Ten years after defining tungsten-inspired stagecraft, the iconic Polish manufacturer releases its weather-hardened, dual-engine hexagonal masterpiece.
Portman Lights officially launched HEXY™, dubbed "The Ultimate Portman®." Marking a decade of stagecraft innovation, HEXY™ transitions the brand’s signature hexagonal identity into an all-weather, high-performance visual centerpiece engineered for touring mainstages, broadcast studios, architainment, and mobile productions.
A decade ago, Portman Lights transformed stage design by bridging the raw aesthetics of classic tungsten lamps with modern engineering. HEXY™ represents the latest evolution of that legacy, combining two independent light engines inside a weather-sealed, 3D-sculpted tactile chassis.
"HEXY™ is our tribute to the lighting artists and stage architects who turn dark spaces into visual spectacles. We distilled our entire DNA into a single, weather-sealed cell (many have been waiting for this), doubling core power, adding full RGB saturation, and transforming the front protective mesh into a pixel-mappable light canvas." - says Michal Malinowski, Brand Manager.
Dual Engine Architecture & Core Innovations
HEXY™ introduces a multi-layered engine designed for high-impact kinetic visual performance:
● 120W HaloLED™ FC Core: Delivers twice the power of previous single-cell generations, pairing Portman’s signature 1600K–3200K tungsten emulation with full-spectrum RGB color saturation.
● 30W SMESH™ Surprise Front Matrix: Converts the front protective shield into a dynamic 13-pixel, individually mappable RGB canvas for direct-view visual effects and kinetic motion.
● IP65 3D HEXskin™ Armor: A sculpted, weather-hardened aluminum housing built to withstand severe mainstage weather conditions across all seasons.
● Portman FastLink™ System: Integrated 6-point modular mounting hardware utilizing straight and hinge connection arms for tool-free assembly of interlocking hexagonal light walls.
Versatile Application Across Disciplines
Engineered as an all-in-one visual instrument, HEXY™ adapts to diverse lighting environments:
● Touring & Mainstage Festivals: IP65 sealing allows reliable operation in weather-exposed environments, while FastLink™ enables rapid construction of large-scale, pixel-mapped arrays.
● TV & Broadcast Scenography: Ultra-smooth dimming curves, high CRI (82), and 3D physical contours provide scenic depth and flicker-free performance on camera.
● Architainment & Mobile Events: Weighing 6.5 kg (14.3 lbs) with flexible mounting options, HEXY™ functions as a decorative sculpture, wash light, punchy blinder, or dynamic matrix.
Technical Specifications
Photometrics
Main (HaloLED™)SMESH™Light Source120W WW + 90W RGBBeam Angle94°Colour Temperature1600 – 3200 K + RGBTotal Luminous Flux1770 lm (HaloLED™) + 1770 lm (RGB)CRI82
Control & Programming
ProtocolsDMX512, RDM, WDMX (optional)DMX Modes7DMX Channels9–94InterfaceOLED displayAdditional FeaturesMacros, influencer/follower mode, fastLINK™ (rapid edge-to-bracket connection)
Physical construction
Weight6,5 kg (14.3 lbs)Rigging- fixed connector with 12 mm (1/2 in) hole for clamp and/or tripod [fastLINK™] (included), - adjustable connector with 12 mm (1/2 in) hole for clamp and/or tripod [fastLINK™] (included)IP ratingIP65 - 3D HEXskin™ housingCoolingfan
About Portman® Lights
Portman Lights is a world-renowned manufacturer of design-driven, decorative stage lighting fixtures based in Poland. Built on 10 years of innovation, Portman products combine vintage tungsten aesthetics with cutting-edge LED technology for major concert tours, TV broadcasts, and architectural spaces globally.
Product page: https://shop.portmanlights.com/products/hexy Official launch video:
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