ORB

Originally bespoke-designed as the centrepiece for Warrington’s Synergy nightclub, ORB is a 2m diameter, fully mechanised globe, populated with almost 8,000 LEDs in four lamp clusters. It is capable of displaying low-resolution, full video imagery and provides a stunning lighting effect.

“We designed ORB in record time for Synergy,” explains MLT director, Paul Butler. “Because of the level of experience our team has, it took just one week to design and less than that to construct. But that speed does not mean that build quality has been compromised. All elements of ORB, from the polycarbonate carapace and aluminium frame to the LEDs themselves, have been sourced from top end manufacturers and our R&D team has ensured engineering values are first class.”

ORB is a lightweight, modular structure that can be sited in a multitude of locations, either indoors or outdoors, due to its IP55 rating. Its modularity means that it is easy to transport to site and easy to construct, thus keeping build time to a minimum.

Since its installation into Synergy, ORB has received an incredible amount of interest and MLT’s order book is rapidly filling. “Everyone that has seen ORB has loved it,” adds Butler. “Their reaction has been that it is one of the most original lighting fixtures to come onto the market in recent times and we anticipate a great future for the product.”

Tech spec

Pixel Portfolio: 2R1G1B
Operating Voltage: 5v DC
Maximum Power Consumption:  <1000w/m2 
Display Brightness 1000cd/m2 
Power Supply Required: 45amps Maximum
Spread over 8 individual power supplies
Service Life: >50000hrs
Size: 2 metre Diameter Polycarbonate carapace
Aluminium support frame, with six lifting eyes
Weight Approximately 150Kilos
Content: Raw Video, Graphics
Weatherproofing: IP55

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