Precision Without Distraction: Introducing the SL11 Archer Light

By Patrick Harders, LC

Have you ever run into the following design challenge out in the field?

You’ve got a beautiful but delicate subject, maybe a crepe myrtle or a small sculpture, and you want it to glow, not blast. But every time you try to finesse it, the lights are too big, too visible, or too limiting in output.

I’ve encountered this countless times in the field. That’s exactly why we developed the SL11 Archer Light.

I wanted a micro luminaire that could deliver big performance without stealing attention, so that's what the SL11 provides: a compact, powerful, serviceable luminaire that allows for more precision, more elegance in your lighting designs. It’s subtle. It’s strong. It makes your hard work look world-class.

Key Design Advantages:   

• Micro Form Factor:
  Slim enough to bury deeply or conceal completely, giving you clean sight-lines and full creative control.

• Straight-Up Mounting Post (No Knuckle):
  Increases durability and eliminates a common failure point. By simplifying the body structure, we increased both strength and service life.

• Brass Body Construction:
  Solid brass with a sealed optic chamber: field-proven material choice for longevity, corrosion resistance, and thermal management.

• Precision Light Output:
  Field-changeable optics (20°, 40°, 60°) and high 97 CRI give you full control over beam spread and visual consistency.

Why 97 CRI Actually Matters  

If you’ve been in lighting for any amount of time, you’ve heard CRI tossed around plenty. But Color Rendering Index (CRI) isn’t just another number. It reflects how true and rich colors appear under artificial light.

The SL11 Archer Light is the first luminaire in Sterling Lighting’s lineup to break the 97 CRI mark.

I don't share that as a technical brag. I share that because it's a breakthrough for our industry. When you hit as high as 97 CRI, you’re no longer just illuminating a scene, you’re revealing it exactly as it’s meant to be seen. If you’re doing high-end installs or want your designs to really stand out, then color fidelity matters.

Watch below for a deeper dive into the SL11. Then try it out on the next project when you need particularly exceptional precision and power.