The Color Charge fixture's environmentally friendly design includes a recyclable long life battery cell and an interchangeable LED head for upgrading in the future. The nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) power cell delivers up to 30 hours usage from a single charge and provides up to 1,000 charges; approximately double the life of lead-acid batteries. The fixture also features a built-in mains charger that enables it to continue to be used while charging, and a gas gauge showing the percentage and hours of usage remaining.
The Color Charge features Wireless Solutions wireless DMX control and synching between units, allowing connection of up to 512 fixtures on a single network. With a wireless range of 150m in a crowded room and 250m with a clear line of site, the Color Charge is ideal for large indoor spaces. Also, the unit's wireless aerial folds away discreetly for convenient transportation.
The plug and play fixture also features synchronised effects between units, slave modes allowing simple opposite a/b colour effects and a built in stand-alone playback mode.
Part of the new generation of Chroma-Q LED lighting models, the Color Charge utilises colour mixing and control management technologies providing a high quality light output, says the company.
The Chroma-Q RGBA engine has been developed to deliver a CRI of 92, for true colour balance across the spectrum and accurate tungsten white light emulation. The fixture utilises unique ColorSure technology for enhanced colour consistency across cells and fixtures.
The Color Charge is bright for a battery powered fixture, producing 600 lumens output. The unit also features smooth, theatrical grade dimming, making it suitable for a wide range of temporary indoor entertainment and architectural lighting applications.
Featuring a quick focus click mechanism providing stepped beam angles, the remote head can be quickly and easily positioned. For discreet usage, the unit features a black body and optional half hat snoot to hide the lens source from view.
The Color Charge can be floor mounted or hung from truss via M12 nutsert and safely secured in place via a built-in Kensington lock slot. For maximum practicality, the Color Charge can also be mains powered and controlled via wired DMX.
The Color Charge will be on display at the ABTT Theatre Show next month.
(Jim Evans)
