This month, the PLSN Buyer’s Guide looks at Batten & Strip Light Luminaires, listing the features available from a range of manufacturers. These linear light fixtures trace their design roots back to theatrical cyc and footlights. Some are designed to provide a wide wash, and others have the ability to produce a thin sheet of light. Some have a fixed beam spread, and others have motorized zoom capabilities. They can be short or long, as well as come in various lengths. Some are static, non-moving, and others have a pan and tilt range to aim the light just where you want it. Originally designed to wash backdrops and cycs, but now designers use them as well for air FX, as eye candy, or to line a runway or stage edges.
ADJ Lighting: ElectraPix Bar 16
- Number of Cells: 16
- Light Source: 16 20W RGBAL+UV LEDs + 66 0.2W RGB LEDs
- Beam Spread: 17°
- Motorized Zoom: N/A
- Lens Options: 20° Diffusion Filter
- Individual Cell Control: Yes
- Variable CT: 2,300K ~ 9,900K
- Virtual Color Wheel: N/A
- Color Mixing: Yes
- CRI or TM-30: N/A
- IP Rating: IP65
- Static or Pan & Tilt: Static
- Total Power Consumption: 90W
- Dimensions (Inches): 45.82 x 7.53 x 3.38
- Weight: 25 lbs.
- Optional Accessories: Vertical Floor Base, LTrack Adapters
Astera: AX2-100 PixelBar
- Number of Cells: 16
- Light Source: Titan LED Engine, RGB Mint Amber LEDs
- Beam Spread: 21°
- Motorized Zoom: N/A
- Lens Options: 120°, 60° and 30° Filters
- Individual Cell Control: Yes
- Variable CT: N/A
- Virtual Color Wheel: N/A
- Color Mixing: Yes
- CRI or TM-30: ≥96
- IP Rating: IP65
- Static or Pan & Tilt: Static
- Total Power Consumption: 160W
- Dimensions (Inches): 39.4 x 6.5 x 2.6
- Weight: 16.3 lbs.
- Optional Accessories: 30°, 60°, 120° Filters, Track
Hanger, Track Pin, Barn Door, Charging Case, Stealth Cover, Distribution Cable for AX2 Case, Fly Bar, Jump Cable, Bolt and Adjustable Foot - More Details: Astera’s Wireless PixelBar includes a built-in battery, individual LED control, high color rendering, and flexible assembly options, it also allows for connecting multiple units.
Ayrton: MagicBlade-FX
- Number of Cells: 7
- Light Source: RGBW
- Beam Spread: 3.6° to 53°
- Motorized Zoom:
- Lens Options: 7 x Square
- Individual Cell Control: Yes
- Variable CT: Yes
- Virtual Color Wheel: Yes
- Color Mixing: RGBW
- CRI or TM-30: >70
- IP Rating: IP20
- Static or Pan & Tilt: Infinite
- Total Power Consumption: 400W
- Dimensions (Inches): 24 x 12.3 x 7.5
- Weight: 28.7 lbs.
- Optional Accessories: N/A
- More Details: Includes FX optical zoom system with a fixed transmitting lens. Seven square 65mm lenses; an Equivalent Optical Surface to an 80mm diameter.
Blizzard Lighting: MystACL™ Z IP
- Number of Cells: 10
- Light Source: 40W RGBW LEDs
- Beam Spread: 3 – 60°
- Motorized Zoom: Yes
- Lens Options: N/A
- Individual Cell Control: Full Pixel Mapping & Dual-Group
- Variable CT: N/A
- Virtual Color Wheel: N/A
- Color Mixing: RGBW
- CRI or TM-30: 89
- IP Rating: IP65
- Static or Pan & Tilt: 240° Motorized Tilt
- Total Power Consumption: 304W
- Dimensions (Inches): 12.5 x 6.25 x 11.4
- Weight: 34.7 lbs.
