Professional RGBL Zoom Wash for Stage and Studio
The ADJ Encore Z7LP is a compact yet powerful RGBL LED par designed for stage, studio, and production environments where flexibility and punch are essential. With seven (7) 20-watt 4-in-1 LEDs delivering a dynamic mix of Red, Green, Blue, and Lime, this IP20-rated fixture outputs up to 2,500 lumens while maintaining excellent color quality, including a CRI of 84 and CRI R9 of 76.6.
The motorized zoom system allows remote control of beam angle from a narrow 5° spotlight to a wide 50° wash, enabling precise beam shaping on the fly. White color temperatures are fully tunable from 2700K to 7000K, with five presets for fast setup. Linear control and 16-bit resolution across RGBL channels allow smooth fades and deep color customization.
The Encore Z7LP supports 6 DMX modes, flicker-free performance with refresh control, and includes 64 built-in color macros. Its all-metal housing, scissor yoke, and gel frame system make it field-ready for both hanging and floor-mounted applications in controlled environments.
Real-World Applications and Sound Roles:
- Concert truss wash with motorized zoom control
- Theater backlight with 3200K white presets
- Studio lighting with high CRI and flicker-free performance
- Corporate uplight with subtle color wash capability
- Live DJ booth FX wash or focused color punch
Where This System Excels
- Zoom Flexibility: Motorized 5°–50° beam range for tight spots or full-stage washes.
- Color Accuracy: RGBL engine with Lime boosts CRI and balances spectrum gaps.
- Production-Ready: Flicker-free with adjustable refresh up to 25kHz for camera work.
- Compact & Durable: All-metal build with gel frame, scissor yoke, and safety cable included.
- Quick Deployment: Includes zoom presets, white temp macros, and 64 color shortcuts.
Control Modes for the ADJ Encore Z7LP
The Encore Z7LP offers a robust DMX control architecture designed for both touring and install flexibility. Its 4-button rear-panel interface provides fast access to onboard settings, while full RDM support allows remote configuration and monitoring when integrated into larger DMX networks.
- DMX Channel Modes: 6, 9, 10, 12, 15, and 18-channel configurations for scalable control depth.
- Operation Modes: Static Color, RGBL Dimmer, Program Mode, Sound Active, and full DMX Control.
- Dimming & Curves: 6 selectable dimming modes and 4 user-defined dimmer curves (Linear, Square, Inv. Square, S-Curve).
- Refresh Rate Settings: Adjustable across 14 presets from 900Hz to 25,000Hz for flicker-free broadcast or film work.
- Special Effects: Strobe and pulse effects, 0–100% smooth dimming, and 64 preprogrammed color macros.
LED Engine & Zoom Optics in the Encore Z7LP
The Encore Z7LP harnesses a 7x20W RGBL LED array, delivering professional-grade output in a compact format. Each quad LED features red, green, blue, and lime emitters, allowing for vivid colors and enhanced white balance. The unit’s motorized zoom mechanism enables beam angle flexibility from a tight 5° punch to a broad 50° flood, making it viable for aerial beams, stage washes, or soft backlight fills. Zoom presets—ranging from Very Narrow (6°) to Very Wide Flood (50°)—allow fast recall during scene transitions or cue stacks.
Color Mixing Logic & Temperature Control Capabilities
ADJ’s RGBL color engine in the Z7LP delivers not only a wide spectrum of saturated hues but also finely tunable white light with color temperature control from 2700K to 7000K. Users can access 5 white presets (2700K, 3200K, 4000K, 5600K, 6500K) or use linear control for incremental fades. The inclusion of Lime boosts CRI performance, balances spectral gaps in pastel or amber ranges, and enhances visibility in low-light conditions. The fixture’s 16-bit fine control ensures smooth color transitions—ideal for fades and nuanced lighting cues.
The Power of LIME in the Encore Z7LP
Unlike standard RGB or even RGBA fixtures, the Encore Z7LP integrates a fourth emitter—LIME—into its LED engine. This addition elevates both the performance and visual consistency of the fixture in demanding environments. By filling gaps in the color spectrum left by traditional RGB sources, LIME enhances mid-tones, improves CRI, and increases perceived brightness without adding wattage.
