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Claypaky Expands Arolla Aqua Series with Two New Moving Head Fixtures



Arolla Aqua LT: High-Power LED Moving Head with Advanced Features


Claypaky has introduced two new cutting-edge moving head fixtures to its Arolla Aqua Series, the Arolla Aqua LT and the Arolla Aqua Wash HC. These advanced lighting solutions are designed to deliver exceptional performance in professional applications, boasting high output, precise control, and durability in challenging environments.

The Arolla Aqua LT is engineered to meet the demands of high-performance professional lighting, offering a combination of brightness, precision, and control in a weather-resistant IP66-rated design. At its core, the fixture features a 900W custom white LED engine, delivering an impressive 40,000 lumens. This output competes with high-power-range fixtures while maintaining a compact size similar to medium-power fixtures, providing enhanced versatility for diverse lighting applications.

The Arolla Aqua LT incorporates a centre-weighted peaked beam that ensures a more uniform and consistent illumination. Its 4°-52° zoom range, coupled with high zoom speed, allows for seamless transitions and dynamic effects. The fixture is also equipped with a 170mm (6.7-inch) front lens, contributing to an ultra-intensive narrow beam capability.

One of the challenges with large-lens moving heads is the risk of sunlight infiltration, which can cause internal reflections and heat buildup, potentially damaging critical components such as gobos and colour filters. To mitigate this, Claypaky has developed the Sun Safe Protection System, which enables operators to activate a safety mode. In this mode, the fixture automatically adjusts its head position to avoid direct exposure to sunlight, preventing the lens from concentrating heat.

For enhanced positioning accuracy, the Absolute Position innovation ensures that the fixture returns precisely to its programmed position, eliminating deviations caused by movement. Additionally, the Arolla Aqua LT is equipped with Claypaky's Advanced Four-Focal Plane Shutter System and an advanced colour mixing system, allowing for meticulous control over light shaping and colour reproduction.

A specialised variant of the fixture, the Arolla Aqua LT FS, is available for followspot applications. This version is compatible with an external digital camera (not included), enabling remote control of the fixture while providing a live video feed from the onboard camera for enhanced tracking accuracy.

Arolla Aqua Wash HC: Precision Colour Accuracy for Professional Applications

The Arolla Aqua Wash HC is designed as a high-quality single-lens wash light, offering a uniform, soft beam that is ideal for illuminating large surfaces and enhancing visual atmospheres across various professional settings. Built for both indoor and outdoor use, its IP66 rating ensures durability and reliability in any environmental condition.

At the core of the Arolla Aqua Wash HC is a 960W custom white LED engine (7000K), delivering a high CRI of up to 95. This makes it particularly suitable for applications where accurate colour representation is crucial, such as broadcasting, film, and live productions. The fixture features TrueCurve™ innovation, which includes an RGB LED system that allows precise calibration of white light by adjusting green and magenta shifts. This ensures that the fixture consistently delivers crisp, clean whites across a lighting rig.

The optical system of the Arolla Aqua Wash HC offers a flexible beam angle range of 6°-47°, with the option to expand the coverage further using a replaceable frost filter, which produces a smooth 60° beam. A 170mm (6.7-inch) lens ensures even light distribution, while an Internal Barndoor System on two focal planes provides precise control over beam shaping and direction.

Like its counterpart, the Arolla Aqua Wash HC also integrates Claypaky's Sun Safe Protection System, which automatically adjusts the fixture's position to protect against prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. This system functions even when the fixture is not receiving a control signal, ensuring that vital internal components are safeguarded from heat damage.

Advancing Stage and Event Lighting Technology

The introduction of the Arolla Aqua LT and Arolla Aqua Wash HC expands the capabilities of the Arolla Aqua Series, reinforcing Claypaky's commitment to innovation in professional lighting technology. These fixtures provide high-performance illumination, precision control, and enhanced durability, making them well-suited for concerts, theatre productions, broadcast applications, and large-scale live events. With features like automated tracking, advanced shutter systems, and protective technologies, the Arolla Aqua Series is set to deliver exceptional lighting solutions for industry professionals worldwide.

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