German lighting company SUMOLIGHT has announced SUMOLASER, a daylight point-source designed for film and broadcast applications, live events, and architecture.
SUMOLASER is based on a new class of laser emitters, that can put a precision beam of light on a stage or project miles into the sky. Despite only weighing 10.8 lbs / 4.9kg this new fixture is capable of producing outputs that can rival traditional 18kW HMI daylight sources weighing more than ten times as much. The laser module is 8.03 x 7.65 x 7.56″ / 204 x 194 x 192mm (HxWxL), and the Yoke-Mount and Control Box, spigot, 7-engine module together measure 18.9 x 11.42 x 12.6″ (H x W x L) / 480 x 290 x 320mm. The front face of the module is 7.65″ / 194mm.
Each SUMOLASER includes a 7-engine laser module producing 3-degree beam angles which combine to form a tight beam homogenized beam. If you combine multiple units together, the beam width increases but the angle remains the same. This allows for greater output and a fuller, fatter pencil beam.
SUMOLASER has a fixed 6000°K color temperature, and it draws 175W of power. It can output 150,000 lux / 45,700 footcandles measured at 328-ft / 100m.
SUMOLASER is fully modular, with individual units that come in convenient hexagonal form factor. Each fixture may be controlled individually via DMX or local touchscreen, and they can also be built into custom combination patterns. The SUMOSNAP one-click quick-release connecting system allows multiple fixtures to be safely and easily combined to create larger, more powerful arrays. The fixture also uses a secure screw-free interface so you can mount ii to truss systems, standard junior pins, and other grip hardware.
SUMOLASER is IP65 rated for safety compliancy regardless of conditions so it is safe for indoor or outdoor use.
There is currently no information about price or availability. The SUMOLIGHT SUMOLASER will make its debut at CineGear 2022 next week.
