ARRI Upgrades LED Fresnels To New L-Series Plus
ARRI's new L-Series Plus, a new generation of LED Fresnels, that is up to 90% brighter, direct
network data input, and intuitive onboard control interface called the ARRI SkyPanel
With the new L-Series Plus, ARRI announced a new generation of LED Fresnels, a series
that has been
a dependable professional lighting tool for more than a decade. Up to 90% brighter than the original
L-Series, direct network data input and the intuitive onboard control interface known from
ARRI
SkyPanel, the new L-Series Plus provides additional benefits while retaining appreciated
features
such as continuous focusability from spot to flood; a smooth, homogenous light field; and complete
control over the colour and intensity of light.
The new ARRI L-Series Plus fixtures come in two sizes: the L5-C Plus features a five-inch, while the
L7-C Plus features a seven-inch Fresnel lens. Despite being approximately the same size and weight
as their predecessors, the L-Series Plus products provide up to 90% more light output, making them
much more powerful and versatile as lighting tools (average output increase, depending on model,
beam angle, and colour temperature is 60%). Existing barndoors and all other L-Series accessories
are fully compatible with the new Plus range.
Taking the renowned and proven benchmark of LED Fresnel fixtures to the next level, L-Series Plus
introduces enhanced connectivity by implementing network data input and lighting control via the
ArtNet and Streaming ACN industry standards. Workflows are simplified by the familiar onboard
control and user interface of the classic SkyPanel, while light output is specifically calibrated
for optimal reproduction on broadcast and digital cinema cameras, ensuring pleasing skin tones and
vividly rendered colours.
Designed to be robust and ergonomic, L-Series Plus fixtures live up to the quality and reliability
standards for which ARRI is known. Their build quality and flexibility make them suitable for a wide
range of use cases, from studio and location work on movies and television to live entertainment,
photography, theater, and corporate productions. A combination of passively cooled housing and a
discreet encapsulated fan guarantee the most silent operation even in the most critical
environments.
At the heart of the L-Series Plus concept remain the core benefits of tuneability, colour fidelity,
rugged durability, and ease of use, now upgraded to the latest connectivity standards. Three
individual knobs permit the brightness, colour temperature, and green/magenta point to be
fine-tuned, while a focus knob on the side of each fixture allows for smooth adjustment of the beam
spread, just like conventional sources.