What is Orbiter?
Orbiter is an ultra-bright, tunable, and directional LED fixture from ARRI. All systems in Orbiter are completely new and designed with versatility in mind
Changeable Optics
The Quick Lighting Mount (QLM) allows for optics with very different properties to be attached to the fixture. The high-output, directional beam of the Open Face Optic is ideal for throwing light long distances. The high accuracy of the Projection Optics creates a precise circle of light that can be shaped with cutters, focus, and gobos. The Dome Optic provides omni-directional, soft light, great for illuminating large spaces, while the optional universal QLM adapter creates a direct mounting point for Orbiter-specific Chimera and DoPchoice products.
Spectra Six-Color LED Light Engine
Including Red, Green, Blue, Amber, Cyan, and Lime LEDs, the ARRI Spectra Six-Color Light Engine translates into a wider color gamut, more accurate colors, and most importantly, higher color rendition across the entire CCT range. Skin tones look natural, and hues are precisely reproduced. The Orbiter has a large CCT range of 2000 to 20,000K with impressively high color rendition across all color temperatures. Using a combination of three dimming techniques, Orbiter's cutting-edge electronics provide smooth dimming down to zero without color changes or jumps.
LiOS - The Latest Lighting Operating System
LiOS's eight color modes include CCT, HSI, individual color, x/y coordinates, gel and source matching, lighting effects, and a color sensor mode that measures ambient light and recreates it through Orbiter's output. Other features in LiOS include simplified DMX modes, performance-enhancing operational modes, over 240 slots for favorites to be stored, optics recognition, multi-language support, a custom boot screen, and more still to come.
Removable Control Panel
With a 4" full-color display, quick navigation buttons, and integrated sensors, the Orbiter control panel features a simplified menu structure and reimagined user interfaces that provide one-glance operational views and uncluttered screens. This intuitive design makes changing the color or finding a setting easy. The control panel is removable and can be used handheld with the aid of a 16.4 or 49.2' control panel cable.
Enhanced Connectivity - A Full Suite of Input and Output Connectors
Ethernet daisy-chaining is possible with two EtherCON ports supporting Art-Net 4, sACN, and TCP/IP. Two USB-A ports are used for LiOS updates and connection of third-party peripherals such as Wi-Fi USB dongles. LumenRadio's CRMX solution is included, allowing for wireless DMX. Two 5-pin XLR DMX ports are used for conventional DMX and RDM communication in and through, and there's a 3-pin XLR DC input for 48V power station. An SD Card slot enables future expansion of the software. And finally, a USB-C port is available for computer communication and servicing.
Full Suite of Sensors
Included in Orbiter is a color sensor for measuring the ambient light, a 3-axis accelerometer and magnetometer for sensing the pan, tilt, roll, and heading of the fixture, heat sensors for keeping the LEDs and electronics at exactly the right temperature, and an ambient light sensor for automatically dimming the control panel display. All these sensors make for a better user experience and increased control over the fixture. Available data also improves workflow in post-production and service.