David Manna, Technical Officer at Macquarie University’s Faculty of Arts in Sydney, sought a versatile moving light capable of delivering both a powerful beam with narrow and wide focus options, as well as additional features such as gobos and framing shutters.
“Basically, all the features we rely on across multiple lighting fixtures are now consolidated into a single unit,” he said. “Our space is primarily used for performance-based education, ranging from live music and musical theatre to film work, so having a versatile fixture that can adapt to all these applications is crucial. As well as functionality, the price point was very important.”
David has known Show Technology’s Gareth Mealing for over ten years, and he says Gareth is always his go-to for finding fixtures that cater to his needs. David was introduced to the Prolights Jet Profile300LT, a compact, quiet, and versatile moving LED profile designed for small- to medium-sized spaces and a deal was made!
The Prolights Jet Profile300LT moving profile fixture merges high-precision keylight with the power and reach of a long-throw fixture.
“They were the perfect choice, so we purchased eight,” said David. “These fixtures integrate seamlessly with our existing lighting rig, enhancing both our moving head and static fixtures while introducing valuable new functionality. The optics are exceptional, and the wide zoom range delivers everything from smooth, even coverage to powerful long-throw beams and outstanding aerial effects.”
David was delighted by the Jet Profile300LT’s gobo range and the punchiness of its colours. With seven rotating gobos, an animation wheel, dual prisms on independent wheels, and a linear frost filter, David now has an extensive range of looks and effects to discover.
David was most excited about the automated four-blade framing shutters, which offer precise shaping and CMY+CTO colour control. This versatility makes them ideal for a wide range of on-stage applications.
“The beam-shaping capability of the shutters is particularly impressive, in how small you can make that surface area relative to how wide the beam is,” he remarked. “It’s surprising how many features they have packed into such a compact fixture.”
David adds that Show Technology’s service is always fantastic, very responsive, and top-notch.