- Optional Accessories: N/A
- More Details: 400W moving head/zoomable batten with sharp, colorful beams to wide wash FX; along with full pixel-mapping capabilities. A retractable, end-to-end fixture alignment system. Also available in XL.
Cameo: PIXBAR® 400 IP G2
- Number of Cells: 16
- Light Source: RGBW LEDs
- Beam Spread: 25° / 42°
- Motorized Zoom: N/A
- Lens Options: 25°-55°, 55°, 70°
- Individual Cell Control: Yes
- Variable CT: N/A
- Virtual Color Wheel: N/A
- Color Mixing: RGBW
- CRI or TM-30: >84 Ra
- IP Rating: IP65
- Static or Pan & Tilt: Static
- Total Power Consumption: 180W
- Dimensions (Inches): 40.1 x 8.1 x 6.4
- Weight: 26 lbs.
- Optional Accessories: Stack-Kit, Vertical Mount-Kit, Omega Bracket, M20 Adapter, Three Different Filters, Flight Case
- More Details: Simple and efficient connection of up to three units with powerful magnetic plates
CHAUVET: COLORado PXL Curve 12
- Number of Cells: 12
- Light Source: RGBW LEDs
- Beam Spread: 5.7° to 36.3°
- Motorized Zoom: Yes
- Lens Options: N/A
- Individual Cell Control: Yes
- Variable CT: Yes
- Virtual Color Wheel: Yes
- Color Mixing: RGBW or CMY
- CRI or TM-30: TM-30 Rf: 67.6 TM-30 Rg: 119.9
- IP Rating: IP65
- Static or Pan & Tilt: 200° Motorized
- Total Power Consumption: 790W
- Dimensions (Inches): 39.49 x 6.65 x 12.76
- Weight: 76 lbs.
- Optional Accessories: N/A
- More Details: Seamless edge-to-edge mounting maintains pixel pitch between fixtures helping to make runway effects consistent.
Chroma-Q: Color Force II Plus
- Number of Cells: 24
- Light Source: RGBA LEDs
- Beam Spread: 22°
- Motorized Zoom: N/A
- Lens Options: Yes
- Individual Cell Control: Yes
- Variable CT: Yes
- Virtual Color Wheel: N/A
- Color Mixing: Yes
- CRI or TM-30: >90
- IP Rating: N/A
- Static or Pan & Tilt: Static
- Total Power Consumption: 800W
- Dimensions (Inches): 69.25 x 6.5 x 7.5
- Weight: 59 lbs.
- Optional Accessories: Yes
Claypaky: Volero Batten Aqua
- Number of Cells: 10
- Light Source: RGBW LEDs
- Beam Spread: 4° – 52°
- Motorized Zoom: Yes
- Lens Options: Split Zoom
- Individual Cell Control: Yes
- Variable CT: 2,500K – 8,000K
- Virtual Color Wheel: Yes
- Color Mixing: RGBW
- CRI or TM-30: >70
- IP Rating: IP66
- Static or Pan & Tilt: Tilt
- Total Power Consumption: 800W
- Dimensions (Inches): 39 x 14x 8
- Weight: 65 lbs.
- Optional Accessories: 2°, 5°, 10°, 20° & 10°x60° Frost Filters; Floor Bracket
- More Details: 16-bit Resolution with Five Different Dimmer Curves; Electronic Strobe from 1 to 25 f/sec; Pixel mapping control; Advanced Layer Management
Elation: Six+ Bar S/L
- Number of Cells: 6 or 12
- Light Source: RGBLA+UV
- Beam Spread: S: 30°x 14° (Frost Filter Included); L: 52°x 14° (Frost Filter Included)
- Motorized Zoom: N/A
- Lens Options: Frost Filter
- Individual Cell Control: Yes
- Variable CT: 2,400K – 8,500K
- Virtual Color Wheel: Virtual Gel Swatch Book
- Color Mixing: RGBLA+ UV, CMY Emulation, Virtual Gel Swatch Book
- CRI or TM-30: 93
- IP Rating: IP65
- Static or Pan & Tilt: Static
- Total Power Consumption: 110W
- Dimensions (Inches): S: 19.69 x 4.1 x 8.11; L: 39.37 x 4.1 x 8.11
- Weight: S: 14.88 lbs.; L: 27 lbs.