The result is a smoother and more natural-looking white, as well as improved color rendering across the full spectrum. LIME also boosts visibility in ambient-light-heavy spaces like tradeshow booths or outdoor installations. In theatrical or video production contexts, it enables better facial tone rendering and reduces color distortion on camera—especially at cooler white balances above 5600K.
Whether used for subtle color washes or vibrant FX transitions, the LIME channel in the Encore Z7LP makes your design palette deeper, richer, and far more flexible.
DMX Trait Mapping & Macro Access
The Z7LP supports 6 distinct DMX modes (6, 9, 10, 12, 15, and 18 channels), offering control from basic color presets to full pixel-level channel mapping. Users benefit from 64 built-in color macros that cover common stage and architectural looks, reducing programming time. The internal logic includes channel access to zoom, strobe, temperature macros, dimmer curve selection, and fine RGBL values. Strobe and pulse effects are accessible in all DMX profiles, with programmable speed and intensity curves.
User Interface Navigation & Studio-Ready Features
The Encore Z7LP’s 4-button rear panel interface allows fast mode switching and DMX addressing without external software. For larger systems, RDM support enables fixture discovery, addressing, and diagnostics remotely. Adjustable refresh rates (900Hz to 25,000Hz) make it camera-ready for film and broadcast applications. Quiet fan mode ensures silent operation in theater and studio environments. Dimmer curve selection further fine-tunes the fixture’s fade behavior to match traditional halogen or architectural systems.
How to Deploy the ADJ Encore Z7LP
Designed for total versatility, the Encore Z7LP can be deployed in a wide range of stage, studio, and architectural setups. The fixture ships with a variable-position scissor yoke, allowing for both upright floor use and truss-mounted hanging. The included gel frame assembly supports additional diffusion or correction filters as needed for camera-facing applications or venue-specific lighting cues.
- Floor Wash Use: Set the yoke to a shallow angle for uplighting walls, curtains, risers, or scenery with a tight beam or wide zoom wash.
- Overhead Rigging: Pair with standard C-clamps or optional omega brackets for grid, pipe, or truss installs. Safety cable point included.
- Theatrical Zooming: Program motorized zoom transitions to shift from narrow highlight to full-stage wash within cues.
- Broadcast Zones: Use multiple Z7LPs with matching refresh rates for flicker-free white balancing across camera lines.
- Corporate/Event Lighting: Ideal for column lighting, stage accents, or environmental color washes at events or expos.
Why Choose the Encore Z7LP from AVMaxx
At AVMaxx, we don’t just list specs—we understand how fixtures like the Encore Z7LP work in real-world lighting environments. This compact par punches well above its weight in zoom range, CRI performance, and broadcast readiness thanks to its inclusion of LIME. Whether you're designing for a film shoot, a house of worship, or a corporate stage, we’ll help you optimize its color macros, beam angles, and onboard dimming logic to match your exact vision.
Our in-house team has tested the Encore Z7LP in both theatrical and mobile applications, and we can advise on rigging strategies, DMX mapping, and zone balancing. AVMaxx gives you more than just a fixture—we give you deployment confidence and expert guidance for every use case.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the Encore Z7LP IP65 rated?
A: No. The Z7LP is IP20-rated, meaning it’s suitable for indoor use only. For outdoor use, consider its sibling, the Encore LP7IP.
Q: Can I adjust the beam angle remotely?
A: Yes. The Z7LP features motorized zoom, controllable via DMX, with presets from 6° to 50° and full linear range control.
Q: What makes LIME LEDs better than standard RGB?
A: The LIME channel increases CRI, boosts mid-spectrum tones, and improves overall brightness—especially for camera use or natural white rendering.
Q: Is the fixture suitable for theater applications?
A: Absolutely. It includes quiet fan mode, high refresh rates, and adjustable white temperatures—all ideal for theatrical and performance spaces.
Q: Can it be floor-mounted for uplighting?
A: Yes. The included scissor yoke allows stable floor deployment without additional brackets, making it ideal for scenic or architectural uplighting.
Ready to add high-output zoom flexibility to your rig? AVMaxx will match your Z7LPs with the ideal dimming, refresh, and color settings for any venue.
