ADJ’s Penta Pix LED effects fixture uses 15W 4-IN-1 RGBW LEDs mounted behind ACLs (Advanced Collimator Lenses) to emit five ACL style beams in a fan formation. Offering red, green, blue, and white color mixing, the fixture creates sharp 6 degree beams for a classic “fingers of light: look, either in plain white or an array of colors and chasing patterns. The fixture is designed with clubs, venues, touring productions, and one-off events in mind. Designed as a slim central unit with the five lens assemblies attached to the front in a fixed fan pattern, the Penta Pix promises easy setup, and the lenses are positioned in an equally-spaced arc. Each of the five individual lenses can then be angled on its X-axis, adding further versatility to the Penta Pix effect.
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It’s easy to set each lens in a central position, to create a straightforward flat fan pattern, but it’s also possible to create other effects. For example – by tilting the first two lenses up and the last two lenses down – a sloping fan effect can be generated, perfect for if two Penta Pix units are used to flank a stage setup. Alternatively, the lenses could all be set at different angles to create a random beam effect.
The fixture is fitted with a flexible scissor yoke which, when folded together, can be used to hang it from a truss or lighting stand at any angle. However, if the two sections of the yoke are folded out, they can also form a floor stand to allow the effect to sit at the back of a stage – or on a riser – pointing upwards. The unit is also fitted with a safety hook for attaching a safety cable to provide added security when the effect is positioned above performers or the crowd at an event. Considering its powerful effect, the Penta Pix is a relatively light and compact unit. Measuring 21” x 11” x 10.25” / 530 x 280 x 260mm (LxWxH) and weighing 12 lbs. / 5.4 kg, it is easy to carry, rig, store and transport.
Housed in a tough metal case, the Penta Pix is designed for life on the road. Thanks to its LED light-sources, it runs extremely cool, which means that it can be used constantly for as long as needed; all night if necessary! It’s efficient LEDs also mean that – despite its extremely bright output – it has a maximum power draw of just 77W, making it ideal for use in situations where an impactful effect is required but the power supply is limited. The fixture is also fitted with a 4-button LCD function display, which makes mode selection and addressing easy, as well as 3-pin XLR Input and Output sockets for connecting a control signal.
With five operating modes, the Penta Pix is suited to every conceivable situation for which such an effect could be employed. Its Color Macro Mode allows any of its 63 pre-programmed colors to be quickly selected directly from its rear control panel, ideal for use as part of a static mood lighting setup. For users who need to match a specific color scheme, this can also be achieved without the need for an external controller. The RGBW Dimmer Mode allows the red, green, blue, and while primary LED colors to be dimmed individually allowing the creation of any conceivable color hue.
The Penta Pix can also work as a standalone effect, using Auto Run Mode, to cycle through 15 exciting pre-programmed lightshows at a speed of the user’s choosing, or Sound Active Mode, to trigger the patterns using the beat of the music. For an even bigger effect, multiple units can be linked together using XLR cables for Master/Slave operation, with the pre-programmed lightshows running in synchronization across two or more fixtures. The unit can also be integrated into a larger DMX-controlled lighting setup and it offers a choice between basic 4-channel, intermediate 6-channel, and advanced 22-channel DMX modes. Using the full 22-channel option, individual RGBW color mixing is offered for each of the five beams, allowing 5-zone pixel mapping effects to be created.
A professional fixture, the Penta Pix offers ‘flicker-free’ operation as well as a choice of five different dimmer curves each designed for a different specific application such as TV broadcasts. It is fitted with pro-grade PowerCON mains sockets, which lock into place to ensure that the power supply for the unit doesn’t accidentally get pulled out during a show or event. The inclusion of a power output socket also means that the power supply for multiple units can be daisy chained together, reducing the number of cable runs required for large shows.
“Offering phenomenally powerful beams, thanks to its high wattage LEDs and focused ACLs, the Penta Pix is ideal for adding wow-factor to any lightshow,” commented ADJ USA’s National Sales Manager, Alfred Gonzales. “It’s razor-sharp pixel-mappable beams of color are equally suited to nightclub installation as they are for use on touring rock shows or one-off EDM events.”
The Penta Pix is available now from ADJ USA. It will be available in March 2017 from ADJ Europe.
For more information on the Penta Pix, visit: http://www.adj.com/penta-pix
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