COLORado PXL Bar 8
A motorized, outdoor-ready tilting batten that features zoom control for creating versatile, pixel-mappable looks with advanced color and movement macro effects.
Designed for flexible use in touring, festival, and event applications, this fixture can be quickly hung on truss or positioned on the ground for a variety of lighting angles.
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Features eight powerful 45W RGBW LEDs for intense, vibrant color mixing and effects.
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Offers a versatile motorized zoom range from a tight 3.5° beam to a wide 42.7° wash.
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Provides fast and quiet 200° motorized tilt for dynamic sweeping and positioning effects.
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Allows seamless edge-to-edge mounting to create uniform, gapless linear arrays.
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Built with an IP65-rated housing and connections for reliable performance in any weather.
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Supports DMX, Art-Net, sACN, and Kling-Net protocols for flexible system integration.
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COLORado PXL Bar 8 is a motorized, outdoor-ready tilting batten with capabilities to zoom for tight and wide pixel-mappable looks. This bright, moving pixel bar also features seamless edge-to-edge mounting and includes virtual gobo and movement macros with separate foreground and background color control for more design options than ever before. Slotted Omega brackets make it quick and easy to hang the fixture on truss. The COLORado PXL Bar 8 can also be positioned on the ground, which allows for a variety of different light angles. The power is in your hands and the possibilities are endless!
Features
High Output RGBW LED Batten
Features eight powerful 45-watt RGBW LEDs in a motorized tilting fixture.
Fast Motorized Tilt
Offers quiet and rapid 200-degree tilt operation for dynamic positioning effects.
Versatile Zoom Range
A quiet and quick zoom provides an expansive range from a narrow 3.5° beam to a wide 47.3° wash.
Full Pixel Control
Every LED is individually controllable for complete pixel mapping capabilities.
Seamless Pixel Pitch
Maintains consistent pixel pitch between fixtures for creating uniform visual arrays.
Onboard Effects Engine
Includes built-in virtual gobos and movement macros for easy pixel animation effects.
Flexible Control Options
Supports DMX, sACN, Art-Net, and Kling-Net protocols for ultimate control flexibility.
RDM Enabled
Allows for remote addressing and troubleshooting to simplify setup and maintenance.
IP65 Weatherproof Rating
The entire fixture is IP65-rated, including its DMX, TCP/IP, and USB-C connection ports.
Professional Power Connections
Equipped with TRUE1 compatible power input and output ports for secure power linking.
Simple Truss Mounting
Slotted Omega brackets are included for quick and easy hanging on truss.
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Specifications
Optical
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Light Source
8 LEDs (quad-color RGBW) 45 W, (3.0 A),50,000 hours life expectancy.
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Color Temperature
6121 K (calibrated white)
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CRI
64
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Beam Angle
3.5° to 30.8°
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Beam Angle single cell
4° to 29.9°
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Field Angle
5.2° to 42.7°
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Field Angle single cell
5.4° to 42.3°
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Cutoff Angle
8.5° to 47.3°
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Cutoff Angle single cell
6.1° to 45.5°
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Zoom Range
3.6° to 47.3°
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Zoom Range single cell
4° to 45.5°
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Lumens
3,503
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Illuminance
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3.6°
12,109 lux @ 5 m
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47.3°
563 lux @ 5 m
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Illuminance
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Selectable PWM
600 Hz, 1,200 Hz, 2,000 Hz, 4,000 Hz, 6,000 Hz, 15,000 Hz
Dynamic Effects
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Tilt
200°
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Tilt Ranges
60°, 180°, 200° tilt
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Dimmer
Electronic
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Shutter/Strobe
Electronic
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Zoom
Motorized
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Strobe Rate
0 to 20 Hz
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Dim Modes
2
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Dim Curves
