About the Elation EPS486 Platinum Beam 5R Moving Head Light
The Elation Platinum Beam 5R is a high-performance, five-source moving head beam light engineered to deliver intense, aerial laser-like effects for concerts, festivals, and large-scale productions. This fixture distinguishes itself by incorporating five individual high-output LED light sources, each with its own independent optical path and CMY color mixing system. This multi-source design allows the fixture to project multiple simultaneous beams from a single head, creating complex volumetric patterns, crisscrossing aerial effects, and stunning fan-shaped displays that are typically only possible with an array of multiple single-beam fixtures. The individual control over each beam's color, intensity, and position relative to the others unlocks an extraordinary level of creative potential for dynamic beam work.
At the core of each beam path is a sophisticated CMY (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) color mixing system, providing incredibly smooth and subtractive color blending across a vast spectrum, including rich pastels and deep saturated colors without the need for traditional color wheels. This is combined with a high-speed electronic dimmer and strobe for precise intensity and timing control. The fixture features a fast and silent pan and tilt mechanism with extensive rotation ranges, enabling rapid repositioning and sweeping effects that can keep pace with the most energetic music. Additional effects include a motorized frost filter to soften the hard-edged beams into a diffuse wash and a precision focus adjustment to ensure each beam remains razor-sharp over long throw distances.
Constructed with a durable, lightweight chassis, the Platinum Beam 5R is built for touring reliability while prioritizing effective heat dissipation to maintain consistent LED performance. It offers comprehensive control via standard DMX protocols and includes advanced features like a built-in power supply for global voltage compatibility. The fixture's ability to generate a thicket of vivid, individually controllable beams from one unit makes it a highly efficient and visually impactful choice for lighting designers seeking to maximize stage impact while minimizing rigging points and cable runs. It represents a significant evolution in beam light technology, transforming a single fixture into a versatile and powerful effects generator capable of defining the visual aesthetic of a large-scale production.