Nova Pro 100 Light and Sound Mind Machine

The 100 Nova Pro 100 Light and Sound Mind Machine relax, meditate, sleep, learn, energize, create / visualize, entertain, and special sessions can be viewed in detail by clicking the Nova Pro 100 Light and Sound Mind Machine Session Library link above.

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We include a user-friendly booklet that will ensure that you get the very most from your new machine. Contains advanced techniques as well as tips for new users, and will be included in your shipment from us.

Customer service to help select the right model for you and help after the sale. When you get stuck or need some guidance, we're here for you.

Unlike other companies, we actually answer customer emails, and are here for you when you call us. We've been in business for over 16 years, and operate from a building with a full-time staff, substantial inventory, and a modern order processing / shipping system ... unlike many others who operate out of their homes on a part-time basis.

We can recommend unique and unusual CDs from our vast inventory to use with your L&S machine, that will greatly enhance your L&S experience.



Nova Pro 100 Light & Sound Mind Machine

Redefining the high end of Light & Sound technology, at an affordable price.

Our top of the line, professional quality machine has 100 easy to use relaxation, meditation, sleep, learning, energizing, visualization, entertainment and specialty sessions. And room for downloading up to 100 more sessions. With more AVS stimulation sessions, more storage and more new features, the Nova Pro 100 is the latest in what Light & Sound Technology can offer.

100 relaxation, meditation, sleep, learning, energizing, visualization, entertainment and specialty performance sessions and... room for 100 more.

The Nova Pro 100 has always had the finest sound, best flashing light, the most features in its class, diverse selection of programs. We sell lots of them ... with no bugs, no quality issues and great support.

How it works:

Nova Pro 100 sessions are organized in 8 categories: relax, meditate, sleep, learn, energize, visualize, entertain and special. Sessions are selected by selecting a category then a session within the category (so you don’t have to wade through 100 sessions every time). In any category, the selection process proceeds through the built-in sessions, then through any downloaded sessions in that category.

Download capability:

Room for 100 downloaded sessions (or a total of 1000 session segments).

How it works:

Nova Pro 100 downloaded sessions are given a category at download time, a single download can be 1 to 25 sessions in any one category. The downloaded session index is automatically reorganized to keep the sessions sorted in the intended categories, no matter what the order of download.

AudioStrobe compatible. AudioStrobe* (licensed from Tamas Laboratories) is a registered Trademark of Tamas Laboratories in Germany, who holds the German patent on the technology.

How it works:

Signals are recorded on a music CD at a high, inaudible frequency, to control the lights in a light/sound system. An AudioStrobe decoder detects these signals and uses them to drive the lights of a light/sound system, absolutely in sync with the music. AudioStrobe CDs are available here!

Just connect your CD player to the external input of the Nova Pro 100, and play the CD, with your headphones and glasses connected to the Nova Pro 100 normally, for an amazing AudioStrobe experience. For best results, do this while no session is running on the Nova Pro 100. Also integrates with the Oasis CES device.

Session run time:

A session may be run at 1/2 to 2 (in steps of 1/4) times its designed time. The 3 digit display can display up to 4 hours of run time; however, downloaded sessions may be designed to run much longer than this -- the maximum possible run time is over 100 days.

Pitch:

The Novapro 100 pitch is extended two octaves at the low end, to 16 hertz (a total of 14 new pitches). The total pitch range is 16Hz to 960Hz, 6 octaves of the just scale, 7 notes/octave. Also, the pitch 2 relative to pitch 1 mode is extended to cover P1 minus 1 to 15 hertz, as well as the P1 plus 1 to 15 hertz provided on the Nova Pro. The low frequencies have a very powerful effect with the standard headphones, for even stronger effects you can use more expensive headphones.

Frequency range:

Stimulation frequency on the Nova Pro 100 was extended downward by two octaves, from one hertz to 1/4 hertz. There also are three new frequencies, 3/4, 1/2 and 1/4 hertz (only three frequencies, but it is two octaves). Frequencies go in steps of 1/4 hertz through 2 hertz, 1/2 hertz through 10 hertz, 1 hertz through 20 hertz and 2 hertz through 42 hertz. The Schumann resonance at 7.83 hertz is also included.

Duty cycle, Phase:

Duty cycle control from 1/8 to 7/8 in steps of 1/8 is provided. There are six selectable phasing relationships between the four stimulation channels (two eyes, two ears) in the pulsed tones. Light phase is also controllable in the Binaural Beat modes.

Tone selection:

There are 7 sound tones, utilizing the two frequencies F1 and F2 and pitches P1 and P2.

