ETC Desire D40 Vivid LED Par - Stunning Lighting for Every Stage
Discover the ETC Desire Series' D40 Vivid wash fixture! It's perfect for creating high-intensity color mixes across the spectrum for a wide range of color wash applications.
• IP20 rating for indoor use, available in a sleek black finish with your choice of connector: Bare End, Edison, Stage Pin or Twist Lock.
• Combines 40 Luxeon Rebel emitters for bright, efficient lighting. The PAR-shaped washlight is a versatile tool that can be integrated into a rig with conventional fixtures or used alone.
• The user-friendly interface on the rear puts control in your hands. Manage Desire luminaires with any RDM-enabled controller or on their own.
Desire fixtures offer Quick Setup options, allowing you to easily adjust performance. Customize light output for specific uses with Stage, XT (Exterior)/Architectural, High-Impact, Studio and General settings.
The x7 Color System technology in every Desire luminaire offers beautiful, pure light. Unlike other LED fixtures, Desire luminaires combine up to seven LED colors for a balanced blend of deep, saturated colors or natural white light. Enjoy even more color flexibility with the Adaptive Color Control system.
Choose from five DMX profiles - Calibrated RGB, Calibrated HSI, Calibrated HSIC, Direct, and Studio. The Red Shift option mimics tungsten fade, and the Plus 7 Mode gives you control over each LED color. Use the built-in color-pickers on ETC lighting control consoles to get the exact shade you want. D40's rugged die-cast enclosure, noiseless fan-free operation, multiple lens options and advanced user interface make it ideal for various applications.
Features:
- UL 1573-rated for indoor use
- 50,000-hour LED life
- Power pass through and DMX in/thru connections for easy setup
- User-friendly control interface with multiple modes and fixture settings
- Easy-access slots for secondary lenses and standard 7.5' PAR accessories
- Primary field angle of 17°
- Round and oblong beam-diffusers available
- DMX512 in and thru via 5-pin XLR connectors
- No-noise, fan-free convection-cooling for acoustically sensitive installations
Specifications:
- General:
- 40 LED color mixing wash fixture
- ETL listed to UL1573 – the standard for stage and studio lighting units
- IP20-rated for indoor use
- Power and DMX in/thru connections for easy setup
- User-friendly control interface with multiple modes and fixture settings
- Physical:
- Rugged die-cast all-metal housing
- Easy access slots for secondary lenses and standard 7.5”
- PAR accessories:
- Available in black (standard), white or silver (optional) or custom colors (contact factory)
- Hanging yoke standard. Optional yoke/floor stand available
- Electrical:
- 100VAC to 240VAC 50/60 Hz universal power input
- Neutrik power in and thru connections
- Up to 10 fixtures may be linked via power in/thru connector per 15A circuit
- Requires power from a non-dim source
- LED:
- 50,000 hour LED life (50,000 hours to 70% intensity)
- 40 Luxeon Rebel LED emitters
- Color:
- Exclusive x7 Color System seven-color LED array
- Beautifully illuminates skin tones and other objects for natural appearance and high color rendering
- Broad-spectrum color interacts seamlessly with conventional sources
- Exclusive optional red-shift option emulates tungsten dimming performance
- Optical:
- Primary field angle of 17° and beam angle of 8°
- Secondary lenses available for multiple beam spread options
- Each fixture ships with a 25° lens; additional lenses must be ordered separately
- Control:
- DMX512 in and thru via five-pin XLR connectors
- Multiple control options including RGB, strobe, and console-free Primary/Secondary mode
- 15-bit virtual dimming engine provides smooth, high quality theatrical fades and minimizes color shift during dimming
- RDM functionality for address and setting changes
- Thermal:
- Ambient operating temperature of -4° to 104°F (-20° to 40°C)
- Active electronic thermal management for droop-free operation
- Noiseless, fan-free convection cooling for acoustically sensitive installations
- Fixture is designed for continuous operation up to 104°F (40°C) ambient temperature and requires free flow of air around fixture housing
- Physical:
- Weight* 14 lbs (6.4 kgs)
- Shipping Weight 17 lbs (7.8 kgs)

The ETC Desire D40 Vivid LED Par is a versatile lighting fixture designed for indoor use, perfect for stage performances, studios, and other entertainment venues. With its high-intensity color mixing capabilities and user-friendly control interface, it's ideal for lighting designers and technicians looking to create stunning visual effects. It features a rugged die-cast all-metal housing, easy-access slots for secondary lenses and standard 7.5' PAR accessories, and a primary field angle of 17°. Weighing 14 lbs (6.4 kgs), it's easy to install and move around. The fixture comes with a 25° lens, and additional lenses can be ordered separately. It offers multiple control options, including RGB, strobe, and console-free Primary/Secondary mode, and is compatible with DMX512 via 5-pin XLR connectors. The 50,000-hour LED life ensures long-lasting performance, and the noiseless, fan-free convection cooling makes it suitable for acoustically sensitive installations.