Product FAQs

The Fuze Profile utilizes a homogenized 305W 5-color LED array consisting of Red, Green, Blue, Mint, and Amber (RGBMA) emitters. This fully blended source ensures flawless color mixing without multi-color shadows. It provides exceptional color rendering with a CRI of 92, and includes Virtual Color Temperature, Magenta/Green adjustment, and CMY emulation for easy console programming.

The KL Core IP features a highly efficient 400W RGBMA LED engine that delivers an impressive 15,588 lumens of output. Thanks to its RGBMA color mixing array, it achieves exceptional color quality, boasting a CRI of 94.9 and a TLCI of 95. This makes it a perfect choice for both live events and on-camera applications where color accuracy is critical. Additionally, it offers variable CCT control from 2400K to 8500K, along with a dedicated Dim-to-Warm feature that accurately emulates the dimming curve of traditional tungsten sources.

The KL Fresnel 8 FC utilizes a powerful 500W 5-in-1 RGBMA (Red, Green, Blue, Mint, Amber) LED engine. This specific color array is optimized to provide full-spectrum color rendering, deep saturates, and beautiful pastels, while achieving an impressive CRI of 94.5 and a TLCI of 94, ensuring perfect reproduction on camera.

The KL Panel utilizes a highly efficient 295W 6-in-1 LED array, specifically an RGBWLC (Red, Green, Blue, White, Lime, Cyan) configuration. This extended multi-color array allows for incredibly precise color mixing and an exceptional full-spectrum white light with a CRI of 95. The inclusion of Lime and Cyan specifically improves the spectral output in the difficult green/blue crossover, resulting in gorgeous, natural skin tones on camera.

The KL Profile Compact is designed to deliver the premium RGBMA color mixing and high CRI (94.9) of the KL series but in an incredibly small and lightweight form factor. Weighing only 15.4 lbs and drawing just 225W, it produces 5,880 lumens. This makes it the perfect architectural and theatrical ellipsoidal for low ceilings, small stages, and tight rigging spaces where traditional profiles won't fit.

The Paragon M utilizes advanced HEPA filtration to maintain its IP54 rating and keep internal optics clean from atmospheric haze and dust. The filter is accessible via a dedicated panel on the fixture's head. To service it, simply remove the access panel. It is recommended to inspect the HEPA filter periodically and replace it according to the maintenance schedule outlined in the user manual, especially after heavy use in environments with heavy pyrotechnics or atmospheric smoke.

The Paragon S features Elation's TruTone technology, which allows designers to seamlessly adjust the Color Rendering Index (CRI) from a standard 73 up to a premium 93. By adjusting the CRI, users can balance total lumen output against color accuracy. When maximum punch is needed for aerial effects, a lower CRI yields up to 20,500 lumens. When lighting skin tones or scenery for broadcast, engaging the higher CRI ensures beautiful, accurate color reproduction.

The Proteus Brutus FS builds upon the same high-output 1200W white LED engine as the standard Proteus Brutus, but the optical system haas been redesigned to offer a tighter, defined beam instead of the wash beam the original Proteus Brutus creates. Both fixtures do share the same CMY+CTO color mixing, and the IP65 environmental rating.

The Proteus Maximus is a powerhouse fixture utilizing a custom-designed 950W 6,500K LED engine. Through its highly optimized optics, it delivers a massive 50,000 lumens of output. This makes it one of the brightest IP65 LED profiles on the market, perfectly suited for stadium-scale concerts, large-scale outdoor events, and cutting through dense video wall environments.

The Rebel Profile utilizes a unique 600W Peak Field LED engine. Unlike traditional flat-field sources, a Peak Field engine intentionally concentrates more intensity in the center of the beam. This drastically enhances the fixture's punch and throw distance, making aerial effects and gobos cut through ambient light and atmospheric haze much more effectively, mimicking the aggressive hotspot of traditional discharge lamps.

Yes, the Fuze Profile is equipped with a comprehensive full blackout framing system. It features four internal framing blades that can precisely shape the beam to mask off scenery or screens, making it highly valuable for theatrical, television, and corporate event applications.

