Germany - Lighting designer Matthaus Scheuerer used Claypaky Arolla Aqua Spots for four weeks on the last tour he did with German thrash metal band Kreator, and gives the fixtures rave reviews for their reliability and performance.
“I got the opportunity to see the Arolla Aqua Spot in action and to test its strengths extensively, and the experience showed me why the fixture is so highly valued and considered by many colleagues to be one of the best options in its class,” says Scheuerer.
“The Arolla Aqua Spot proved to be extremely robust and durable. During the entire four weeks of use, there were no failures whatsoever, a clear testament to the high quality of workmanship and reliability of this product,” he states. “Even under demanding conditions in various arenas, the spot worked perfectly at all times. The lamps were mounted on dollies, which meant greater stress on the devices due to frequent transport and constant movement. Nevertheless, they showed impressive stability and reliability.”
He also gives kudos to the spot’s gobos and vibrant colours. “The gobos are razor sharp, and the designs used by Claypaky are impressive across the board. The animation wheel and the versatile combination options invite you to work creatively and create impressive effects. The colours are also excellent: They appear brilliant and even, from soft pastel tones to intense, rich colours – anything is possible.”
He also cites the fixture’s “exceptional light output” that delivers an even and powerful performance even in demanding situations where a lot of light is needed. “The excellent zoom allows precise adjustment of the light cone and ensures great flexibility in practice,” he notes.
The Arolla Aqua Spots were supplied by NicLens, which provided support to the tour.
