Santa Barbara, CA, August 2007
Introducing the new Mighty Bright® Vusion™!
The fusion of light and sight for the intricacies of craft
Gold Crest LLC, maker of the popular Mighty Bright® craft lights and magnifiers, is proud to introduce its newest lighting tool – the Vusion™ craft and hobby task light. The all-new Vusion’s™ innovative design unites two concepts into one light, perfect for the crafter who requires simultaneous lighting and magnification. Its sleek and visually unique design offers both adjustable lighting and adjustable magnification in a portable and versatile model.
The Vusion’s™ dual InfiniFlex™ flexible arms provide for ultimate adaptability in nearly every craft project, from delicate beadwork to fine-detailed needlework. The crafter or hobbyist can enjoy directional control of the lighting head and independent positioning of the magnifier head in order to create the ideal working environment. The two Super LED lights on one head, each with separate switches, produce three times the bright light of a standard LED and last over 100,000 hours. The LED bulbs are each equipped with a LumaLenz™ to provide evenly distributed light with no hot spots. Its RiteSpex™ magnifier lens technology offers 2X magnification power on the other head. Sporting a functional and removable UtilitBase™, the Vusion™ has the ability to clip to craft projects with a strong and large clip, fix to metal surfaces with its magnetic base, or be used as a stable freestanding light. Affording extra-long battery life, the Vusion is powered by 3 AAA batteries, or can work on an optional AC adapter. And it is portable, folding up to fit in practically any sewing or carrying bag.
The much-anticipated Vusion™ is certain to set the standard in the craft industry, offering a portable design and durable manufacturing. Perfect for crafts and hobbies, or any other detailed project, the Vusion™ will be the light source of choice. At last! The crafter can focus on his or her work easily and completely with the new Vusion™- the fusion of light and sight for the intricacies of craft.
Santa Barbara, CA, August 2007
“Don’t Actually Break a Leg on Stage!”
Introducing the new Mighty Bright® Roadie Light™
Winner of the Best in Show award in the Small Goods Category at NAMM!
Gold Crest LLC, makers of the popular Mighty Bright® music lights, introduces a new product package designed not only for musicians, but also for the “roadies” and sound technicians who work backstage. Comprised of a Carabiner LED Microlight and Keychain LED Microlight, these Lights demonstrate that the setup and tear down realities of musicians and the roadies are not forgotten. Mighty Bright® product developers have also recognized the low-light, dark environments of all those who work in performing art and are pleased to introduce the Roadie Light™ as a practical and durable solution.
Powered by the latest in LED (light emitting diode) technology, these handy personal lights feature highly efficient white illumination. Due to the super-long life span of LEDs, lithium batteries and LEDs never need replacing. The Carabiner sports a handy SnapLink™ design for fast attachment (and detachment) to effectively anything, including belt loops, carrying cases, and straps of all kinds. The Keychain light, which is even smaller, is attached with a heavy-duty key ring. Both feature a constant-on switch for easier hands-free use, and are built of hard-to-break polycarbonate.
The Mighty Bright® Roadie Light™ is perfect for DJs, roadies, stagehands, sound technicians, and musicians, providing easy access and lightweight illumination in dark backstage areas and other low-light situations. Whether setting up or tearing down the show, the Mighty Bright® Roadie Light™, accessible at the belt loop or key ring, will provide brilliant output of light. Don’t actually break a leg on stage – see clearly around backstage and the sound boards with the new Mighty Bright® Roadie Light™! Perfect for the Holiday Gift giving season!
Santa Barbara, CA, January 2007
The XtraFlex2™ Dual Super LED Book Light, New from Mighty Bright®.
Gold Crest, originators of the popular Mighty Bright™ Classic, Triple LED™, NaturaLamp™ and XtraFlex™ Book Lights, now introduces the latest in reading illumination technology with the unveiling of their all-new…
XtraFlex2™ Book Light.
It’s mighty, mighty bright.
This exciting addition to the Mighty Bright® line was developed due to overwhelming requests from consumers and book merchants for a portable light that would allow the reader to adjust brightness levels…extra-bright when you want it or less bright when you’re concerned about distracting others.
The XtraFlex2™ sports two state-of-the-art Super LEDs in one compact lamp head. Each of these high-tech LEDs (light emitting diodes) produce three times the light output of a standard LED, and they last virtually forever (over 100,000 hours). These pure-white-light LEDs also feature optical-quality IllumiSpread™ lenses to disperse light evenly over the page, eliminating those annoying hot spots so common in other book lights. And, like the original XtraFlex™, the XtraFlex2™ has a durable gooseneck arm for quick and infinite position adjustment of the light beam. With a single switch you can turn on one or both LEDs depending on your lighting requirements. Powered by three tiny AAA batteries it’s energy efficient, too, affording extra-long battery life. An optional AC adaptor is also available.
