Nova is the Nicols range par excellence, developed in France, Nova are particularly efficient and all interchangeable using the same DMX charter. Nova comes with a menu in French and English and interchangeable optics as an option, making it ideal for temporary or permanent outdoor installation!
The brand new ULTRA range is Nicols' new spearhead in colouring for service providers.
Building on the achievements of the Nova range, the Ultra range goes one step further in terms of power and rendering, while retaining the brand's reliability and manufacturing quality.
IP Wash products are now recognised on the market as offering the best value for money. Efficient rendering, firepower as broad as the range and a design geared towards simplicity and efficiency, enabling us to meet the needs of our professional customers.
Having a stand-alone solution is a must in today's lighting market. The Moove range responds to this need with 3 very distinct products, ranging from the entry-level all-rounder to the most complete product on the market today.
Easy to use, with a menu in French, the Aster range meets the simple requirements of users not necessarily at ease with light - a short, efficient range that's 100% compatible with the NOVA range!
Nova, Ultra, IP WASH, Ekspoled, you'll find our entire range with a minimum IP 65 rating for intensive outdoor use. Our outdoor product ranges come with a full 3-year guarantee (excluding consumables).
Indoors, there's no need to use IP 65 products - the lighter design of the "Indoor" ranges means a more favourable "access price" with the same visual effect. PAR, Bars, multiple solutions in the service of light.
Nicols products in the PREMIUM / MOOVER / SPRINTER / RACER / ASTER / NOVA / ULTRA / IP WASH / MOOVE ranges purchased from 1st November 2022 are GUARANTEED FOR 3 YEARS (excluding products in destock).
📊 Comparison: NOVA vs ULTRA vs IP WASH
Criterion
NOVA
ULTRA
IP WASH
🔧 Positioning
Professional standard range
Premium high performance range
Long range outdoor range
🛠️ Typical use
Ambient colourisation, fixed or mobile
Shows, recordings, dynamic shows
Facades, monuments, mapping, outdoor
💡 LED technology
RGBW 4-in-1
RGBWA + UV
RGBW 4-in-1
⚡ Power per LED
10 W
20 W
10 / 20 / 25 W
🔢 Number of LEDs (depending on model)
7 (710), 12 (1210), 18 (1810)
7 (720), 12 (1220), 18 (1820)
from 8 to 60
🌈 Colour spectrum
Good level of saturation
Very high saturation and depth
Intense and even over a large area
🎥 Flicker-Free (video)
✅ Yes
Yes
✅ Yes
🔄 DMX
5 / 8 channels
6 / 8 / 10 channels
4 / 6 / 8 / 10 / 12 channels
🎛️ Menu / screen
OLED (FR/EN)
OLED pro
OLED waterproof, intuitive
🌦️ Protection class
IP65 (outdoor)
IP65 (outdoor)
IP65 (outdoor)
🔍 S tandard angle
25° (+ optional)
25° (+ optional)
25°(+ optional)
🔌 Connectors
Seetronic Powercon & waterproof DMX
Seetronic Powercon & DMX waterproof
Seetronic Powercon & DMX waterproof
⚖️ Weight
~5-7 kg depending on model
~3.5-7.2 kg depending on model
~7.5 - 16 kg depending on model
🔋 Power consumption
80 to 207 W
140 to 340 W
160 W to 1000 W
🛡️ Warranty
3 years
3 years
3 years
🔩 Installation
Seat or hook
Seat or hook
Seat or hook
🟩 Key facts by range
✅ NOVA
💡 Efficient and economical
💼 Ideal for architectural installations, recurring events, local authorities
🎯 Excellent quality/price ratio for IP65
✅ ULTRA
🔆 More powerful lighting with UV + Amber in addition to RGBW, multi-curve dimmer.
🎥 Perfect for stage shows, TV coverage or premium installations.
🧩 Compatible with demanding lighting environments
✅ IP WASH
🌧️ Designed for extreme outdoor conditions
💪 High output, very high light coverage
🏛️ Recommended for highlighting facades, buildings, large volumes 💡 Efficient and economical