Tools of the Trade: American DJ Vizi Spot 5R and Vizi Beam 5R

Using Philips MSD Platinum 5R lamp technology, the Vizi Spot 5R and Vizi Beam 5R from American DJ have outputs comparable to a 575W fixture at about half the size. Rated for 2,000 hours, the lamp technology has a very short arc and 8,000K color temperature. The spot unit operates on 13 DMX channels and has seven dichroic colors, plus white, and eight rotating interchangeable gobos plus spot on independent gobo and color wheels. It features an 18° beam angle. The beam model uses 12 DMX channels and includes 12 dichroic colors plus white (UV included) and 14 static gobos plus spot on independent gobo and color wheels. It features a 3° beam angle. Both models feature Remote DMX Addressing (RDMX); 360° standard pan (540° optional) and 270° tilt; a four-button LED menu system; a three-facet prism with macros; gobo scroll mode and shake effect; shutter with pulse effect; random strobe; and 0-100% dimming. www.americandj.com