Ayrton has unveiled Mamba, a versatile lighting concept that delivers psychedelic effects. The move follows the success of Cobra, which has sold in thousands across the world. Ayrton shared that Mamba is equipped with a laser source twice as powerful as Cobra.
Mamba is the first laser-sourced IP65 fixture in Ayrton’s 6 Series, and features 18 motors dedicated solely to effects creation. It offers 92 fixed and rotating metal gobos across two wheels, specifically designed to sculpt light in ‘beam’ mode. An endlessly rotating ovoid animation wheel adds to its dynamic capabilities.
The gobos can be paired with an initial level of two palettes, each containing four individually rotating, indexable prisms that can be combined. These can then be linked to a second level of four combinable prisms situated at the front of the fixture, enabling the creation of a multitude of complex volumetric effects. Completing its graphic toolkit are two Frost filters.
Mamba’s new colour section includes a brand-new high-definition gradient CMY mixing system and an instant-access multi-position wheel equipped with 15 complementary colour filters, two multicolour filters, two CTP correctors, a progressive CTO, and three multicolour animation sections – RGB, CMY and RGB+CMY – spread over two concentric circles.
Fitted with a 250mm front lens for greater performance, Mamba’s proprietary 13-lens optical system offers a 21 x zoom range and an operating span from 0.7° to 15°.
Ayrton also said Mamba features an extreme focusing range that allows adjustment of the beam shape based on the operating distance. The fixture also has continuous pan and tilt rotation, multiplying the possibilities for creating complex effects.
Developed as a versatile fixture, the IP65-rated Mamba is designed to operate both outdoors and indoors – even in saline environments – while maintaining full accessibility. It is equipped with a sun protection system and an integrated heating system to withstand temperatures as low as -20°C (-4°F), and weighs 41kg.
