Product Specs

Direct answerDarkTone uses original Nichia laser diodes imported from Japan with a rated service life of more than 20,000 hours, backed by a one-year diode warranty and a five-year warranty on the complete unit.Light Source and WarrantyItemSpecificationDiode originOriginal Nichia, JapanRated service lifeOver 20,000 hoursDiode warranty1 yearComplete unit warranty5 yearsWhat Keeps the Rated Life AchievableThermal design that holds the diode inside its working temperature rangeClean air paths and filters, maintained on the recommended scheduleEco-mode operation for daily use, reserving full output for peak momentsRegular output checks so compensation can be applied before the audience noticesThe rated life is a design figure, so actual performance depends on duty cycle, ambient temperature and maintenance discipline.Ask DarkTone for the specification sheet of a specific model

Direct answerDarkTone devices support DMX, Art-Net, MA and Hog consoles, Pangolin software and other mainstream systems, with custom programming available for professional productions.Supported Control SystemsSystemTypical useDMX512Console control of laser cues and effectsArt-NetNetwork control across large or distributed rigsMA and Hog consolesIntegration with professional lighting desksPangolin softwareGraphic, animation and beam programmingFeedback and RDM supportStatus monitoring from the control positionCustom ProgrammingCue structures written to match an existing show or tournament formatChannel mapping agreed with the production team before deliveryFirmware settings adjusted for specific installation requirementsDocumentation supplied so the venue can maintain the configurationSend the console model and channel plan with your enquiry, and the fixture configuration can be prepared before shipping.Ask DarkTone about console compatibility for your setup

Direct answerDarkTone laser lights reach IP54 or IP65 waterproof ratings and have passed salt spray and high and low temperature tests, which makes them suitable for outdoor performances and cultural tourism installations.Rating Guidance by ApplicationRatingSuitable environmentIP54Covered outdoor stages, indoor venues, dry climatesIP65Open-air stages, coastal sites, humid and rainy regionsIP65 with anti-corrosion coatingSalt spray and harsh coastal installationsTest Data AvailableWaterproof rating report for each supplied modelSalt spray test report for coastal and riverside projectsHigh and low temperature test results for extreme climatesInstallation guidance covering cable entries and drainageChoose the rating from the worst weather the installation will face, and protect cable entries as carefully as the fixture itself.Ask DarkTone which rating fits your outdoor site

Direct answerHousings use thickened aviation aluminium alloy. Outdoor versions add an anti-corrosion coating for rust and extreme temperature resistance.Housing SpecificationItemSpecificationBenefitBase materialThickened aviation aluminium alloyStrength with low weight for riggingOutdoor treatmentAnti-corrosion coatingRust resistance in coastal and humid sitesThermal behaviourAlloy body acting as a heat pathStable operation under high duty cycleStructural designReinforced fixing pointsHolds alignment through transport and vibrationWhy the Housing Specification MattersWeight affects rigging capacity and transport cost on touring productionsCorrosion resistance decides service life in coastal and riverside locationsHeat path quality affects brightness stability during long showsRigidity protects optical alignment after repeated transportFor coastal and high-humidity sites, specify the outdoor version even when the fixture sits under a roof, because airborne salt still reaches the housing.Ask DarkTone for housing details of a specific model