ETC Source Four LED Series 3 Lustr X8

LED profile lighting for faces, lecterns and identity projection: choose the body, optics and control as a system.

Model and use

Lustr X8 is the eight-color Source Four LED Series 3 variant. Daylight HDR is a separate tunable-white variant with a different LED engine. Framing shutters shape the beam, while the optic determines useful spread from the available position.

Prepare your inquiry

Date, venue and goal: face, lectern, scenery or projected identity. An idea and photos are enough to start.
Approximate throw and height, areas to keep dark, presenter movement, cameras and ambient light.
Existing fixtures and optics; specify equipment, installation, focusing, programming or operation to assess.

Tell us the use, date and venue, even if dimensions or the model are still undecided. We can assess rental, purchase, integration or technical support. Availability, configuration, accessories and scope are confirmed in the proposal.

Connections and components

100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz non-dimmed power; powerCON TRUE1 TOP input and thru.
Five-pin XLR DMX/RDM; Multiverse is a separate wireless route requiring an appropriate system.
XDLT requires an XDLT shutter barrel. Fixed LT/EDLT tubes require a standard barrel on Series 3; verify exact parts before reuse.

Prepare the system

Record variant, firmware, barrel, tube and accessories; qualified personnel must check mounting and safety attachments.
Match the Series 3 Lustr X8 mode and profile, universe and address; reserve the full footprint. Test intensity and white/color on one fixture.
Set position, focus and shutters on the actual lectern. Save the cue and check movement limits and camera shots.

Proposed scenario

A lit lectern with scenery that must remain dark

We can assess a profile fixture with suitable optics and shutter adjustment. If the presenter leaves the lectern, compare an additional lighting area or a separate fixture. The beam cut depends on placement and throw as well as the fixture.

For a projected logo, decide between a suitable custom gobo and video projection. Confirm which fixture, optic, holder, preparation and rehearsal are included in the proposal.

Questions and answers

Lustr X8 or Daylight HDR?

Assess Lustr X8 for scenic color and a broad color palette including whites; compare Daylight HDR for tunable-white work. Decide with the required whites, colors, camera and useful output. Do not reuse the other variant’s profile.

Can I use the venue’s lens tube?

Identify the tube and barrel part numbers. ETC distinguishes XDLT from LT/EDLT; a similar appearance does not prove compatibility. Send photos and references so the complete assembly can be checked before quoting only a body.

How can I keep light off the scenery?

Set placement and tube focus first, then use the four shutters and secure the controls. Check with the presenter in place and through the camera. If the geometry prevents the cut, assess another position or lighting zone and check again for spill on the scenery.

Why does DMX arrive but color or level differ?

Compare variant, firmware, mode, address and patch profile. Check the dimmer and color controls required by that mode before erasing settings. Isolate a unit with a known source and cable; a wireless link does not validate the patch.

Can it project a logo?

A suitable gobo and optic can be assessed. Send artwork, size, throw and surface, distinguishing a static mark from animated content. Fabrication, holder, focus and readability need confirmation; a screen or projector may better suit changing content.

How should we prepare camera and cue changes?

Test whites, exposure and transitions with actual camera settings, retaining the approved profile and cue. Allow time for focusing and rehearsal, and check for image artifacts. We can assess preparation or operation alongside the equipment; confirm the result during rehearsal.

Precautions

Use continuous non-dimmed power; power thru does not establish a universal fixture count. Size circuits and cables.
Qualified installation with safety attached to the housing point; the handle is not a safety attachment. The lens adds front weight: control movement when releasing tilt.
Isolate power and allow cooling before changing components. Keep the beam away from eyes, maintain ventilation and follow the actual unit manual.

Documentation and help

References: Source Four LED Series 3 v1.4.0 manual Rev. A and v1.4.1 firmware release note. Confirm the installed firmware and use the corresponding documentation before preparing the fixture.

Guides for choosing

Useful terms

DMX: control data; the profile defines the channels. Firmware: software on the unit. Mode: functions and footprint selected on the fixture; it must match the console patch.

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