STORM 1200x Beyond Bi-color
The STORM 1200x utilizes a new BLAIR five-color (Blue/Lime/Amber/Indigo/Red) light engine to better fill out the color spectrum while offering greater adjustability.
EXPERIENCE FULL SPECTRUM
The calibrated Indigo enhances fluorescing materials, resulting in a higher quality white light that better matches natural daylight and black body sources such as tungsten quartz, CRI 95+, SSI [P3200]): 87, SSI (CIE D5600): 87.
SEE THE DIFFERENCE
We compared the color response for natural daylight, a traditional bi-color LED, and the STORM 1200x together and found huge, but subtle differences in the objects that fluoresce.
BEST COLOR ADJUSTABILITY
The BLAIR Light Engine enables the STORM 1200x to offer a greater range of CCT than traditional bi-colors and is the first light of its kind to offer 100% +/- Green control, the full ASC MITC range of adjustment.
INTRODUCING XY CONTROL
The STORM 1200x has so much color range Aputure has even added an x,y Coordinate mode for greater precision control.
PRECISION LOW-END DIMMING
Bit-depth control is increased for improved low-end dimming. This enables the STORM 1200x to use PWM dimming all the way down to 0.1% without shifts or dropoff. Color accuracy is maintained throughout the brightness range, even at extreme low brightness levels.
ProLock Locking Bowens Mount
The STORM lights feature the ProLock Locking Bowens Mount, a more secure clamping design for attaching modifiers. Bowens accessories are held rigidly in place and precision optics such as fresnels and Spotlight projectors are precisely aligned with the light engine.
IP65 Weather Protection
Head-to-toe IP65 dust and weather protection means the STORM 1200x can work in extreme environments. Seals on every connector and around components allow not only the lamphead but also the control box and cabling to be used outside in the rain.
EVERY CONTROL OPTION OUT THERE
The Storm 1200x features all of the professional connectivity options used in modern lighting: CRMX, DMX512 in and out, sACN and Art-Net over etherCON, and Sidus Mesh.
NEW ACCESSORIES Coming soon
The STORM 1200x and product family will come with brand new accessories that are optimized for brightness and versatility, such as an all-new Compact Fresnel and Skid.
FAQ
Why are there no white LEDs in the BLAIR light engine?
The BLAIR light engine comprises five colors of LED emitters, Blue/Lime/Amber/Indigo/Red. These five colors are mixed to create a rich white light spectrum. By varying the levels the color temperature can be adjusted from 2500K to 10,000K and Green bias can be shifted by a 100% +/- range, as prescribed by the ASC MITC standard. The STORM 1200x also has an x,y coordinate mode which allows the full range of color adjustment available with the BLAIR light engine.
Why is there an Indigo emitter in the BLAIR light Engine?
Real daylight, tungsten quartz, and other full-spectrum natural light sources output UV and near-UV light. While such light is not very visible to the human eye, the effect it has on many surfaces is. Under this near-UV light, these surfaces will fluoresce, reflecting back light brightly at a wavelength that humans (and our cameras) see. Detergent and toothpaste manufacturers use this phenomenon to make our clothing and teeth appear brighter and whiter, but fluorescing occurs naturally on many surfaces including skin, eyes, and fingernails. The addition of the Indigo emitter in the BLAIR light engine replicates the near-UV of real daylight and tungsten, making it the first LED light to truly replace natural light.
Why does the BLAIR light engine have a Lime emitter instead of a Green one?
The BLAIR light engine in the STORM 1200x is optimized to deliver the best tunable white light at the highest brightness per watt. A large part of the visible spectrum is in the green range, but it is weighted more towards Lime than true technical Green. By using a Lime emitter, the BLAIR light engine outputs higher light levels. This increased efficiency is part of the reason why when set to 5600K the STORM 1200x, a tunable white light, is brighter than the 5600K-only LS 1200d Pro.
What is the difference between Blackbody and CIE Daylight?
There are two White Light Standards, Blackbody and CIE Daylight. Blackbody is the color that items burn at different temperatures and is a mathematically-derived standard. CIE Daylight takes into account the natural shift to slightly green that the Earth’s atmosphere introduces to daylight. The CIE Daylight standard is slightly shifted green compared to the Blackbody standard above 4000K, which is the color temperature range associated with daylight. The STORM 1200x can switch its White Light Standard to Blackbody or CIE Daylight. Whether you need to match other LED lights which are calibrated to the Blackbody standard or you are matching real daylight, the STORM 1200x allows you to switch between the standards.
What is the ProLock Mount?
The STORM 1200x features a new clamping Bowens mount, the ProLock. The ProLock is fast and easy to use to mount Bowens modifiers, and it holds them securely in place. The outer ring screws down onto the Bowens modifier, locking it to the light so that the modifier will not shift or wobble. Optical modifiers such as the Spotlight Max will not shift or sag in the mount, keeping them correctly aligned to the light for the best optical performance.
How big is the STORM 1200x?
The STORM 1200x is about the same size as the LS 1200d Pro. The lamp head (not including yoke) is 13.2 x 13.2 x 9.8in and weighs (with yoke) 9.5kg. The control box is 5.4 x 7.4 x 33.2in and weighs 5.92kg.
Does the STORM 1200x require special modifiers?
The Storm 1200x comes with a 45° Hyper Reflector. There is a Reflector Kit available for the light which includes 15° and 30° Hyper Reflectors in a padded carrying case. These are specifically tuned for optimal performance with the STORM 1200x. The Spotlight Max, Dome 150 and Lantern 90 all fit and work with the STORM 1200x. Coming soon will be a new compact Fresnel.
