This month, the PLSN Buyer’s Guide looks at Batten & Striplight Luminaires, listing the features available from a range of manufacturers. Some of these linear light fixtures are designed to provide a wide wash, and others produce a thin sheet of light. Some have a fixed beam spread, and others have zoom capabilities. They can be short or long. Some are non-moving, and others have a pan and tilt range to aim the light just where you want it. They originally were designed to wash backdrops and cycs, but now designers use them for air FX or as eye candy too.
ADJ 15 HEX BAR IP
- Number of Cells: 15
- Light Source: 12W HEX (RGBWA+UV)
- Beam Spread: 25˚
- Zoom Range: N/A
- Lens Options: Includes diffusion filter
- Individual Cell Control: 5 individually controlled sections with Zone Control
- Variable CT: N/A
- Virtual Color Wheel: N/A
- Color Mixing: Yes
- CRI or TM-30: CRI 56.8
- IP Rating: IP65
- Static or Pan & Tilt: Static
- Total Power Consumption: 130W
- Weight: 20 lbs.
- Dimensions: 36” x 8” x 7.75”
- Optional Accessories: N/A
Altman Spectra Strip
- Number of Cells: 12
- Light Source: 50W RGBA or RGBW
- Beam Spread: 10˚
- Zoom Range: N/A
- Lens Options: 20˚, 30˚, 40˚, 60˚
- Individual Cell Control: Yes
- Variable CT: Yes, 3,000-6,000K
- Virtual Color Wheel: N/A
- Color Mixing: Yes, RGBW or RGBA
- CRI or TM-30: Not Documented
- IP Rating: IP20
- Static or Pan & Tilt: Static
- Total Power Consumption: 600W
- Weight: 48 lbs.
- Dimensions: 72.75” x 8.3” x 9.5”
- Optional Accessories: Clamp, Diffuser Lenses
- More Details: Available in 2’, 4’, or 6’ sections; Custom array types
Astera AX2 PixelBar
- Number of Cells: 26
- Light Source: RGBMA
- Beam Spread: 21˚
- Zoom Range: N/A
- Lens Options: 30°, 60°, 120° via Filters
- Individual Cell Control: Yes
- Variable CT: Yes
- Virtual Color Wheel: Yes
- Color Mixing: Yes
- CRI or TM-30: CRI 96-98
- IP Rating: IP65
- Static or Pan & Tilt: Static
- Total Power Consumption: 180W
- Weight: 16.3 lbs.
- Dimensions: 40.1” x 6.5” x 2.6”
- Optional Accessories: Charging case, TrackHanger, FlyBar, JumpCable, Filters
- More Details: Battery-powered; Remote controllable (App & CRMX); Multiple units can be physically connected for hanging, consistent tilting, and auto-addressing; Airline track to attach accessories
Ayrton MagicBlade-FX
- Number of Cells: 7
- Light Source: 7 x 35W RGBW LEDs
- Beam Spread: 3.6˚ to 53˚
- Zoom Range: 15:1 Zoom Ratio; 3.6˚ to 53˚
- Lens Options: 7 x Square 65mm Lens
- Individual Cell Control: Yes
- Variable CT: Yes
- Virtual Color Wheel: Yes
- Color Mixing: RGBW
- CRI or TM-30: CRI >70
- IP Rating: IP20
- Static or Pan & Tilt: Infinite Pan & Tilt
- Total Power Consumption: 400W
- Weight: 28.7 Lbs.
- Dimensions: 24” x 12.3” x 7.5”
- Optional Accessories: None; Case insert included
- More Details: Includes FX optical zoom system with a fixed transmitting lens. Seven square 65mm lenses; an equivalent optical surface to an 80mm diameter. Contact ACT Entertainment [www.actentertainment.com] for Ayrton sales in North America.
