ARRI M18 HMI Lamp Head, Blue/Silver, Bundle with EB Max 1.8 Ballast, 50' Cable and Barndoor Set

Experience the power and versatility of the M18 HMI Lamp Head, a high-intensity 1,800 W open-face lighting unit, expertly crafted with the innovative True Blue design and the Academy Scientific and Engineering Award-winning lens-less optical technology of the ARRIMAX. This compact yet powerful lamp head is as small as a 1,200 W PAR lamp head, yet it boasts a 70% higher light output, making it an indispensable tool for professional photographers and filmmakers.

The M18 HMI Lamp Head is adjustable from a 15-degree to 58-degree angle without the need for spread lenses, offering you unparalleled control over your lighting conditions. Its patented True Blue Cross-Cooling system allows the use of an 1,800 W lamp by maintaining optimal airflow at any tilt angle, ensuring all parts of the fixture remain within safe working limits.

This reliable lighting unit is compatible with the same accessories and cables as the ARRISUN 12 and can be powered by any ARRI ballast supporting the 1,200 W power class. When paired with ARRI electronic ballasts, the M18 guarantees maximum output and consistent color rendition, even at high frame rates.

The M18 HMI Lamp Head also includes the CCL (Compensation of Cable Losses) system, which ensures full power to the lamp even when using Head-to-Ballast cables up to 100 m (330 ft) in length. This high-quality lighting equipment also features a stainless steel friction disc for secure lamp head locking, even when using the largest Chimera.

For those seeking an alternative to the separate frame with screens, the M18 offers a frosted glass option, providing an almost perfect homogeneity of the light field. Additionally, it can be converted to lens operation by fitting an ARRISUN style conversion kit and adding ARRISUN 12 or AS 18 lenses, offering a beam spread of 6 degrees to 65 degrees.

Designed with convenience in mind, the M18 is easy to maintain and repair with fast, simple access to all internal components. It's also built to withstand the elements with an IP23-rated weather resistance, capable of withstanding even driven rain.

The M18 HMI Lamp Head is designed to operate efficiently in offices and domestic situations without the need for a generator. Drawing less than 13 A (230 V-) resp. 20 A (120 V-), it can run on most domestic sockets around the world, making it a versatile and professional lighting solution for any setting.