- Optional Accessories: N/A
- More Details: S: >4,000 Lumens, L: >7,000 Lumens, Extra Large 50mm Lenses, Completely Fanless Cooling, Integrated L Track for Flexible Mounting, Unique End-to-End Interconnection System
elektraLite: elektraBar Vibe
- Number of Cells: 896 LEDs
- Light Source: RGBW LEDs
- Beam Spread: 120°
- Motorized Zoom: N/A
- Lens Options: N/A
- Individual Cell Control: Yes, per 2 Rows of 7 (14 total)
- Variable CT: N/A
- Virtual Color Wheel: N/A
- Color Mixing: RGBW
- CRI or TM-30: 95
- IP Rating: IP20
- Static or Pan & Tilt: Static
- Total Power Consumption: 375W
- Dimensions (inches): 39 x 4 x 6
- Weight: 22 lbs.
- Optional Accessories: N/A
- More Details: DMX compatible, and Pixel-Mappable
Environmental Lights: RGB PixelControl Continuous LED Strip Light
- Number of Cells: 840
- Light Source: RGB LEDs
- Beam Spread: 120°
- Motorized Zoom: N/A
- Lens Options: N/A
- Individual Cell Control: Yes
- Variable CT: N/A
- Virtual Color Wheel: N/A
- Color Mixing: RGB
- CRI or TM-30: 90+
- IP Rating: IP20
- Static or Pan & Tilt: Static
- Total Power Consumption: 15W
- Dimensions (Inches): 196.8 x .47 x .16
- Weight: N/A
- Optional Accessories: 4-in-1 Pixel Controller, Pixel LED SPI Digital Controller
- More Details: Environmental Lights offers RGB 5-in-1, Tunable White, and PixelControl LED strip light options with black PCBs. Waterproof versions are also available.
ETC: ColorSource Linear 4
- Number of Cells:
- Light Source: RGBL or RGIL LEDs
- Beam Spread: 15.6° – 27.6°
- Motorized Zoom: N/A
- Lens Options: Narrow, Medium, Wide, and Extra Wide Lenses Available
- Individual Cell Control: Yes, Every Half Meter
- Variable CT: Yes
- Virtual Color Wheel: N/A
- Color Mixing: RGBL or RGIL (Deep Blue)
- CRI or TM-30: Data Sheet
- IP Rating: IP20
- Static or Pan & Tilt: Static
- Total Power Consumption: 438W
- Dimensions (Inches): 78.4 x 4.29 x 6.04
- Weight: 37.5 lbs.
- Optional Accessories: Lenses
- More Details: Available in two array options (RGBL & RGIL) and three lengths (.5, 1, & 2 meters). Also features homogenized optics and simple user interface, and an aluminum housing.
GLP: impression X5 IP Bar
- Number of Cells: 18
- Light Source: RGBL LEDs
- Beam Spread: 6° – 50°
- Motorized Zoom: Yes
- Lens Options: Alternate Lens Option (Custom Order)
- Individual Cell Control: Yes, by Individual Pixel
- Variable CT: 2,500K-10,000K
- Virtual Color Wheel: Yes, 64 LEE Referenced Colors
- Color Mixing: RAW RGBL x;y
- CRI or TM-30: CRI (Ra) 8,000K: 90+; 6,500K: 90; 3,200K: 85
- IP Rating: IP65
- Static or Pan & Tilt: Tilt, 195°
- Total Power Consumption: 750W
- Dimensions (Inches): 39.4 x 5.55 x 12.24
- Weight: 57.3 lbs.
