No Strings Attached on SGM's New Battery Driven G-1 Beam

SGM announces the G-1 Beam moving head, which includes numerous features in a physically compact chassis.

A sharply defined, flat and uniform beam that operates rapidly in every movement provides mid-air beam effects through a high power white LED light source and a color wheel as well as a gobo wheel. The results are high contrast levels and an extreme brightness. The moving head is not only IP65-rated and maintenance-free, but also offers the exclusive choice of being either battery-driven with an impressive 10 - 12 hours operation in typical use or being connected wired mains power.

It provides an output of 61,910 lux at a 3m distance and a color temperature of 6,500K on pure white light. The G-1 is equipped with a 2.8° fixed beam angle; however, it can deliver an aperture zoom adjustable down to 0.3°. Its motorized focus is both fast and precise.

Using USITT standard DMX512, the G-1 can be controlled via wireless DMX or via cabling.

The G-1 comes in two varieties: with or without the base unit. With the base, usability is diverse as a battery can be inserted and thus positioning is independent from any power source proximity, and the IP rating ensures no need of bulky domes for outdoor application. Without the base, the G-1 can be mounted onto the ceiling or a rig in e.g. a club environment for a bright beam effect that operates in high speed movements using an external power supply.

The G-1 features a gobo wheel of 19 gobos + oscillation effect + open and a color wheel of 14 colors + open that add further dimensions and dynamics to the moving head, which is expanded by attributes such as gobo shake function, split color effects, and continuous clockwise and counter-clockwise pan rotation.

The G-1 is a lightweight luminaire, weighing 9.1kg/20lb, including its batteries. It can operate in extreme temperatures from -10°C - 40°C in all kinds of weather, the company says.

The movement operation of this moving head has a smooth pan response adding continuous bidirectional rotation and a tilt range up to 240°, which makes it a supplement to any stage light set where the sharp beams resemble laser beams, the company says.

SGM has also introduced a patent pending position pre-set programming for the G-1 making it easy to control and program.

G-1 Beam features:
• High power white LED light source
• Choice of on-board battery power with a functionality of 10-12 hours or wired mains power
• Choice of wired or wireless DMX
• IP65-rated and maintenance-free
• Sharply defined beam in speedy operation
• Noiseless