ADJ'S New IP65-Rated Hydro Spot 2 Is Shipping Now
ADJ Hydro Spot 2 Now Available For Shipping
The Hydro Spot 2 is the latest addition to ADJ's Hydro Series of IP65-rated moving head luminaires,
which also features wash, beam, and profile models. It combines its powerful output and expansive
feature set with a robust IP65-rated construction to deliver a fixture that is ideal for temporary
event production both indoors and outside in any weather. It is also suitable for permanent
installation within all kinds of venues, from concert halls to nightclubs, theatres to churches,
where its sealed casing design protects its internal components from dust and grime to allow for a
reduced maintenance schedule and prolonged operational life expectancy.
At the heart of the Hydro Spot 2 is an efficient 320-Watt cool white LED engine with a colour
temperature of 6600K and life expectancy of 50,000 hours. Its light is focused through
precision-engineered optics and out through a high-quality front glass lens to deliver a crisp,
punchy 15,000 lumen output. Motorized zoom allows for a beam angle variable between 8 and
41-degrees, while motorized focus can be used to ensure sharp pattern projections and aerial beam
effects or to deliberately blur projections to create more ambient effects. In addition, two
variable frost filter options - medium and heavy - can be used to further blur GOBO images or to
generate a soft-edge wash output.
Lighting designers using the Hydro Spot 2 have the creative freedom to select any colour they desire
thanks to variable CMY mixing, with 16-bit finetuning. In addition, variable CTO colour temperature
control allows for white light illumination between 2700K and 6600K (with 40 preset macros providing
easy selection between a range of different options). The fixture also offers an additional color
wheel loaded with seven dichroic filters comprised of five primaries (red, blue, green, amber, and
orange) together with CTB 5600K and High CRI filters.
Weighing in at 57.2lbs (26kg) and with measurements of 11.42" (290mm) x 16.70" (424mm) x 23.51"
(597mm) [L x W x H], the Hydro Spot 2 is a substantial fixture. However, for an IP65-rated moving
head of this type and boasting such a comprehensive feature set, it is remarkably portable. Pan and
tilt locks prevent unwanted movement of the head during transportation, while convenient side bar
handles aid with lifting and rigging. Large rubber feet means that the unit can be placed directly
onto a stage or riser, while the supplied pair of omega brackets can be easily attached to allow for
truss mounting.
"Since we launched the Hydro Series four years ago, bringing IP65-rated moving heads into the realms
of affordability for small-to-medium-sized production companies for the first time, it has proved
extremely popular," enthuses ADJ USA's National Sales Manager, Alfred Gonzales. "However, right from
the start we've consistently been asked to add spot fixtures to the range. Instead of rushing a
product to the market to meet this request, our product development team have invested a huge amount
of time developing the IP65-rated spot fixtures that truly deliver the combination of output,
functionality and reliability lighting professionals need. Sitting in the Hydro Series alongside the
recently announced super-compact Hydro Spot 1, the new Hydro Spot 2 is a punchy, feature-rich, and
robustly constructed mover that is ideal for touring, rental, and event production applications."
The Hydro Spot 2 is shipping now from ADJ distributors and dealers worldwide.