The Evoke 5000B is a single-unit design which offers 5000W power draw and a color temperature range of 2700K-6500K with ±80 Green/Magenta adjustment. It has an output that approaches that of a 9kW HMI or 24kW tungsten light, achieved utilizing the newly developed Nebula B4 Light Engine, designed to give the Evoke 5000B excellent light quality.
“The Evoke 5000B ushers in a new era of greener and more economical on-set lighting that is also easier than ever to transport and rig,” the announcement states. “As such it marks a major milestone in the transition of motion picture lighting to LED and highlights Nanlux’s ongoing commitment to, and advances in, LED lighting. The fixture also has an IP66 rating and offers a wide range of wired and wireless control methods. The full feature set makes the Evoke 5000B the cutting-edge solution for professional production.”
Nebula B4 light engine
The Evoke 5000B is equipped with the new Nebula B4 Light Engine developed by Nanlux. This light engine is designed for white light efficiency, and provides a color temperature range of 2700K-6500K and ±80 Green/Magenta adjustment. With an input power of 5000W that can adjust both color temperature and green/magenta values. Evoke 5000B is designed as an alternative for traditional fixtures that rely on gels and repeated adjustments to be more accurate and less time-consuming to set up.
The built-in professional CSP chips and ultra-high LED light efficiency enable the Evoke 5000B to produce illuminance approaching that of a 9kW HMI or 24kW tungsten light.
White light efficiency and functionality
Based on the goal of both high light efficiency and functionality, Nanlux developed the Nebula B4 Light Engine. It combines 4 types of white light chips, providing Green/Magenta adjustment capability across the entire color temperature range on a bi-color fixture. “Compared to bi-color lighting produced by full-color light engines, the Nebula B4 Light Engine outperforms them by 30% in white light emitting efficiency from the same power input,” according to the announcement.
All-in-One Design • Compact • Weatherproof
The Evoke 5000B integrates the lamp head, control unit, and power supply into one fixture, reducing both the total weight and size compared to solutions with separate units. It features an all-in-one lamp and one cable to make fixture management simpler and more organized, improving efficiency for both on-set and transportation.
To reduce weight and increase durability, the Evoke 5000B is constructed using magnesium alloy. It weighs only 46kg/101lb (with yoke).
The Evoke 5000B is constructed with an IP66-rated housing, designed to withstand extreme weather conditions and allowing production to continue unaffected in harsh conditions.
Detail in design
Evoke 5000B features balance-adjusting rails on both sides for flexible head positioning, maintaining a neutral center of gravity when different accessories are mounted. Its motorized yoke includes a disc brake for secure angle fixation and precise positioning, with an angle display for group setups. The Evoke 5000B’s NL mount features the new PosiTight system, providing dual security to ensure a tighter connection between the fixture and the accessory.
The fixture also comes with a skid that prevents wear by elevating the fixture, enhancing transport efficiency through a stackable design, and offering shock protection with integrated springs to reduce impact during drops or transport. Two front and back handles make it easier to set up or adjust the fixture, even when mounted in higher positions.
Lighting performance
The Evoke 5000B adopts a unique 95° beam angle, making it suitable for lighting large areas without a modifier. With this beam angle and emitting area, the light quality and shadows closely mimic sunlight, for simulating natural light.
Dimming control
The Evoke 5000B has smooth dimming, especially from 0.0% to 0.1% brightness, essential for fade in/out lighting. It achieves fully linear dimming performance through newly developed hardware combined with optimized mixing algorithms. The newly added High Speed Mode allows the Evoke 5000B to switch from PWM to DC mode, maintaining stable and consistent brightness during high-frame-rate shooting. Even at over 10,000 frames, it is designed to provide smooth, flicker-free performance. Combined with its high illuminance, the Evoke 5000B is also designed for high-speed shooting.
Controls for sets
The Evoke 5000B is designed with built-in control for easy and quick access to operations. The panel is equipped with three knobs, four buttons, and a 4.3-inch display screen for intuitive and quick control. The new-generation user interface provides users with a straightforward menu and user-friendly icons, allowing them to quickly locate the needed options and adjust parameters. A new wired controller is included with the fixture, which provides stable wired control when the fixture is rigged high.
The availability of DMX/RDM, Art-Net/sACN, and LumenRadio CRMX, Nanlink App 2.0, and remote controller control options allows the Evoke 5000B to operate smoothly in professional film and television production sets, enabling simultaneous control of multiple fixtures.
Optimized cooling management
The Evoke 5000B is equipped with a newly designed cooling system, including optimized heat sinks and fan modules, which improve heat dissipation efficiency. This cooling system includes Smart, Full Speed, Low Speed, Off, and Pause modes, allowing users to switch between them based on their needs. The Smart mode automatically adjusts the fan speed according to the ambient temperature. In this mode, the noise level is only 44 dB(A), ensuring a silent recording environment.
NL Mount accessory ecosystem
The light source module of the Evoke 5000B is the same physical size as that of the Evoke 2400B. Adopting the NL mount makes the Evoke 5000B compatible with most accessories for the Evoke 2400B, like the Fresnel, reflector, parallel beam reflector, and softbox, meaning it can produce a wide variety of lighting effects, designed to reduce the accessory investment required when purchasing the new light fixture.
Additionally, a new larger motorized Fresnel lens, a motorized yoke, and a wired controller tailored for the Evoke 5000B are also being introduced. The motorized Fresnel lens features a 45cm lens with a 16°-50° zoom range, delivering 47,970 lux at 16° for a smaller lighting area and softer appearance. The zoom range can be adjusted via the Fresnel lens button, fixture controls, wired (DMX, Ethernet) or wireless (Nanlink App 2.0, LumenRadio CRMX), with built-in fans ensuring stability in high-temperature environments.
The motorized yoke for the Evoke 5000B allows electronic angle adjustments with 540° horizontal rotation and 270° vertical flip, improving setup efficiency for rigging at height. It features a control panel for simultaneous fixture and yoke adjustments, and can also be controlled via buttons, wired controller, DMX/RDM, or Ethernet.
The wired controller features a 3.2-inch display, three buttons, and three knobs, with a layout identical to the Evoke 5000B for easy adaptation. It includes an 8m connection cable, an IP66-rated housing for weather resistance, and a magnetic back for convenient attachment to metal surfaces or a magnetic base on the fixture.
Price and availability
The Evoke 5000B is sold in two options: cardboard packaging (cost 14,800 USD) and flight case packaging (costs 15,500 USD), and the FL-45E Fresnel lens costs 2,580 USD, excluding local taxes. Both are shipping in March.
The Evoke 5000B will be on display at the Nanlux booths 109 and 210 at BSC Expo Feb 12-14, 2025.
For more information, please visit www.nanlux.com.
