Ayrton’s new Radical Series promises to combine a honed and streamlined appearance with a very narrow and intense beam, advanced thermal management and impressive output suited for use in arenas and stadiums as well as smaller venues. Most of the fixtures in the line (except for the WildBeam-R and IntelliPix-R) were kept under wraps until their launch at Prolight + Sound in Frankfurt, Germany. The other models in the R Series include the MagicPanel-R, MagicBlade-R and the MagicRing-R9.
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The major power under the bonnet of the Radical Series fixtures comes from the new 67mm optics in association with ultra efficient RGBW multi-chip LED sources. This creates an intensive 4.5° beam with a massive output and a centre beam luminous intensity of over 100 candela per lumen. The result is a range of fixtures with long throw capacity but low power consumption, all encased in a light-weight, compact housing.
Aesthetically, Ayrton’s Radical Series is minimalist in design, reducing the visual footprint of each luminaire: the gap between each optic has been reduced to a minimum and the integration of the rotation system driving the famed continuous PAN and TILT for MagicBlade-R, MagicRing-R and MagicPanel-R has been improved to reduce the arm thickness.
Reliability is ensured by the stringent selection of LED sources which guarantee constant color reproduction and a considerable lumen output. Longevity is enhanced by the improved thermal management system.
Speed is increased by the incorporation of a new generation of faster 32-bit circuit board which allows complete management of the large numbers of channels required for ‘point-by-point’ control and across hundreds of fixtures within large-scale installations. Powerful three-phase stepper motors ensure dynamic, fast and precise movements across the Pan/Tilt axes.
Radical Series features:
- 67mm collimated optics
- 4.5° beam
- Increased center beam intensity of 100 candela per lumen
- Continuous PAN and TILT rotation (for MagicBlade-R, MagicRing-R9 and MagicPanel-R)
- Reduced visual footprint
- Fast 32-bit circuit board
- Improved thermal management
- Control via DMX-RDM, Art-Net, KlingNet, Lumen Radio DMX-RDM wireless
The Radical Series: A Visual Revolution
Tantalizing hints of the new WildBeam-R and IntelliPix-R fixtures were disclosed in pre-show publicity, but the remainder of the R Series – MagicPanel-R, MagicBlade-R and the spectacular MagicRing-R9 – were launched as a complete surprise to the public at Prolight+Sound.
“We like to keep a little back for the show to give our customers the excitement of discovering for themselves the latest innovative products Ayrton has created for them,” says Ayrton Export Manager, Valère Huart.
WildBeam-R is the smallest of the Radical range and the most efficient compact LED luminaire on the market. Highly compact, lightweight, super-fast and powerful, WildBeam’s seven 15W LED RGBW sources and 67mm optics produce 3200 lumens with a centre beam intensity of 380,000 candela from a mere 130W of power. The distinctive finish and arrangement of the optics and individual control of each source affords numerous original graphic effects.
MagicPanel-R is the Radical sibling of the famous MagicPanel602 which enjoys huge international success following its launch at Prolight + Sound 2013. Fitted with twenty-five 15W LED RGBW sources in a 5 x 5 matrix, MagicPanel-R integrates the R-Series signature features with continuous double rotation on two axes. More clearly defined, cleanly separated beams from the 4.5° optics reinforce 3D volumetric effects and triple its range.
The original ‘Stage Classic’ MagicPanel 602, by contrast, is formed of a 6 x 6 matrix using 45 mm optics that feature a 7.5° beam aperture. MagicPanel 602 presents 40% more emitters on the same surface area which makes it perfect for video display as well as the dramatic feature/effects lighting seen on recent large scale tours and events.
MagicBlade-R presents a totally new design that, just like MagicPanel 602 and MagicPanel-R, offers continual double rotation on the Pan/Tilt axes. Its unique feature is the arrangement of its seven RGBW LED sources in-line which, paired with the intensive angle of the optics, creates light curtains with a genuine overall consistency.
MagicBlade-R can be installed in any position, where its fast and accurate movement and individually controlled LED sources can be used to create of a multitude of new effects.
Like MagicPanel-R, MagicBlade-R benefits from extensive connectivity and can be controlled by DMX-RDM, Art-Net, KlingNet or via Lumen RadioDMX-RDM wireless connection.
MagicRing-R9 is the most powerful and extravagant member of the Series and certainly the most Radical in terms of its dimensions. With an overall flux of 28,000 lumen and a center beam intensity in excess of 3,200,000 candela, it is reserved for extreme uses.
MagicRing-R9’s sixty-one 15W RGBW LED sources are arranged in four rings and can be controlled in modes using from 18 to 256 channels. The power, beam concentration, point-by-point control and LED layout provide numerous new graphic options including multicolour volumetric modeling of the beam. MagicRing-R9 is simultaneously a thing of extravagance and beauty!
IntelliPix-R is a semi-transparent IP65 5 x 5 matrix of RGBW LED sources and the only non-moving member of the Radical Series. Designed for the creation of suspended screens, poles and ceilings, IntelliPix can also be installed on the ground, with a specific accessory, as a 3D luminous floor.
IntelliPix-R is the culmination of careful development of ultrasensitive, large-size optics which work with the Radical LED attributes to enable the creation of volumetric colour graphic effects. Its integrated power supply means IntelliPix-R can be installed and cabled easily.
“The response to our new Radical Series and the NandoBeam S6 has been tremendous,” says Huart. “Every year we attract more and more visitors to our stand at Prolight+Sound and every year most of them become clients!
“The industry recognizes Ayrton as a fast-growing company with a long history of innovation which delights in creating the tools that enable lighting designers to realize their design dreams.
“Our product ranges continue to innovate and to excite while our high-profile presence on some great tours and events like the Nine Inch Nails tour and Bruno Mars’ appearance on the Super Bowl Halftime Show has raised Ayrton’s profile and gained our fixtures a lot of credibility.
“Lighting designers see the potential and reliability of Ayrton products and the release of our new R Series has extended the possibilities still further.”
