the GigaCore 10t-IP combines durability with advanced networking:
- IP65-rated enclosure for harsh outdoor environments.
- Full support for AV protocols: NDI™, Dante™, AVB/MILAN, RAVENNA/AES67, ST-2110, IPMX, MA-Net.
- 210W PoE++ for powering network devices.
- Silent, fanless design for reliability and reduced maintenance.
- NFC compatibility and Araneo software for easy monitoring and management.
Experience the future of AVL networking at LDI 2025 with Luminex and A.C. Americas. These solutions redefine resilience, performance, and simplicity—empowering professionals to focus on creativity, not complexity.
While in the booth, check out how Luminex networks “The Integrated Experience”, or join Anthony Stofflet. Luminex Brand Manager for a Tech Talk.
Looking for in-depth Networking training? The LDIInstitute is hosting: “Luminex Networking for Lighting, Audio & Video” on Friday, December 5 or Saturday, December 6, from 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM. Register today, space is limited!
Visit us at LDI and experience innovation like never before. Lumienx will be in A.C. Americas’ booth #2329 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas from Dec 7-9, 2025. Register for a FREE exhibit hall pass with our VIP CODE: 10051.
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ABOUT LUMINEX NETWORK INTELLIGENCE
Luminex Network Intelligence is a Belgian-based manufacturer of data distribution equipment for professional lighting, audio, and video applications. Luminex enables AV professionals in the entertainment industry to use the latest technology confidently. Luminex offers a complete range of network switches, converters/nodes, and DMX splitters, providing AV designers and technicians with cutting edge technology to build a complete data distribution system from small to large events or venues. Luminex commits to making it as easy as possible to deploy a professional AV network, even without IT knowledge.
Luminex’ plug-and-play GigaCore switches do exactly that. They are completely pre-configured to transport all common-used lighting and audio protocols, such as Art-Net, sACN, MANet, Dante™, AES67, PTP V2, AVB, and many more. For more information visit www.luminex.be.
For more information, please visit our new website at https://acamericas.com/brands/luminex/ or call 416.255.9494.
About A.C. Americas
Wherever creativity takes the stage, A.C. Americas is there to power the possibilities. We distribute the products of world-class brands for lighting, audio, and video technology, and creative solutions that empower our clients to bring their creative visions to life.
Headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, with distribution centers in both Canada and the USA, A.C. Americas proudly serves dealers and end-users across North America. We provide world-class products, expert support, and a seamless customer experience for production and rental products, theaters, film sets, houses of worship, and commercial spaces.
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