Ten years after defining tungsten-inspired stagecraft, the Polish manufacturer has released 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 centrepiece 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,” said 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, pairingPortman’s signature 1600K–3200K tungsten emulation with full-spectrum RGB colour 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 Armour: A sculpted, weather-hardened aluminium housing built to withstand severe mainstage weather conditions across all seasons.
● Portman FastLink System: Integrated 6-point modular mounting hardware utilising 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-exposedenvironments, 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.
Check out the product page here: https://shop.portmanlights.com/products/hexy and the official launch video here: https://youtu.be/EI2I8JcKB0g
