Profoto, the renowned light-shaping company, is presenting their cine-aimed Profoto L1600D. A 1600W daylight LED fixture with liquid cooling, designed to deliver comparable and even greater output than the industry benchmark ARRI M18 HMI. With an efficient ballast-free design, liquid-cooled silent operation, and dual mount compatibility, Profoto has surely listened to gaffers and cinematographers in creating this fixture. Profoto, the decades-long gold standard in high-end photography, has been expanding their presence in cinema lighting. The L1600D may just be the company’s most significant product in this space, designed as a modern LED alternative to established HMI fixtures. Like other LED fixtures, the L1600D brings unparalleled energy-efficient operation to the table. But it’s Profoto’s signature design that wraps the fixture with a user-first design philosophy, evident in every feature. The Profoto L1600D. Imge credit: CineD Profoto L1600D main features Liquid cooling minimizes fan-generated noise and makes the entire unit more efficient in both energy consumption and compactness. Dual accessory mount (Profoto and Bowens) provides access to a slew of third-party modifiers as well as Profoto’s proprietary light-shaping tools. Connectivity includes LumenRadio CRMX wireless control and DMX integration IP54 rating for some outdoor fun and games No ballast. The Profoto L1600D can be powered by your average household wall plug CRI 97 / TLCI 97 Look ‘Ma – No ballast! Image credit: CineD Quick conclusion The Profoto L1600D walks quite the same path as the company’s stills-oriented fixtures – quality and thoughtful design above all. Smart and innovative solutions to decades-old problems make this light...
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