With a strong, large-opening clip, the XtraFlex2™ can be easily and securely attached to many different book surfaces, or placed freestanding on a tabletop as a cordless task lamp. This very, bright, portable, versatile book light is quickly on it’s way to becoming the “ little light of choice” for readers all over.
The Mighty Bright® XtraFlex2™ from Gold Crest, LLC, is the market-leader in ultra-portable personal lighting products. Seeing is relieving.
Santa Barbara, CA, January 2007.
Two New LED lighted Magnifiers from Mighty Bright®
Now featuring attractive View-Thru™ gift box packaging.
Mighty Bright®, originators of the popular Light & Sight™ concept of magnifiers and book lights, now introduces the latest in magnifier illumination technology with the unveiling of their all-new LED versions of the top two selling Magnifier models -
The LED Pop-up and LED Folding magnifier
Both of these best selling Magnifiers feature optical quality lenses, comfort grip handles and LED lighted lenses complete with batteries. LED technology gives the user a clear, bright white light, which thus enables the user greater clarity in a hand held magnifier. And because LED’s use less power, the batteries last over 40 hours of continuous usage plus you never have to replace the bulb. The 2x2” Pop-up model sports 28% larger viewing area than other pop-up brands, 2X power lens with a 6X bifocal insert, stores inside its handle and pop-us up to two positions – with or without light. The compact Lighted Folding Magnifier has a 2x3”lens and a folding handle that allows you to store it anywhere. Both magnifiers have super LED illumination that is three times brighter than a regular LED’s and come in an attractive View-Thru™ gift box.
Ideal for the library and reading, enhancing participation in crafts, home projects and hobbies, Mighty Bright® magnifiers are also a “must have” for all “Baby Boomers” (40+ years). This group of over 90 million will all be affected with an age related vision disorder, Presbyopia, which hardens the eye lens, so it is less able to focus when viewing something up-close.
A full line of Magnifiers is available from Mighty Bright®, the Sight and Light™ Company. Nine magnifiers, three of which are now lighted as well as the popular FlexiThin® ultra-thin sheet magnifiers are available. The line is quite varied, aimed at a wide range of consumers from the reader and crafter to anyone needing magnification for all-purpose use. Mighty Bright® - a brand that really brings things into focus.
Santa Barbara, CA, December 2006.
New Duet Music Light Features double the light, double the coverage, from Mighty Bright®.
Mighty Bright®, originators of the popular Sight Reader™ and XtraFlex™ Music Lights, now introduces the latest in music lighting technology with the unveiling of their all-new
XtraFlex Duet™ Music Light
This exciting addition to the Mighty Bright® line was developed due to overwhelming requests for a portable music light that would “perform” by lighting two pages of sheet music. Perfect for large music stands, two page sheet music scores, music books and choral folios. Not only does the Duet accomplish its design mission, it is also very versatile in all music industry wireless demands and lighting requirements – from DJ and soundboard use to instruments, practice and performances.
The Duet sports two state-of-the-art Super L.E.D. Bulbs on two necks. These L.E.D.’s (light emitting diode) produce three times the bright white light of a standard L.E.D. and last virtually forever (over 100,000 hours). The bulbs each have a lens to spread light evenly with no hot spots. And the Duet has two gooseneck arms that offer quick and infinite adjustment in directing the light beams – it does cover up to two pages of sheet music! Each light has its own on-off switch, so use one light or both depending on your lighting requirements. Its energy efficient too, affording extra-long battery life and is powered by three tiny AAA batteries.
With a strong, large opening clip, the XtraFlex Duet can be clipped onto many different things including all music stands, or simply used as a freestanding wireless lamp. This very portable and versatile light will become the “standard in the industry” and light source of choice for all bands and orchestras, musicians, students and roadies, DJ’s and professional sound and video techs. With so much adjustment possibilities, the Duet is invaluable light source for everyone who is involved in music and music making.
The Mighty Bright® XtraFlex Duet™ from Gold Crest LLC, the market leader in ultra-portable lighting products – Now with five portable Music Lights. See every note with Might Bright®.
Santa Barbara, CA, October 2006
Introducing the MINI™. An ultra-compact new book light from Mighty Bright®
Gold Crest, originators of the popular Mighty Bright® Book light line, including the XtraFlex™, Triple LED™, and NaturaLamp™ Book Lights, now introduces the latest in super-small lighting with the unveiling of their all-new…
MINI™ Super LED Book Light
This exciting addition to the Mighty Bright® line was developed due to demands for a book light that would be big on brightness, big enough to illuminate a book, and yet very, very compact.
