If you're looking for an Elation Lighting product that is no longer available, we can help you find a suitable current alternative.
As lighting technology evolves, older products are discontinued and newer models are introduced with improvements in performance, efficiency, color quality, features, and reliability.
A discontinued product doesn't necessarily mean there is no replacement. In many cases, Elation offers a newer fixture or product family that serves the same application.
However, not every discontinued product has a direct one-for-one replacement.
Step 1: Identify Your Original Elation Product
Start by identifying the exact model of the fixture or equipment you want to replace.
You can usually find the product model on:
The manufacturer's label on the fixture
The original user manual
Your purchase invoice or sales records
The original product page on the Elation website
If possible, also record the product's serial number.
Tip: Even if a product is discontinued, its original product page may still be available with specifications, manuals, and technical documentation.
Step 2: Check for a Recommended Replacement
Some discontinued Elation product families have identifiable successors or recommended modern alternatives.
Original VOLT Series → VOLT+ Series
The discontinued VOLT battery-powered lighting series has been succeeded by the modern VOLT+ family.
Current alternatives include:
VOLT+ PAR S
VOLT+ PAR L
These models provide modern rechargeable battery-powered lighting solutions for events, uplighting, and portable applications.
Important wireless compatibility difference: Original VOLT products used EWDMX or W-DMX wireless systems, depending on the model. The new VOLT+ series uses Aria X2 wireless DMX. These systems are not cross-compatible.
Customers upgrading to VOLT+ must account for the different wireless control requirements.
Platinum Beam Series → Proteus and Rebel Series
Customers replacing discontinued Platinum Beam fixtures should consider modern beam-effect alternatives, including:
Platinum Beam 5R: Rebel Dartz or Proteus Radius
Platinum BX: Proteus Excalibur
Other Platinum Beam models: Proteus Radius or Proteus Atlas, depending on the application
These newer fixtures offer modern optical systems and beam effects, but output, size, features, and control requirements may differ from the original models.
Platinum FLX / SBX → Proteus Hybrid MAX
The Proteus Hybrid MAX is a recommended modern alternative for customers replacing Platinum FLX and Platinum SBX fixtures.
It provides beam, spot, and wash functionality in a versatile professional moving-head platform.
Platinum Spot Series → Modern Spot and Profile Fixtures
Customers replacing discontinued Platinum Spot fixtures should consider current models from the:
Fuze series
Rebel series
Paragon series
The best option depends on the original fixture's output, projection requirements, effects, and intended application.
Note: These are examples of recommended modern alternatives, not guaranteed one-for-one replacements.
Step 3: Compare the Important Features
Before selecting a replacement, consider the following:
Light Output and Optics
Does the replacement provide sufficient brightness?
Is the beam angle or zoom range suitable?
Will it perform effectively at the required distance?
Color and Effects
Does it offer the color-mixing capabilities you need?
Are gobos, prisms, framing, or other effects important?
Will the new fixture produce the looks required for your application?
Control and Compatibility
Does it use a different DMX personality or fixture profile?
Is the wireless DMX system compatible?
Will your console or control system require updates?
Are existing accessories or mounting arrangements compatible?
Physical Requirements
Fixture dimensions and weight
Power requirements
Indoor or outdoor rating
Mounting and installation requirements
Important: Newer fixtures may require different DMX programming, accessories, road cases, or wireless control equipment.
Step 4: What If There Is No Direct Replacement?
Not every discontinued Elation fixture has a specific successor model.
In these cases, the best approach is to identify the product's primary application and select a current fixture with comparable or improved capabilities.
For example:
A discontinued beam fixture may be replaced by a modern beam or hybrid fixture.
An older spot fixture may be replaced by a modern LED spot or profile fixture.
An older wash fixture may have a suitable alternative in a newer LED wash family.
A discontinued battery-powered fixture may have a successor with different charging or wireless-control requirements.
The objective is to find the best solution for your application rather than simply matching the original product name.
Step 5: Can I Still Get Parts or Service for My Discontinued Fixture?
Discontinued products may still have replacement parts, manuals, firmware, and service support available.
However, parts availability depends on the specific model, component, and remaining inventory.
For assistance with an existing discontinued product, submit a Parts Inquiry or Service / Repair request through the Elation Support Hub.
Please provide the product model, serial number, and details of the part or service required.
Need Help Finding the Right Replacement?
If you cannot find a suitable replacement for your discontinued Elation product, our team can help.
Submit a Sales / Product Inquiry through the Elation Support Hub.
Please include:
Original product model
Number of fixtures being replaced
Intended application
Important features you need to retain
Any control, wireless DMX, or accessory compatibility requirements
Your preferred budget range, if applicable
Our team can help identify the most appropriate current Elation product for your needs.
Remember: A newer fixture may offer significantly improved performance and capabilities, but it should not be considered a direct replacement until the important technical and application requirements have been compared.