PFr, pulsed frequency. Pitch P1 is pulsed at frequency F1. The pulsed tones provide a beep beep sound at the selected frequency F1 while the lights are blinking at the F1 rate.

PSu, pulsed surf. A surf sound is pulsed at frequency F1.

PCh, a pulsed chord with controllable chord separation from a minor third to a full octave.

bb, Binaural Beats sends different pitches to two ears (pitch P1 to the left ear, Pitch P1 plus frequency F1 to the right ear) and the sound source direction detection mechanism in your auditory system picks up the difference frequency F1, while the lights blink at the F1 rate.

bbS, binaural beats with surf, a soothing surf sound is the background for binaural beats.

dbb, in dual binaural beats there are four tone generators running at once, the left ear receives pitches P1 and P2 mixed together, the right ear receives pitch (P1+F1) mixed with pitch (P2+F2). This gives two binaural beat ranges at the same time, and provides for monaural beat possibilities.

New:

dSb, dual monaural beats, Monaural beats occur when two closely spaced pitches are mixed in the same ear, beats are heard at the difference of the pitches. The dual monaural beat tone, new and unique to the Nova Pro 100 , sends P1 and P1+F1 to the left ear, creating monaural beats at F1, and P2 and P2+F2 to the right ear, creating monaural beats at F2. In addition, the left eye lights blink at the F1 rate, the right eye lights at the F2 rate, for a true dual stimulation frequency experience.

Two user ports:

Ports for two simultaneous users:

High-Quality Headphones

Additional LED Light Glasses

The drive circuitry handles the second user with no degradation from one user performance.

More Features:

Four system control choices.

The Nova Pro 100 synthesized stimulation can be controlled by a selected built-in session or downloaded session, manually from the keyboard, or remotely via a COM port connection from a computer. When the system is in manual mode it accepts commands from both the keyboard and the COM port.

Ramps (gradual changes in frequency and pitch -- yes, we ramp pitch) can now be commanded in the manual mode, from the keyboard or the COM port. Specify a ramp time (up to 10 minutes), specify the target frequencies and pitches (two of each in the dual binaural beat and dual monaural beat tones), and command the ramp to start. The frequency and pitch display follows the ramp to three digit accuracy or to 1/8 hertz as it progresses.

Microphone input with volume control is provided for voiceover during a session. A balanced input amplifier with 1% resistors for noise cancellation accepts dynamic mikes, or electret mikes with their own power source, with 1/8 inch mono connectors.

Gentle on/gentle off, sessions start with a gradual volume and intensity ramp up to selected levels, and end with a gentle ramp down to off.

Battery saving Automatic shutdown with user disable is provided.

Personal Preference Program setting capability.

Remaining Session time display.

Session pause feature.

Sine wave sound with pitch ramping.

Programming capability, full user programming capability from a PC computer.

Thumbwheel controls, the system provides convenient thumbwheel potentiometer control of sound volume and light intensity, the same volume and intensity for each of the two users.

New glasses drive circuit provides positive control over the current through the glasses, four circuits for the right and left sides for the two pairs of glasses, with 1% resistors for current matching. The Nova Pro 100 glasses polarity is "CG" (for common ground). At TOOLS, we refer to this as "Polarity A", so be sure to order Polarity A glasses when you need an additional pair.

The Nova Pro feature of providing a constant voltage charging circuit to protect the battery is continued on the Nova Pro 100. The AC adapter can be connected permanently without damaging the battery. The AC adapter input is protected against voltage reversal (if an adapter with negative tip is connected accidentally), and against a short time accidental connection of a higher voltage adapter up to 26 volts. A 9 volt AC Adapter with 300 milliampers of current capacity, positive inside 2.1 mm connector is provided. A 2.5 mm connector will also work, and a higher current rating is OK. Higher voltage adapters connected to the Nova Pro 100 for a long time however, will overheat the input regulator and may eventually burn it out.

Top Features:

100 built-in sessions (stores an additional 100)

AudioStrobe



What TOOLS Likes:

You won’t outgrow this machine

2-user capable

Lots of tone selections – 8 (tone, surf, chords, binaural beats, binaural beats with surf, dual monaural binaural beats) with 6 octaves of pitch (16 – 960 Hz.)

Manual mode (frequency range 0.25 – 42)

Appeals To:

Researchers

Professionals

Experienced and Advanced Users



What you get:

System unit. Measures 4"x 9"x 1"

Internal rechargeable battery

1 pair of stimulation glasses

1 pair of Pro headphones

AC adapter

Computer cable

Stereo cord

User's manual

Soft carrying bag

Insider's Guide to Light and Sound TOOLS EXCLUSIVE!

