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2022-03-31T11:18:07

Rated 5 out of 5

Bright, efficient, and tough. Love it!!

This might be the best new light on the market, I?ve been using two of these on a feature and they?re so versatile indoors and extremely bright able to blast through diff and windows for moonlight/daylight/tungsten, still able to be run off house power, linked right to an iPad, and withstands downpours. Try it at least once and see what I mean

Tom H.

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Creamsource Vortex8 Specifications

  • Material

    Aluminum/Technopolymer

  • Light Source

    RGBW LED

  • Color Range

    CCT: 2200 - 15000K, Plus/Minus Green, Hue/Saturation, XY, Gels, Direct RGBW, Effects

  • CRI

    Typical 95

  • TLCI

    Typical 95

  • Beam Angle, SPOT Lens

    20 Degree (Half Peak Angle)

  • Tilt Angle

    360 Degree

  • Photometrics

    3200K:
    68,200 lx / 6,340 fc @ 1m / 3.3'
    26,200 lx / 2,430 fc @ 2m / 6.6'
    12,700 lx / 1,180 fc @ 3m / 9.8'
    7,400 lx / 690 fc @ 4m / 13.1'
    4,800 lx / 450 fc @ 5m / 19.4'
    3,400 lx / 320 fc @ 6m / 19.7'

    5600K:
    73,500 lx / 6,830 fc @ 1m / 3.3'
    28,600 lx / 2,660 fc @ 2m / 6.6'
    13,900 lx / 1,290 fc @ 3m / 9.8'
    8,000 lx / 740 fc @ 4m / 13.1'
    5,200 lx / 480 fc @ 5m / 19.4'
    3,700 lx / 340 fc @ 6m / 19.7'

  • Mounting

    8x 3/8" Threaded Insert Rigging Points

  • Yoke

    Removable quick release yoke

  • Filter Rails

    2 Filter Rails for Secondary Lenses, Diffusers, Accessories

  • User interface

    High Precision Digital Magnetic Encoder, Backlit Keypad, Color LCD Display

  • Dimming

    0-100% with High Resolution, SuperSmooth Low End Mode

  • High Speed Capability

    Over 5000fps Flicker Free in High Speed Mode

  • Synchronization

    Sync Input for Triggering and Syncing to Camera Shutter

  • Max Ambient Temperature

    40 Degree C

  • Cooling

    Low noise variable speed fans

  • Estimated LED Lifespan

    50,000hrs (L70)

  • Input (AC)

    100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, Max 8A. Neutrik PowerConTrue connector

  • Input (DC)

    48V DC, Max 13A, Can run at 100% brightness on DC input

  • Protection Class

    IP65

  • Certifications

    Pending: CE, ETL and FCC

  • Control

    On-Board Interface, DMX via standard 5-pin XLR connectors, Wired Remote Control Accessory, Integrated Lumen radio Timo Two with Bluetooth, Ethernet, USB Type A

  • Dimensions

    Excluding Yoke: 27.2 x 15 x 4.8" (690 x 380 x 121mm)
    Including Yoke: 32.7 x 21.7 x 6.4" (831 x 551 x 164mm)

  • Weight

    Head Excluding Yoke: 30 lbs (13.7kg)
    Including Yoke: 4.4 lbs (1.98kg)

About Creamsource Vortex8

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Bright, efficient, and tough. Love it!!

By Tom H.

This might be the best new light on the market, I?ve been using two of these on a feature and they?re so versatile indoors and extremely bright able to blast through diff and windows for moonlight/daylight/tungsten, still able to be run off house power, linked right to an iPad, and withstands downpours. Try it at least once and see what I mean

Vortex8
The Vortex8 is a versatile 2x1 RGBW system with a CCT range from 2200K to 15000K that can be used as a hard punch light to bounce or push through diffusion, or as a creamy soft light with the Creamsource Dome or DoPchoice Snapbag. Effects and color gels are built into the latest CreamOS architecture in addition to a range of new features wrapped into an intuitive user interface. Unpredictable weather and messy effects machines are no longer a worry for the lighting department where the Vortex is in place. The Vortex8 is IP65 water resistant and sealed for the ultimate security and efficiency. Rain, snow and dust wont hold the Vortex8 back.

