Claypaky

Claypaky captivates audiences at LDI 2024 with a spectacular showcase of cutting-edge lighting solutions, including several world premieres and first-time exhibits. At the forefront of innovation, the Ultimo Hybrid takes center stage, offering a groundbreaking combination of IP66-rated durability, extended lamp life, and advanced creative tools. Meanwhile, Claypaky introduces the Tambora Rays, Tambora Stormy, and the Mini-B Sparky Aqua, each designed to push the boundaries of visual artistry. With a lineup that includes versatile multi-effect fixtures like the Volero Cube, theatrical marvels such as the Orkis Cyc, and robust weather-resistant lights like the Hy B-Eye K15 Aqua, Claypaky reaffirms its commitment to delivering unparalleled solutions for lighting designers and production professionals worldwide.

***WORLD PREMIERE***

Ultimo Hybrid combines a high IP66 rating and extended lamp life in a compact, lightweight fixture packed with innovative features. Offering impressive brightness, a wide zoom range, and a versatile effects engine, it allows lighting designers to push creative boundaries and craft remarkable visual experiences. Powered by an advanced 550W short-arc lamp, Ultimo Hybrid offers an impressive 19,000-lumen output and a lifespan of up to 4,000 hours, providing reliable performance across countless shows while reducing replacement and energy costs, making it the go-to solution for low maintenance applications. Its motorized linear zoom smoothly delivers precise coverage in both projection modes, from tightly focused beams to evenly collimated spots. Despite its compact size, the fixture boasts a 160mm (6.3 inch) front lens and high-quality optics, ensuring sharp images and collimated beams without compromise. Ultimo Hybrid incorporates an advanced Four-focal Plane Shutter System, a complete color mixing system, a rich package of gobos and effects and the Absolute Position Innovation, a proprietary system that remembers the fixture’s exact position in real-time without requiring a reset, even after power interruptions. This innovation guarantees precise and consistent re-positioning and refocusing, significantly reducing setup time.

***FIRST TIME at LDI***

TAMBORA RAYS. It is the perfect blend of volumetric effects and single pixel mapping for unparalleled performance: the 9×3 rows of high-power RGBWW LEDs will inspire your creativity. With pixel-to-pixel control, a total of 27 single LEDs can be managed for enormous creative potential and stunning lighting effects.

TAMBORA STORMY. It is a pixel-mappable strobe light designed for powerful and versatile applications. Its efficiency, compact size, and easy rigging make the Tambora Stormy a must-have for various setups.

MINI-B SPARKY AQUA. It is a IP66-rated fixture featuring high-output RGBW SMD LEDs, arranged in 10 individually controllable concentric circles, not only deliver intense colors, but also ensure even light distribution across a wide 120° flood and extreme strobe effects.

VOLERO CUBE. This brand new, multi-function, multi-effect moving head is a real “4-in-1 fusion fixture” boasting 4 powerful 60W RGBW LEDs and plus-shaped cool white LED strips for strobe that can be pixel-to-pixel controlled allowing for blending different levels of effects and unleashing your creativity like never before.

ORKIS CYC. Orkis Cyc is the game-changing cyclorama light from ADB by Claypaky. This innovative wall-washer combines the best of both worlds: theatrical color perfection with FLOW cutting-edge Active Liquid Cooling Technology. Built on a multispectral 6-color HCR LED technology, Orkis Cyc offers a wide selection of colors and precise dimming capabilities.

***OTHER PRODUCTS ON THE STAND***

HY B-EYE K15 AQUA is the newest addition to the IP66 Shield family. It guarantees true IP66 protection and has undergone rigorous testing to withstand transportation vibration, shock, extreme temperature fluctuations, hailstones impacts, electrical stress, harsh environments, UV exposure, and more.

TAMBORA FLASH is a hybrid fixture that can act simultaneously as a strobe, wash, and blinder, specifically designed with a modular approach for use in a linear array, to offer new creative opportunities to lighting designers.

AROLLA AQUA represents Claypaky’s latest top-of-the-line weather-resistant light, a truly versatile workhorse IP66 fixture with technical and construction features previously unimaginable for this type of light.