- Optional Accessories: N/A
- More Details: Features GLP’s iQ.Gamut calibration algorithm, selectable calibrated white points, a tungsten simulation channel, magenta/green correction, and twin layer effects with dynamic pattern macros.
Martin: Exterior Linear Pro
- Number of Cells: 8
- Light Source: RGBW or CTC LEDs
- Beam Spread: 15°, 100°, or 180°
- Motorized Zoom: N/A
- Lens Options: Graze, Cove, Direct View
- Individual Cell Control: 6” Segments
- Variable CT: Yes, Calibrated
- Virtual Color Wheel: Yes
- Color Mixing: RGBW, Calibrated
- CRI or TM-30: >70
- IP Rating: IP66
- Static or Pan & Tilt: Static
- Total Power Consumption: 48W
- Dimensions (Inches): 48 x 2.67 x 1.57
- Weight: 6.2 lbs.
- Optional Accessories: Diffusion, Glare Shield, Brackets
- More Details: Compact LED-based architectural fixtures featuring high output with color boost technology and discreet yet robust housings. Available in Graze, Cove, and Direct View models.
Robe Lighting: TetraX™
- Number of Cells: 9
- Light Source: RGBW
- Beam Spread: 4° – 45°
- Motorized Zoom: Yes
- Lens Options: 3-Zone Multi-Color Flower Effect
- Individual Cell Control: Yes, by Pixel
- Variable CT: 2,700K – 8,000K
- Virtual Color Wheel: N/A
- Color Mixing: RGBW or CMY
- CRI or TM-30: N/A
- IP Rating: IP20
- Static or Pan & Tilt: 540°, Pan (Continuous Rotation); 191°, Tilt
- Total Power Consumption: 320W
- Dimensions (Inches): 20.15 x 8.07 x 14.48
- Weight: 34.6 lbs.
- Optional Accessories: 2° Diffusion Filter; Clear lens Cover
- More Details: Developed from the Tetra1™, the TetraX™ adds dynamic pan movement with high-speed continuous rotation, increasing sweeping effect possibilities.
SGM: Touring VPL 1220-20
- Number of Cells: 64 Addressable Pixels
- Light Source: 256 RGB LEDs
- Beam Spread: 110°
- Motorized Zoom: N/A
- Lens Options: Opal, Opal/Black, Rounded Smoked Frosted Opal, Smoked Frosted, & Smoked Clear Lenses
- Individual Cell Control: Yes
- Variable CT: 2,000K – 10,00K
- Virtual Color Wheel: N/A
- Color Mixing: RGB
- CRI or TM-30: N/A
- IP Rating: IP65
- Static or Pan & Tilt: Static
- Total Power Consumption: 35W
- Dimensions (Inches): 47.8 x 2 x 1.5
- Weight: 4.4 lbs.
- Optional Accessories: Various Lenses, Mounting Brackets
- More Details: Direct view linear pixel product designed to reproduce pixel mapping and media effects for touring applications. Available in three lengths, five lenses, and multiple mounting options.
Vari-Lite: Aurora LED Strip
- Number of Cells: 4 or 12
- Light Source: RGBALC
- Beam Spread: 22°
- Motorized Zoom: N/A
- Lens Options: Optional 30° and 60° Lens Kit
- Individual Cell Control: Yes
- Variable CT: 1,800K – 10,000K
- Virtual Color Wheel: 32 Calibrated Presets
- Color Mixing: SmartColor Control for CYM+CTO controls, as well as Quick Color And Open Source Color Modes
- CRI or TM-30: Rf 90 / Rg 105
- IP Rating: IP20
- Static or Pan & Tilt: Static
- Total Power Consumption: 321W
- Dimensions (Inches): 38 x 9 x 9
- Weight: 28 lbs.
- Optional Accessories: VL Omega Bracket, 1 x 107mm Bracket, AURORA LED 12 Lens Accessory Kit
- More Details: A theatrical strip luminaire that provides color mixing for applications, including scenic illumination, graze / cyc lighting, and foot lighting.
