Product Description
Overview
The ETH-64 is a top hat for PAR64 / Altman / L&E, made to block direct view of the lamp face while allowing the beam to pass. Its matt black cylindrical snoot reduces glare, visible scatter, and front-of-fixture spill in rigs where the fixture faces audience, camera, or reflective scenery.
Why It Matters
PAR64 lamps can be visually aggressive when the audience sees into the can. A full top hat gives that classic stage fixture a cleaner front profile while reducing stray spill from the housing.
Key Features
- top hat body helps hide the lamp and lens face from common audience and camera sightlines.
- Matt black paint minimizes reflection from the accessory itself, keeping the spill-control part visually quiet.
- Full-cylinder shape gives even glare reduction around the fixture face.
- Host-specific fit keeps the accessory tied to the fixture family instead of relying on a generic snoot.
Host Fixture
Designed for PAR64 / Altman / L&E. It provides glare reduction, beam shaping, and light-spill control at the fixture face, with the top hat format selected according to the sightline and spill direction.
Applications
Useful for theatre front light, balcony positions, galleries, camera-facing fixtures, worship spaces, and event rigs where the audience can see into the fixture or where front spill needs to stay controlled.
Compatibility
Use with PAR64 / Altman / L&E; match the fixture body and accessory size before substituting across Source Four, LEKO, PAR, or Selecon-style equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this change the lens angle?
No. A top hat controls glare and spill at the fixture face, but it does not change the lens tube or beam angle.
Why use a top hat instead of a donut?
Use a top hat to hide the lamp face from view. Use a donut when sharpening a projected pattern is the main goal.
Does the matt black finish matter?
Yes. A dark, non-reflective finish keeps the accessory from becoming another visible bright surface near the lens.