MIDI-B FX is a versatile moving head washlight that also serves as a stunning visual effects tool. It combines powerful RGBW lighting with a unique top hat design featuring five LED rings, each independently controlled for a wide range of colors.

Sharpy X Frame is one of the most versatile, compact hybrid fixtures available today, ideal for bright spotlighting, dynamic aerial effects, and precise framing. It features a powerful 550-Watt arc lamp for extreme brightness and vivid, uniform colors, including an unmatched deep red. This fixture is housed in a lightweight, compact design, to meet the evolving needs of modern lighting professionals, delivering exceptional performance in a versatile and portable package, with a big punch.

Giovanni Zucchinali, Claypaky Product Portfolio Manager, says: “Hybrid floodlights were, and still are, a kind of fixture where LED light sources have not yet matched the performance of arc lamps. When we decided to develop this model, we chose to enhance an arc lamp-powered fixture with all the most advanced technologies our industry could offer in terms of optical features, effects, colour production and beam shaping.”

Sharpy X Frame is a fixture with endless possibilities, and it gives you the flexibility to achieve perfect lighting for any scenario. Alberico D’amato, Claypaky’s Sales Director, says: “The Sharpy X Frame combines the features of a spotlight with a powerful, uniform beam, a beam moving light with an ultra-focused penetrating beam, a versatile, precise beam shaper and, when needed, a wash light. It is a hybrid fixture that performs each of these functions without compromise. Its extensive effects, colour production system, lightweight design, compact size and excellent value for money quickly made it one of the most innovative, sought-after lights by professionals in our industry.

The Sharpy X Frame began making headlines as early as May 2022, shortly after its market début, when 120 units were deployed by lighting designer Mario Catapano as key lighting in the Eurovision Song Contest in Turin, Italy, as part of a larger rig with over 400 Claypaky fixtures.

The show went down so well that, the following year, lighting designer Tim Routledge used as many as 194 Claypaky Sharpy-X-Frames at the Liverpool Arena. He explained, “The X-Frames were used in the main architectural look of the show – the huge scenic arms that extended out into the audience as a ‘hug’ to the world.”

In December that year, Sharpy X Frames were widely used by lighting designer Durham Marenghi during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Opening Ceremony. Marenghi remarked that the “Sharpy X Frame is the most versatile, compact hybrid fixture on the market addressing the needs for a bright spot, aerial effects unit, framing fixture and everything in between in an affordable, compact package.”

Due to the light’s versatility and success, Claypaky decided to expand the range with the Sharpy X Frame FD, designed specifically for broadcasting. This version features gobos equipped with a lighter, camera-friendly magenta filter and a light frost filter for soft-edge effects, together with a framing system, making it a favourite among television lighting designers.

Since then, the Sharpy X Frame has been chosen across all market sectors and in numerous countries. Noteworthy uses include the Bollywood film industry for the production of several music videos, the performance of Kiss at Hellfest in France (one of the world’s most important metal music festivals), popular rapper SDM’s show at the Olympia Hall in Paris, the Catedral Music Festival in Romania, the Star Academy Show in France, Post Malone‘sshow in Mumbai, and the theatrical production “Raffa in The Sky” at the Teatro Donizetti in Bergamo. Raffa in the Sky’s show lighting designer Alessandro Anderoli commented that “Sharpy X Frames were used as backlighting on the backing singers’ podiums, and placed upfront to create a spotlight effect. I placed five of them to backlight the backing singers because we needed a different light for when the podiums appeared, since they were on a different physical and directorial level. Discharge lights served this purpose exceotionally well. The potential to shape them led to that part of the stage being illuminated in its own unique way”.

In 2024, Sharpy X Frames were notably used at Ed Sheeran’s concert in India and for the performance of popular local artist Ishal Mishra, as well as on the world tour of four-time Grammy Award winner Gary Clark Jr., the Extra Ordinary Celebration in Singapore, the Australian singer-songwriter Missy Higgins’ tour, and various national editions of the Eurovision Song Contest, most conspicuously in Luxembourg, where 205 Claypaky hybrid models were installed.

In keeping with its renowned reputation, the Sharpy X Frame has become the favourite hybrid moving head of many a lighting designer, rental company and international production, cementing its ongoing global success. What is more, Claypaky assures us that further developments are on the horizon — stay tuned!

