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Ayrton Multi-Source Lighting Where Every Pixel Is Under Control

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The development of stage lighting has significantly expanded the functional demands placed on modern fixtures. Where once their primary role was simply to illuminate performers and objects, the growing complexity of choreography, scenography, and visual storytelling has transformed lighting instruments into active compositional elements. A fixture is no longer just a directional source of light — it has become part of the visible stage canvas, perceived directly by the audience.

This shift created the need for luminaires that can both light the stage and simultaneously become visual design objects themselves — generating dynamic patterns, controlled color structures, and graphic effects as part of the overall projection language.

As lighting designer Mark Stavtsev notes: “Multi-source systems are no longer just fixtures — they are true light graphics. Each pixel has its own life, and you are literally painting with light directly on the lens. Ayrton brings everything together: power, color, silence, stability, and artistry. With this approach, it’s no surprise Ayrton has become one of the global leaders in stage lighting.”

The Multi-Source Concept

Traditional spotlights operate with a single light engine, producing a static beam. A Multi-Source approach, however, utilizes an array of independent LED cells (RGBW or RGB-L), each individually addressable. This opens new horizons for lighting design:
What sets Ayrton’s multi-source fixtures apart is the precision of their optical engineering.

In 2015, Ayrton introduced its exclusive 126 mm collimating lens, still the largest of its kind in the industry. Despite weighing only 550 g, paired with a powerful 4 mm² RGBW LED, it produces a razor-sharp 2° beam at 580 candela per lumen — six times more efficient than its predecessor with a 94 mm lens. This innovation enables intense, saturated beams without reliance on complex mechanics.

In 2020, Ayrton patented its Liquid Effect™ system (FR Patent No 2006942) — a high-contrast fluidic effect positioned between primary lenses, transforming light into dynamic, living graphics. Combined with a black housing, internal reflectors, and a precise 6 mm pixel pitch, it ensures crisp projection, sharp texturing, and complete separation of effects without optical contamination.

This fusion of engineering and artistry defines Ayrton’s 11-fixture Multi-Source line, of which four models stand out as the most expressive examples: Zonda 3 FX, Zonda 9 FX, Argo 6 FX, and Nando 502 Wash.

Zonda 3 FX – Compact Creativity, “Liquid” Light
A compact fixture with 7 × 40 W RGBW LEDs and a 170 mm lens. Zoom range: 4°–56°. Output: 5,200 lm. Each source is individually controllable, with Liquid Effect integrated between the lenses. Features continuous PAN/TILT rotation (I.R.S.), making it suitable for both narrow beam and wide wash applications. Designed for small to medium venues with tight space and weight restrictions.

Zonda 9 FX – Scale and Light Architecture
Featuring 37 × 40 W RGBW LEDs and a massive 384 mm lens. Zoom range: 4°–56°. Output: 25,000 lm. Equipped with optical microstructures for uniform output, full pixel control, and continuous dual-axis rotation. Liquid Effect is positioned between emitters and optics. Ideal for large concert venues and immersive installations requiring power and consistent distribution.

Argo 6 FX – Freedom of Light, Outdoors
IP65-rated with 19 × 40 W RGBW LEDs and a 280 mm optical group. Zoom range: 4°–56°. Output: 13,000 lm. Features a semi-transparent honeycomb front for integrating graphic effects driven by Liquid Effect. Built for outdoor stages, temporary structures, and open-air environments with exposure to dust and humidity.

Nando 502 Wash – Pure Emotion
Equipped with 12 × 40 W RGB-L LEDs in a 210 mm cluster. Zoom range: 3.5°–53°. Output: 10,000 lm. Delivers CRI > 86 with extended green spectrum for optimized camera rendering. Features anti-glare glass and a black internal structure for reflection control. Perfect for theaters, broadcast studios, and venues demanding high-precision color rendition.

Ayrton’s Multi-Source philosophy redefines the role of light: no longer a background utility, but a visible, living part of the stage language. With precise engineering, unmatched optical performance, and a deep respect for the artistic process, Ayrton has created tools that allow designers to truly paint with pixels.

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