Though it may look like the P3 tungsten fixture from Portman Lights, the P3 EVO RBGW LED Blinder Light replaces halogen lamps with advanced warm white LEDs, which are supplemented by RGBW LEDs to add a soft color-variable glow to its light washes and blinder effects. It can link to multiple units to pass through both power and DMX control signals.
A trio of LED sources gives the P3 EVO a near-identical look to its tungsten counterpart. The color capabilities of the LED cells are veritably futuristic, yet the tubular 60W light sources are contained within mimic warm-white halogen bulbs for a recognizably retro appearance. While these sources are adjustable only within a 1600-3200K tungsten color temperature range, they are backed up by a dynamic display of full-color spectrum light. This effect is achieved by 12W LEDs hidden behind the tungsten-type bulbs to provide consistent glows of a wide range of hues. Their red/green/blue/white configuration ensures a consistent rendition of cover across the entirety of their dimming range. P3 EVO light fixture is enough to draw the attention of audiences, but rigging multiple units in an expansive structure is a sure way to mesmerize crowds.
Though it sports a particularly old school façade, the P3 EVO operates using modern systems familiar to most lighting techs and stage designers. Located on the rear of the unit is a convenient OLED display with the four tactile buttons for navigating menus to set color, intensity, and other parameters to fit the needs of the production. As the P3 EVO is equipped with the Portman Color Feedback System, the buttons are backlit by RGB LEDs and will indicate a variety of current settings for hands-free monitoring of the light. When operating the fixture at a distance is preferable, a 5-pin XLR input is available for controlling these same settings as well as programmed macros using one's DMX control surfaces; a DMX output also allows for daisy-chaining up to 32 units at once. With the purchase of an optional wireless module from Astera the P3 may also be operated via WDMX.