The KL Core IP produces 15,588 lumens from its 400W 6,000K RGBMA LED engine. The fully variable CCT range spans 2400K to 8500K in 16-bit resolution, with Dim-to-Warm and Red Shift emulation for realistic tungsten fade behavior. At CRI 94.9 and TLCI 95, it delivers broadcast-grade color accuracy across the entire CCT range — not just at a single calibrated point. The RGBMA array (Red, Green, Blue, Mint, Amber) maintains high CRI throughout the tunable white range, unlike RGBW fixtures that drop CRI significantly at extreme warm or cool CCTs. The full-spectrum output means the KL Core IP can seamlessly match traditional tungsten sources, daylight, and anything between on the same stage.

Yes, unlike traditional manual fresnels, the KL Fresnel 8 FC features a fully motorized zoom mechanism. The beam can be smoothly adjusted from a tight 10° spot to a wide 50° flood, controllable via DMX or via the manual encoders on the rear of the fixture.

The KL Panel applies an advanced version of the KL Series' LED array, using RGBWLC to offer a higher CRI up to 95 in a soft-light panel form factor designed for studio environments. The panel produces a broad, even field of light with soft shadows — the signature characteristic that gaffers and DPs require for flattering key and fill positions on talent. The RGBWLC array provides fully variable CCT with accurate color rendering across the entire 2000K-10000K range, eliminating the need for gel correction when matching mixed sources on set. The high TLCI score ensures colors render accurately on broadcast cameras specifically — TLCI is the camera-specific metric that matters more than CRI alone in video production. Multiple dimming curves and LED refresh rate adjustment ensure flicker-free operation across all camera shutter speeds, including high-speed and slow-motion capture. The panel integrates seamlessly with other KL Series fixtures for consistent color matching across an entire studio lighting grid.

The fixture features an integrated manual zoom and focus lens tube, offering a beam angle range of 25° to 50°. This all-in-one optical system eliminates the need to purchase and swap multiple fixed-lens tubes, giving designers maximum flexibility during focus calls without extra hardware.

The Paragon M is driven by a massive 900W white LED engine, making it a highly powerful profile fixture. Coupled with Elation's precision optics, it produces an impressive 37,200 lumens of output, easily cutting through large-scale stage lighting and dense video wall backdrops.

The Paragon S is the smaller, more compact sibling in the Paragon line. While the Paragon M uses a larger 900W engine producing over 37,000 lumens, the Paragon S utilizes a 550W engine for a highly efficient 20,500 lumens. The Paragon S is substantially lighter at 50.7 lbs compared to the M's 70.5 lbs. Both share the IP54 rating, TruTone variable CRI, and a 240° indexable framing system, making the S ideal for smaller venues or weight-restricted rigs.

The Proteus Brutus FS features an expansive 10:1 motorized zoom range, adjusting from a tight, punchy 3° beam to a wide 30°. This versatile optic system allows the fixture to serve as a high-intensity long-throw spot or a broad, even wash light, maintaining exceptional flat-field consistency across the entire zoom range.

For most professional touring rigs, operating the Proteus Maximus in its Extended DMX mode is recommended. This mode provide discrete 16-bit control over pan, tilt, dimming, and color mixing (CMY/CTO), which is critical for smooth, high-end programming. The exact channel count will depend on your console's profile, but utilizing the highest-resolution mode ensures you have access to the full precision of the framing shutters, animation wheel, and motorized iris.

Yes, one of the standout features of the Rebel Profile is its 360° continuous pan capability. This allows the fixture to spin continuously on its base axis without ever hitting an end-stop, enabling high-energy, kinetic ballyhoos and dynamic movement effects that traditional moving heads cannot achieve.

The fixture is incredibly feature-rich for its size. It includes one rotating gobo wheel and one fixed gobo wheel for projecting textures and aerial patterns. In addition to the gobos, it houses a full animation wheel for dynamic kinetic effects, a motorized iris, a prism, and a variable frost filter to soften the beam into a wash.

While the KL Core IP is fully IP65 rated, it's suitable for both temporary and long term outdoor installations. Its robust IP65 housing protects internal components from dust, rain, and environmental moisture, ensuring reliable operation in adverse weather conditions. The KL CORE OPS version is better suited for permanent outdoor installation and features a 5 year warranty. However, as with all automated lighting, regular maintenance schedules should be followed after outdoor deployments.

Yes, the KL Panel is fully self-contained and offers a 4-pin XLR 24-36 VDC battery input on the rear panel. This allows the fixture to be operated remotely via standard industry cinema batteries when AC power is unavailable, making it highly versatile for location shoots, ENG setups, and fast-paced film sets.

