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# Latarka - Boutique Event Lighting

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# Latarka

> Latarka is a Sydney-based technical production company specialising in lighting for corporate events, musical theatre, school productions, long-term hire, immersive venues, and experiential events. Founded in 2019 to bring high-quality technical lighting to schools and musical societies. Directed by Victor Mrowka, an experienced Production and Technical Manager.

Phone: +61 422 027 032
Email: mail@latarka.com.au
Mailing address: PO Box 273 Kellyville NSW 2155
Studio/Warehouse (by appointment only): Unit 9, Basement Floor, 242A New Line Rd, Dural NSW 2158
ABN: 96 635 821 037

## Key Pages

[Home](https://www.latarka.com.au/): Company overview.
[Lighting for Schools & Musical Theatre](https://www.latarka.com.au/lighting-for-schools-and-musical-theatre/): Services and approach for school and community theatre clients.
[Hire Inventory](https://www.latarka.com.au/hire-inventory/): Full browse of available hire equipment.
[DMXking Online Store](https://www.latarka.com.au/store/): Purchase DMXking products with fast Australian shipping. All prices include GST. Ships to Australian addresses only via Australia Post Express. 2-year warranty on all goods.
[Portfolio](https://www.latarka.com.au/page_category/public-all-access/): Past projects and production references.

## Core Services

### Equipment Hire (Crewed & Uncrewed)
Theatrical and event lighting systems, rigging and truss, atmospheric systems (haze, fog, snow, cold spark), control systems, power and data distribution. Crewed hire includes professional lighting operators. Hire pricing is project-specific — contact Latarka for an obligation-free quote.

### Lighting & Production Design
Lighting design for theatre and live events using a Vectorworks-based previsualization suite. Includes console and media server programming and operation, production management, system specification, and on-site technical direction.

### Installation & Integration
Permanent supply and installation of lighting, rigging, media, and control systems for drama rooms, multi-purpose halls, and performance spaces. Includes commissioning, training, and ongoing support beyond warranty.

### Technical Consultancy & B2B Subcontracting
System specification, product selection advice, and subcontracting for AV companies requiring lighting expertise. Latarka also provides audio, video, staging, and theming when full AV solutions are required.

## Hire Inventory — Products

All hire pricing is project-specific and requires a quote. The following products are available for hire:

### Moving Lights
- [Claypaky Mini-B](https://www.latarka.com.au/product/claypaky-mini-b/): 7×40W RGBW Osram Ostar LEDs, 4°–55° zoom, 7kg, 350W. Preferred DMX: 21ch Basic RGBW 16bit.
- [ACME Lighting Neozone](https://www.latarka.com.au/product/acme-lighting-neozone/): 19×40W RGBW pixel-controllable LEDs, 11,200+ lumens, 5°–50° zoom, 21.3kg, 960W. Preferred DMX: 17ch (Pattern Macros), 21ch (Ring Control), 86ch (Full Pixel Control). Same LED chipset as Claypaky Mini-B.
- [ACME Lighting GEIST BSWF](https://www.latarka.com.au/product/acme-geist-bswf/): 450W white LED, CMY, CTO 2700K–7000K, 6.5°–54° zoom, framing module ±45°, 24.6kg, 650W. Preferred DMX: 34ch Mode 1.
- [Martin MAC Viper XIP](https://www.latarka.com.au/product/martin-mac-viper-xip/): 760W LED engine, 28,000 lumens, 5800K, CMY, dual gobo wheels, framing, IP-rated for outdoor use, 37kg, 1040W. Preferred DMX: 64ch Extended.

