Aputure MC Pro 8-Light Production Kit

8 x light panel LED Kit

£130/day
£390/week

The Pro series is four times brighter than the MC but instead of 12 lights in the kit, this is a kit with 8 heads instead.  The second generation of Aputure's RGBWW film light features full HSI colour control and a CCT range of 2000K-1000K plus red, green and blue, giving you a full range of colour options. On top of that, the built-in magnets and footprint roughly the size of a credit card allow this mini RGB light to fit anywhere. Like the original series, the MC Pro also features USB-C PD and Qi wireless charging and is also compatible with Aputure’s own Sidus Mesh technology, so you can use the Sidus Link app to unlock all of the light’s capabilities. 
Manufacturer

Aputure

Lighting Technology

LED Panel

The Pro series is four times brighter than the MC but instead of 12 lights in the kit, this is a kit with 8 heads instead.  The second generation of Aputure’s RGBWW film light features full HSI colour control and a CCT range of 2000K-1000K plus red, green and blue, giving you a full range of colour options. On top of that, the built-in magnets and footprint roughly the size of a credit card allow this mini RGB light to fit anywhere. Like the original series, the MC Pro also features USB-C PD and Qi wireless charging and is also compatible with Aputure’s own Sidus Mesh technology, so you can use the Sidus Link app to unlock all of the light’s capabilities. 

Any Colour

The MC is Aputure’s first light to include full Hue, Saturation, & Intensity (HSI) colour control. With 360° of hue and 100 levels of saturation adjustment, you have the power to conveniently reproduce any colour, all in the palm of your hand.

Stellar Colour Quality

As with all Aputure lights, the MC itself in its colour rendition, with CRI and TLCI scores of 96+, and SSI scores of 84 in tungsten and 74 in daylight. This is all accomplished by an underlying technology that reproduces colour better and more accurately than ever before: RGBWW.

Unlike traditional RGB, the Aputure MC isn’t just a light that reliers on Red, Green, and Blue LEDs. By additing two additional white LEDs — one balanced attungsten and a second at daylight — the Aputure MC is an impossibly smalllight that competes with industry giants.

HSI/CCT/FX Lighting Modes

The Aputure MC allows you to be more flexible in your filmmaking, providing you with multiple lighting modes to suit your needs. In addition to HSI Color Mode, the MC allows you to adjust your white light with CCT Mode, or use built-in lighting effects with FX Mode.

The MC is Aputure’s first mini LED that offers fine CCT control. You can accurately choose any colour temperature in the MC’s expanded bi-colour range between 3200K-6500K, in increments of 100K, allowing you to adapt to any situation. In the MC’s FX mode, toggle between any of the MC’s nine built-in lighting effects presets to help you out in a pinch. If you need more control over your lighting effects, the Sidus Link app will allow you to adjust all of the effects’ parameters. Lighting effects include: Paparazzi, Fireworks, Faulty bulb, Lightning, TV, Pulsing, Fire, Party, Cop Car.

Any Place. Any Time.

As part of our M-Series of mini LEDs, the 130g MC easily fits in the palm of your hand. With a footprint only slightly larger than a credit card and thickness of only 17mm (11/16 in.), the MC fits anywhere. The built-in magnets and 1-4″-20 screw mount allow you to place and use it in seconds. Use it as an on-camera light, or hide it off-screen for an app-controllable accent or fill light. With its lightweight, slim profile, you can tuck several MCs in your camera bag or pockets, so you’re always ready to go.

Sidus Link Control – A Truly Smart Light

As the first RGBWW light to be compatible with the Sidus Link mobile app, the true abilities of both the light and the app are finally unlocked.

Sidus Mesh

The Sidus Mesh technology built into the MC, the backbone of the Sidus Link mobile app control, is perhaps the most advanced smart light technology yet. The proprietary Sidus Mesh system allows each light to communicate with each other and with the mobile app simultaneously. Each additional light increases the integrity of the network. This enables you to control lights within a 400-meter range, without the need for an external router, as long as there are lights at most 80 meters between each other.*

*Given ideal conditions.

Ultimate Control

With the current Sidus Mesh technology, you can control up to 100 lights in a stable network. Control a single light, or all of them simultaneously, from the Sidus Link mobile app for iOS and Android. Sidus Link allows for finer control of the light’s HSI, CCT, and FX functions by enabling additional control methods and parameters.

Colour Picker

One of the most groundbreaking features of the Sidus Link app is the Colour Picker function. With the Colour Picker, you can simply point your phone’s camera at a color, capture it, and your light will reproduce it instantly. What you see is what you get. Just grab the color and start shooting!

Wireless Charging – Enjoy Freedom from Cables

The MC is compatible with the Qi wireless charging protocol, enabling it to be used with the majority of the wireless chargers on the market. Simply place it on a wireless charging pad and the MC will be ready when you need it.

Durable, and Convenient Wireless Charging Case

The MCcustom hardshell wireless charging case to protect and conveniently charge your MC Pro lights wherever you go. Make your workflow as efficient as possible.

USB Type-C PD Charging – Supercharge Your Battery

Equipped with a USB Type-C charging interface, the MC is the first Aputure light to support the PD (Power Delivery) quick charging protocol. With 18W USB-C PD charging, the MC can reach a full charge in a little over 90 minutes.

Specifications

CCT : 2,000K - 10,000K
CRI : 96
TLCI : 96
CQS : 95
SSI (D56) : 72
SSI (Tungsten) : 82
TM-30 RF (Average) : 94
TM-30 RG (Average) : 103
Lumens : 563 lm
Max Power Output (Fixture) : 5W
Max Power Output (Case) : 100W
Max Power Consumption (Fixture) : 7W
Max Power Consumption (Case) : 129W
Max Operating Current : 0.84A
Operating Current (Fixture) : 0.84A
Operating Curent (Case) : 1.8A
Operating Voltage (Fixture) : 3.0-4.2V
Operating Voltage (Case) : 12-28V
Charging Input : USB Type-C (5V/2A), Contact Charger
AC Input Voltage : 100-240V, 50/60Hz
Lithium-Polymer Battery : 4,200mAh / 3.7-4.2V, 15.5Wh
Battery Life (Fixture) : Approx. 120 Mins @ Max Output
Charge Time : Approx. 90 Mins (5V/2A)
IP Rating : IP65
Operating Temperature : -20ºC~45ºC / -68ºF~113ºF
Dimming : 0-100%
Screen Type : TFT
Cooling Method : Passive Cooling
8 x Aputure MC Pro LED Lights
1 x AC Input Cable 13A(M) - IEC(F)
2 x Data Cable USB-A 3.0 to USB-C
4 x Aputure MC & Pro Ball Head
1 x Aputure MC & Pro D-tap to D-tap charge Cable
1 x Aputure MC Pro 8 Charging Case.
8 x Aputure MC Pro Diffuser (Flat)
8 x Aputure MC Pro Diffuser (Domed)
8 x Aputure MC Pro Metal Grid (30 degree Honeycomb)
4 x Aputure MC & Pro Ball Head Magnetic Base
4 x Aputure MC Pro 16mm - 1/4 BSW Mount spigot
2 x Aputure MC Pro Nano Clamp
2 x Aputure MC Pro 1/4" articulating arm (for Nano clamp)
4 x 3/8" - 1/4" Screw Adapter

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