Recap:

It offers more programs than any other machine. It has 100 different programs done by talented session programmers introducing for the first time a wide variety of different programming styles.

Microphone jack – an industry FIRST! Therapists and hypno therapists can now talk to their clients while in a deep receptive state.

Two user capability allows for two people to do sessions at the same time.

For those into sound therapy using binaural beats…this unit has very low pitch control. In manual mode, you can create binaural beat, and dual binaural beat frequencies using very low pitches (carrier waves). It’s like getting two machines in one. The Nova Pro 100 looks and performs great; it has been a consistent favorite with Tools For Wellness customers.

Feedback from users

A review of the new Photosonix ColorTrack glasses and a few suggestions for L/S consumers:

I have owned a Photosonix Nova Pro 100 L/S machine for approximately 6 years. I use my machine at least twice a day to relax and unwind, re-energize, to explore other states, and for just plain enjoyment. Frequently my wife and I use the Nova Pro 100 together – a feature on my machine for dual users. Over time, I have acquired the following glasses for use with my L/S machine: True White, Cool Blue, Standard Red, TenColor Glasses (10 color-toggle switches), ColorTrack glasses. The new ColorTrack glasses are indeed expensive with a current retail of approximately $199. My wife convinced me to treat myself to them and so far, they are proving to be worth every penny! I have been completely satisfied with all of my Photosonix equipment over the years, as it has consistently been very reliable, despite my occasional gravity tests, and regardless of heavy usage. In addition to being well constructed, Photosonix’s equipment doesn’t become obsolete six months after you buy it. My Nova Pro 100 after many years is still considered a top of the line machine, and the glasses I have had for years are still sold. I respect that.

(Read more of this review as it pertains to ColorTrack Glasses.

So – let’s get down to the ColorTrack Glasses: despite thinking that the name ColorTrack sounded trendy at first, I really do love both the product and the features. The ColorTrack Glasses are pre-programmed with 20 vivid color presets ranging from reds, blues, greens, golds, to purples, (basically the spectrum of colors), along with the actual ColorTrack function. The ColorTracks have two switches mounted right on the glasses you push for easy adjustments during a session. One switch changes the actual color you want, (20 of them are available along with the ColorTrack option) while the other switch adjusts the actual brightness. This is nice, as you do not need to reach for the machine to adjust the brightness. If two people have adjustable glasses, (or two ColorTrack glasses) each person can customize their own session. They also come with a detachable cord, which is nice if somehow the cord were to be damaged.

ColorTrack: When you begin a L/S session if you enable the ColorTrack feature, the glasses will display the color that corresponds to the frequency of the session you are currently running as it moves through that session. This makes for many interesting color changes during a session. The blues tend to come out and play during lower frequencies, the reds dance during higher ones, etc. The combination of vivid color and broader spread across the glasses seems to lend itself to more lively shapes and patterns, even dimensions. In all, it has made the sessions more powerful for me.

Brightness:

This is the only potential problem I have found with these glasses thus far. If you are a person that typically has their LED glasses at full brightness, you might find the ColorTrack glasses to be a bit subdued. The ColorTrack glasses are bright enough for my wife and I, but are not as bright as the other models I have. Even so, they do seem to provide slightly better patterns and visuals, and from my experience, visuals are better without full on brightness, but I felt compelled to mention this, as it could be an issue to some people, such as a visually impaired person as to light. I think the overall light output is about 75% to 80% of that of my other Photosonix glasses, which is probably fine for most users. They are clearly the most entertaining glasses I have used.

DOWNLOADABLE:

I understand that future computer downloads for these glasses are planned, (just as sessions are now for the Nova Pro 100) from Photosonix. I presume this will enable more color options.

FUN WITH COLORTRACK AND AUDIOSTROBE :

Where this option is really a fun feature in my opinion is when you opt to pipe in music of your own choosing by way of the audio, (not microphone) input jack on the Nova Pro 100. (This is a neat option if you are using a Nova Pro 100 or a L/S machine that will let you input music and triggers the lights). Since I am only familiar with the Nova Pro 100: you must be in manual operator mode or the audio signal just mixes in with a session and will not be picked up to trigger the lights. Additionally, when the Nova Pro 100 is in manual mode it will shut off every 15 minutes. This audio function was one I did not know the machine would do solo and without sessions, as I thought it would only trigger the lights with an AudioStrobe encoded CD.