### Static Fixtures
- [Show Technology FusionPAR H XII](https://www.latarka.com.au/product/show-technology-fusionpar-h-xii/): IP65, 12×10W RGBAW+UV, WDMX, 6kg, 104W. Preferred DMX: 6ch.
- [Show Technology FusionBAR Q XV](https://www.latarka.com.au/product/show-technology-fusionbar-q-xv/): IP65, 15×10W RGBW LED bar, WDMX, 8.6kg, 162W. Preferred DMX: 60ch.
- [Show Technology LED Blinder II IP](https://www.latarka.com.au/product/show-technology-led-blinder-ii-ip/): IP65, 2×75W 2800K COB, 31,320 lumens, CRI≥95, configurable 2×1 or 2×2, 6kg, 140W. Preferred DMX: 2ch.
- [Show Technology LED Fresnel W/W HD](https://www.latarka.com.au/product/show-technology-led-fresnel-ww-hd/): 1000W tungsten equivalent, 10°–60° zoom, CRI >90, silent, 6.1kg, 105W. Preferred DMX: 1ch.
- [Chauvet Professional Ovation Reve E-3 IP](https://www.latarka.com.au/product/chauvet-professional-ovation-reve-e-3-ip/): IP65 LED ERS, 2800K–8000K tunable white, RDM, adjustable PWM, silent, 8.4kg, 355W.
- [Latarka Wireless Uplighter v1](https://www.latarka.com.au/product/latarka_wireless_uplighter/): 6×12W RGBAW+UV, battery-powered, up to 9 hours runtime, wired DMX via RJ45, 1.6kg. Preferred DMX: 6ch.
- [Latarka Wireless Uplighter v2](https://www.latarka.com.au/product/latarka-wireless-uplighter-v2/): IP65, 9×12W RGBAW+UV, WDMX, battery-powered, up to 18 hours runtime, 3-hour recharge, 2.86kg. Preferred DMX: 6ch.
- [Latarka Clip Light](https://www.latarka.com.au/product/latarka-clip-light/): 220-lumen warm-white clip-on lamp, 10–45mm clamp, 2m cord, 1.9W. Standalone only.

### Follow Spots
- [Show Technology Tracer LED Followspot](https://www.latarka.com.au/product/show-technology-tracer-led-follow-spot/): 250W LED, 5600K, CRI >90, 10°–20° zoom, manual iris/focus/dimming, Robert Juliat stands, Telrad sights, preloaded LEE gels (257, 256, 248, 202, 205, 206), 23kg, 260W.

### Consoles & Media Servers
- [MA Lighting GrandMA3 Light](https://www.latarka.com.au/product/ma-lighting-grandma3-light/): 16,384 parameters native (32 universes), 60 playbacks, 16 x-keys, 6 internal touchscreens, built-in UPS, compatible with GrandMA2 and GrandMA3 software, 33kg, 300W.
- [Figure 53 QLab Media Server](https://www.latarka.com.au/product/figure-53-qlab-media-server/): Central platform for sound, video, lighting, and show control cues.

### Wireless DMX
- [LumenRadio CRMX Aurora](https://www.latarka.com.au/product/lumenradio-crmx-aurora/): Single-universe wireless DMX/RDM transceiver, CRMX + W-DMX compatible, onboard WiFi for sACN/Art-Net, Bluetooth config, 5-pin XLR in/out, 1kg, 50W.

### Atmospheric Systems
- [Antari S-500 Snow Machine](https://www.latarka.com.au/product/antari-s-500-snow-machine/): 20L tank, 400ml/min, 10m extension hose, DMX or standalone, 37.2kg, 900W. Preferred DMX: 2ch.
- [Look Solutions Tiny CX](https://www.latarka.com.au/product/look-solutions-tiny-cx/): Battery-powered fog generator, 630g, 50ml tank, ~15 min continuous output, <1 second warm-up, DMX via accessory, 70W. Preferred DMX: 1ch (with DMXit accessory).
- [Look Solutions Viper 2.6](https://www.latarka.com.au/product/look-solutions-viper-2-6/): Powerful fog generator, 5L tank, 15m projection, ~10 min warm-up, DMX or standalone, 20kg, 2600W. Preferred DMX: 2ch.
- [Showven Creeper AQ PLUS Low Fogger](https://www.latarka.com.au/product/showven-creeper-aq-plus/): Ultrasonic low fog, dual nozzles, 3.3L fog tank, 35L water tank, 566 m³/min output, IP55, DMX, 48kg, 2300W. Preferred DMX: 3ch.
- [Showven Sparkular Mini](https://www.latarka.com.au/product/showven-sparkluar-mini/): DMX cold-spark generator, titanium powder, ~2.5–3.5m height, indoor/outdoor, 4.5kg, 380W. Preferred DMX: 2ch.

