About the Elation Opti Profile MN750 Theater Stage Light
The Elation Opti Profile MN750 is a professional-grade moving mirror (scanner) profile fixture engineered for theatrical, broadcast, and live event applications where precise, sharp gobo projection and fast movement are required. It utilizes a high-quality 750-watt metal halide discharge lamp known for its bright, crisp white light with excellent color rendering, making it ideal for projecting detailed patterns, logos, and text onto stages, sets, and scenic elements. Unlike moving head fixtures, the Opti Profile MN750 employs a fast-moving mirror system to direct the beam, allowing for extremely rapid repositioning and intricate movement patterns with minimal mechanical noise, a crucial feature for theatrical performances and television studios where quiet operation is mandatory. Its optical system is designed for sharp focus and includes a motorized zoom to adjust the size of the projected image.
The fixture boasts a comprehensive effects package centered on two rotating gobo wheels. These wheels contain a selection of high-precision metal and glass gobos, some of which are indexable, allowing the patterns to be rotated and animated at variable speeds. This is complemented by a color wheel with dichroic filters for instant color changes and a variable color temperature correction (CTO) filter to match the fixture's output to other tungsten-based lighting instruments on stage. A motorized dimmer/shutter system provides smooth fades and precise blackouts, while an iris can adjust the beam diameter. The combination of the moving mirror and these internal effects allows lighting designers to create dynamic, animated projections that can track actors or quickly shift focus across the stage with pinpoint accuracy.
Built for reliability and integration into professional environments, the Opti Profile MN750 features a robust housing with effective thermal management. It supports standard DMX control and is designed for straightforward rigging and focusing. The fixture's strength lies in its speed, sharpness, and quiet operation, making it a specialized tool for applications where traditional moving heads may be too slow or too loud. It excels as a dedicated effects and specials light in theater, opera, dance, and broadcast, providing the kind of detailed, controllable projection that is essential for high-level production values.