The ADJ Focus Spot 7Z is a powerful, feature-rich moving head spot luminaire designed for professional applications where both spot and wash effects are desired. Powered by an efficient 420W white LED light engine, this fixture delivers an impressive output of 20,000 lumens. With a native color temperature of 8,000K and a CRI of >73 (which can be boosted to >85 using an integrated High CRI filter), the LED source is optimized for both brightness and color fidelity. The long-life engine offers an average lifespan of 20,000 hours, minimizing maintenance and eliminating the hassle of lamp replacement. Enhanced by high-quality optics, the output is crisp, even, and punchy—ideal for dynamic live environments and precision projection work.
A key highlight of the Focus Spot 7Z is its extensive array of beam-shaping tools that empower lighting designers with immense creative potential. The fixture incorporates full CMY color mixing and a variable CTO filter that allows for adjustment of white light from 2,700K to 8,000K. A separate dichroic color wheel adds further versatility with seven slots—including red, green, blue, orange, dark blue, CTB, and a High CRI filter. Pre-programmed color and white temperature macros simplify programming and provide quick access to commonly used hues.
For pattern projection and textured lighting, the Focus Spot 7Z is equipped with two independent GOBO wheels, each housing seven interchangeable, rotating, and indexable glass GOBOs. These come preloaded with a versatile mix of aerial, break-apart, and multi-colored patterns but can also be customized for logos or special effects. Enhancing this flexibility is an indexed rotating animation wheel, which allows for dynamic, flowing projection effects that can be layered with GOBOs for rich visual complexity.
Further augmenting its beam versatility, the fixture features motorized zoom (ranging from a tight 6° to a wide 48°), motorized focus for sharp pattern rendering, and a motorized iris for beam size control. Two frost filters are built in—light frost to soften GOBO edges and a heavy frost for full wash conversion. For added dimension, the Focus Spot 7Z includes two rotating, indexable prisms: a 4-facet circular and a 6-facet linear, both of which can be layered to generate intricate and kinetic lighting effects.
Physically, the Focus Spot 7Z strikes a balance between power and portability. Weighing 55.3 lbs. (25.1 kg) and measuring 18.8" x 14.7" x 25.7", it is compact and easy to handle for a fixture of its caliber. Side bar handles and pan/tilt locks make it easy to transport and rig, while its rugged construction ensures durability in demanding production environments. The unit is equipped with precise pan (540° or 630°) and tilt (270°) movement, each with fine 16-bit control for smooth positioning and accurate cueing.
Control options are equally robust. The fixture supports three DMX channel modes (30, 34, or 45 channels), and is compatible with DMX512, Art-Net, sACN, RDM, and ADJ’s own WiFLY EXR wireless DMX. Connectivity is handled via 5-pin XLR and RJ45 in/out ports for signal, along with locking in/out power connectors for daisy-chaining. A 180° reversible full-color LCD menu with push-button interface ensures intuitive setup and configuration, no matter how the fixture is mounted.
From a technical standpoint, the Focus Spot 7Z is equipped with high refresh rates (adjustable from 900Hz to 25,000Hz), five dimming curve modes, seven dimmer profiles, and adjustable fan speeds, making it ideal for both live production and broadcast environments. Thermal management is also considered, with an operational temperature range from 14°F to 113°F (-10°C to 45°C) and a maximum housing temperature of 136°F (58°C). The unit draws a maximum of 524W and operates quietly at just 49dB at 3 feet.
According to Alfred Gonzales, Director of Sales at ADJ USA, the Focus Spot 7Z represents a significant addition to the company’s Focus Series, offering exceptional output, flexible beam control, and rugged construction. Designed to meet the needs of lighting designers, rental houses, and integrators alike, this fixture combines creative power with reliability and outstanding value.
In summary, the ADJ Focus Spot 7Z is a true lighting workhorse, offering stunning brightness, precision optics, and a full suite of professional-grade features that allow for limitless visual creativity in stage, broadcast, and installation environments.