4
Construction/Physical
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Dimensions
19.69 x 5.47 x 10.75 in (500 x 139 x 273 mm)
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Weight
25.2 lb (11.5 kg)
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Exterior Color
Black
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Housing Material
Aluminum alloy, Aluminum die-cast, High-impact flame-retardant polymer
Connections
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Power Connection
Bare end to Seetronic Powerkon IP65
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Power Input
Seetronic Powerkon IP65
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Power Output
Seetronic Powerkon IP65
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Data Connectors
5-pin IP rated, Seetronic IP rated RJ45 connectors in/out
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Cable Length (power)
5 ft (1.5 m)
Control
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Control Protocol
Art-Net, Kling-Net, DMX, sACN, RDM
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DMX Channels
(Single Mode) 19, 51, 89 or 105, (Dual Mode LED) 24,32,64, (Dual Mode Movement) 25,19,7)
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Art-Net Channels
(Single Mode) 19, 51, 89 or 105, (Dual Mode LED) 24,32,64, (Dual Mode Movement) 25,19,7)
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Modes/Personalities
10 personalities (Single Mode) 19, 51, 89 or 105, (Dual Mode LED) 24,32,64, (Dual Mode Movement) 25,19,7)
Electrical
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Input Voltage
100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz (auto-ranging)
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Power Linking
3 units @ 120 V, 5 units @ 208 V, 6 units @ 230 V
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Power and Current
422 W, 3.497 A @ 120 V, 60 Hz
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Power and Current
409 W, 2.013 A @ 208 V, 60 Hz
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Power and Current
407 W, 1.830 A @ 230 V, 50 Hz
Certifications/Qualifications
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Certifications
CE, MET, FCC
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IP Rating
IP65, temporary outdoor/wet use, with pressure equalizing M12 GORE valve
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Temperature (Ambient)
-4 °F to 113 °F (-20 °C to 45 °C)
Compatible Accessories
- Neutrik powerCONC cables
- Neutrik etherCON cables
- DMX cables
- Upload_08 software uploader
- Road Case
What's Included
- COLORado PXL Bar 8
- Seetronic Powerkon IP65 power cable to bare end
- 1 Omega bracket with mounting hardware
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Downloads
Manuals | COLORado PXL Bar 8 User Manual | Download |
Manuals | COLORado PXL Bar 8 Quick Reference Guide | Download |
Drawings | COLORado PXL Bar 8 3D CAD File | Download |
Drawings | COLORado PXL Bar 8 2D CAD File | Download |
Photometrics | COLORado PXL Bar 8 – Photometrics Report | Download |
Other | COLORado PXL Bar 8 – Firmware | Download |
Manuals | COLORado PXL Bar 8 – DMX Chart | Download |
Learn How To Use Your COLORado PXL Bar 8
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Glastonbury 2025 recap featuring a STRIKE V Glasto debut
CHAUVET Professional fixtures commanded the stages at the legendary Glastonbury festival, empowering designers to create unforgettable looks for world-class headliners. The massive deployment showcased the rugged power and creative versatility our lights deliver for the most demanding live events on the planet.
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#BTS with LD Cody James, YellowCard and Rogue Outcast 1M Beam
Go behind the scenes with LD Cody James as he deploys rugged, IP65-rated CHAUVET Professional fixtures on tour with Yellowcard. Discover how the Rogue Outcast 1M Beam and COLORado PXL Bar 8 deliver stunning, weather-proof effects that command the stage, from daytime festivals to rain-soaked encores.
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COLORado PXL Curve 12 Brings Individual Zoom, Tilt, Color Control @ LDI2023
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COLORado PXL Bar 8 FAQ’s
Its versatility comes from its ability to both tilt and zoom. The motorized base creates sweeping movements, while the zoom can change the light from a tight beam to a wide wash. It’s also weatherproof for outdoor events and can be hung up or placed on the ground for different lighting angles.
You can control each of its 8 lights individually to design custom patterns and animations, a technique known as pixel-mapping. For faster setup, it also comes with built-in effects and movement patterns, allowing you to create impressive, colorful designs with ease.
Yes, the fixture is specifically designed for seamless edge-to-edge mounting. You can line up several bars to form one long, continuous strip of light with no visible gaps, which is ideal for creating large, cohesive lighting displays.