What does extreme low-end dimming mean?
Sometimes you need a very bright light and sometimes you need it to get very dim. The STORM 1200x utilizes two types of dimming controls to enable it to dim to very low light levels while maintaining excellent color accuracy. While other similar-wattage lights may say that they dim to 0.1%, at this setting they can be up to eight times brighter than the STORM 1200x.
STORM 1200x
Specifications
What’s in the Box
STORM 1200x Lamp Head |
STORM 1200x Control Box |
Lightning Clamp |
STORM 1200x 45o Angle Wide Reflector |
8-Pin Weatherproof Head Cable (7.5m) |
AC Power Cable (6m) |
Bowens Mount Protection Cover |
Rolling Soft Case |
Photometrics
CCT | Dis. | No Reflector | 15° Reflector | 30° Reflector | 45° Reflector |
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2,500K | 3m | 6,570 lux 611 fc | 74,000 lux 6,877 fc | 32,200 lux 2,993 fc | 15,300 lux 1,422 fc |
2,500K | 5m | 2,510 lux 233 fc | 25,600 lux 2,379 fc | 10,900 lux 1,013 fc | 5,420 lux 505 fc |
3,200K | 3m | 8,370 lux 778 fc | 94,600 lux 8,792 fc | 41,100 lux 3,820 fc | 19,500 lux 1,812 fc |
3,200K | 5m | 3,170 lux 778 fc | 30,900 lux 2,872 fc | 13,800 lux 1,283 fc | 6,910 lux 642 fc |
4,300K | 3m | 8,620 lux 801 fc | 97,400 lux 9,052 fc | 42,400 lux 3,941 fc | 20,100 lux 1,868 fc |
4,300K | 5m | 3,280 lux 305 fc | 33,600 lux 3,123 fc | 14,300 lux 1,329 fc | 7,130 lux 663 fc |
5,600K | 3m | 8,490 lux 789 fc | 96,100 lux 8,931 fc | 41,800 lux 3,885 fc | 22,500 lux 2,090 fc |
5,600K | 5m | 3,230 lux 300 fc | 33,300 lux 3,095 fc | 14,100 lux 1,310 fc | 7,070 lux 657 fc |
6,500K | 3m | 8,370 lux 778 fc | 94,700 lux 8,801 fc | 41,200 lux 3,829 fc | 19,500 lux 1,812 fc |
6,500K | 5m | 3,180 lux 296 fc | 32,700 lux 3,039 fc | 13,900 lux 1,292 fc | 6,910 lux 642 fc |
7,500K | 3m | 8,200 lux 762 fc | 92,800 lux 8,625 fc | 40,400 lux 3,755 fc | 19,100 lux 1,775 fc |
7,500K | 5m | 3,120 lux 290 fc | 32,000 lux 2,974 fc | 13,600 lux 1,264 fc | 6,800 lux 632 fc |
10,000K | 3m | 7,790 lux 724 fc | 87,900 lux 8,169 fc | 38,400 lux 3,569 fc | 18,200 lux 1,691 fc |
10,000K | 5m | 2,960 lux 275 fc | 30,400 lux 2,825 fc | 12,900 lux 1,199 fc | 6,470 lux 601 fc |
Specifications
LED Chipset | BLAIR |
CCT | 2,500K – 10,000K |
Green-Magenta Adjustment Range | ±G 100% (Full ASC MITC Range) |
CRI | ≥95 (3,000K) |
TLCI | ≥95 (3,200K) |
CQS | ≥94 |
SSI (Tungsten) | 87 |
SSI (D56) | 87 |
TM-30 RF (Average) | 95 |
TM-30 RG (Average) | 100 |
Max Power Consumption | 1440W |
Max Power Output | 1200W |
Weather Resistance Rating | IP65 |
Included Reflector Beam Angle | 45° |
Data Ports | 1x 5-Pin DMX In, 1x 5-Pin DMX Out, 2x LAN |
Operating Voltage | 100V ~ 240V / 50-60 Hz |
Operating Temperature | -20°C ~ 45°C / -4°F ~ 113°F |
Storage Temperature | -40°C ~ 80°C / -40°F ~ 176°F |
Control Methods | On-board, Sidus Link App, Sidus Link Pro App, DMX/RDM, CRMX, sACN & Art-Net |
Firmware Upgradeable | Sidus Link, Sidus Link Pro, USB Drive |
Wireless Range Sidus Bluetooth | ≤100m / ≤262.5ft |
Wireless Range CRMX (TimoTwo) | ≤100m / ≤262.5ft |
Lamp Head Fan Noise Levels Smart Mode | 52 dBA |
Lamp Head Fan Noise Levels High Mode | 43 dBA |
Lamp Head Fan Noise Levels Medium Mode | 34.4 dBA |
Lamp Head Fan Noise Levels Low Mode | 31 dBA |
Lamp Head Fan Noise Levels Silent Mode | 0 dBA |
Max Control Box Noise Level All Modes | 28.5 dBA |
Dimensions Lamp Head (Without Yoke) | 33.4 x 33.6 x 25.0cm 13.2 x 13.2 x 9.8in |
Dimensions Lamp Head (With Yoke) | 33.4 x 33.6 x 55.7cm 13.2 x 13.2 x 21.9in |
Dimensions Control Box | 13.6 x 18.9 x 34.4cm 5.4 x 7.4 x 33.2in |
Weight Lamp Head with Yoke | 9.50kg / 20.94lbs |
Weight Control Box | 5.92kg / 13.05lbs |
Weight Head Cable | 1.81kg / 3.99lbs |
Weight AC Power Cable | 0.65kg / 1.43lbs |