A complement to Robert Juliat's extensive range of premium spots, Merlin is the culmination of an ambitious project to produce a powerful, rugged followspot for the touring market. With an output that belies its 2500W HMI lamp and a massive 3-12° beam range, Merlin covers both long and medium throw ranges in one unit. Merlin delivers a performance that outshines the ever-increasing power of LED lighting and videowall backlighting, while newly designed bodywork ensures Merlin is easy to install and maintain, tough enough for the road and supremely tourable.
Merlin has been created to reflect the specific requirements of those working in the touring, live music and large event market - indoors and out.
Designed to complement to Robert Juliat's Grand, Compact and Ultra-Compact ranges, Merlin is the result of in-depth consultation with rental companies, lighting designers and professional followspot operators, the company says. Easy to transport, install and maintain, the new model incorporates Robert Juliat's superlative optical and ergonomic qualities into a robust package that beats the rigours of touring. Merlin is the rugged four-wheel drive complement to Robert Juliat's range of followspots.
According to Robert Juliat, Merlin features a revolutionary and rock-solid design which is perfect for touring events and rental companies. Mixing a stainless steel housing with strong aluminium frames, its construction delivers the ultimate combination of strength, weather- and rust-resistance. Integral lifting points and a dedicated flightcase that stacks into touring trucks aid transportation and installation still further.
With an HMI lamp and a 16A power socket, Merlin's 2500W power consumption produces an output near equivalent to a 3000W Xenon source. The HMI lamp dispenses with the dangers of touring with a Xenon lamp while its hot-restrike ability is crucial in the event of any power supply issue.
Key to Merlin's design concept is the delivery of a maximum zoom range with a powerful output using only two handles for easy zoom and focus change. Double condenser optics give an increased efficiency with a 4:1 ratio coefficient range that ensures both a wide and narrow beam can be achieved within one unit.
(Lee Baldock)
