If you are a lighting technician in large venues and you have events scheduled for 2025, you need a powerful, flexible and easy-to-use luminaire that adapts to the demands of each show. In such a demanding environment, you cannot risk relying on equipment that does not respond when you need it most.
If you have already heard about the new luminaire Ultimate Hybrid that Claypaky presented at the latest edition of the LDI Show Las Vegas, but you still don't know it well, keep reading because it will surprise you. We are going to review its key characteristics, such as power, aperture, weight and reliability, so that you have all the technical information you need and can make the best decision.
Weight and size: less is more
In large productions, every kilo counts. Ultimate Hybrid It weighs only 23 kg, a weight that allows you to handle them without the complications that other heavier lights usually have. No matter how many units you set up, or how quickly you have to make changes between scenes or shows, its reduced weight facilitates logistics, without sacrificing performance.
Enough power for any large space
In terms of power, the Ultimate Hybrid Claypaky is not far behind. With 550W of lamp and an output of 22,000 lumens, this luminaire is more than prepared for any big stage, as stadiums. The important thing about the Ultimate Hybrid This power translates into consistent light throughout the show, even when the spotlight is on for hours.
The lumens/power ratio is key: many bulbs with a similar power do not achieve the same luminosity, which generates a drop in intensity as the hours pass. Ultimate Hybrid maintains a high and constant light output, thanks to its advanced lamp and optics technology, ensuring that every corner of the stage is perfectly illuminated.
Opening: Total control to adapt to every moment
Opening Ultimate Hybrid is one of its great strengths. With a range of 5 to 50 degrees, gives you total flexibility to adapt to any type of projection need, from a very concentrated beam of light to a wider coverage. The motorized aperture is especially useful when you need to adjust the focus quickly between songs or scene changes.
Precision in movements is also key: the technology integrated into the Ultimate Hybrid allows for exact control over the angle of the beam, ensuring you get perfect coverage whether you’re lighting a single performer or covering the entire stage for a full band. This ability to adjust the beam so precisely is ideal for live shows where you can’t waste time manually adjusting the lights.
Reliability without limits
As for reliability, the Ultimo Hybrid are designed to withstand a large number of hours of use without losing performance. The intelligent cooling system is a key point here: it allows the spotlight to maintain a suitable operating temperature, even during longer shows. This means you won't have to worry about overheating or performance drops mid-event. Plus, the Ultimate Hybrid It has an optimized power control system, which regulates the energy received by the lamp to ensure constant operation and avoid fluctuations that may affect the quality of the light.
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