BlackTrax Beacon

The BT Beacon is a compact, battery-powered device worn by performers or attached to moving objects within the BlackTrax system. It emits uniquely identifiable infrared signals from active LED stringers, enabling precise real-time tracking of position and rotation across 3D space. As the core component of BlackTrax’s tracking ecosystem, the beacon wirelessly transmits health and orientation data, ensuring reliable integration with lighting, media, and automation systems.

• Active infrared tracking with uniquely pulsed stringers
• System supports up to 85 beacons and 255 tracking points
• Built-in IMU for real-time orientation (yaw, pitch, roll)
• 2.4 GHz radio link for non-positional data and beacon status
• Rechargeable lithium-ion battery

• Tracking Method: Active IR LED stringers (1-5 per beacon)
• System Capacity: Up to 85 beacons / 255 tracking points
• Orientation Data: Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)
• Battery: Rechargeable lithium-ion
• Communication: Proprietary 2.4 GHz radio

Commonly worn by performers, mounted on props, or embedded in set pieces, the BT Beacon enables fully automated tracking integration for lighting, media servers, and spatial audio. It is essential in concerts, theater, XR stages, and corporate events where real-time motion data is used to drive live effects, follow-spot lighting, or interactive visuals. The beacon provides both position and rotation data, supporting spontaneous, unprogrammed movement while maintaining exact system alignment.