Clay Paky Midi-B FX
Midi-B FX: From Wash to Wow!
Midi-B FX is a versatile moving head washlight that also serves as a stunning visual effects tool. It combines powerful RGBW lighting with a unique top hat design featuring five LED rings, each independently controlled for a wide range of colors. This innovative design enhances set dynamics and adds a new creative dimension to any lighting setup for a unique blend of performance and creativity.
Here are the key features that set the Midi-B FX apart:
- Dual-Purpose Design: Midi-B FX combines RGBW wash lighting with decorative lighting effects, making it both a practical and aesthetic addition to any set design. Whether you’re lighting a stage or creating a dynamic visual backdrop, this fixture can do it all.
- Innovative LED Ring Technology: The fixture features five independently controllable parallel rings of LEDs mounted around a long top hat, for a wide range of colors. This patent-pending technology creates dynamic color plays, enhancing visual appeal, particularly in TV studios, corporate events, and touring shows.
- High-Performance Washlight Features: Midi-B FX shares the same powerful features as the original Midi-B, including an optimized HD optical system for bright and efficient output, precise and quiet movements, and a versatile zoom range of 4° to 50°. The 24-bit electronic dimmer with five dimmer curves ensures balanced colors throughout the dimming process.
- Easily Convertible Design: For added versatility, the Midi-B FX can be easily converted back into a standard Midi-B by replacing the top hat. This optional accessory allows the fixture to adapt to different roles and settings, making it a valuable tool for any lighting designer.
- Advanced Color Control: Featuring 2500K to 8000K color temperature correction and crossfade channels between color and CTO, the Midi-B FX enables smooth transitions between preset whites and any RGBW value or between different color macros, giving lighting designers greater flexibility and control over the final look.
Midi-B FX is just what you need if you want top-notch RGBW wash lighting and eye-catching set design elements. It’s the perfect combo of bright, high-quality light and cool visual effects to take your production to the next level. Ready to add a new dimension to your design palette?
Specs
LIGHT SOURCE TYPE
- 19x Osram 40W RGBW LEDs.
- Five circular and parallel rings in RGB LED strips, each independently controllable
- 1900 lumen each LED
- Lamp life expectancy: 50000Hrs (20000Hrs L70* )
*It may vary depending on various factors, as type of use and environment
PHOTOMETRIC DATA
- Zoom range: 4° - 50°
- 11401 Lumen Output (Integrating Sphere)
- High efficiency optical system
- High efficiency optical system
NOISE LEVEL
- Auto mode: 39.1dBA
- SLN Fan Mode: 35.0dBA
- Constant Fan Mode: 40.0 dBA
- Theatre Fan mode: 34.6 dBA
CONTROL and CONNECTIONS
- Personalities: 4 modes with 23/30/43/70 control channels
- Control Protocol: DMX, Art-Net, RDM, sACN
- DMX and RDM connectors: Locking 5 pin XLR IN/OUT
- Ethernet port: RJ45 IN
- Power connector: PowerCon True1 IN
- Built In Web Server
DYNAMIC EFFECTS
- Colours:
- Linear RGBW
- Five circular and parallel rings in RGB LED strips
- Linear CTO (2500K to 8000K color temperature control)
- Preset Macro colors.
- Three independently controlled LED ring
- Movement:
- Tilt: 220° - 16bit
- Pan: 540° - 16bit
- Automatic repositioning
- Fast/Standard speed selectable by Function channel
- Mechanical Pan/Tilt lock for safe transportation and maintenance
- Beam:
- Motorized Zoom
- Automatic repositioning when DMX is disconnected
- Dimmer/Shutter:
- High resolution dimmer 24 bit (5 curves)
- High speed electronic Strobe
HARDWARE and SOFTWARE
- Long life self-charging battery
- Display Graphic LCD backlit b/w Display
- Firmware upload from another fixture
- Firmware Upgrade via Web Server
- Diagnostic
- DMX monitoring
- Remote access through RDM
- CloudIO compatibility
HOUSING
- Aluminum and steel structure with plastic covers
- Two side handles for transportation
- IP20 protection rate
WORKING POSITION
- Working in any position
- Hanging system: with fast-lock omega clamps (1/4 turn) on the base pn 183102/805
- Optional safety chain
ELECTRICAL
- Operating Voltage: 100-240V, 50/60 Hz
- Power Supply: Electronic auto range with active PFC
- Max Power consumption: 830VA
THERMAL SPECIFICATION
- Max ambient temperature 45°C (113°F)
- Min ambient temperature -20°C (-4°F)
- Max temperature of the external surface 90°C (194°F)
- Total heat dissipation: 2562 BTU/hr ±10% / 2700 kJ/hr ±10%
SAFETY SPECS
- Minimum distance of illuminated objects 8 meters (26’ 3”)
- Minimum distance from flammable materials 0.2 meters (8”)
- Fuse T10A – 250V
- Thermally protected power supply (overheating and cooling failure)
- Forced ventilation with axial fans
COMPLIANCE
- In conformity with the European Directives:
- 2014/35/EU - Safety of electrical equipment supplied at low voltage (LVD)
- 2014/30/EU - Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
- 2011/65/EU - Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances (RoHS)
- 2009/125/EC - EcoDesign requirements for Energy-related Products (ErP)
- cMETus Listed
PACKAGING
- Carton box + Polystyrene
- Carton box + Foam shell
- Flight case + Foam shell (4 positions)
WEIGHT - SIZE
- 19 kg (41.8 lbs))
- (LxWxH): 390 x 252 x 600 (15.35 x 9.92 x 23.62 in)
- Distance between two fixtures 900mm
ACCESSORIES
- Omega clamps: 2 x 183102/805 (included)
- Power cord: CAB02B-802 (included)
- Foam shell: F21341-001 (optional)
- Flight case: CF1025 – without foam shells (optional)
- Flight case:CF1025F – with 4 foam shells included (optional)
- Safety Chain: 105041/003 (optional)
