Product Spotlight: ETC Lonestar Prime Moving Head Fixture

Product Spotlight: ETC Lonestar Prime Moving Head Fixture

May 21, 2026 | Equipment, Event Technology, Lighting, Production, Rental, Visual

A Fixture That Keeps Up With Real Production Demands

In live production, flexibility matters. Whether you’re working on a concert tour, corporate event, broadcast setup, or outdoor festival, you need lighting equipment that can adapt quickly and perform reliably.

The ETC High End Systems Lonestar Prime, now available for rental and purchasing through Starlite, was designed with that in mind.

This compact automated lighting fixture combines strong output, creative tools, and weather-ready construction for teams that need one fixture capable of handling multiple roles without overcomplicating the rig.

Why We Added ETC Lonestar Prime Rental Fixtures to Our Inventory

At Starlite, we don’t add equipment to our rental inventory lightly. Every fixture we carry needs to perform in real-world production environments. The Lonestar Prime checked all the boxes.✔️

It brings together output, flexibility, and durability in a way that makes sense for today’s productions. Whether it’s a concert, corporate event, broadcast, or outdoor setup, this is a fixture that can handle multiple roles without compromise.

Ultimately, that made it a must-have for our inventory.

 

ETC Lonestar Prime Rental for Concerts, Broadcast & Live Events

The Lonestar Prime delivers over 17,000 lumens, giving it the power needed for large stages, LED-heavy environments, and outdoor event lighting. At the same time, it maintains a smaller footprint than many comparable moving head profile fixtures.

Additionally, with its IP54 rating, it’s built for both indoor and outdoor use, offering protection against dust and light weather. That makes it a reliable option for unpredictable environments.

Because versatility matters in modern production environments, the Lonestar Prime became a strong addition to our rental inventory.

With a zoom range of 3.8° to 55°, it can shift from tight beam looks to wide coverage quickly. That flexibility allows designers and production teams to get more out of fewer fixtures.

For our clients, that means:

  1. More efficient lighting rigs
  2. Faster setup and programming
  3. Greater flexibility across different types of shows
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Creative Control Without Overcomplication

The Lonestar Prime offers a full set of tools that support both subtle design work and more dynamic looks.

Color and Output

▪  CMY color mixing with CTO for smooth, accurate color control

▪  Strong color rendering for both saturated and natural looks

Beam Shaping

▪  Framing shutters for precise control

▪ Iris for tightening beams and aerial effects

Effects and Texture

▪  Rotating and fixed gobos for pattern projection

▪  Animation wheel for added movement

▪  Dual prisms for layered effects

▪  Frost filters for softening output when needed

Key Features Include:

  • IP54 rating for indoor and outdoor use

  • 17,000+ lumens in a compact automated lighting fixture

  • Wide zoom range for beam, spot, and wash applications

  • Full creative toolkit with gobos, prisms, and animation effects

  • Dual rotating and indexable prisms

  • Dual rotating gobo wheels with seven high-precision glass gobos

  • Focusable animation wheel with continuous rotation in both directions

  • Electronic dimming for smooth light adjustment

Built for Real Production Environments

 

  • HIGH OUTPUT IN A COMPACT FORm 

  • A FULL RANGE OF CREATIVE TOOLS IN ONE FIXTURE

  • WEATHER RESISTANT FOR INDOOR AND OUTDOOR USE

  • THE FLEXIBILITY TO HANDLE MULTIPLE ROLES IN A LIGHTING DESIGN

A Flexible Moving Fixture For Modern Productions

  • concert lighting & touring productions

  • corporate events & general sessions

  • broadcast & live streaming

  • theatrical & venue installations

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“The ETC Lonestar Prime checks a lot of the boxes we were looking for in this fixture class. The size/weight and feature set will make this a very useful tool for a lot of different applications, and the fact that it’s outdoor-rated is a huge bonus. We’re really excited to be adding these into our inventory.”
Jason Danowitz

Vice President of Show Technology, Starlite

NOW AVAILABLE— RESERVE FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT

The ETC Lonestar Prime moving head profile fixture is now available through Starlite.