The KL Profile Compact includes a 4-blade manual framing shutter system located inside the optical barrel. Technicians can manually push and angle these shutters to precisely cut the light off scenery, screens, or architectural edges. The system is easy to operate and locks securely into place.

Out of the box, the Paragon M is a hard-edge profile fixture. However, Elation offers optional interchangeable front lenses, including Fresnel and PC (Plano-Convex) options. Swapping to a Fresnel lens converts the fixture into a high-output, soft-edge wash light, while the PC lens offers a slightly punchier wash with a more defined edge. This interchangeability drastically increases the rental versatility of the fixture.

The Paragon S carries an IP54 environmental rating. This provides a high degree of protection against dust ingress and splashing water from any direction. While not designed for completely exposed outdoor rain like the IP65 Proteus line, the IP54 rating makes the Paragon S incredibly resilient against the dust, haze residue, and occasional moisture found in typical indoor touring, theatrical, and arena environments, drastically reducing maintenance intervals.

Yes. Like all fixtures in the Elation Proteus series, the Brutus FS features a marine-grade IP65-rated housing. It is completely protected against dust ingress and low-pressure water jets from any direction. This makes it exceptionally reliable for outdoor music festivals, theme parks, and architectural installations, completely eliminating the need for bulky and expensive weatherproof enclosures.

Yes, while the fixture is natively optimized for maximum output, it includes a dedicated HCRI (High Color Rendering Index) filter on its color wheel. When engaged, this filter drops the overall output slightly but drastically improves the spectral rendering, making it excellent for illuminating talent on camera or highlighting scenic elements where precise color accuracy is required.

The Rebel Profile boasts a massive motorized zoom range, traversing from a very narrow 3.5° beam to a wide 51° wash. This extreme zoom ratio allows the fixture to act as a razor-sharp beam light for EDM festivals, and smoothly transition to a wide profile wash for theatrical stage coverage.

Driven by its 6,500K RGBMA engine, the Fuze Profile produces over 10,100 lumens of output. Its high-quality optics feature a wide motorized zoom range from 7° up to 42°, allowing it to function effectively as both a tight spot and a broad stage wash.

The KL Fresnel 8 FC is designed specifically for broadcast and film environments and features remotely adjustable LED refresh frequencies. By adjusting the LED PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) frequency via DMX or the fixture menu, you can synchronize the fixture to high-speed camera shutters, entirely eliminating banding and flicker on screen.

The KL Panel and KL Panel XL share identical RGBMA color science (CRI 94.9, TLCI 95) and feature sets — the difference is emitting surface area and output. The XL has a larger panel face, producing higher total output and a broader, softer light field. This translates to softer shadow edges and more wrap on talent at equivalent distances. For studio applications, the choice depends on throw distance and coverage area. The standard KL Panel works well for smaller studios, interview setups, and positions closer to talent. The XL is designed for larger studio spaces, wider coverage areas, and situations where maximum softness and wrap are priorities. Both mount on standard fixtures and support the same DMX modes, dimming curves, and Aria x2 wireless configuration. They can be mixed on the same studio grid with consistent color output.

Yes, despite its small size, it is fully equipped with Elation's Aria x2 wireless mesh system for robust wireless DMX control. It also features NFC (Near Field Communication), allowing for instant fixture setup and addressing via a mobile device, streamlining the deployment process.

The Paragon M features Elation's variable TruTone CRI system. This allows the lighting director to dynamically dial the fixture's Color Rendering Index from standard levels up to a premium CRI of 93. This means the fixture can operate at maximum blinding output for rock-and-roll effects, and instantly switch to high-fidelity color rendering when illuminating talent for IMAG or broadcast cameras.

The fixture is equipped with a comprehensive 4-blade framing system that allows for precise shaping of the beam. Crucially, the entire framing module can be indexed across a 240° range. This massive rotational flexibility ensures that complex polygonal shapes can be aligned perfectly with scenery or architectural elements, regardless of the fixture's hanging orientation.

The fixture utilizes an incredibly fast and precise CMY (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) color mixing system capable of smooth transitions and rich, saturated colors. It also includes a variable CTO (Color Temperature Orange) flag, allowing designers to smoothly adjust the color temperature to seamlessly match traditional tungsten sources or other specific white light requirements.

The fixture includes a 4-blade blackout framing module. Each individual blade is capable of full wipe across the beam path, and the entire framing module can be rotated. This allows for completely asymmetrical shapes and precise cut-offs for masking off projection screens, scenic headers, or proscenium arches.