Blizzard MystACL™ Z
- Number of Cells: 10
- Light Source: 10 x 30W OSRAM™ Ostar RGBW 4-in-1 LED
- Beam Spread: 3˚-60° Zoomable Beam Angle
- Zoom Range: 3˚-60°
- Lens Options: N/A
- Individual Cell Control: Yes
- Variable CT: N/A
- Virtual Color Wheel: N/A
- Color Mixing: RGBW
- CRI or TM-30: CRI 61
- IP Rating: IP20
- Static or Pan & Tilt: 8-16 bit Motorized 210° Tilt
- Total Power Consumption: 261W
- Weight: 20.1 Lbs.
- Dimensions: 19.7” x 5.9” x 13.4”
- Optional Accessories: MystACL Z Case (ATA Flight Case holds 4 Fixtures & Accessories)
- More Details: DMX control with full pixel mapping capabilities
Chauvet Professional COLORado PXL Bar 16
- Number of Cells: 16
- Light Source: RGBW 45W LEDs
- Beam Spread: 4° to 45.5°
- Zoom Range: 4° to 45.5°
- Lens Options: N/A
- Individual Cell Control: Yes
- Variable CT: Yes
- Virtual Color Wheel: Yes
- Color Mixing: RGBW
- CRI or TM-30: CRI 61.6
- IP Rating: IP65
- Static or Pan & Tilt: 200° Tilt
- Total Power Consumption: 790W
- Weight: 45.6 lbs.
- Dimensions: 39.37” x 5.47” x 10.75”
- Optional Accessories: N/A
- More Details: A motorized tilting batten with capabilities to zoom for tight and wide pixel-mappable looks. Also features seamless edge-to-edge mounting
Chroma-Q Color Force II 72
- Number of Cells: 24
- Light Source: RGBA LEDs
- Beam Spread: 22˚
- Zoom Range: N/A
- Lens Options: Yes
- Individual Cell Control: Yes
- Variable CT: Yes
- Virtual Color Wheel: N/A
- Color Mixing: Yes
- CRI or TM-30: CRI 92
- IP Rating: IP20
- Static or Pan & Tilt: Static
- Total Power Consumption: 800W
- Weight: 53 Lbs.
- Dimensions: 69.25’’ x 6.5’’ x 7.5’’
- Optional Accessories: Border Lens, Cyc Lens, Light Guard, Hang Force, LumenRadio Module
- More Details: Special lens for even cyc coverage. Produces 18,000 Lumens.
Claypaky Tambora Batten
- Number of Cells: 16
- Light Source: 40W RGBW Osram LEDs
- Beam Spread: 4° to 50°
- Zoom Range: 4° to 50°
- Lens Options: Available w/ Round or Square Lens Configuration
- Individual Cell Control: Yes
- Variable CT: White CT Emulation 2,500-8,000K
- Virtual Color Wheel: Yes
- Color Mixing: RGBW
- CRI or TM-30: N/A
- IP Rating: IP20
- Static or Pan & Tilt: 16-Bit; 220° Tilt
- Total Power Consumption: 660VA
- Weight: 34.2 Lbs.
- Dimensions: 39.4” x 4.1” x 11.3”
- Optional Accessories: Round / Square Lenses; 2°; 5°; 10°; 20°; 10°/60° Frosts: Aligned Floor Bracket
- More Details: Unique 3 layers system of simultaneous effects available in advanced mode.
DTS Katana
- Number of Cells: 12
- Light Source: RGBW LEDs
- Beam Spread: 3.5˚ to 30˚
- Zoom Range: 3.5˚ to 30˚
- Lens Options: N/A
- Individual Cell Control: Individual Pixel Control
- Variable CT: Yes
- Virtual Color Wheel: Yes
- Color Mixing: Yes, RGBW
- CRI or TM-30: CRI >70
- IP Rating: IP20 (Indoors)
- Static or Pan & Tilt: Motorized; 184˚ Tilt
- Total Power Consumption: 300W
- Weight: 43 Lbs.
- Dimensions: 44.02” x 8.03” 11.65”
- Optional Accessories: Yes
- More Details: Contact Apex Technologies [www.apextechnologies.tv] for sales of DTS products in the United States.
