NF/RNT/LIT/05·ARRI
ARRI M18 HMI
ARRI M18, 1.8 kW HMI daylight, the standard daylight punch for window / exterior work.
The ARRI M18 is the HMI everyone calls when they need actual daylight matched at high output. 1,800 W HMI, daylight-balanced (5,600, 6,000 K), Lens-less Fresnel reflector that can flood or spot. Used for blowing window frames open, hitting talent in shadow on daylight exterior, and matching mixed-light scenes. Comes with electronic ballast (silent on sound stages). Sub-rented through our APAC partner.
Specifications
| Type | HMI Lens-less Fresnel |
|---|---|
| Lamp | 1,800 W HMI |
| Colour temperature | 5,600, 6,000 K (daylight) |
| Beam | Flood (50°), Spot (16°) |
| Output equivalent | ~12,000 W tungsten |
| Ballast | Electronic · flicker-free 1-10,000 Hz · silent |
| Power input | 200-240 V AC · 25 A draw |
| Cooling | Forced air · low-noise mode for sound stages |
| Weight (head) | 13 kg |
| Weight (ballast) | 11.6 kg |
Included in rental
- M18 head + ballast
- Header cable (25 m)
- Lamp (1,800 W HMI)
- Barn doors
- Scrim set (single, double, half)
- Safety cable + clamp
- Transport case
Add-ons available
- Licensed gaffer / electrician · per day · 1,500 THB
- Combo stand + sand bags (heavy-duty)
- Diffusion gels (full / half / quarter)
- Chimera softbox attachment (Octa Plus)
- Generator service for off-grid shoots
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