Elation Launches Compact SOL I ACL

Elation introduces the SOL I ACL, a compact LED effect luminaire that, the company says, combines the punch of an intense ACL-style beam with the flexibility to create custom configurations and dynamic SOL arrays. Designed to stand out alongside LED walls, layered effects, and atmospheric haze, it easily shifts from razor-sharp shafts of light to broader, colorful effects.

The product features a dedicated narrow-beam optical system powered by a 150W RGBLA LED engine. It produces a dense, uniform four-degree beam that cuts through complex visual environments. A fast four-degree-to-41-degree zoom gives the unit a role beyond a single narrow effect. I ACL can shift from punchy, concentrated beams to wider effects and softer color washes. Beams maintain their visual impact over distance and through atmospheric effects.

The unit uses Elation's FullSpectrum multicolor LED platform designed to produce a broad spectral foundation of whites, skin tones, pastels, and saturated colors. With an 83 CRI and a CCT range of 1,800K-8,500K, it is said to produce nuanced white light as well as a wide range of colors.

Dim-to-warm and red-shift emulation, CMY emulation, and a virtual gel library provide further options for shaping color and creating mixed whites. Electronic dimming, multiple 16-bit dimming modes and curves, and strobe control provide additional precision.

Built as an extension of Elation's modular SOL system, SOL I ACL integrates into existing SOLt and select Pulse arrays while also functioning as a stand-alone effect. Its compact form factor, shared mounting options, and range of interconnects, threaded adapters, mounts, and yoke accessories make it easy to create configurations ranging from individual fixture designs to elaborate arrays and custom structures.

Multiple lens options and accessories add further flexibility, including an optional Bowens mount adapter ring that accepts Bowens-mount accessories.

An IP65-rated enclosure and passive convection cooling deliver the unit's performance without fans, making SOL I ACL well-suited to noise-sensitive environments and exposed outdoor applications.

For easy setup, the unit offers Elation's proprietary Aria x2 wireless device management, and a unique Array Mode addressing system. Users can also choose between high-output blinder mode and constant-output mode when consistent light levels over extended periods are needed.