Join Claypaky at Plasa 2024 – Stand E20 – for the debut of Welcome to Wonderlight and experience our groundbreaking innovations!

TAMBORA RAYS: Volumetric effects taken to the extreme **WORLD PREMIERE**​

Tambora Rays is the perfect blend of volumetric effects and single pixel mapping for unparalleled performance: the 9×3 rows of high-power RGBWW LEDs will inspire your creativity. With pixel-to-pixel control, a total of 27 single LEDs can be managed for enormous creative potential and stunning lighting effects.

This compact and lightweight powerhouse can be used in grids, as a stage or screen border, arranged in vertical or horizontal arrays, or as columns or flying bars thanks to the mechanical accessories.

But there is even more: Tambora Rays, Tambora Flash and Tambora Stormy share the same design and body structure. This means that you can let your creativity run wild and combine the three for stunning visual and graphical effects.

TAMBORA STORMY: The classical strobe, translated into the 21st century! **WORLD PREMIERE**​

Following the success of the Tambora range, we have now further expanded it with the introduction of Tambora Stormy. This advanced pixel-mappable strobe light is designed for powerful and versatile applications. With mechanical accessories, you can combine it with Tambora Flash and Tambora Rays for new creative possibilities in both horizontal and vertical configurations. Its efficiency, compact size, and easy rigging make the Tambora Stormy a must-have for various setups.

The Tambora Stormy is packed with high-performance SMD RGBW LEDs for powerful, seamless wide-angle projections, fast feedback, and rapid-firing strobe effects. With 27 individually controllable segments, you get dynamic color effects and pixel-mapping combos for creative lighting designs. Each segment offers fast feedback, individual color control, and smooth dimming, letting you tailor your lighting to any scenario.

MINI-B SPARKY: Ignite the hypnotic spark! **WORLD PREMIERE**​

Let’s introduce Mini-B Sparky Aqua, a game-changer in the world of compact and lightweight mini moving-heads. This IP66-rated fixture is making waves with its rugged design and powerful performance, ideal for both indoor and outdoor environments where durability and effects are essential.

Built to withstand the elements, Mini-B Sparky Aqua doesn’t compromise on brightness or reliability. Its high-output RGBW SMD LEDs, arranged in 10 individually controllable concentric circles, not only deliver intense colors, but also ensure even light distribution across a wide 120° flood and extreme strobe effects. Whether illuminating a stage during a concert, enhancing architectural or theatrical features, or creating dynamic light shows for TV broadcasts, this fixture excels in versatility and impact.

The following products launched on the market in recent months are on stage:

RHAPSODYA **FIRST TIME at Plasa** it is a high power, low-noise multi-spectral LED-based fixture designed for a variety of applications, including theater, TV production, touring and live events.
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VOLERO CUBE **FIRST TIME at Plasa** This brand new, multi-function, multi-effect moving head is a real “4-in-1 fusion fixture” boasting 4 powerful 60W RGBW LEDs and plus-shaped cool white LED strips for strobe that can be pixel-to-pixel controlled allowing for blending different levels of effects and unleashing your creativity like never before.
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MINI-B AQUA PX **FIRST TIME at Plasa** it is a mix of flexibility, lightweight design and lightning-fast pantilt movements. Born out of a strong demand from lighting pros for a mini-washlight that’s not only compact and agile but can also brave the elements and play with the lighting creativity. Mini-B Aqua PX inherits the core strengths of its predecessors, adding the pixel-to-pixel control of each LED.

HY B-EYE K15 AQUA **FIRST TIME at Plasa** is the newest addition to the IP66 Shield family. It guarantees true IP66 protection and has undergone rigorous testing to withstand transportation vibration, shock, extreme temperature fluctuations, hailstones impacts, electrical stress, harsh environments, UV exposure, and more.

TAMBORA FLASH is a hybrid fixture that can act simultaneously as a strobe, wash, and blinder, specifically designed with a modular approach for use in a linear array, to offer new creative opportunities to lighting designers.

