The ADJ GOBO PROJECTOR IR is a specialized professional lighting instrument that merges high-precision projection capabilities with covert infrared illumination for dual-purpose security and effects applications. Its primary function is as a gobo projector, utilizing a bright, high-contrast LED light source to sharply project custom steel or glass gobo patterns—such as logos, textures, or architectural details—onto floors, walls, and ceilings with exceptional clarity. The fixture typically features a motorized rotating gobo wheel, allowing for dynamic movement of the projected image, and includes framing shutters for precise shaping and cropping of the projected field. This makes it a powerful tool for branding, thematic decor, and atmospheric enhancement in events, nightclubs, and theatrical settings.

The defining "IR" feature of this model is its integrated bank of powerful, invisible infrared LEDs. When activated, these IR LEDs flood the area with light that is undetectable to the human eye but fully visible to security cameras equipped with infrared-sensitive sensors. This allows the fixture to serve a critical secondary role in surveillance, providing clear, detailed monochrome video footage in environments that must remain in complete darkness, such as during a theatrical blackout, in a museum after hours, or in any secured area where covert monitoring is required without alerting individuals to the presence of active lighting.

Control and operation are designed for seamless integration into both entertainment and security systems. For lighting effects, it offers full DMX-512 control over projection functions like gobo selection, rotation, focus, and shutter movement. For its security function, the IR illumination can often be controlled independently via DMX or set to activate automatically based on ambient light conditions. The fixture is built with a robust housing to withstand the demands of touring or permanent installation and includes efficient cooling to manage the heat generated by its high-output LED engines during prolonged operation.

In essence, the ADJ GOBO PROJECTOR IR is a uniquely versatile hybrid tool for professionals in event production, architectural lighting, and security. It creatively bridges two distinct worlds: the visible, offering dynamic pattern projection for artistic impact, and the invisible, delivering essential illumination for covert surveillance. This dual functionality makes it an innovative and efficient solution for venues that require both dramatic visual effects and discreet security monitoring from a single, strategically placed fixture.