Aputure STORM CS32 3.2 kW Full Color
The Aputure STORM CS32 is a 3,200W full-color point-source LED with the BLAIR-CG With Extended Red engine, 1,800K to 20,000K CCT and IP65 weather protection. MediaVision rents it in Mauritius for film and broadcast work across the Indian Ocean.
The Aputure STORM CS32 is a 3,200W tunable color point-source LED built around the BLAIR-CG With Extended Red light engine (Blue, Lime, Amber, Indigo, Red, Cyan, Green). It is a COB fixture with a separate control box, an electronic Aputure Mount and a 28 mm junior pin. Aputure rates the white light as bright as a 4K HMI or a 10K tungsten Fresnel, and states that with certain modifiers it can exceed a 6K HMI.
MediaVision rents the STORM CS32 from Mauritius for commercials, documentary and feature lighting across the Indian Ocean. Request availability and a quote before you travel.
Key capabilities
- 3,200W max power consumption, 2,600W max power output, lamp head up to 3,000W
- BLAIR-CG With Extended Red engine, covering more than 90% of Rec. 2020
- CCT 1,800K to 20,000K with full +/- green (ASC MITC range), Daylight and Blackbody curve modes
- HSIC+, xy, RGB, GEL and Source light modes
- CRI 97, TLCI 98, SSI (P3200) 93, SSI (D56) 91, TM-30 Rf 96, TM-30 Rg 100
- Native beam 78 degrees. Included AM11030 medium reflector at 30 degrees
- Compatible XT52 optics: 20, 25, 35 and 50 degree reflectors, motorized CF16 Fresnel, Parallel Beam 70, Light Dome 150, Lantern 120 and Lantern 180
- IP65 lamp head and control box, air cooled, operating temperature -20 C to 45 C
- On-board controls, Sidus Link, Sidus Link Pro, DMX512/RDM, LumenRadio CRMX, Art-Net/sACN
- Bluetooth and CRMX wireless range 100 m. Firmware via USB-A, Sidus Link or Sidus Link Pro
- 7.5 m head cable, extendable to 45 m. Dimmable and flicker free at any camera frame rate down to 5% output
- Lamp head without yoke 16.80 kg. One person can carry the head and the control box
Technical specifications
| Brand | Aputure |
| Model | STORM CS32 |
| Manufacturer SKU | AP0701051U |
| Type | Full-color COB point source |
| Light engine | BLAIR-CG With Extended Red |
| Max power consumption | 3,200W (100 to 240V) |
| Lamp head max power consumption | 3,000W |
| Max power output | 2,600W |
| Operating voltage (full output) | 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz |
| AC current | 16A at 240V, 32A at 100V |
| CCT range | 1,800K to 20,000K |
| Green / magenta | Full +/- green, 100% ASC MITC range |
| Color space | More than 90% of Rec. 2020 |
| Modes | CCT (Daylight and Blackbody), HSIC+, xy, RGB, GEL, Source |
| CRI (average) | 97 |
| TLCI (average) | 98 |
| SSI (P3200) | 93 |
| SSI (D56) | 91 |
| TM-30 Rf / Rg (average) | 96 / 100 |
| Beam angle, native | 78 degrees |
| Beam angle, included reflector | 30 degrees (AM11030 medium reflector) |
| Compatible reflectors | CS32 30 degree, XT52 20, 25, 35 and 50 degree |
| 5600K photometrics, 3 m | Bare bulb 15,000 lux. 30 degree reflector 106,000 lux |
| 5600K photometrics, 5 m | Bare bulb 5,850 lux. 30 degree reflector 35,500 lux |
| 3200K photometrics, 3 m | Bare bulb 14,800 lux. 30 degree reflector 103,000 lux |
| Modifier mount | Aputure Mount (electronic) |
| Rigging | 1-1/8 in / 28 mm junior pin. Removable yoke |
| IP rating | IP65 |
| Cooling | Air cooling, lamp head and control box |
| Operating temperature | -20 C to 45 C |
| Lamp head fan noise at 1 m | Silent 24.3 dBA, Low 31.3 dBA, Medium 40.2 dBA, High 52.4 dBA, Smart/Max 52.6 dBA |
| Control | On-board, Sidus Link, Sidus Link Pro, DMX/RDM, CRMX, Art-Net/sACN |
| Wireless range | Bluetooth 100 m, CRMX 100 m |
| Head cable | 7.5 m included. Daisy-chain up to 45 m |
| Lamp head without yoke | 37.2 x 38.3 x 35.8 cm, 16.80 kg |
| Lamp head with yoke | 52.9 x 77.2 x 35.8 cm, 19.80 kg |
| Control box | 34.5 x 16.0 x 37.6 cm, 10.80 kg |
| Removable yoke | 52.9 x 60.9 x 15.0 cm, 3.00 kg |
| 30 degree reflector | 34.5 cm diameter x 36.5 cm, 1.55 kg |
What’s included
Standard STORM CS32 package as listed by Aputure. Plug type is confirmed on the quote. Aputure notes that plug specifications vary by region. CF16 Fresnel, skid and flight case are optional accessories and are not assumed on this rental.
- STORM CS32 lamp head x1
- STORM CS32 control box x1
- STORM CS32 medium reflector (AM11030, 30 degrees) x1
- STORM CS32 removable yoke x1
- STORM CS32 AC power cable, 3 m x1
- Lamp head cable, 7.5 m x1
- STORM Series Aputure Mount protection cover x1
- Aputure Ultra Clamp x1
Rental & crew
Held by MediaVision at the film studio in Mauritius, and available for productions across the Indian Ocean. A gaffer or lighting technician can be booked with the fixture on request. This listing is rental only. Tell us your dates, power plan and modifiers and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Quote: https://www.mediavision.mu/contact-us/
Film Studio Building, M2 Motorway, 31302 The Vale, Grand Baie. Office +230 263 1200. WhatsApp +230 5940 0049. Email [email protected].
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