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Overview
The Aladdin FABRIC-LITE 200 is a foldable 200 W bi-colour fabric LED panel with a nominal three-foot-square face. It provides a broad soft source for overheads, interviews and location work, with a separate power and control package.
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It is also identified as FABRIC-LITE 20 in Aladdin kit and accessory codes. That shorter number is a model name, not a 20 W power rating. The 200 W and 350 W versions use different power arrangements.
Key specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| LED system | 200 W bi-colour |
| Panel size | 900 × 900 mm |
| Panel mass | 1.15 kg in the manufacturer catalogue |
| CCT range | 2850–6098 K on product page |
| Manufacturer colour ratings | Product page: CRI 97 / TLCI 97 |
| Published beam angle | 140° |
| Dimming | 0.5–100% in 2022 panel manual |
| Control | DMX512 / LumenRadio through matching dimmer |
| Power system | Matching dimmer and approved AC or battery supply |
| Protection | Panel IP32 / dimmer IP21 on product page |
Strengths and limitations
Strengths
- Large emitting face folds for transport
- Soft variable-white lighting
- Frame, diffusion and grid system
Limitations
- The complete frame and power package is larger than the fabric alone.
- No independent RGB or pixel control.
- The two wattage versions have different electrical requirements.
Practical uses
Table overhead. Tension the mat on its proper frame and add diffusion and a grid for the working setup. Assess the entire rigging load and retain power equipment independently.
Soft interview key. Bring the broad source close enough to create the intended wrap, then use negative fill to keep contrast. Use the grid or flags to keep light off the background.
Studio ambience. Use it as a broad top or side source where a small hard spotlight would need a separate bounce. Check the illuminated area rather than only a centre meter reading.
Output and colour
The linked Aladdin photometric graphic is specific to this wattage. Compare at the published distance and CCT, with the same modifier configuration. Do not transfer output figures between the 200 W and 350 W fabric heads.
Diffusion, a grid and the distance from the subject determine the working softness and level. A larger emitting face is not a narrow-beam daylight punch light, even when its electrical rating is substantial.
| Setting | 0.6 m | 1 m | 2 m | 3 m |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3200 K | 6,800 | 3,400 | 970 | 520 |
| 5600 K | 8,300 | 4,200 | 1,300 | 640 |
View Aladdin’s model-specific photometric chart.
Power and batteries
The 200 W system uses the matching FB200 dimmer and approved AC adapter or battery arrangement. The product page lists 12–30 V DC and 100–240 V AC references.
Confirm the actual controller label and the continuous battery rating. The 350 W model’s dual-battery 48 V converter is a different system, even though both panels use a 900 mm-square format.
Control, cooling and camera operation
The matching dimmer provides two-channel bi-colour control, wired DMX and LumenRadio in the listed kit arrangement. Keep the antenna unobstructed and the controller reachable for addressing, pairing and local operation.
The mat is passively cooled. Leave airflow around the fabric and avoid taping across emitters or folding it sharply while operating. Panel IP32 and dimmer IP21 are limited, different ratings; keep the electrical package protected from wet conditions.
Matching a 200 W family dimmer
The August 2022 200 W dimmer manual lists BI-FABRIC 2/4, BI-FLEX 2/4 and FABRIC-LITE 20 compatibility. It requires the correct sheet type to be selected before connecting a panel. The controller restarts when the sheet type or cable/radio control method is changed.
| Control item | Documented behaviour |
|---|---|
| DMX | Two-channel white/bi-colour personality; match the actual controller profile and start address. |
| Wired / radio | 5-pin DMX input/output or LumenRadio, selected in the menu. |
| Radio handover | RF Link Reset clears the previous transmitter association. |
| Physical package | Battery plate, adapter holder, antenna mount and 3/8-inch bracket belong to the controller; support these independently of the fabric head. |
Modifiers, rigging and the working package
The full frame package includes the dedicated fabric support, diffuser and grid, with bungees and a transport bag. Confirm whether a listing is a bare panel, a system or the complete framed kit.
When joining several fabric panels, calculate the source size from the actual arrangement. Four three-foot-square panels in a two-by-two array cover roughly six by six feet; they do not make a twelve-foot-square emitting surface. The complete frame and modifiers determine the rigging load and wind exposure.
Alternatives and related fixtures
| Fixture | Choose it for |
|---|---|
| amaran F22x | A smaller square variable-white mat. |
| LiteMat 4 Plus | A broad rectangular variable-white source. |
| FABRIC-LITE 350 | 900 × 900 mm, 350 W bi-colour fabric panel with a 48 V power path. Choose its broad white source when saturated colour and pixel mapping are unnecessary. |
| MOSAIC 4×4 | 1100 × 1100 mm, 600 W white / 420 W RGB single-zone mat. Choose the square reflected shape when spatial pixel effects are unnecessary. |
| BI-FABRIC 4 | 200 W bi-colour BI-FABRIC 4. The current page lists a 300 × 1200 mm head; check the documented older dimensions and matching dimmer when buying used. |
What people are saying
Burguete Design: Aladdin-published production account.
In Aladdin’s published production account, Burguete Design describes using FABRIC-LITE with BI-FLEX fixtures in a dark bar with mirrors. The crew emphasised the lightweight head and mounting flexibility. Read the source.
Videos
FABRIC-LITE technical series: the system
Manufacturer overview of the FABRIC-LITE family.
FABRIC-LITE technical series: the frame
Frame assembly guide for the family.
Rental and used-fixture checks
Inspect the fabric, grommets, hook-and-loop attachments and LED regions. Test the entire warm and cool white field before folding and packing.
Count the frame pieces, bungees, diffusion, grid, supply equipment, extensions and bags. Check the exact wattage of the head and its dimmer, and test DMX and LumenRadio with the intended console.
Documentation and specifications
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