Elation Proteus Rayzor Blade
- Number of Cells: 12 + 48 + 256
- Light Source: (12) 60W RGBW LED + (48) 2W White SparkLED™ + (256) 1W Strobe LED
- Beam Spread: 5° – 45°
- Zoom Range: 5° – 45°
- Lens Options: N/A
- Individual Cell Control: Yes
- Variable CT: Linear Color Temperature Presets (2,700-8,000K)
- Virtual Color Wheel: N/A
- Color Mixing: RGBW
- CRI or TM-30: CRI 80
- IP Rating: IP65
- Static or Pan & Tilt: 210° Tilt
- Total Power Consumption: 1,300W
- Weight: 61.7 Lbs.
- Dimensions: 28.62” x 7.48” x 13.59”
- Optional Accessories: N/A
- More Details: Pixel-controlled Wash, SparkLED, and Strobe LEDs. 12,500 Total Lumen Output (RGBW). Electronic Strobe and Variable Dimming Curves. Matches colors and SparkLED effects
ETC ColorSource Linear
- Number of Cells: Linear 4 (4 cell)
- Light Source: RGB+Lime or RG+Indigo+Lime LEDs
- Beam Spread: 15.6˚
- Zoom Range: N/A
- Lens Options: Secondary Lenses—Narrow, Medium, Wide, Extra-Wide (Horizontal & Vertical Options)
- Individual Cell Control: Yes
- Variable CT: N/A
- Virtual Color Wheel: N/A
- Color Mixing: RGBL or RGIL
- CRI or TM-30: 3,200K — Rf: 79, Rg: 98
- IP Rating: IP20
- Static or Pan & Tilt: Static
- Total Power Consumption: 438W (Linear 4)
- Weight: 37.50 Lbs.
- Dimensions: 78.40” x 6.04” x 4.29” (Linear 4)
- Optional Accessories: Diffusion Lenses, Louvers, Barndoors
- More Details: Available in 3 sizes. Linear 1 (1 cell) / Linear 2 (2 cells) / Linear 4 (4 cells). 5-year warranty on fixture, 10-year warranty on LED array. RDM or local configuration. LED droop compensation for consistent output.
Environmental Lights 6-in-1 Wall Wash Bar (1M)
- Number of Cells: 18
- Light Source: RGBWA + UV LEDs
- Beam Spread: 40˚
- Zoom Range: N/A
- Lens Options: N/A
- Individual Cell Control: N/A
- Variable CT: N/A
- Virtual Color Wheel: N/A
- Color Mixing: RGBA + 6,500K + UV
- CRI or TM-30: N/A
- IP Rating: IP65
- Static or Pan & Tilt: Static
- Total Power Consumption: 24W
- Weight: 16 Lbs.
- Dimensions: 35.43” x 7.2”
- Optional Accessories: Power and Data input cables are sold separately
- More Details: Available in 1-meter and .5-meter lengths. Also available in 9-LED and 5-LED PARs.
- Linkable up to 5 fixtures; DMX or Standalone Control.
GLP impression FR10 Bar
- Number of Cells: 10
- Light Source: 10 x 60W RGBW LEDs
- Beam Spread: 3.7˚ to 35˚
- Zoom Range: 3.7˚ to 35˚
- Lens Options: Motorized Zoom
- Individual Cell Control: Yes, Color & Zoom
- Variable CT: Variable 2,500 – 10,000K
- Virtual Color Wheel: Yes
- Color Mixing: Yes
- CRI or TM-30: CRI >80
- IP Rating: IP20
- Static or Pan & Tilt: 210˚ Tilt
- Total Power Consumption: 740W
- Weight: 53 Lbs.
- Dimensions: 39.4” x 7.7” x 13.3”
- Optional Accessories: None
- More Details: etherCON & DMX in/out, multiple performance modes, low noise with convection cooling option, built in feet, consistent pixel spacing across fixtures, large front lenses.
