The IVO™ 6" Round Shallow Recessed LED Downlight represents the next evolution in architectural lighting, integrating visual comfort, modular flexibility, and exceptional performance into a single cohesive design. Available for both new construction and remodel applications, this fixture redefines what’s possible within shallow plenum spaces, bringing the acclaimed IVO family’s breadth of optical control, light quality, and installation versatility to a more compact form factor. Built on Gotham’s legacy of precision optics and architectural refinement, the IVO shallow downlight merges aesthetic integration with uncompromising performance across a diverse range of environments—from offices and retail to hospitality, education, and healthcare.
At the heart of the IVO 6" downlight lies its Bounding Ray™ optical system, a technology that refines brightness and suppresses glare for optimal visual comfort. This system produces a clean, balanced light distribution that enhances architectural surfaces and reduces occupant eye strain. Complementing this is Perfect Color™ technology, which utilizes custom-binned LEDs with a 0.5-step MacAdam ellipse tolerance, ensuring precise color consistency fixture to fixture—surpassing the typical 3-step standard found in conventional downlights. The optical assembly is field-interchangeable and tool-free, using a simple twist-lock mechanism that allows beam angles to be swapped easily between 10° and 60° in 5° increments, including smooth batwing distributions for uniform wall-to-floor lighting balance. The optical cutoff options of 45° and 65° further refine the viewing experience, maintaining crisp contrast without visible hot spots or striations.
The light engine of the IVO 6" downlight delivers exceptional longevity and consistency, with a rated life of L90 at 55,000 hours and available CRI options of 80, 90, or 95. The 90 CRI configuration achieves an R9 value above 50, while the 95 CRI option exceeds 80, making it ideal for applications demanding superior color rendering accuracy. Lumen packages range from 500 to 8,000 lumens, achieving up to 101 lumens per watt, all within a fixture depth of just 3.5 inches. Despite its shallow form, the luminaire maintains full optical integrity, housing both LED module and driver in a quick-disconnect assembly for convenient inspection, service, and replacement from below the ceiling.
Installation flexibility defines the IVO design philosophy. The luminaire accommodates ceiling thicknesses from 5/8" to 2" and mounts via telescopic bars that extend from 10½" to 24" with vertical adjustability. Multiple ceiling integration options—flanged, flangeless, and flangeless millwork—enable seamless architectural finishes. The flangeless design utilizes a micro-thin polymer mud ring that floats with the ceiling, minimizing cracking and achieving a nearly invisible transition. For wood and specialty ceilings, the flangeless millwork system ensures precision installation using a dedicated metal adapter that locks securely into place for a flawless fit. The housing is constructed from 20-gauge galvanized steel and includes an integral junction box rated for (8) 12 AWG conductors, suitable for both IC and non-IC applications depending on clearance conditions.
The IVO 6" downlight’s electrical platform offers remarkable control flexibility. Compatible with nLight® Air and nLight® Wired systems, it integrates effortlessly into scalable networked control environments. Through CAT-5 cabling or wireless pairing via the CLAIRITY+ mobile app, luminaires can form control zones that enable scene control, scheduling, and real-time monitoring through SensorView software. The fixture’s eldoLED driver platform supports 0-10V, DALI, DMX, and forward-phase dimming protocols, maintaining smooth, continuous dimming across the full output range—from 100% down to 10%, 1%, or as low as 0.1%—without perceivable flicker. All configurations comply with IEEE P1789 standards for flicker-free performance and are inaudible in quiet 24dB environments. The driver maintains a power factor above 85% and stable light output despite voltage fluctuations between 120V and 347V AC.
Optional emergency battery integration ensures code compliance and egress safety. The self-testing E7WR emergency module provides up to 90 minutes of illumination, is fully accessible from below the ceiling, and meets California Energy Commission Title 20 requirements. With Title 24 and Energy Star certification, the IVO shallow downlight meets stringent energy and performance standards for sustainable building design.
Aesthetically, the fixture offers nine standard trim colors—including black, white, bronze, pewter, wheat, gold, silver, and clear finishes—with both cone and bevel profiles available. Each trim is field-interchangeable via the same twist-lock system used for optics, ensuring that aesthetic and photometric modifications can be achieved without specialized tools. The result is a fixture that adapts seamlessly to evolving project needs, maintaining the architectural integrity of the space while accommodating future flexibility.
Every IVO luminaire is CSA certified for U.S. and Canadian standards, suitable for damp or wet locations, and complies with FCC Title 47 Part 15 Class A for EMI/RFI performance. For projects requiring government compliance, IVO also meets Buy American Act (BAA) and Build America, Buy America (BABA) standards, qualifying as a domestic end product for federal procurement.
The IVO™ 6" Round Shallow Recessed LED Downlight thus stands as a complete architectural solution—merging optical refinement, shallow ceiling compatibility, intelligent control integration, and design flexibility into one cohesive system. Whether in retail ceilings demanding flawless color, offices seeking visual comfort, or hospitality spaces requiring seamless finishes, the IVO shallow downlight provides a foundation for lighting designs that balance aesthetics, performance, and longevity in every installation environment.
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