Lightstar HMI Balloon Light Head 4kW

The M8 is the latest and smallest lighting fixture in ARRI’s highly successful M-Series of HMI lampheads. Like the rest of the M-Series, the M8 is equipped with MAX Technology, a unique, patented reflector design that unifies the advantages of a Fresnel and a PAR fixture.

The combination of an open face design and the unrivalled efficiency of the MAX Technology reflector makes the M8 exceptionally bright; in fact, the light output produced by its 800 W lamp comes close to the output from a 1,200 W Fresnel or PAR (with lens). The unit can be focused between 15° and 60° just by turning the focus knob, producing a remarkably even light field and a crisp, clear shadow. By eliminating the need for bulky, easily breakable spread lenses, the M8 will speed up workflows on set.

The original Academy Award-winning ARRIMAX remains the ultimate choice for productions requiring maximum light output. The 580 mm (22.8”) diameter, parabolic facetted reflector provides continuous focus adjustment from 15° to 50° beam angle and, since the ARRIMAX does not require a set of spread lenses, shadows are sharp and easily cut.

Safe and easy for both lamp type bases 18/12 kW, 18,000 W single ended lamps use a sturdier GX51 lamp base for which ARRI engineers have designed a special lampholder that alleviates mechanical stress from the lamp pins, now serving only as an electrical connection. The lamp clamping mechanism is self-aligning and uses a rugged, recessed lamp lock handle. To ensure that crews can easily use 12,000 W lamps or versions of 18,000 W single ended lamps with G38 bases, the new lampholder accepts either lamp type with no modification or adjustment.

The extremely compact and lightweight Alpha 9K: the go-to fixture for location shooting.

The Alpha 9K is the only 9K Fresnel on the market. Whether it’s creating a soft Fresnel look or a hard shadow, the Alpha 9K gives users the tool they need to get the job done. Additionally, the specially designed air ventilation system allows heat to be dissipated efficiently. In fact, it runs so “cool,” it can be illuminated in the straight down position.

Extremely Lightweight
“Open-Eye” HMI fixture converting to a very small Fresnel by a unique Drop-In Flood Fresnel Lens reducing overall fixture weight

Reflector and Chariot
Revolutionary Quartz Composite Reflector – 15% brighter than standard aluminum reflectors

Cooling
Combination of high-efficiency small Quartz reflector with computer- designed structural air vents provides efficient convection cooling in any operating position – even pointing straight down

Lamp Suspension
Quick and safe release of the lamp via a simple latch on the ceramic G38 socket

Versatility
Alpha 9K Spacelight Accessory can be used with industry standard spacelight accessories to create the brightest daylight spacelight on the market