Planning a tour, event, or installation? Our teams can help you determine how this fixture fits into your lighting design.

Contact us today to check availability and reserve units for your next production.

RENT THE LONESTAR PRIME

AV and Sound for Community Races and Running Events

AV and Sound for Community Races and Running Events

May 13, 2026 | Audio, Equipment, Event Technology, Lighting, Visual

Planning AV and lighting for community races and running events takes more than setting up a few speakers near the start line. From outdoor sound coverage to power access and race-day communication, the right AV setup helps your event feel organized, professional, and engaging for participants and spectators alike.

You have spent months organizing the route, recruiting volunteers, lining up sponsors, and getting registrations in. The last thing you want on race day is a PA system that cuts out at the start line, a DJ setup that sounds great in one spot and dead in another, or no way to communicate with participants spread across a course. Good AV and sound makes a community race feel like a real event. Bad AV makes it feel like an afterthought.

Whether you are organizing your first 5K for a local nonprofit or managing an annual run that draws thousands, here is what you need to think about. Race organizers can also explore planning resources from the Road Runners Club of America when preparing community running events.

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1. Outdoor Sound Is a Different Animal

Indoor venues have walls to contain and reflect sound. Outdoors, sound just disappears into open air. A system that would fill a gymnasium will barely cover a start line festival area. Outdoor races need properly sized line arrays or column speakers pointed directly at the audience, and if your event has multiple zones, a start area, a finish line, and an awards stage, each zone needs its own dedicated sound setup. One system trying to cover everything never works as well as it should.

2. The Start and Finish Areas at Running Events

Most race directors think of AV as one thing, but a well-run race really has two distinct production moments. The start line needs energy, an MC hyping the crowd, music building to the starting gun, and a PA system that projects clearly across a wide-open space full of nervous runners. The finish line needs clarity, a name announcer calling finishers, a results feed if you have one, and enough coverage that people waiting for their friends and family can actually hear what is happening. Plan these as two separate audio needs, not one.

Note: Many community races start at 7 or 8 AM. If your venue is in a residential area, check local noise ordinances before booking your sound system. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection provides guidance on statewide noise control requirements and local ordinance standards.

3. Wind Is Your Biggest Enemy

Wind does two things to outdoor sound: it pushes audio off-axis so it does not reach the audience, and it causes microphones to produce a low rumbling noise that drowns out the speaker. All microphones used outdoors need windscreens, and your AV team should know how to position and aim speakers to compensate for prevailing wind direction. This is not something to figure out the morning of the race.

4. Power Access Has to Be Figured Out in Advance

Parks, parking lots, and open streets, which are where most community races happen, rarely have convenient power access. Your AV company needs to either tap into nearby power with appropriate cabling or bring generators. Either way, this has to be scoped before the day of the event. Running out of power mid-race is not a recoverable situation.

5. Don't Overlook The Awards Ceremony

A lot of race organizers put all their energy into the start and finish and then scramble for the awards ceremony. This is actually a key moment, it is when sponsors get recognized, winners are celebrated, and the community feeling of the event peaks. Have a dedicated setup for the awards stage with a microphone, a speaker system sized for the crowd that will gather, and ideally some music playback capability. It does not need to be elaborate, but it needs to be planned.

Quick Planning Checklist 📋

  1. Book your AV company as early as you confirm your venue and route
  2. Plan start line, finish line, and awards stage as three separate audio zones
  3. Confirm power access or generator needs at each location
  4. Make sure all microphones have outdoor windscreens
  5. Check local noise ordinances, especially for early morning start times
  6. Confirm a dedicated AV technician will be on-site for the full event
  7. Do a site walkthrough with your AV team before race day

Serving Community Events Across New Jersey & Philadelphia Area

​Starlite has provided AV and sound production for community races, festivals, and outdoor events across New Jersey and the greater Philadelphia area for over 40 years. We know outdoor events, and we know what race day actually looks like on the ground. From a small neighborhood 5K to a large charity run, we handle the audio and production so you can focus on your participants.

From AV and lighting for community races to full sound production for running events, Starlite helps race directors create organized, energetic experiences for participants and spectators alike.

You run the race. We will handle the sound.

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