SKYLOS emerges as an ultra-versatile and weather-resistant fixture boasting remarkable light output and exceptional construction features. Particularly valued in the touring sector, Skylos meets the demand for dense, solid beams of light and ever-increasing light output.

AROLLA AQUA represents Claypaky’s latest top-of-the-line weather-resistant light, a truly versatile workhorse IP66 fixture with technical and construction features previously unimaginable for this type of light.

VOLERO CUBE: Beam, Wash, Strobe: creativity, cubed **WORLD PREMIERE**

Imagine a compact IP66 fixture seamlessly merging beam, wash, and strobe effects. Imagine configuring it to create stunning and dynamic lighting elements, either as single units or in multiples for complex arrangements. Impossible? Not with Volero Cube! This brand new, multi-function, multi-effect moving head is a real “4-in-1 fusion fixture” boasting 4 powerful 60W RGBW LEDs and plus-shaped cool white LED strips for strobe that can be pixel-to-pixel controlled allowing for blending different levels of effects and unleashing your creativity like never before. And it doesn’t stop there – multiple single units can be easily and seamlessly connected to cater to any creative geometric solutions you require. Volero Cube is a fixture like no other in Claypaky’s portfolio, the first one of a new series of compact, powerful, and versatile moving heads.

ORKIS CYC: The quiet revolution **WORLD PREMIERE**

Cyclorama lights are the unsung heroes of the stage, bathing backdrops in seamless washes of light and transporting audiences into the heart of the story. But traditional cyclorama lights can be bulky, noisy, and power-hungry. Meet Orkis Cyc, the game-changing cyclorama light from ADB by Claypaky. This innovative wall-washer combines the best of both worlds: theatrical color perfection with FLOW cutting-edge Active Liquid Cooling Technology. Built on a multispectral 6-color HCR LED technology, Orkis Cyc offers a wide selection of colors and precise dimming capabilities. With Amber, Cyan, and Lime added to the standard RGB colors, it ensures accurate color reproduction and flexibility in lighting setups including Tunable White light from 2500K to 8000K. Orkis Cyc isn’t just about lighting up the stage – it’s about doing it silently and efficiently. Compact and lightweight (<6kg), it’s easily installed and adaptable for floor or truss mounting. The internally developed FLOW Technology, Orkis Cyc’s Active Liquid Cooling System, effectively reduces noise levels up to 24.2 dB in standard mode, perfect for whisper-quiet operations without sacrificing performance in theatrical productions, concerts, and film studios. Orkis Cyc is the world’s first fixture in the entertainment lighting sector with this technology.

MINI-B AQUA PX: Lighting the stage, pixel by pixel **WORLD PREMIERE**

Mini-B Aqua PX, the newest member of the Mini-B family, makes a splash across the board with its unbeatable mix of flexibility, lightweight design and lightning-fast pantilt movements, not to mention the exceptional cost-performance ratio it offers.

Born out of a strong demand from lighting pros for a mini-washlight that’s not only compact and agile but can also brave the elements and play with the lighting creativity. Mini-B Aqua PX inherits the core strengths of its predecessors, adding the pixel-to-pixel control of each LED.

PANIFY 2: The Next Generation of Motorized Lighting Platforms **WORLD PREMIERE**

Imagine being able to breathe dynamic life into any static non-moving fixture, scenery, sign, or screen. That’s the ability of Panify 2. This motorized platform redefines the possibilities of creative expression in the entertainment lighting industry. What sets Panify 2 apart is its unparalleled flexibility and versatility. With its endless PAN operation and various speeds, it can handle fixtures up to 30 kilograms (66 pounds), giving you the freedom to set up unparalleled effects and providing precision and accuracy. Whether it’s a high-energy concert, a mesmerizing theatrical production, or a stunning corporate event, Panify 2 is ready to raise the experience. Its IP66 rating means it can be used and hung in any position and any location, both indoors and outdoors. Additionally, Panify 2’s ability to accept most static lights, not only from Claypaky’s portfolio but also from other brands, sets it apart as a flexible and inclusive solution for lighting designers.