Folded, the MINI™ fits comfortably in the palm of your hand, but when the lamp-head is fully extended it produces a wide, page-filling pool of light. Its hi-tech Super LED (light emitting diode) creates three times the illumination of a standard LED and it will last virtually forever (over 100,000 hours). This pure-white-light LED also features the optical-quality IllumiSpread™ lens, which disperses light evenly over the page, eliminating those annoying hot spots so common in other book lights. And with its a telescoping arm and swiveling lamp-head, the MINI™ offers quick and infinite adjustment to position the light beam. It’s powered by three tiny AAA batteries and is so energy efficient the battery life is extra-long. An optional AC adaptor is also available.
With a strong, large opening clip, the MINI™ can be secured to many different book surfaces, or simply used on a desktop as a freestanding cordless task lamp. It’s the ultra-portable, yet fully functional light source for any reader, and its available just in time for the fall gift-giving season. With so many big features in such a small book light, the MINI™ is becoming a highly sought-after accessory for readers everywhere.
The Mighty Bright® MINI™ Super LED Book Light from Gold Crest, LLC, the market-leader in ultra-portable personal lighting products. Seeing is relieving.
Santa Barbara, CA, August 25, 2006
Mighty Bright® Lights Up the CBS Morning Show With Jessica Simpson
Broadcast on August 25 on the CBS-TV Network Morning Show, Mighty Bright® Personal Clip-on Lights could be seen everywhere during the shows Back–to-School segment and concert with Jessica Simpson. After all, Mighty Bright® Book Lights are an essential product for student and teachers as well as everyone who loves to read and study – and musicians too, as we saw…
Seen on stage during Jessica Simpson’s concert and in the crowd, Mighty Bright® Lights made an exciting event brighter and shinier. The explosive musical performance by Jessica was backed with a Mighty Bright® banner and lots of clip-on lights for the musicians up on stage.
Even the “Wacky Weather Guy”, Dave Price got into the act sporting Mighty Bright® Lights during his segment. Dave used the personal lighting concept to the max – as he jokingly clipped the lights onto his head – all in good fun. Mighty Bright® did add the personal light Dave needed to help read his Q-cards.
The show ended with all those lucky Jessica fans in the audience taking home a Mighty Bright® Book Light.
Gold Crest, makers of Mighty Bright®, established itself in 1979 as a service oriented manufacturer and distributor, operating out of its corporate offices and warehouse in Santa Barbara, California. Originators of the Mighty Bright® brand, Gold Crest has produced and sold millions of clip-on lights throughout the world since its introduction in 1985. Their interest in both Personal Light & Sight products, Gold Crest also produces a fine line of hand held Magnifiers. Mighty Bright® is now the premier personal lighting source for readers, craft & hobbyists, musicians and anyone needing a personal clip-on task light. Using the most current illumination technology, Mighty Bright® quality products are available around the world.
Santa Barbara, CA, June 2006
Mighty Bright® Craft Lights Expand the Concept of “Personal Lighting.”
Take a look at your daily activities and consider how much lighting is involved with every aspect of your life. Now think about working on your favorite craft or sewing project - don’t you always seems to be in a “low-light” situation? Needle arts of all kinds - knitting, crocheting, cross-stitch, needlepoint, sewing, and quilting - nearly always require extra light. This is true for beading, scrapbooking, and most other crafts, as well.
Now consider adding that extra light specifically for your personal needs. Yes, you could physically move to a location where the lighting is better, but what if you can’t, or just don’t want to? What do you do when you need more light on a handiwork project in a location that you want to be in? And how can you do that without spilling light into the eyes of someone else, sitting in bed, for example?
Enter the concept of adding light specifically and only for you - “personal lighting”. The need has been around practically forever and now, through modern technology, the answer is available. It’s plentiful, effortless, and cordless, and it’s a growing phenomenon in the craft world. More and more small, portable, clip-on lights are turning up everywhere. And Mighty Bright®, the number one personal lighting brand, has spearheaded this increased use of personal lighting, in large part, due to modern illumination technologies.
Personal Lighting in the Craft Business - A Very Brief History
First there was the fireplace and candlelight giving our ancestors meager light to perform their sewing and handicrafts. Next came the incandescent light bulb, which replaced the candle and is still the main source of light for crafts today. But such lamps are not always practical for all lighting requirements and tasks – especially for close-up work.
