Elation introduces a new compact version of the all-in-one KL Profile FC, designed to deliver the same studio-quality lighting. “Combining advanced LED technology with elegant design, the KL Profile Compact brings outstanding flexibility to any venue, utilizing a streamlined form factor that delivers exceptional results with vivid color and top quality,” according to the announcement. “The KL Profile Compact projects a superior quality of light and is designed for any application where a compact ellipsoidal with outstanding color range and a flexible zoom range is required. It is an excellent choice for the wide variety of white or color illumination needs required in theatre, broadcast or any performance environment.”
Projections
The KL Profile Compact’s advanced optical engineering, combined with integrated manual zoom and focus, is designed for sharp projections free from color shifts or aberrations, regardless of the zoom, focus, or framing position. Dimming of the LED engine is smooth and stepless with variable 16-bit dimming curve modes and curves available to suit any application.
RGBMA LED engine
The KL Profile Compact offers full-spectrum performance from a 94.9 CRI engine (TLCI of 95) that utilizes a 225W 5-color homogenized LED array of Red, Green, Blue, Mint, and Amber sources. The RGBMA engine, calibrated at a native color temperature of 6000 Kelvin, emits diffused saturates and soft-field pastels, including tunable white light. The tuned LEDs bring accurate color reproduction while delivering output of 5,880 lumens.
Color management
High color quality and color manipulation are central to the KL Profile Compact, ensuring that designs translate well to camera. The unit can adjust for light that shifts away from pure white towards green or magenta through a green/magenta shift adjustment and a virtual gel library.
The unit achieves color accuracy with fully variable 16-bit color temperature adjustment (2400K - 8500K) for precision, along with dim-to-warm and red shift emulation for a classic incandescent glow.
CMY and RGB emulation give designers access to an LED color array including mixed whites. Capable of matching the white balance for camera, users can shift the color temperature without the use of plus/minus green gels and filters. Additionally, the LED refresh rate is DMX adjustable so there is no flickering when used with high-speed cameras.
Beam control
With an integrated manual zoom range of 25° to 50°, the KL Profile Compact requires no additional lens tubes, reducing cost and complexity and providing flexibility for any performance venue or show. A manual, full blackout, 4-blade framing system lets users refine the beam shape as needed and frame around objects to be highlighted. For custom imaging, the fixture accepts size ‘M’ gobos (metal gobo holder included) and also includes a 6.25" gel frame.
Mute Mode / Setup and Control Ease
The KL Profile Compact has also been designed with respect to the quiet requirements of the professional stage and studio. It offers enhanced fan controls down to Elation’s ultra-quiet Mute Mode, which disables the internal cooling fan. With its touch bar encoder for straightforward standalone operation, Aria x2 wireless management integration, and NFC configuration, setup and control are made easier for lighting designers working in diverse settings.
Explore the KL Series at elation.global/kl.