RHAPSODYA **FIRST TIME AT PL+S**

Rhapsodya emerges as a groundbreaking, low-noise multi-spectral RGBAL LED fixture meticulously designed for various applications such as touring, live events, theatre, and TV production, and managed by a specially crafted, internally developed firmware algorithm. It is an evolution of Sinfonya, particularly regarding the focus on quality of optics and color management, and the whisper-quiet operation even at full output. Rhapsodya has a stunning new product design that is sleek and modern, with a double power output compared to Sinfonya. Innovative features: ACCUFRAMETM, TONEDOWNTM, Absolute Position control, LINEGUARD, ACCUTUNE, COLORSTRING.

HY B-EYE K15 AQUA **FIRST TIME AT PL+S**

The HY B-Eye K15 Aqua represents a significant upgrade over the latest HY B-Eye K15, setting new standards in innovation and lighting while also ensuring unmatched IP66 protection. At its heart, it features an original optical unit that enhances both uniformity and light output efficiency. The rotating front lens and individual LED control unleash a mesmerizing world of kaleidoscopic projections and captivating eye-candy effects. This innovation simplifies complex macro effects, making it an all-in-one lighting solution: it’s a high-performance LED wash light, a flawless beam light, and a jaw-dropping visual effect projector – all in a single fixture.

Born with the goal of creating a new standard of weather resistant fixtures that are high-performance, ultra-durable, and long-lasting, these IP66 certified lights have unique advantages, not only in performance but also in handling and use. Whether used indoors or outdoors, the high level of impenetrability minimizes the need for maintenance and the resulting use of time and resources, allowing you to fully dedicate yourself to the show.

They offer an IP66 degree of protection which is greater than the average protection offered by the products currently on the market. IP rating refers to ingress protection rating or international protection ratings, which are used to qualify levels of dust- and water-sealing effectiveness. It is crucial to consider IP ratings if the fixtures are installed in dusty or wet environments.

On top of that, our IP66 products are equipped with the harsh environment features which means that there are strictly tested to meet the rigors of vibrations and shocks from transportation, very cold ambient temperatures, impact from falling hailstones, electrical overstress, aggressive atmospheres, UV radiation and much more.

The SKYLOS is an ultra-versatile and weather-resistant fixture, with incredible light output and outstanding construction features: much more than just a classic searchlight! The Skylos will certainly also be appreciated in the touring sector, where LDs are constantly on the look-out for dense, solid beams of light and ever-greater light output. It fits a custom 300W white light laser source, which provides an extremely parallel, uniform beam. If you consider its light output and the size of the front lens, the body of this remarkable light is lightweight and compact. This allows the unit both to be moved with relative ease in any environment, and to be rigged on trusses for use on tours. Its body is IP66 protection rated and marine grade. So, it is capable of working in any weather conditions and in environments with high marine salinity and a high risk of corrosion. A sophisticated internal heating system designed specifically for this product means it can even work at very low temperatures (as low as -40°).

The AROLLA AQUA is Claypaky’s top-of-the-range weather-resistant light. It is a true workhorse with IP66 rating and technical and construction features which were once unimaginable for this kind of light. The Arolla Aqua fits a white 900 W (7000 K) LED light source, capable of a 40,000-lumen output. This means it can compete with both high-power-range lights (given its output) and medium-power-range lights (given its small size and weight). Its uniform light beam is another key feature. The high quality of the beam, its density, and the total absence of spurious lights can be appreciated with the naked eye, and its zoom can be adjusted over a linear 5.5°-50° range (9:1). The Arolla Aqua sets a new benchmark for professionals who are looking for a high-power IP66 light which is compact, reliable and complete in every aspect, with top performance.

The MINI-B AQUA was created to meet the huge demand from lighting professionals for a weather resistant, lightweight, compact, agile mini-washlight. It is IP66 protection rated, making it suitable for all kinds of outdoor use. However, it is also ideal for indoor installation since it does not require the same levels of maintenance as ordinary IP20 fixtures thanks to the total protection of its internal components against dust.

The XTYLOS AQUA is IP66 rated and comparable in features and performance of the original Xtylos. While the initial thought of the Xtylos Aqua as an evolutionary product growing from the Xtylos fixture, it is revolutionary in design to withstand some of the harshest conditions offering marine-grade C5-M protection from the elements and it is fitted with a fan to eliminate condensation from the front lens for consistent output and beam performance.