Description
Granite X500IP Beam: The Ultimate Waterproof Powerhouse for Professional Stages
When designing outdoor stages or equipping large-scale venues, lighting professionals face a common challenge: finding a beam fixture that delivers uncompromising brightness while surviving the harshest weather conditions. The Granite X500IP Beam is engineered specifically to meet this demand. Combining a high-output 420W lamp with an IP65 waterproof rating, this fixture provides the piercing intensity of a premium beam light within a rugged, weather-resistant chassis.
Unrelenting Output and Precision Optics
At the core of the Granite X500IP is a highly efficient 420W discharge lamp, driving a total power consumption of 580W. This light source is paired with a massive 180mm 2-in-1 high-precision combination optical lens, ensuring that the beam remains tight, sharp, and intensely bright over long throw distances. The electronic focus allows operators to dial in the beam edge with pinpoint accuracy, making it ideal for aerial effects and precise targeting.
The fixture’s optical system is further enhanced by a dual-lens strobe mechanism capable of firing from 0.5 to 9 times per second. Whether you need subtle atmospheric pulses or aggressive, high-energy blinding effects, the strobe system responds with immediate precision. Furthermore, the 0-100% linear dimming ensures smooth fade-outs and fade-ins without any noticeable stepping.
Expansive Color and Pattern Capabilities
A beam light is only as good as the visual textures it can produce. The Granite X500IP excels in this area by offering a comprehensive suite of colors and gobos designed for dynamic layering:
- Color System: The fixture features a dedicated color wheel with 13 vibrant colors plus open white. It supports a variable-speed rainbow effect and half-step color positioning, allowing lighting designers to create split-color beams and seamless color scrolls.
- Gobo Wheel: The fixed pattern wheel includes 13 precision-cut gobos plus open white. With bidirectional variable speed rotation and a shake effect, these patterns can cut through the air to create complex, moving textures.
- Dual Prism Engine: The Granite X500IP is equipped with two independent prisms (an 8-facet and a 24-facet prism). Crucially, any two prism effects can be combined to create intricate, dynamic multi-beam projections. Both prisms can rotate in both directions at variable speeds.
- Frost Filter: For moments when a softer edge or a wash-like effect is required, the built-in 0-100% linear frost filter diffuses the hard beam into a smooth, even field of light.
Advanced Mechanics and Control
Speed and accuracy are paramount in professional lighting. The Granite X500IP features rapid 540° Pan and 270° Tilt movement. Both axes are equipped with electronic error correction (utilizing internal optocouplers), meaning that if the head is accidentally bumped out of position, it will automatically snap back to its programmed coordinate without requiring a manual reset.
Control is handled via standard DMX512, offering two profiles: an 18-channel mode (referred to as 19CH Mode 1 in the manual) for deep, granular control, and a 17-channel mode for slightly simplified operation. The fixture also supports Auto and Voice Control modes for standalone applications. A built-in LCD screen with an intuitive menu system makes addressing and configuration straightforward, even in dark environments.
Rugged IP65 Construction
The defining feature of the Granite X500IP is its IP65 protection rating. The heavy-duty housing is completely sealed against dust ingress and protected against low-pressure water jets from any direction. This eliminates the need for bulky, expensive rain domes during outdoor festivals. Weighing in at a substantial but manageable 22kg, and measuring 370mm × 270mm × 640mm, it is built to withstand the rigors of touring.
Technical Specifications Overview
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Voltage / Frequency | AC90V-240V, 50Hz/60Hz |
| Total Power / Lamp | 580W / 420W Discharge Bulb |
| Optics | 180mm 2-in-1 High-Precision Lens, Electronic Focus |
| Color Wheel | 13 Colors + White, Half-step, Rainbow effect |
| Gobo Wheel | 13 Patterns + White, Shake effect |
| Prisms | 8-facet & 24-facet (Combinable, Bi-directional rotation) |
| Effects | 0-100% Frost, Dual-lens Strobe (0.5-9 Hz) |
| Pan / Tilt | 540° / 270° with Electronic Error Correction |
| Control Modes | DMX512 (17CH/18CH), Auto, Voice Control |
| Physical | IP65 Rating, 22kg, 370 × 270 × 640 mm |
Conclusion
The Granite X500IP Beam is a formidable tool for lighting designers who refuse to compromise on performance due to environmental constraints. With its massive 180mm optics, powerful 420W source, and dual-prism layering capabilities, it delivers stunning aerial effects. Wrapped in a rugged IP65 chassis, it guarantees reliability show after show, rain or shine. If you are looking to invest in a tour-grade, all-weather beam fixture, the Granite X500IP stands ready to deliver.
