The all-rounder at it's best

The brilliant and versatile Sparx 18, with 37x 40W LED power, enables impressive washlight applications in completely innovative dimensions thanks to the innovative TwinZoom. The basic color temperature of the Sparx 18 is freely selectable and it runs extremely quietly thanks to special heatpipe cooling.

The optical system guarantees perfectly homogeneous illumination and enables fascinating color gradients with uniquely diverse beam effects and shapes from Soft Edge to Hard Edge for lighting design at its absolute best.

Technical data

Optics and light source

37 RGBW high-performance LEDs of 40 W each, up to 23,000 lm Output;
CRI > 85
> 20,000 h LED life time
Flicker-free operation, camera mode: 100, 120 and 600 Hz
TwinZoom zoom range: 3° to 70° (1:23)
Highly efficient optics for perfect color mixing

Effects

Individual LED control - Single pixel control
Sparkle channel for dynamic effects
Multiple layers with independent patterns can be stacked on top of each other
Countless color and pattern combinations
Glow channel and color spread channel as additional color effects
Separate CTC channel
Optimised color mixing behaviour
High-resolution, steplessly variable dimmer 0–100%
Color-accurate dimming
Electronic strobe with pulse and random effects
TwinZoom effects: Multicolor beams and innovative beam shapes
Basic color temperature can be selected: 2700 K, 3200 K, 4200 K, 5600 K, 6000 K, 6500 K, 7000 K oder 8000 K

Movement

High-resolution 3 phase stepping motors
Precise, extreme fast and silent movement
540° Pan / 330° Tilt

Control and programming

Protocol: USITT DMX-512, RDM
Ethernet / Artnet - sACN - Kling-Net
Wireless DMX / RDM / CRMX TiMo - Lumen Radio
Bluetooth, WLAN
LCD display with function keys and battery buffer, electronically rotatable
Mini USB for software update
Stand-alone mode
Master/slave function, Built-in DMX analyser

Construction

Robust, roadworthy design
Individually changeable LEDs
Patented cooling system - super silent
Fan control for virtually noiseless operation
Neutrik 5pin XLR IN / OUT
Neutrik etherCON RJ45 IN/OUT
Neutrik PowerCON TRUE1 IN / OUT

Rigging

2 omega brackets with original Camloc connectors for quick and comfortable mounting in any direction with four different mounting possibilities

Electrical & thermal specification

Max. power consumption approx. 1300 VA
Input voltage range 100 – 240 V, 50/60 HZ
Total heat dissipation (calculated): 4,436 BTU/hr

Mechanical specification

Dimensions: W 481 x H 580 x D 308 mm
Weight: 22 kg

Scope of delivery

Schuko on powerCON TRUE1,
flexible rubber cable (2 m long, 3 x 1.5 mm²)
2 Omega brackets

Accessories

CASE33 Amptown single flight case
CASE34 Amptown double flight case
BLOB02 Omega bracket standard

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TWINZOOM-EFFECT

Exclusively from JB-Lighting - the patented TwinZoom. With the TwinZoom, the outer LED ring and the inner area can be zoomed separately from each other - completely infinitely variable from 3°–70° (1:23). Together with the LED single pixel control, absolutely innovative, aesthetically pleasing and effective light scenes can be created, of which one did not dare to dream.

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BASIC COLOR TEMPERATURE CAN BE SELECTED

The basic color temperature, from which all colors are automatically mixed, is freely selectable on the Sparx 18, making it an excellent addition to any lighting ensemble.

2700 K

3200 K

4200 K

5600 K

6000 K

6500 K

7000 K

8000 K

STEPLESS ZOOM: 3° – 70° (1:23)

The luminosity and zoom range of 3°–70° of the Sparx 18 are impressive. Virtually noiseless, absolutely precise and fast, the Sparx 18 changes from extremely narrow to wide beam distribution. When TwinZoom is used, you can be sure of its wow factor.

Narrow beam (min. 3°)

Wide distribution (max. 70°)

HARD EDGE & SOFT EDGE

Precise and extremely homogeneous light projections can be created thanks to the diffused light-optimised beams of the Sparx 18 – based on the large and completely borderless transparent lenses, which are lined up almost seamlessly with one another, and with the help of the TwinZoom.

Hard Edge

Soft Edge

MULTICOLOR BEAMS & BEAM SHAPES

The Sparx 18 makes it possible to produce the highest quality multicolor beams and color gradients. Impressive beam shapes can also be achieved which are unique in this form.

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Customer testimonials

That works!

Real bespoke work – the perfect accessory for the Washbeam Sparx 18
„Made in Germany“

SINGLE FLIGHT CASE

AMPTOWN

Pro case made from 10 mm birch plywood with SiP insert, stacking troughs and a scan window
Original amptown cases Blue Wheels
Dimensions: L 60 x W 60 x H 80 cm
Weight (incl. devices): ca. 42 (64) kg

DOUBLE FLIGHT CASE

AMPTOWN

Pro case made from 10 mm birch plywood with SiP insert, stacking troughs and a scan window
Original amptown cases Blue Wheels
Dimensions: L 100 x W 60 x H 80 cm
Weight (incl. devices): ca. 60 (104) kg

REQUEST SPARX 18 ONLINE!

Would you like to invest in Sparx 18 and find out what costs are involved? Then send us your request online – we will take care of it immediately.

Sparx 18 request

prolight + sound 2025 – A truly special trade fair year for JB-Lighting

This year, our appearance at prolight + sound in Frankfurt was anything but ordinary

Picked up directly – instantly convinced!

A heartfelt thank you to Dora Showtechnik, who not only invested in 10 P9s, but also took the time to visit us directly in Blaustein.

End of March, we were at the MIR in Rimini

Our long-standing Italian distributor showcased a wide range of our products at his booth, including the P15 Profile, Sparx 9, and P10 Profile.

Throwback to INTERSONIC Forum, Helsinki

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