Lycian Stage Lighting Showing Prototype of New Followspot at LDI, Las Vegas

Lycian will be showing an as yet unnamed new followspot at LDI. Model #1299 utilizes a miniaturized Xenon module with integrated heat sinks to produce an intensely bright beam. The intent to show the prototype is to gain feedback from distributors as well as end users so the final product has widespread appeal from a form and function standpoint, the company says.

The model 1299 incorporates a number of features not seen in any other followspot. Among them is the ability to be used over a wide spot to flood ratio without lens changing. The product can be used in fixed or variable focal modes.

Although still in the prototype stage, Lycian intends to make optional DMX color changing and dowsing available. A dichroic color changer will be standard.

"The Model 1299 is truly innovative. It will be a game changer much as when xenon replaced carbon arc and perhaps even more so than our own M2 was a dozen or so years ago," says Steve Lerman, director of sales. "The 1299 enables the end user to have punch for any application while having the portability of a smaller unit that will fit in the tightest of spaces. This followspot will be at home in so many different kinds of applications from touring to professional theatre, arenas, and stadiums to fairs and festivals."