The fixture is fully IP65 rated, meaning it is dust-tight and protected against low-pressure water jets. At only 66 lbs, it is one of the most compact and lightweight IP65 profile fixtures in its class, making it incredibly versatile for both indoor arena tours and outdoor festivals without the weight penalty typically associated with weatherproof lights.

Absolutely. The Fuze Profile was specifically designed with theater and television applications in mind. It features a compact, lightweight (approximately 55 lbs), and ultra-quiet housing, ensuring that fan and motor noise will not distract audiences or interfere with critical audio recordings.

The KL Core IP is equipped with Elation's integrated Aria x2 wireless mesh management system. This provides a robust, dual-band wireless DMX connection that is highly resistant to interference in crowded RF environments. Furthermore, the fixture includes NFC (Near Field Communication) capabilities, allowing programmers and technicians to easily configure DMX addresses, modes, and network settings from a compatible mobile device, even when the fixture is powered off.

No, the KL Fresnel 8 FC is designed for noise-sensitive environments like television studios and theatrical stages. It utilizes advanced thermal management and a highly efficient internal cooling system to keep fan noise to an absolute minimum, ensuring it won't interfere with live microphone pickups.

The KL Panel offers a massive, fully variable Correlated Color Temperature (CCT) range spanning from a very warm 2,000K to a cool 10,000K. Along with this CCT control, it provides precise Green/Magenta shift adjustment. This ensures you can perfectly match the KL Panel to ambient practical lights, sunlight, or legacy fluorescent sources on any film set.

For environments where absolute silence is mandatory—such as classical concerts, intimate theaters, or specific broadcast studios—the KL Profile Compact features a selectable Mute Mode. When engaged, the fixture's cooling fans are disabled or heavily restricted, ensuring completely silent operation while the LED engine dynamically adjusts output to maintain safe thermal limits.

The fixture boasts an extremely fast and precise motorized zoom range from a narrow 4.5° to a wide 52°. This 11:1 zoom ratio is fully maintained through the fast CMY color mixing and 240° indexing framing system, ensuring sharp gobos and framing cuts at any beam angle.

Yes, the Paragon S features an interchangeable animation disc. This allows programmers and designers to swap out the stock animation wheel for custom patterns or alternate stock designs. Combined with the dual prism and frost system, this makes the Paragon S highly versatile for creating bespoke atmospheric textures and kinetic light art.

No. To achieve the Proteus Brutus FS's tight narrow beam angle, the animation wheel was omitted from the optical path. The fixture is optimized for high-intensity beam work and retains its full CMY color mixing, CTO, gobo, and prism systems, but the animation wheel is not included.

Yes, the Proteus Maximus is IP65 rated and constructed with marine-grade environmental protections. Its sealed casing prevents the ingress of moisture, salt air, and dust. These features allow it to work well for any temporary marine environment use.

The Rebel Profile comes standard with Elation's Aria x2 wireless mesh network technology. This provides highly reliable, interference-resistant wireless DMX control. It ensures consistent data transmission even in environments saturated with cellular and Wi-Fi signals, which is common in large festival and concert settings.

When a shutter barrel is attached to the KL Core IP field-replaceable lenses can be swapped without tools, allowing quick adaptation to different throw distances and beam characteristics on site. The available lens options provide a range of beam angles to cover everything from tight specials to wide washes. Unique IP67 rated lenses are available in 14°, 19°, 26°, 36°, 50° and 70° beam angles. Industry standard lens tubes can also be used.

The KL Fresnel 8 FC features a manual zoom that adjusts the beam from a tight spot to a wide flood, controlled by a rear-mounted adjustment knob — the traditional fresnel zoom mechanism. The 8-inch fresnel lens produces the characteristically soft-edged beam that broadcast and theatrical lighting designers expect: smooth, even field coverage with gradual falloff at the edges rather than hard beam cuts. The beam quality is specifically optimized for soft key, fill, and wash applications. The fresnel lens inherently produces a more blended, forgiving light than profile or par fixtures — ideal for lighting talent and set pieces where hard edges would be unflattering or distracting. The included 8-leaf barn doors provide beam shaping and spill control. The full-color RGBMA array (CRI 92.5+) means the KL Fresnel 8 FC operates as both a tunable white light and a full-spectrum color fixture. In broadcast, it primarily serves as a CCT-tunable soft wash. In theatre, the full-color capability adds versatility for color washes and effects.