MEGA-Lite Linebot Q480
- Number of Cells: 12
- Light Source: 12 40W RGBW LEDs
- Beam Spread: 3˚-54˚
- Zoom Range: 3˚-54˚
- Lens Options: N/A
- Individual Cell Control: Yes
- Variable CT: N/A
- Virtual Color Wheel: N/A
- Color Mixing: RGBW
- CRI or TM-30: N/A
- IP Rating: N/A
- Static or Pan & Tilt: 8/16 Bit, 210˚ Tilt
- Total Power Consumption: 590W
- Weight: 38.3 Lbs.
- Dimensions: 40.15” x 5.12” x 11.75”
- Optional Accessories: N/A
- More Details: Featuring a broad spectrum of colors and combined with the 12 individual pixel mapping control, 2 zoom section and more, it can produce many creative linear lighting effects.
Robe Tetra2™ LED Linear Luminaire
- Number of Cells: 18
- Light Source: 18 x 40W RGBW LED Multichips
- Beam Spread: 4° – 45°
- Zoom Range: 11:1, 4° – 45°; 2 Independent Zoom Zones
- Lens Options: Includes 2 MCFE™ (Multi-Colored Flower Effects)
- Individual Cell Control: Individual control of each RGBW pixel
- Variable CT: 2,700 – 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: 205° Tilt
- Total Power Consumption: 600W
- Weight: 39.9 Lbs.
- Dimensions: 39.6” x 7.56” x 10.98”
- Optional Accessories: 2° Diffusion Filter; Clear Lens Cover; Safety Cable
- More Details: Builds on the ROBE lighting Spiider and Tarrantula technology, the TETRA2™ LED linear luminaire generates an ultra-tight 4° beam from each of the 18 pixels, combining to produce a bright, defined, and seamless curtain of light.
Robert Juliat DALIS 860 Cyc Light
- Number of Cells: 48
- Light Source: RGB, Royal Blue, Amber, Cyan, Warm White (2,200K), Cool White (6,500K) LEDs
- Beam Spread: 90˚ Vertically
- Zoom Range: N/A
- Lens Options: 48 Micro Optical Asymmetric Reflectors spread the light evenly across vertical surfaces
- Individual Cell Control: Only 2 or 4 Sections
- Variable CT: Yes
- Virtual Color Wheel: Yes
- Color Mixing: Yes
- CRI or TM-30: CRI >97
- IP Rating: IP20
- Static or Pan & Tilt: Static
- Total Power Consumption: 300W
- Weight: 24.2 Lbs.
- Dimensions: 39.6” x 6.3” x 5.6”
- Optional Accessories: Mini-Yoke with QuickRig connectors, QuickRig Safety Cable
- More Details: An LED cyclorama / wall wash fixture with asymmetrical reflectors designed to deliver smooth coverage with pastel and saturated colors. Contact ACT Entertainment [www.actentertainment.com] for Robert Juliat sales in North America.
Strand Aurora LED Strip
- Number of Cells: 4 or 12
- Light Source: RGBALC LEDs
- Beam Spread: 22˚
- Zoom Range: N/A
- Lens Options: Lens Accessory Kit: 30°, 60°, 60°x30°
- Individual Cell Control: Yes
- Variable CT: 2,700K – 10,000K
- Virtual Color Wheel: 32 Calibrated Colors
- Color Mixing: RGBALC using SmartColor Control
- CRI or TM-30: CRI RA 96, CRI R9 95, TM-30 Rf: 90 / Rg: 105
- IP Rating: IP20
- Static or Pan & Tilt: Static
- Total Power Consumption: 321W
- Weight: 27.5 Lbs. (12 cell)
- Dimensions: 9” x 38” x 9.2” (12 cell)
- Optional Accessories: Lens Accessory Kit
- More Details: RGBALC (Red, Green, Blue, Amber, Lime & Cyan) color mixing system can be easily controlled with traditional CYM controls using the SmartColor Control system. Available in 4-cell or 12-cell versions.
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