Several products have been made in recent years specifically to improve the light used to help craft enthusiasts. This very effort acknowledges that low lighting is a problem when working on creative projects and, over the years, has produced attempts to use the technology of the day to yield better illumination. Three types of lighting arose early on for craft use - which are still available - all using older technology:
Incandescent Bulb
Old light bulb type
Short lifespan and breakage problems
Burns hot
Fluorescent Tube
Greenish colored illumination
Hum and flicker problems
Halogen Bulb
First mini light source
Expensive to replace
Burns very hot – a big problem
One more, higher-tech, lighting technology has now become very popular:
Full-Spectrum Fluorescent Tube
Daylight colored illumination
Very expensive to replace
While all these lighting types have improved illumination for the sewer and crafter, they have a major limitation - they’re not truly portable. They require external power using a cord, and they are too big and heavy to attach to a project for the user to hold while working. In other words, they are not good for truly “personal use” when such lighting is needed.
New Lighting Technology and the Personal Lighting Concept
The recent introduction of high-tech LEDs and CCFL fluorescent technologies has afforded new lighting options for the varied and unique creative activities so popular these days. These technologies wire the illumination source to an electronic circuit within the lamp, which creates ultra-long life units that never need replacing. As a result, these ultra-compact, but powerful light sources have many superior features to earlier lights - not the least of which are self-contained power and true portability:
LED (Light Emitting Diode)
A bright white light
Burns cool
Very long lasting (up to 100,000 hours)
Uses less battery power so the batteries last 4 times longer than incandescent
SUPER LED technology is three times as bright as a regular LED
CCFL Tube (Cold Cathode Fluorescent)
Natural light spectrum - the highest quality of light
Color-Correct for true color matching
Soft, glare-free illumination
Burns cool
Very long lasting (up to 10,000 hours)
Uses less battery power so batteries last 2 times longer than incandescent
Within a few short years these new technologies, coupled with fresh and innovative Mighty Bright® clip-on lamp designs, have pioneered the “personal lighting” concept within the craft and sewing market. “It’s a whole new product category for the craft dealer,” stated Bob King, Sales and Marketing Manager for Gold Crest, makers of the Mighty Bright® Craft Light line. “Mighty Bright® has made getting extra light on the subject easy and affordable to all needlework and craft lovers who never even knew there was such a solution to their problem,” Bob said. Mighty Bright® personal lighting puts illumination right where you need it. Anyone can use them, anytime, anywhere. They fasten to almost anything, adjust to virtually any angle and are totally portable and self-powered. They store easily and set up in seconds. They’re becoming a necessity for everyone who works on a craft project. King added, “They help build the whole category, as well; dealers have successfully merchandized all their lighting products into a new and separate department. They’re using the small, personal lighting goods, both as an entry level purchase, as well as a much needed accessory for those who have larger, less portable lamps.”
Lighting the Way with the Mighty Bright® Brand
Mighty Bright® offers a full line of personal lighting products for the craft and sewing industry, as the company has a singular focus on “Light & Sight” as a business. With its products used by kids, casual hobbyists and professional craft producers, Gold Crest is the market leader in ultra-portable personal lighting products. It currently offers three unique, battery-powered, clip-on craft light products, and two super-handy LED micro flashlights - plus a full line of regular and lighted magnifiers.
Beginning in 1979, Gold Crest established itself as a service oriented manufacturer and distributor, operating out of its corporate offices and warehouse in Santa Barbara, California. Originators of the Mighty Bright® brand, Gold Crest has produced and sold millions of clip-on lights throughout the world since its introduction in 1985. Their interest in the craft industry, nurtured by a team of hobbyist and craft enthusiasts, Gold Crest is now the primary source of portable craft lighting with its products sold through many distributors and craft retailers throughout the world.
The craft line started with the original Mighty Bright® classic incandescent clip-on light. Gold Crest designers then went on to create a Cold Cathode Fluorescent (CCFL) version - the DayColor™ - which gave the industry a truly portable, low priced, natural light product. Now they have developed the ultra-compact Mighty Bright® XtraFlex™ craft light, which raises the standard again in the clip-on light category using the latest advances in SUPER LED technology. New features and enhancements to these lines have been made on a continuous basis through ongoing tests, consumer feedback and manufacturing refinement. But, over the years, one thing has not changed …Gold Crest’s commitment to quality Light & Sight products. Now with a full line-up, and more innovations on the drawing board, Mighty Bright® Craft Lights have become the quintessential personal lighting brand for the many applications in our craft business.
