The Clay Paky Tambora Stormy is a dynamic and highly versatile RGBW LED wash/blinder hybrid, offering cutting-edge performance in a compact and durable design. Packed with 675 high-power 2W RGBW LEDs, the Tambora Stormy delivers remarkable brightness and intense color saturation, perfect for a wide range of applications, including concerts, festivals, architectural lighting, and large-scale outdoor events. Its advanced pixel-mapping capabilities allow for the precise control of individual segments, enabling the creation of dynamic visual effects with outstanding flexibility. The fixture is designed to excel in both indoor and outdoor environments, thanks to its IP66-rated housing, which provides protection against the elements, making it an ideal choice for even the most demanding settings.
Featuring a 120-degree beam angle, the Tambora Stormy offers exceptional coverage, creating wide, rich light for shorter distances and stunning strobe effects. The fixture is equipped with a range of dynamic effects, including individual control of the 27 LEDs, which allows for rapid color changes and pixel-mapping combinations. The ability to create color fades, strobe effects, and smooth dimming ensures that the Tambora Stormy can adapt to any lighting scenario, delivering an impressive visual experience. Additionally, the fixture's innovative Advanced Layers Management system allows users to combine multiple layers of effects, including background colors, built-in macros, and external video content, to create seamless transitions and more engaging performances.
The Tambora Stormy is designed with performance and efficiency in mind. Its compact size makes it easy to transport and install, while its energy-efficient operation and minimal maintenance requirements make it a cost-effective solution for any production. The fixture's highly focused beam and powerful strobe effects make it an excellent choice for creating dramatic aerial effects, illuminating large audiences, and highlighting key moments in a show. Its smooth and quiet operation ensures that it can be used in a variety of settings without disruption, and its customizable accessories, including frost filters and barndoors, provide additional control over the light output.
The fixture's robust construction includes a magnesium housing that ensures long-lasting durability, while its advanced thermal management system helps maintain consistent performance even in extreme temperatures. The Tambora Stormy also offers various mounting options, including the ability to arrange multiple units in vertical, horizontal, or column configurations for more complex setups. The fixture is compatible with a range of control protocols, including DMX, Art-Net, sACN, and RDM, and features built-in web server functionality for easy firmware upgrades and remote diagnostics. This makes the Tambora Stormy a highly reliable and adaptable fixture for a wide range of live events, television productions, and fixed installations.
Whether used for its impressive strobe effects or as part of a more intricate lighting design, the Tambora Stormy brings unparalleled creative potential and reliability to any lighting setup. Its versatility, durability, and ease of use make it a must-have tool for lighting designers looking to push the boundaries of their work and deliver stunning visual experiences.
Features
- 675 x 2W RGBW LEDs for vibrant and saturated color effects
- IP66-rated for protection against dust and water, suitable for outdoor use
- 120-degree beam angle for wide, rich light coverage
- Advanced pixel-mapping capabilities with individual control of 27 LEDs
- Dynamic color mixing and adjustable strobe effects for high-impact lighting
- Advanced Layers Management system for combining multiple effects simultaneously
- Linear CTO adjustment (2700K to 8000K) for precise color temperature control
- Electronic strobe effect from 1 to 30 flashes per second
- 24-bit high-resolution digital dimmer for smooth light intensity control
- Energy-efficient operation with a maximum power consumption of 720W
- Quiet operation with noise levels as low as 32.5 dBA in silent mode
- Customizable accessories, including frost filters and barndoors for light control
- Built-in web server for firmware upgrades and remote diagnostics
- Supports DMX, Art-Net, sACN, RDM, and Webserver protocols for versatile control options
- Magnesium housing with robust construction for long-lasting durability
- Mounting options for vertical, horizontal, and column configurations
- CE, UKCA, and cMETus Listed for global compliance and safety standards
Specifications
Light Source
- Source type: LED RGBW (675 pcs x 2W)
- CRI: Up to 80
- Lamp life expectancy: 50,000 Hrs L70*
Photometric Data
- Lumen Output: 41367 Lm (Integrating Sphere)
- Beam angle:
Noise Level
- Controlled by: Able to control linearly the speed of the fans
- Fixed presets:
- Auto: 52.3 dB
- Silent: 34.6 dB
- Theatre: 34.9 dB
- Constant: 52.3 dB
Control and Connections
- Personalities:
- Main engine: 3 modes with 10 / 32 / 26 control channels
- Pixels engine: 2 modes with 81 / 108 control channels
- Protocols: DMX, Art-Net, sACN, RDM, Webserver
- Connectors:
- Locking 5 pin XLR IN/OUT
- RJ45 IN/OUT
- Power connector: PowerCon True1 IN/OUT
- Web Server: Built-in
- CloudIO: Fully compatible
Dynamic Effects
- Colors:
- Advanced layers management (color, internal shape, pixel mapping (3 x 9))
- Linear CTO 2700K to 8000K
- Individual control of 27 LEDs
- Pre-programmed shape selection of static and dynamic patterns, and dynamic patterns, adjustable in color, speed, direction, fade, and strobe
- Strobe:
- Electronic strobe from 1 to 30 f/sec
- Dimmer/Shutter:
- High-resolution electronic dimmer 16-bit, 5 curves
Hardware and Software
- Long-life self-charging battery
- Display Graphic LCD backlit b/w Display
- Firmware upload from another fixture
- Firmware Upgrade via Web Server
- Diagnostic
- DMX monitoring
- Remote access through RDM
Housing
- Magnesium housing
- IP66 protection rate
- Working in any position
- Advanced mechanics for horizontal and vertical combination
- Hanging system: with fast-lock omega clamps (1/4 turn) on the base
- Optional safety chain
Electrical
- Operating Voltage: 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz
- Power Supply: Electronic auto range with active PFC
- Max Power consumption: 720W
Thermal
- Max ambient temperature 113°F
- Min ambient temperature -4°F
- Max temperature of the external surface 194°F
- Total heat dissipation: 2460 BTU/hr +10% / 2592 kJ/hr +10%
Safety
- Minimum distance of illuminated objects: 1 foot 8 inches
- Minimum distance from flammable materials: 8 inches
- Protections:
- Thermally protected power supply (overheating and cooling failure)
- Forced ventilation with axial fans
- External mains fuse T 15A 250V
- External fuse for battery T3A 250V
Compliance
- CE Marking (in conformity to the following):
- 2014/35 EU Safety of electrical equipment supplied at low voltage (LVD)
- 2014/30/EU Electromagnetic compatibility of equipment (EMC)
- 2011/65/EU Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances (RoHS)
- 2009/125/EC EcoDesign requirements for Energy related Products (ErP)
- UKCA: conforms to UK Regulations:
- S.I. 2016 N. 1101
- S.I. 2016 N. 1091
- S.I. 2012 N. 3032
- S.I. 2021 N. 745
- cMETus Listed:
- UL 1573:2003
- CSA C22.2 N. 166: 2015
Dimensions and Weight
- Weight: 22.78 lbs
- Dimensions without handle: 19.56 x 7.08 x 7.32 inches
- Dimensions with handle: 21.14 x 7.08 x 9.61 inches