Elation has announced the release of Ultra Dimming firmware and other new features that further refine these advanced, high-performance LED profile luminaires.

PARAGON’s new Ultra Dimming system utilizes an advanced dual CRI LED engine and electronic driver system to set a new industry standard for dimming accuracy and low-level smoothness. This revolutionary new approach to LED control allows for incredibly precise, low-level dimming control at a very high refresh rate of 25 kHz. Ultra Dimming enables seamless intensity transitions, even at the lowest dimming levels and slowest crossfades, while maintaining optimum refresh rates to minimize camera interference. Operation is 100% flicker-free.

In addition to its unique variable CRI LED array, PARAGON features interchangeable lenses for fluid conversion between Fresnel and PC Wash Beam configurations. With automatic lens detection, PARAGON intelligently adjusts control settings and fine-tunes optics for optimal output and field control.

Moreover, a specialized Theater Mode further reduces sound levels by slowing specific motors to decrease audibility and resonance. This mode can be remotely activated via the control channel, allowing the fixture to adapt to specific situations as needed during the performance. Other low-noise modes have also been refined for even quieter operation. All of these feature refinements are also included in the new PARAGON LT, which delivers even higher intensity and a narrower zoom for long-throw impact, while remaining one of the most compact and lightweight fixtures in its class.