Santa Barbara, CA, April 2006
Introducing Two New Beamers – Mighty Bright® Carabiner and Keychain LED Microlights
Gold Crest, makers of the popular Mighty Bright® line of book lights, introduces the Carabiner and Keychain LED microlights… two handy new miniature flashlights with power to spare. When you need something really small, really bright, and really dependable - these pocket pals are always ready to beam.
Powered by the latest in LED (light emitting diode) technology, these colorful personal lights feature highly efficient white illumination. When used normally, you’ll never need to replace the LED, nor the lithium batteries inside, due to their super-long life spans.
The tiny Carabiner sports a handy SnapLink design for fast attachment (and detachment) to virtually anything. The Keychain light, which is even smaller, comes with a heavy-duty key ring, ready to go. Both feature a constant-on switch for easier hands-free use and the Keychain light has a separate temporary-on button as well, for quick illumination, alerts, or messaging. The light is visible for up to one mile. Built out of hard-to-break polycarbonate, these Mighty Brights are mighty tough for years of worry-free use.
Keep them on your keychain, backpack, or belt loop… or in a purse, glove compartment, or desk drawer. Use them whenever you need to pierce the dark or see something more clearly.
Never get caught in the dark again. Experience the reassurance of a constant companion in the Carabiner LED and Keychain LED microlights from Mighty Bright®... the ultimate lighting machines.
Santa Barbara, CA, June 2005
State-of-the-Art “Super L.E.D.” Technology Featured in the Latest Mighty Bright® Music Lights
Gold Crest, originators of the popular Mighty Bright® Sight Reader Music Light, now introduces the latest in lighting technology with the unveiling of their all-new
XtraFlex™ Super L.E.D. Music Light
This is no regular L.E.D. (Light Emitting Diode). The XtraFlex™ utilizes a new, “Super L.E.D.” which produces far more light while being exceptionally compact in size. In fact, the Super L.E.D. is as bright as three regular L.E.D.’s and it’s permanent - you never have to change the bulb. There are no hot spots, either. Wide, smooth illumination provides superior coverage due to a unique light-spreading lens over the ultra-white light source. It’s extremely energy efficient too, affording extra-long battery life–up to 30 hours of continuous use–and just 3 tiny AAA batteries power it.
The arm of the XtraFlex™ was designed to direct light quickly and easily in infinite directions, another innovation for the musician. The compact styling allows the XtraFlex™ to be ultra-lightweight and portable as the flexible arm is collapsible, conforming to the base so it can be tucked away virtually anywhere - case or pocket. With a strong, large-opening clip, the XtraFlex™ Music Light can be clipped onto many different things, or simply used as a freestanding wireless lamp.
Santa Barbara, CA, June 2005
Gold Crest Expands Mighty Bright® Music Light Line to Make Up a Quartet
Gold Crest Inc. has added three new products to its line of portable wireless music lights, making up a quartet that serves the growing needs for this market segment. The Mighty Brightâ quartet began with Gold Crest’s Sight Reader Classic, its original portable clip-on incandescent music light.
One of the new music lights is a triple LED, having the added flexible feature of a handy telescoping arm. This lamp has ultra white, state-of-the-art LED’s that never need replacement and have the added advantage of a lensing property that spreads the light out evenly. Three “AAA” batteries or an available AC adapter, sold separately, powers it. The telescoping arm and swiveling light head direct the light for ideal coverage. Like each of the Mighty Bright music lights, the triple LED music light clips onto the music stand, or just about anywhere or maybe used freestanding. A protective Gig Bag is provided with the lamp.
The next new Mighty Brightâ music light is the CoolGloä, which offers CCFL (Cold Cathode Fluorescent) mini-tube technology. It shines a bright yet diffused beam of concentrated light-great for gigs and practice sessions anywhere, anytime. It offers a quality of light that reduces eyestrain and has soft, white illumination. Colors appear rich and true-to-life and sheet music stands out with contrast and clarity. A protective Gig Bag is provided with the lamp.
The third introduction is the Mighty Bright XtraFlexä Super LED, Xtra bright, flexible and Xtra compact, with Xtra long battery life! This product has an Xtra bendable arm. Illumination is Xtra smooth and even due to a special lens over the single super LED (light emitting diode) which is as bright as 3 regular LED’s. Three “AAA” batteries power it. Bulb never needs replacing. Clips on to most anything or stands alone as a task lamp as well.
All Mighty Bright® wireless lights clip onto music stands or can sit on mixers, soundboards, laptop computers or DJ equipment. You can even use them as a flashlight backstage. Ideal for pianos, schools, nightclubs - great for gigs or practice sessions - they’re a must for every musician and music lover. See every note with Mighty Bright®.
© Gold Crest LLC 2005-2007
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