ETC takes a different approach to Beams that use laser or discharge lamp sources. Arkon’s RBL (Red, Blue, Lime) additive LED engine delivers 10,500 lumens in a remarkably even beam with no hotspot. There is no fall-off towards the edges, producing crisp aerial effects with saturated colours throughout the beam.
Arkon’s effects toolkit includes eight rotating gobos, eleven fixed gobos, two fast diffusions and a four-prism system offering eight different combinations. And because it uses an additive light source, colour changes are instantaneous, with no delay caused by moving colour flags.
Matt Stoner, Automated Lighting Product Manager, explains: “Arkon’s powerful, even beam gives its effects the punch they need to stand out. With such a comprehensive toolkit, users will find countless ways to use Arkon on stage.”
But that is not all: Arkon introduces another new feature, Arkon Vibes. Four pixel-controlled RGB LED strips are integrated into the fixture’s body. The fixture itself becomes a scenic element that can play a part in the show, even when the main beam is not in use. With a total of 132 RGB pixels and an extensive range of macros, Arkon Vibes can produce anything from subtle lighting animations to much bolder visual effects.
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No laser means fewer constraints
“With Arkon’s LED engine, users no longer have to navigate differences in laser regulations between countries or programme exclusion zones. This makes creating and integrating beam effects much simpler while taking audience safety requirements into account,” explains Tania Lesage, Market Manager at ETC. “All with a light source offering a 50,000-hour lifespan.”
Affordable and IP54-rated, Arkon is designed to withstand the elements and suit both indoor and outdoor productions. Like other ETC products, it comes with 24/7 technical support, a five-year warranty on the LEDs and a three-year warranty on the fixture.
For more information about Arkon, visit the ETC Connect website
