Elation Lighting provides a range of products that collectively form an integrated ecosystem for professional lighting, control, and atmospheric effects. This approach is designed to meet the demands of diverse applications – ranging from theatrical productions and broadcast studios to large-scale live events and concert touring –enabling designers and technicians to deploy cohesive, high-performance systems.

The Core: Advanced Lighting Fixtures

Elation's product catalog is built upon a foundation of advanced lighting fixtures, broadly categorized into Automated Lights and Static Lights, each featuring specialized series designed for specific performance requirements.

Automated Lights

Automated Lights from Elation encompass a versatile range of functionalities, including Profile, Spot, Wash, Follow Spot, Beam | Hybrid, and Effects, with specific models available for exterior use.

Paragon Series: A cornerstone of Elation's automated lighting portfolio, Paragon is distinguished as the company's flagship series of intelligent lights for entertainment. The design and capabilities of the Paragon series were recognized with the Product Innovation Award at LDI 2024, where it took home the top prize. The Paragon M is a framing profile fixture designed for both indoor and temporary outdoor applications. It is powered by a custom-designed 900W 6,500K variable CRI white LED engine capable of delivering over 37,000 lumens at CRI 80. With the utilization of Elation’s TruTone variable CRI technology, allowing for fine-tuning of light output and color accuracy from CRI 70 to CRI 93, along with fast and quiet CMY color mixing arrays and linear CTO. The Paragon series also features interchangeable lenses for unique flexibility.

Proteus Series: The Proteus series stands out with fixtures like Proteus Rayzor Blade, specifically noted for its use as a multi-dimensional lighting effects fixture in concert touring. Other featured products within this category include the Proteus Hybrid Max and Proteus Brutus. The Brutus, an extremely bright IP65-rated LED wash FX fixture that can be used in any environment, is powered by a custom-designed 1200W 6,500K Peak Field LED engine that delivers up to 75,000 lumens. Alongside a 6-position color wheel that includes high CRI and UV filters, Brutus features CMY color mixing and variable CTO.

Static Lights

Elation’s Static Lights provide essential and precise illumination in various forms, including Ellipsoidals, Fresnels, Par | Wash, Pendants | Houselights, Bars | Battens, Blinders, Cyclorama, Soft Lights, Footlights, Strobes, and UV Black Lights, with exterior versions also available.

KL Series: This series highlights Elation's commitment to high-quality illumination within its static lighting offerings. Engineered with industry-leading LED technology, the KL Series offers unmatched color fidelity and precision. The KL Core IP is highlighted as the ultimate fixture for professionals who need a high-performance solution that adapts to a wide range of lighting requirements, due to its exceptional light quality, robust design, and flexibility. Similarly, the KL Profile Compact shines with precision lighting through its ColourTune Technology, achieving superb color accuracy with a high CRI of 94.9 and TLCI of 95, alongside 16-bit variable CCT control. This fixture also boasts an ultra-quiet Mute Mode for silent functionality, making it particularly suited for noise-sensitive environments such as theaters, performance venues, and live events. The KL Series as a whole is recognized for its high CRI, energy efficiency, and versatile control options, making it ideal for broadcast studios and other professional lighting applications.

Fuze Series: The cornerstone of the Elation Fuze series is the Fuze Pendants, which consist of four variations: Fuze Pendant WH, Fuze Pendant, Fuze Pendant HW, and Fuze Pendant Compact. The Fuze Pendant Compact, along with its counterparts, is specifically designed for house and area lighting applications. At 144W with a 5-in-1 RGBWL LED array, capable of producing up to 7,2000 lumens, this compact offering packs a punch. The compact fixture also ensures color reproduction with a CRI of 90 at 3,200K. For flexibility, an included 45-degree lens can be swapped for optional 25, 40, 50, 85, or 100-degree lenses, with half and full snoot kits available for precise light distribution.

Mastering the Light: Obsidian Control Systems

Beyond the light, Elation provides a well-rounded framework for managing lighting setups through Obsidian Control Systems. These systems are integral components, encompassing DMX Control Software, Data Distribution solutions, DMX Dimmers | Switchpacks, and DMX Controllers. Obsidian Control Systems are crucial for enabling seamless and precise control over extensive lighting designs, as evidenced by their show-stopping control role at significant international events like the 2025 IIFA Awards in Jaipur, India, where they supported the main stage for Bollywood stars. This demonstrates their reliability and capability in handling large-scale, professional productions.

Lighting Controllers

Obsidian Control Systems includes a range of lighting controllers that run the powerful ONYX platform. From the compact but expandable NX1-16 to the NX4, these controllers give designers the tools to bring Elation’s Professional light offerings to life.

NX4: As the largest lighting control offering from Elation’s Obsidian, this professional-grade lighting solution is feature-packed. Arranged with a combination of motorized and manual faders, as well as an array of playback buttons, the NX4 offers 44 total playbacks in a compact yet powerful package.

Data Distribution Solutions

Netron is Obsidian Control Systems’ solution for data management challenges in lighting systems. It provides an extensive lineup of data distribution devices engineered for high-performance installations in complex networked lighting systems. The Netron product line includes a variety of devices categorized as EtherDMX Nodes, RDM Splitters, DMX Splitters, Network Switches, Power Management, Utilities, and Accessories.

NS8 IP: The Netron NS8 IP is an IP66 rated rugged outdoor network switch featuring 8 Gigabit ports and PoE+ support. NS8 IP has a total power availability of 100W and is ideally suited to distribute data and power to Netron nodes or any other PoE compatible network appliance. It also supports popular protocols such as X-Net, MA-Net, ETC Net3, Artnet and sACN.

EN12: This easy-to-configure 12-port Ethernet DMX gateway has a range of integrated presets plus a wide array of advanced merge and routing features, making it the ideal device for live production or installations requiring numerous physical DMX ports.

Crafting the Atmosphere: Magmatic Effects

To enhance the visual impact and create immersive environments for performances and events, Elation offers Magmatic Effects, which specializes in atmospheric effects. This product line includes machines for generating Fog, Haze | Faze, and Snow. These effects are complemented by specialized products such as Atmosity Fluid, Prisma UV, and Fans, which are essential for producing and distributing the desired atmospheric conditions. Magmatic Effects products empower designers to add depth, texture, and mood to a scene, integrating with lighting to create captivating visual experiences.

Atmospheric Effects

Magma Prime Tour: This water-based fazer delivers a high-volume, dry haze effect with efficient fluid consumption. The unit is equipped with a user-friendly full-color LCD touchscreen, intuitive DMX-512 and RDM control, and a rugged road case with all wiring located on the back. With a rating of 1500W and a rapid 20 second startup time, Magma Prime Tour can generate up to 20,000 cubic feet per minute.

Sidewinder: The Sidewinder is a 1450W high velocity CO2 simulator, including 22 x 3-watt RGBA LEDs. The Sidewinder can burst fog in multiple positions, rotating 180 degrees up to 50,000 cubic ft. per minute and four, 8-second 20-ft bursts. This unit supports DMX-512 and RDM protocols. 

In conclusion, Elation's comprehensive product ecosystem, featuring advanced lighting tools like the award-winning Paragon and versatile KL series, sophisticated Obsidian Control Systems, and Magmatic atmospheric effects, provides an integrated and technically capable solution for virtually any professional lighting application. To learn more about these solutions, contact your Mainline Rep or follow Mainline on LinkedIn to stay up-to-date on the latest in AVL.