Q·8

Photometrics
The SGM Q-8 is a DualSource touring fixture that is made to the quality standards of a studio fixture. The evolution of the Q-7 brings to market a total of 53849 combined source lumens and is capable of a TLCI of 90+.

High color rendering
With a calibrated CRI performance above 90, and a 95+ TLCI, the Q-8 is the first RGBW touring fixture to achieve this level of white reproduction and outstanding output when mixing 4 LEDs. With SGM's TruColor+^TM technology, the Q-8 can deliver nearly 40,000 lumens at 5,600K with excellent color rendition (CRI 96). A great wash light for close distances and medium-throws, the Q-8 serves a huge range of applications in different segments.

Double-tap strobe, segment controlled
The Q-8 features two completely independent linear strobe blinders, based on G-7 BeaSt LEDs. These powerful strobe blinders are located at the top and bottom of the floodlight panel, keeping all the advantages of the existing Q series while delivering new effects and more 8 controllable pixels. In addition, the Q-8 includes a dual color strobe feature for the RGBW panel, allowing to strobe in a color while using a different color in the background. Two different types of light source, double strobe effect, twice the fun.

2 color engines in the same fixture
Along with the industry leading SGM color mixing, the Q-8 brings added value with SGM's VersaPath^TM : a designer selectable algorithm for advanced control over color transitions. With Versapath^TM, operators can warm up or cool down their mixed RGB colors over the black body curve, deciding which dominant prevails when moving from one color to another. When combined with CTC, Q-8 users can also emulate color filters over a specific native color temperature or mimic the color path response of third-party RGB fixtures.

Full control via Studio Mode
The Q-8 includes the powerful SGM DMX Studio Mode, expanding its capabilities through a number of advanced features. Select up to 12 different dimming curves with fast response, smooth (default) fade-in, and low-end extended ranges, choose your preferred color mode (RGB CTC, RGBW CTC, RGB+W CTC, CMY, HSI, or XY), adjust fan speed to reduce noise, change the PWM frequency range (3.1Khz to 30Khz), select up to 7 High-speed modes for camera setups up to 2000 fps), and adjust Plus/Minus Green mode. (Find out more about the SGM Studio Mode by reviewing the DMX chart in the "Download" section.)

Maximum reliability, all-weather design
With its IP66 rating, proven form-factor, integrated dehumidifier, and a sealed IP67 wet base, the SGM Q series engine is now available in a compact dual-purpose tank of a housing. Q-8 users benefit from SGM's ThermalDrive^TM control, patented DryTech^TM system, and multiple years of experience in all-weather lighting technology. 

Included SGM technologies

ThermalDrive^TM
SGM’s thermal management technology provides advanced temperature control and monitoring via sensors and software, keeping optimal LED junction temperatures, and ensuring maximum reliability for long-term use. The ThermalDrive^TM system includes cutting-edge heat removal via passive thermal techniques and active forced-air cooling (depending on the product), specifically designed to maintain LED efficiency while extending fixture's lifetime.

TruColor+^TM
All fixtures featuring TruColor^TM benefit from a calibrated color gamut across the SGM range. The Q-8 also brings high color rendering (CRI / TLCI / CQS 90+) and achieves high-output dynamic whites. SGM's TruColor+^TM fixtures use an enhanced color engine that improves accuracy and consistency both for color mixing and low-end dimming, while using the same procedures to match the SGM color palette.

DryTech^TM
SGM's integrated patented Dehumidification process eliminates humidity and breaks down corrosive molecules from polluted air to avoid destructive corrosion. Inbuilt dehumidifiers constantly remove trapped hydrogen from inside of the lighting fixture in a solid estate electrolytic process with no moving parts. The DryTech^TM offers protection beyond the standard IP65 or 66 ratings, which  protection against dust and other particles, while ensuring protection against direct water jets.

DualSource^TM
With an SGM DualSource^TM fixture, you get two types of light source in the same reliable fixture, doubling capabilities in terms of control, output, beam angle, design, and energy consumption. All DualSource^TM fixtures are based on an optimized power management system that shares the same power supply for all sources, while delivering the maximum possible output in each light source when used independently.

VersaPath^TM
This designer selectable algorithm for advanced color path control allows any mixed RGB value to hold a specific color point in the spectrum by modifying the color temperature data. Color filter emulation presets react to color temperature adjustments when this color path is selected. All products featuring the next-gen VersaPath^TM color engine also include the standard SGM proprietary color mixing algorithm.