Ayrton’s Ghibli is their first LED spot luminaire, designed with a factory-equipped framing system that offers lighting designers limitless creative possibilities. This fixture, which incorporates a high-output, low-etendue monochromatic LED light source calibrated at 7000 K, provides a light output of 23,000 lumens within an ultra-compact design. The proprietary optical system, which features a 137 mm frontal lens and 13 high-quality lenses, delivers an 8:1 zoom ratio with a beam range from 7° to 56°. The optics produce an incredibly uniform flat beam without a hot spot, ensuring perfect colour mixing regardless of the selected colour combination. This ensures that the Ghibli can meet the high demands of the entertainment industry. Ayrton’s collaboration with lighting designers to select the gobos and colours further guarantees that the Ghibli offers versatility and precision for various applications.
Incorporating the latest in lighting technology, the Ghibli comes with a CMY colour mixing system, variable CTO, and a six-position complementary colour wheel, creating an infinite range of pastels and saturated colours. Additionally, a new filter has been implemented to optimize the colour rendering index, enhancing the overall light quality. The framing system of the Ghibli allows the user to position each shutter blade with precision across 100% of the surface area, enabling complete flexibility in framing objects, no matter the luminaire’s position. The effects section includes two wheels with interchangeable HD glass gobos—one with seven rotating gobos and the other with eight fixed gobos. It also features a continuous dynamic effects wheel, an iris diaphragm, two frost filters, and a five-facet rotating prism. To maintain the ideal temperature, Ghibli uses a new phase-change liquid cooling system with a heat pipe, designed for maximum efficiency and minimal noise.
Ghibli is available in two versions: the GHIBLI S and the GHIBLI TC. The GHIBLI S offers 36,000 lumens of output from an 8000 K white light engine, while the GHIBLI TC provides 26,000 lumens from a 6500 K white light engine. Both versions achieve flicker-free source management, making them suitable for TV applications and video-recorded events. The luminaire’s movement system features extremely accurate positioning, with the moving-head operated via 8- or 16-bit resolution, controlled by high-resolution stepper motors. The pan range is 540° and the tilt range is 270°, both with automatic repositioning for precise control.
In terms of colour control, the Ghibli integrates a sophisticated CMY colour mixing system, with variable CTO for colour temperature correction, as well as a fixed colour wheel featuring six complementary colours and a high CRI filter. Its gobo capabilities include a rotating wheel with seven high-precision glass gobos, plus an open position, and a fixed gobo wheel with eight glass gobos. The Ghibli also includes a fast iris diaphragm, which can adjust from 15% to 100% open for dynamic effects. Its frost system offers two filters: one light and one heavy, allowing for fine control over diffusion. The effects section includes a graphic animation effect-wheel with continuous rotation and a five-facet rotating prism.
The Ghibli’s software features make it easy to control, offering local and remote DMX addressing, an integrated LCD control panel, and the option for wireless control via the CRMX TiMo™ RDM receiver. For flexible connectivity, it supports DMX 512, DMX-RDM, ArtNet™, and sACN protocols, as well as stand-alone mode and Master/Slave modes. The power supply is an electronic supply with active PFC, compatible with 100 to 240 volts and capable of handling up to 800 W. The cooling system features self-adjusting variable speed fans with a new Silent Mode, ensuring quiet operation while maintaining safety against temperature excesses.
Built with durability and ease of use in mind, the Ghibli's housing consists of a moving-head skeleton made of aluminium and steel metal plates, with a die-cast aluminium base and copper-aluminium heatsinks. The fixture includes two side handles for easy transportation and four heavy-duty feet for better stability. The exterior finish is in black (Carbon), and the IP20 protection rating ensures that it remains reliable even in demanding environments. For installation, the Ghibli features a fastening bracket system with two Omega ¼ turn brackets designed for use with standard clamps, eight ¼ turn locking fittings, and a safety cable attachment point. With its ability to operate in all positions, a maximum ambient temperature of 45°C, and a minimum usage distance of 2 meters, Ghibli is built to handle a variety of conditions, making it ideal for stage and live performances.