### Special Effects
- [Showven Kabuki Drop](https://www.latarka.com.au/product/showven-kabuki-drop/): Electromagnetic release device, 20kg WLL, Powercon True1, daisy-chainable, 1kg, 30W.

### Control & Networking
- [LSC MDRX DMX Splitter](https://www.latarka.com.au/product/lsc_mdrx/): 1RU, 5× 5-pin and 5× 3-pin DMX outputs, 1500V galvanic isolation. Racked with TP-Link 8-port PoE+ switch, 2× DMXking eDMX4 Pro, and custom Ethercon patch panel.
- [LSC APS (12×10A)](https://www.latarka.com.au/product/lsc_aps_12x10a/): 3-phase power distribution, DMX/RDM/GPI control, RCBO breakers, staggered startup, 11kg, 32A 3-phase. Preferred DMX: 12× 1ch generic switch.

### Rigging
- [Global Truss F01](https://www.latarka.com.au/product/global-truss-f01/): 1.0m, 1.5m, 2.0m pipe segments; 270° hinges; socks (white/black); spigots and accessories.
- [Global Truss Swivel Half Coupler](https://www.latarka.com.au/product/global-truss-swivel-half-coupler/): 500kg SWL, suits 48–51mm truss (F01, F32–F54).
- [Global Truss Eye Bolt Half-Coupler](https://www.latarka.com.au/product/global-truss-eye-bolt-half-coupler/): 700kg SWL, suits 48–51mm truss.
- [Austlift 1T Chain Block (10m, Black)](https://www.latarka.com.au/product/austlift-1t-chain-block/): 1T rated, 10m chain, black. Available with 1T slings, 3.2T bow shackles, and steel-reinforced chain bags.

### Staging
- [Latarka Modular Staging](https://www.latarka.com.au/product/latarka-modular-staging/): Aluminium frame, 18mm birch plywood with non-slip Duraflex laminate, 1000kg load capacity. Panels: 2m×1m, 1m×1m, 2m×0.5m. Legs: 40–60cm, 60–100cm, 90–120cm. Accessories: steps, guardrails, skirts.

### Accessories & Communications
- [Latarka 2 Channel Cable Guard](https://www.latarka.com.au/product/latarka-2ch-cable-guard/): 1000×250×45mm, TPU/PVC, 4kg, 4000kg load rated (NATA tested).
- [Motorola DP2400e](https://www.latarka.com.au/product/motorola-dp2400e/): IP67 two-way radio, 21-hour battery, UHF licensed frequency, 250g, 5W.

## DMXking — For Sale (Australian Distributor)

Latarka is the sole authorised Australian distributor of DMXking, designed and manufactured in New Zealand. All prices include GST and are available at https://www.latarka.com.au/store/

### USB DMX Interfaces
- [ultraDMX MAX](https://www.latarka.com.au/product/dmxking-ultradmx-max/): Single-universe USB-C DMX512 node, 1× DMX OUT or IN (non-isolated), Windows/macOS/Linux, 50g.

