APUTURE Light Storm 1200d Pro Review
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Our editorial take on the APUTURE Light Storm 1200d Pro
The Aputure Light Storm 1200d Pro is a watershed moment for LED lighting, finally delivering a single-source fixture that can legitimately challenge, and in many cases replace, a 1.6K HMI. This light represents a significant maturation for Aputure, combining impressive engineering with a rugged, professional-grade build quality that feels at home on demanding sets. The primary achievement here is delivering an immense amount of daylight-balanced output while still operating on a standard household circuit, a feat that simplifies power logistics tremendously compared to traditional HMI ballasts and generators.
Of course, this level of performance comes with considerable trade-offs. The 1200d Pro is a large, heavy system with a price tag to match its output, placing it firmly in the territory of rental houses, gaffers, and high-end production companies. Its 'beefy' nature means it is not a run-and-gun solution for solo operators or small crews. While its power draw is technically manageable on a standard 15A or 20A circuit, it demands a dedicated line and careful planning. For productions that have the budget and crew to support it, however, the 1200d Pro is an outstanding tool that signals a major shift away from older, hotter, and more power-hungry lighting technology.
- Exceptional brightness, comparable to a 1.6K HMI fixture
- Can operate on a single, dedicated standard household circuit
- Robust, professional-grade build quality
- Produces significantly less heat than comparable HMI lights
- Bowens mount maintains broad modifier compatibility
- Weather-resistant design
- Very heavy and bulky system makes it difficult for solo operators
- High price point aimed at rental and professional markets
- Maximum power draw requires a dedicated circuit
- The large ballast is also heavy and cumbersome
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The output alone suggests we are becoming less dependent on HMI technology. And less dependence on HMI technology means less heat, less power needed, and less expense.
Aputure has been building up its lighting lineup with fixtures that have high output and substantially better build quality. The Aputure Light Storm 1200d Pro is one Beefy Burrito! For many Aputure users, these new fixtures might be out of their price range, and this shouldn’t be a surprise as it’s clearly designed for situations where you need this kind of firepower.
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About this product
The Aputure LS 1200d Pro LED Light Kit is a COB LED monolight designed for professional use. It features a fan cooling system and Bowens S front accessory mount. The light offers App-Controlled, Controller Included, and DMX dimming from 0.1 to 100%.
Specs
- Weight
- 20.9 lb / 9.5 kg (Fixture with Yoke) 13.05 lb / 5.92 kg (Power Supply/Controller)
- Battery
- null
- Dimming
- App-Controlled / Controller Included / DMX (Continuous) • 0.1 to 100%
- Display
- No
- Item Type
- 1x COB LED Monolight
- Materials
- Metal (Housing)
- Yoke Type
- Manually-Operated Yoke
- Beam Angle
- null
- Dimensions
- 13.2 x 13.1 x 9.8" / 33.6 x 33.4 x 25 cm (Fixture) 13.5 x 7.4 x 5.4" / 34.4 x 18.9 x 13.6 cm (Power Supply/Controller)
- Color Modes
- null
- Input Power
- null
- Power Source
- AC Power (Cable Included) _*Requires Power Supply/Controller (Included)_
- Inline Switch
- Not Applicable
- Built-In Flash
- No
- Cooling System
- Fan
- Inputs/Outputs
- Light Fixture To Power Supply/Controller: 1x Unspecified Power Input Power Supply/Controller To Light Fixture: 1x Unspecified Power Output (48 VDC) 1x powerCON AC Power Input 1x XLR 5-Pin Male DMX Input 1x XLR 5-Pin Female DMX Output 2x RJ45 Network Input/Output
- Umbrella Mount
- No
- Wireless Range
- null
- Power Pass-Thru
- No
- Fixture Mounting
- 1x 1-1/8" Stud with 5/8" Receiver (Via Yoke Mount)
- Color Temperature
- null
- Power Consumption
- 1200 W
- Battery Plate Type
- null
- Wireless Frequency
- null
- Front Accessory Mount
- Bowens S
- Included Storage Case
- null
- Mobile App Compatible
- Yes: Android & iOS Functionality: Remote Control
- Preprogrammed Effects
- null
- Included Light Modifier
- null
- Environmental Resistance
- null
- Included Adapter / Cable
- 1x USA Type-A/B to powerCON Cable (19.7' / 6 m) 1x Proprietary to Proprietary Cable (9.8' / 3 m)
- Wireless Remote Control Type
- null
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