Portman Lights Mantis

The Portman Lights Mantis is a groundbreaking decorative LED fixture featuring a unique multi-source design with powerful dim-to-warm white LEDs and vibrant RGBW glow. Perfect for hire or dry hire, it adds striking visual impact to stages, studios, and event environments.

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SPECIFICATION

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The Mantis by Portman Lights represents the next evolution in decorative stage lighting. Its patented form houses three 60 W dim-to-warm LED sources that emulate tungsten, three 12 W RGBW glow cells, and an 18 W central RGBW unit with a gobo slot—totaling 250 W of LED power for rich, dynamic effects. All electronics are onboard, allowing control via DMX (6 modes, 21–43 channels), RDM, optional W-DMX, or standalone macros. Whether hung on truss, mounted on a tripod, or placed on the floor, the Mantis delivers versatile ambience—from intimate studio shoots to large festival stages.

Key Features:

  • 3 × 60 W Dim-to-Warm LEDs for authentic tungsten emulation and smooth dimming
  • 3 × 12 W RGBW Glow Cells for vibrant colour washes
  • 1 × 18 W RGBW Central Unit with gobo slot for projection effects
  • 250 W Total LED Power in a single enclosure
  • 6 DMX Modes (21–43 channels) for flexible programming
  • RDM & Optional W-DMX for remote configuration and wireless control
  • Built-in Macros for standalone operation without a console
  • Modular Mounting: ½" spigot hole for clamps or stands; any orientation

Specification

  • Dimensions: 650 × 650 × 170 mm (25.5 × 25.5 × 6.7 in) 
  • Weight: 8 kg (17.5 lbs) 
  • Power Input: 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
  • Power Consumption: Max. 250 W
  • Power Connector: Neutrik PowerCon TRUE1 (power through)
  • Control Connector: Neutrik 5-pin XLR in/out
  • Light Sources:
    • 3 × 60 W dim-to-warm white LEDs (1 600–3 200 K)
    • 3 × 12 W RGBW glow LEDs
    • 1 × 18 W RGBW centre LED (gobo installable)
  • CRI: > 90
  • Optics: High-reflective hammered reflectors
  • Control Features: 6 DMX modes, RDM, macros, W-DMX*
  • User Interface: High-contrast LCD with illuminated buttons
  • Rigging: 13 mm (½ in) spigot hole; any mounting position
  • IP Rating: IP20

Applications:

Ideal for concerts, theatre productions, corporate events, festivals, broadcast sets, and decorative installations, the Portman Lights Mantis blends powerful warm-white illumination with vibrant RGBW effects to suit any mood or venue.

Hire Information:

To hire the Portman Lights Mantis for your next event, please contact us for availability and pricing.

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