Connectivity to the Vortex8 is well up to date with LumenRadio TimoTwo built in, Ethernet, Bluetooth, 5pin DMX, Wifi, USB type A and Creamsource Accessory port. Interaction between Vortex8 and various third party instruments and protocols are endless opening various wired and wireless control options. We are geeks for high quality and precision engineering, and loads of our geekiness has spilled into the Vortex Series. Built with elegance and durability in mind the aluminum machining and technopolymer infusion has allowed us to achieve our goals. Containment and simplicity is also achieved in this design, with the PSU as well as the antennas integrated into the head.

IP65 Water Resistant
The Vortex8 is built and designed to withstand all weather conditions and is rated IP65. The Vortex8 is an ultra quiet fan based system with optimum thermal efficiency. The fan system and heatsink placement allows for core electronics to be sealed and isolated. Only premium waterproof connectors have been used in this series allowing all functions to be used in all weather conditions.

650W of Punch
The Vortex8 is a 650W power house giving the meter a reading of 14000lux at 3m / 9.8ft. Offering the intensity of some 1200W HMI systems. All this punch in a 2x1 is possible with the ultra narrow 20 Degree beam angle. The versatility of a narrow beam angle source is obvious as both the artistic and technical needs to diffuse or shape the beam and create the correct work area can be easily met.

Modern CreamOS
The new Vortex Series has been built with new software architecture at its base, supporting a myriad of new features, protocols and connectivity mediums making the future evolution of CreamOS very exciting. reativity has no bounds on the Vortex8 with ability to control and map 8 zones. The new feature set has been wrapped into a new user interface, enhancing the user experience.

Advanced Connectivity
Interfacing with 3rd party equipment, apps and the internet is possible with more options than ever on the Vortex8. LumenRadio TimoTwo, Ethernet, Bluetooth, 5pin DMX, Wifi, USB typeA and Creamsource Accessory port are all available on the antenna less Vortex8 offering endless potential communication and remote control.

Our Design
There is something about the challenge of making something unworkable work, that keeps the CreamTeam up at night. Our design team spend endless hours experimenting with new technologies, techniques and materials to maximise the quality and the efficiency of the Creamsource experience. Not only is it our goal to make our lighting fixtures perform to the highest standards, we also strive to achieve our own artistic standards.

Creamsource Vortex8 Features

  • A premium high powered 2 x1 LED fixture designed to for heavy use in all conditions
  • IP65 Water resistant with a built in power supply and all the advanced connectivity for professional use
  • Optimised for a range of applications with RGBW, a wide CCT range and high speed modes for shooting up to 5000fps
  • Sync Input for Triggering and Syncing to Camera Shutter
  • 650W of LED power providing the equivalent output to a HMI 1.2Kw Fresnel
  • A native 20 Degree beam angle for extreme punch and intensity. This can be diffused with the Creamsource Dome
  • With the high power output an active cooling system is in place with nearly silent fans and effective heat dissipation through the machined chasis

Key Features

  • A premium high powered 2 x1 LED fixture designed to for heavy use in all conditions
  • IP65 Water resistant with a built in power supply and all the advanced connectivity
  • Optimised for a range of applications with RGBW, a wide CCT range and high speed modes
  • Sync Input for Triggering and Syncing to Camera Shutter
  • 650W of LED power providing the equivalent output to a HMI 1.2Kw Fresnel
  • A native 20 Degree beam angle for extreme punch and intensity

What's in the box:

  • Creamsource Vortex8 2x1 RGBW 650W LED Light
  • Yoke
  • Power Cable
  • Flat Diffuser
  • Creamsource 3 Year Limited Warranty
  • Adorama $500 Gift Card