The PROTEUS MAXIMUS is a professional-grade, extremely bright LED profile fixture designed for demanding outdoor applications. Rated IP65 for complete dust and water resistance, this fixture delivers outstanding projection, beam, and wash qualities in any environment. At the heart of the PROTEUS MAXIMUS is a custom-designed 950W 6,500K LED engine capable of producing an impressive 50,000 lumens of bright, powerful light. This high output, combined with quiet operation, makes it ideal for outdoor concerts, special events, theme parks, cruise ships, and other venues where superior performance and reliability are essential.
The fixture offers a comprehensive effects package that caters to creative lighting design needs. It features six rotating and seven fixed glass gobos, a full 360° bi-directional animation wheel, dual prisms, dual frost filters, and a high-speed motorized iris. Its indexable framing system includes four full blackout framing blades that can be indexed ±45°, allowing for precise shutter cuts and exact beam shaping. The fast motorized zoom ranges from 5.5° to 55°, and the large 180mm front lens aperture enhances projection power to cut through at long distances, ensuring vivid and clear beams even in large outdoor venues.
With a robust build, the PROTEUS MAXIMUS ships protected in a cardboard box equipped with a custom-fitted polyurethane foam insert (FIL - Foam In Lay). This packaging provides enhanced impact protection during transport and fits easily into custom flight cases (not included), ensuring the fixture’s safety during transit. The fixture weighs 117 pounds (53 kg) and measures 18.0 inches in length, 23.3 inches in width, and 32.5 inches in height, reflecting its substantial size and professional-grade construction.
Photometrically, the PROTEUS MAXIMUS produces a total output of 50,000 lumens with a CRI rating of 70+ that improves to 82+ when using the high CRI (HCRI) filter. It features a 2:1 hotspot ratio, with a zoom range from 5.5° to 55°, beam angles between 4.8° and 41.2°, and field angles spanning 6.1° to 51°. The motorized zoom and large front aperture provide sharp, well-defined beams for both projection and wash applications.
Color control is highly versatile with a CMY color mixing system and linear CTO color correction. A six-position dichroic color wheel includes a high CRI filter and a UV filter, allowing for nuanced and precise color rendering. The effects system also includes internal macros for color, framing, prism, and frost, along with a variable 16-bit dimming curve, motorized iris with pulse effects, and a high-speed electronic shutter and strobe. The LED refresh rate is DMX controllable for smooth and flicker-free operation.
The fixture houses two gobo wheels with six rotating and indexing interchangeable glass gobos on one wheel and seven static glass gobos on the other, offering rich pattern possibilities for creative beam shaping and texturing. Motorized focus and autofocus presets further enhance usability and precision during live events and installations.
Control and connectivity are sophisticated and user-friendly. The PROTEUS MAXIMUS supports two DMX channel modes (37 and 61 channels) with 16-bit pan, tilt, and dimming control. It is compatible with DMX, RDM, Art-Net, and sACN protocols. User interface features include a six-button touch panel and a full-color 180° reversible LCD menu display. A hibernation mode offers power-saving capabilities. For robust outdoor and touring use, it is equipped with IP65-rated locking connectors for 5-pin XLR DMX in/out, RJ45 Ethernet in/out, and power input.
Electrically, the fixture operates on universal AC power from 120 to 240V at 50/60Hz with a maximum power consumption of 1,400W. It is designed to function in ambient temperatures ranging from -4°F to 113°F (-20°C to 45°C), suitable for a wide variety of climate conditions.
Certified with CE, cETLus, and IP65 ratings, the PROTEUS MAXIMUS combines exceptional brightness, versatile effects, and rugged reliability, making it a top-tier choice for large-scale outdoor lighting applications demanding powerful projection and creative flexibility.
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