Features
- Chroma Green 525n, 98 TLCI 2700ºK,
98 TLCI 3200ºK, 98 TLCI 4300ºK, 98 TLCI 5600ºK,
98 TLCI 6500ºK, Chroma Blue and
10,000K Phosphor Panels - Extremely high light output
- Wide 160º light dispersion (95º w/optional softbox)
- Flicker-free dimming from 100%-0
- Silent operation (no fan)
- Internal DMX 512 for remote control
- Special effects strobing mode
- Compact and versatile fixture
AREA 48 Studio Includes
- Easily detachable barndoors
- Angled yoke with 3 1/2” female baby pin TVMP
- Power supply and locking AC power cord
Specifications
Power
- Power Supply: 48V • AC Power: 100-240V 50/60Hz • Max Power Consumption: 145W
LED
- Premium LED Array – 50,000 hour life
Control
- Precision dimming 100 percent to zero even in the final 5 percent
- Manual dimming or DMX 512
- DMX in/out for daisy-chaining
- 8/16 bit dimming 100%-0
- Up to 4 control channels, selectable via digital display
Dimensions
W: 36cm / 14″
H: 28cm / 11″
D: 13cm / 5″
Weight: 3.6kg / 7.94 lbs
Thermal
Ambient Operating Temperature: 0-40°C / 0-104°F
48V Studio Light Options
- Chroma Green 525n, 98 TLCI 2700ºK , 98 TLCI 3200ºK, 98 TLCI 4300ºK,
98 TLCI 5600ºK, 98 TLCI 6500ºK, Chroma Blue and 10,000K Phosphor Panels - Phosphor panel carrying case
- DoPchoice Snapgrid® and Snapbox® softboxes and grids
- 1 light and 2 light canvas cases
Product Benefits
- Wide spectrum quality soft light with visually accurate color temperature
- Smooth dimming from 100% to 0 with no color shift even in the last 5%
- Flicker-free performance at any frame rate or shutter angle
- Microprocessor controlled current management for long LED life
- Efficient power management for low power consumption and high reliability
- Optomized for outstanding skintones
- Simple up/down menu operation button
- Superior quality daylight color
- Extremely lightweight (w/PSU) 3.9-kg/8.6-lbs
Testimonials
As studio lighting technology has evolved through the years, the Mississippi State University Television Center upgraded fixtures in a piecemeal approach as our limited budget allowed. Over time, this created a studio environment where nothing matched; we were running a combination of incandescent, fluorescent, and early generation LED lighting all on the same sets. This annoyed our shade technicians and producers, all of whom just wanted a consistent color balance and instrumentation quality.
We've known of the remote phosphor technology pioneered by BB&S for several years and at the 2023 National Association of Broadcasters show, we started discussing seriously the possibility of starting over with our studio lighting plot. Working with the BB&S sales team, we identified instruments that met our production and budget needs and designed a new plot for our studio sets. We also made the decision to transition away from 3200K color temperatures and embrace the 5600K lighting available on the market today.
We transitioned to the BB&S lighting in the winter of 2024. The setup and installation were straightforward, and we've been pleased with the look on camera (though I'm still trying to get used to 5600K in person)! Our color temperature is consistent across all areas of the studio set and the light intensity is within ten footcandles. The soft lighting provided by the Reflect series instrumentation is an improvement over the hodgepodge of soft and hard lighting we were used before; it's created a much nicer look for our studio programming.
The build quality of the Reflect series is solid, with a metal housing that feels secure enough to survive a drop from the lighting grid (though I imagine the manufacturer would discourage this). Though we are very early in our lighting experience with BB&S instruments, we have found them to be highly dimmable and significantly more energy efficient than our old instrumentation. We look forward to working with the Reflect series in our facility and anticipate a long relationship with the company.
David Garraway is the director of the Mississippi State University Television Center and Associate Director of the MSU Office of Public Affairs. The TV Center provides creative and broadcast production services to the university community; their work airs nationally and has been recognized with numerous Southeast Emmy and Edward R. Murrow awards for documentary productions.
David Garraway
Director, University Television Center
Associate Director, Office of Public Affairs
Mississippi State University