Here's how ETC is modernizing the classic Source Four: Retrofit LED 4WRD II and RJ45 to XLR Adapter

Surely you already know the legendary ETC Source FourThis groundbreaking luminaire was launched at the 1992 LDI and became a trusted tool for technicians and designers. It redefined the standard of professional lighting thanks to its ultra-precise ellipsoidal optics and aluminum chassis, setting the bar high for beam quality.

In just a few years, millions of Source Four They have been installed in theaters, sound stages, and large events, earning the trust of the most demanding technicians and lighting technicians thanks to their tour-proof reliability and the versatility of interchangeable lenses.

And as if that were not enough, true to its pioneering spirit, ETC surprised us again in January 2016 with the Source 4WRD kit: the solution that converted the classic incandescent Source Four into a state-of-the-art LED luminaire without touching a single lens or disrupting workflow. Simply remove the back of the lamp and insert the S4WRD retrofit module, allowing the technician to enjoy the efficiency of LED without sacrificing everything they already know and love.

Learn about the key features of the 4WRD Retrofit

• • energy saving up to a 70% compared to the original HPL lamp.

• • Lifespan guaranteed more than 50 000 hours, minimizing stops for lamp changes.

• • Plug-and-play format: The module is obtained as a single piece; simply remove the back of the lamp and insert the LED block.

• • Advanced control (in its II versions) with DMX / RDM y linear dimming, for ultra-smooth transitions and pinpoint intensity adjustments.

• • Color Option II with predefined palettes that cover saturated and pastel tones, without sacrificing light output

Additionally the 4WRD retrofit Not only does it retain the optics, mechanics, and all the accessories (lenses, gobos, barndoors, and gel frames), but it also makes a difference in your pocket, as you save on power and maintenance. Since its launch, if you're a technician accustomed to the Source Four, you'll surely enjoy this newer version more, but with cutting-edge LED technology.

RJ45→XLR Adapter: Hassle-Free DMX Connectivity

And after giving the spotlight a new LED “heart,” ETC pointed to another key aspect for technicians: the wiring. The 4WRD retrofit completely renovated the interior of the Source Four, and now you can work your DMX signal through RJ45, But this was still a headache: many venues maintain their infrastructure through DMX signal with XLR connectors, and to simplify the technician's life and unite both worlds, ETC presented a few months ago the RJ45→XLR adapter, a compact accessory that transforms the network signal into DMX In/Thru through a single XLR connector.

Technical specifications and advantages

• • One more port: Now you can work through an RJ45 socket or attack the signal through an XLR connector with this accessory.

• • Ultra-compact profile: The adapter allows free rotation of the head and vertical focus, avoiding obstacles in the rigging.

• • full compatibility with thousands of 4WRD kits (I and II), as well as ETC PAR and PARNel adapters, without the need for extra modifications.

• No perceptible latency: Signal conversion occurs in real time, maintaining synchronization between luminaires and control table.