City Theatrical 2402 125MM Standard Top Hat For Spill Control

Top hats solve two problems on a rig: light landing where it should not, and a bright lens source visible to people who should not see it. This 125MM unit is built for lighting designers, production electricians, and rental shops that need a quick fix at the fixture instead of reworking a focus or re-hanging a unit.

In theaters, concert stages, corporate events, and broadcast sets, stray light on audience seating, scenery, or camera lenses shows up fast. A top hat helps when fixture optics are marginal or lenses have not been kept clean, and it shields the source so operators, audience members, and cameras are not looking straight into the beam. It is a simple, low-cost accessory that tightens up a look without changing the fixture itself.

Confirm fixture fit before purchasing. City Theatrical's published guidance covers Source Four, Strand SL, Shakespeare, and Pacific fixtures in the 19 to 50 degree range, and notes that some accessories can also be used with S4 PARNel, S4 Zoom, and S4 14-degree fixtures. The manufacturer does not recommend any accessory in 70 or 90 degree lens tubes because extreme light loss will occur.