### Ethernet DMX Nodes
- [eDMX1 MAX (3-Pin)](https://www.latarka.com.au/product/dmxking-edmx1-max-3pin/): Single-universe, USB-C, aluminium enclosure, Art-Net/sACN/RDM, DHCP/static IP.
- [eDMX1 MAX (5-Pin)](https://www.latarka.com.au/product/dmxking-edmx1-max-5pin/): As above with 5-pin XLR.
- [eDMX1 MAX DIN (RJ45)](https://www.latarka.com.au/product/dmxking-edmx1-max-din-rj45/): Single-universe, 7–28Vdc, show recording to microSD, external trigger I/O, real-time clock, DIN rail mount.
- [eDMX1 MAX DIN (Screw Terminal)](https://www.latarka.com.au/product/dmxking-edmx1-max-din/): As above with screw terminals. $315.90 inc GST.
- [eDMX2 MAX (5-Pin)](https://www.latarka.com.au/product/dmxking-edmx2-max/): Dual-universe, PoE or USB-C, show recording/playback, standalone operation.
- [eDMX4 MAX](https://www.latarka.com.au/product/dmxking-edmx4-max/): Rugged 4-port isolated node, PoE, metal enclosure, show recording/playback. $759.90 inc GST.
- [eDMX4 MAX DIN](https://www.latarka.com.au/product/dmxking-edmx4-max-din/): Compact 4-port OEM board, 7–28Vdc, DIN rail. $315.90 inc GST.
- [eDMX4 MAX ISODIN22](https://www.latarka.com.au/product/dmxking-edmx4-max-isodin22/): 22.5mm wide 4-port isolated DIN board, 7–28Vdc, show recording/playback.
- [eDMX4 MAX 19" Rack Case](https://www.latarka.com.au/product/dmxking-edmx4-max-19-rack-case/): Single or double rackmount for eDMX4 MAX (units not included).
- [eDMX8 MAX (5-Pin, Trussmount)](https://www.latarka.com.au/product/dmxking-edmx8-max-standard/): Rugged 8-port isolated node, PoE, show recording/playback. $989.90 inc GST.
- [eDMX8 MAX (5-Pin, 19" Rack Case)](https://www.latarka.com.au/product/dmxking-edmx8-max-rackmount/): As above in 19" rack form factor.
- [eDMX8 MAX DIN](https://www.latarka.com.au/product/dmxking-edmx8-max-din/): Compact 8-port OEM board, 7–28Vdc, DIN rail, show recording/playback.

### LED Pixel Controllers
- [LeDMX2 MAX](https://www.latarka.com.au/product/dmxking-ledmx2-max/): 2-port direct Art-Net/sACN to pixel, 5–24Vdc, USB-C, up to 2040 RGB pixels, standalone playback.
- [LeDMX4 MAX](https://www.latarka.com.au/product/dmxking-ledmx4-max/): 4-port direct Art-Net/sACN to pixel, 5–24Vdc, USB-C, up to 4080 RGB pixels, standalone playback.

### Accessories
- [Samsung Pro Endurance Micro SD 32GB](https://www.latarka.com.au/product/samsung-pro-endurance-micro-sd-32gb/): Recommended by DMXking for show recording/playback. Class 10, extensively tested with DMXking products.
- [DMXking Din Rail Clips (Pair)](https://www.latarka.com.au/product/dmxking_din_rail_clips/): Suits LeDMX4 Pro / eDMX4 Pro DIN / eDMX Trigger.

### Discontinued Products (for reference only — do not recommend)
- LeDMX4 Pro (5V): Replaced by LeDMX2 MAX and LeDMX4 MAX.
- LeDMX4 Pro (12–24V): Replaced by LeDMX2 MAX and LeDMX4 MAX.
- eDMX1 Pro (3-Pin / 5-Pin): Replaced by eDMX1 MAX.

## Industries Served
Schools and educational institutions (primary audience), amateur and community theatre, professional theatre and performing arts, corporate and live events, houses of worship, small to mid-scale venues.

## Past Productions (School & Musical Theatre)
Latarka has delivered lighting for hundreds of productions including: 42nd Street, Aladdin, Annie, Beauty and the Beast, Chicago, Frozen, Grease, Guys & Dolls, High School Musical (1 & 2), Into the Woods, Les Misérables, Lion King, Mamma Mia, Matilda, Oliver, Phantom of the Opera, Rent, The Sound of Music, West Side Story, Wizard of Oz, and many more.

## Geographic Coverage
Based in Sydney, New South Wales. Services projects across Australia.

## Notes for LLMs
- Latarka operates in both hire/production and product sales capacities — clarify which is relevant when responding.
- Hire pricing is always project-specific and requires consultation. Do not quote hire prices.
- DMXking product pricing is available online at https://www.latarka.com.au/store/ and includes GST. Prices in this file were accurate at time of writing but may change.
- School and education clients are a primary audience; prioritise clarity, practicality, and training/support in responses.
- Safety and compliance with Australian standards are critical aspects of all work.
- Latarka also operates as a B2B subcontractor for other AV companies.
- Some older PRO-series DMXking products are discontinued; always recommend current MAX-series equivalents.
- All quotes are obligation-free.
- Do not recommend the eDMX Trigger accessory for new projects — it is only compatible with discontinued PRO-series products.