AudioStrobe is a specialized CD with encoded information on the CD that triggers the lights at certain times during playback by frequency, but for me, I always preferred the machine internal sessions to that of the AudioStrobe CD’s. However, once I obtained the ColorTrack glasses, I experimented and tried to input regular, classic rock and other music to discover it too would trigger the lights and I was pleasantly surprised at how nicely it worked. It seems the machine triggers based on higher frequencies of the music, as some music works much better than other types. For example, I found, to name just a few, that music with drums and cymbals triggers it well, not the low end bass but higher end treble, even vocals sometimes. I had great success with a few songs, and have only tried a few so far, with aide by a slight increase in treble and moderate but not real high volume input from an external headphone jack on the other device. The following songs thus far worked very well by triggering a nice, visual multi-colored light show on ColorTrack Mode: 1) South City Midnight Lady (Doobie Brothers); 2) Money (Pink Floyd); 3) Stan (Eminem); 4) The Mask (Hisham) 5) Hellagood (No Doubt) and 6) Leave it (Yes). I will be trying many more. I am sure most songs with percussion and wide range will work well, but I wanted to give a few examples. The machine acts as a “Color Organ” if you are old enough to recall what those were like, (giving away my age here). Whatever you wish to call it, it is a very entertaining and legal way to be entertained. Have fun with it.

AUDIO HINTS: (Important with light/sound machines): I have tried many headphones, with both the Nova Pro 100 and with my home stereo: Here is my input as to headphones: The standard Photosonix headphones are surprisingly good with the basic machine patches, though not for music. For added effect, (especially with music) I love the following, (and I have tried a lot of headphones): Best Value: Sony MDR-V6- around $70 street. They sound great overall for the price, and don’t need much power to drive them. With headphones, price often does not seem to reflect how good they sound, which I find interesting.

CONCLUSION: I feel these ColorTrack glasses are the best overall value and performing glasses you can buy. They are clearly the most entertaining, with full control during sessions right on the glasses. They are downloadable and you will not outgrow them or tire of the color options and features. Further, Photosonix has good technical support. I actually have another pair on order, so my wife and I can enjoy them at the same time. The only possible problem I see is probably limited to people with diminished light vision or people that really like a bright set of glasses. For me, if adjusted to their brightest setting, they are more than adequate with output. Certainly standard glasses and the supplied Photosonix headphones work well, but if you add in these new ColorTrack glasses, and perhaps better headphones for music, I believe your experience will be highly enhanced for years to come. I am not affiliated with any company. I am a Social Worker and on a budget like most people. I write this as I noticed a lack of any reviews, which I know I, and others, look for when considering a product. So, I hope this helps. Good luck. Enjoy. J.M., a personal user of light/sound equipment. California



Which color glasses should I choose?

We offer a variety of LED light glasses to suit just about every need.

Here's a list, based on popularity:

ColorTrack Glasses. Click to learn more about this new technology to fast-forward your light and sound experience! Since introduced in 2006, ColorTrack now represents over 95% of all light and sound machine purchasers.

Features of ColorTrack Glasses

A 20-color menu, including two selections with different colors in each eye

One menu selection where the color responds to the flicker frequency that is fed into the glasses; the color actually tracks and changes with the frequency

Color and intensity controls in the glasses for conveniently changing the color or intensity by pressing a button

Two options of being able to run different colors in each eye.

Ultra-bright LEDs create remarkable visual images

Color Menu

Red

Amber

Orange

Gold

Yellow

Green

Palegreen

Chartreuse

Greenaqua

Aqua

Blueaqua

Blue

Indigo

Magenta

Crimson

Pink

Offwhite

TruWhite

Right Red, Left Blue

Right Blue, Left Green

Frequency Tracking*

*The colors for frequency tracking are:

Delta - Blue

Theta - Aqua

Alpha - Green

SMR - Orange

Low Beta - Red

High Beta - Indigo

Gamma - Magenta

TruWhite uses a new manufacturing process involving phosphorescent dyes and luminance conversion represented breakthrough in technology we felt was important to introduce. Thus, TruWhite™ glasses using the new white LEDs.

The true white spectrum LED lights (4 per eye) take the stimulation to a deeper and more intensive level. The name TruWhite reflects the experience and the fact that the white LEDs make incandescent "white" lights look quite yellow. The glasses provide a spectacular experience and a significant leap forward in AVS (Audio Visual Stimulation).

The advantage of the full spectrum white light, combined with the fast response time of LEDs, make a very effective light/sound stimulation source, and they seek to replicate all of the colors of the light spectrum, so depending on which program

Put the TruWhite glasses on... close your eyes ...and see just about every color imaginable.

CoolBlue The blue color has a soft/cool seductive tone. Blue hue and brightness added a relaxation experience one beta tester called "in the moon realm" and "weightless". This definitely is "see to believe" experience.





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