Aputure INFINIMAT 8×8

Overview

The clear airbag is a physical support for interchangeable diffusion. Older INFINIMAT kits used a different softbox arrangement, so identify the supplied airbag and cloth before comparing published output or ordering replacement parts.

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Key specifications

Specification	Details
Nominal fixture class	1,600W
Maximum electrical consumption	2,000W
Listed LED power output	1,600W
CCT / colour	2,000–10,000K; full-colour mixing and tint adjustment
Colour references	CRI ≥96; TLCI ≥97; SSI tungsten 84 / D56 73
Pixels	16
Standard controller	1600W INFINIMAT controller package
Mat size	239 × 239cm
Mat / clear-airbag weights	32.00kg / 10.34kg
Controller weight	19.38kg per controller
Weather / operating temperature	IP65; −20°C to 50°C
Control	Onboard, Sidus Link / Link Pro, DMX/RDM, CRMX, Art-Net/sACN

Technical reference: Aputure product information and downloads.

Strengths and limitations

Strengths

• A shallow diffused face is useful where a deeper softbox would obstruct the set.
• Removable diffusion, skirt and grid allow the output and spill to be adjusted as a package.
• Full-colour and pixel control support practical-light and moving-colour motivation.

Limitations

• The 8×8 is a substantial rigging package. Its maximum 2,000W input also exceeds what a common 120V/15A circuit can supply at full power.
• The lamp-mat weight excludes the controller, airbag, accessories and support.
• The inflatable component needs protection from abrasion, punctures and unsuitable contact surfaces.

Practical uses

Setup	Working approach
Large overhead soft source	Plan a supported frame or suspension system, working height and cable route before assembly. Meter the intended action area with the chosen diffusion in place.
Vehicle or stage ambience	Use the pixel zones for broad movement and changing colour motivation. The fixture is a lighting source, not an image-display screen.
Large reflection source	Position the face to create the intended highlight across a vehicle or glossy set. Diffusion choice and viewing angle matter as much as intensity.

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Output and colour

The readings below refer to the current clear airbag with its named diffusion cloths. They should not be substituted for the older softbox table. Rigid-softbox configurations also have separate published figures.

Choose the diffusion from the required source appearance, then meter at the subject. The labels “1 stop” and “2 stop” identify cloth options; the complete airbag, cloth and grid combination determines the measured output and spread.

CCT	Distance	1-stop (lux)	1-stop + grid (lux)	2-stop (lux)	2-stop + grid (lux)
3,200K	3m	4,790	3,730	4,100	3,110
5,600K	3m	5,300	4,090	4,530	3,450

Published photometrics: measurement configurations and full output tables.

Tests and demonstrations

Identify the airbag generation during prep. Compare the published configuration with the actual diffusion, grid, colour and distance before relying on its exposure figure. For matching, look at skin, wardrobe and reflective set materials through the production camera.

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Power and batteries

The published maximum consumption for this configuration is 2,000W. The nominal 1,600W fixture label and the controller model name do not describe the same electrical quantity.

INFINIMAT controllers can operate supported combinations of mats. Both total capacity and the permitted load at each port matter; the number of sockets is not the number of full-power mats that can always be connected. Use the configuration table for the exact controller.

For battery or other DC operation, confirm the controller version, approved voltage/current, cable and permitted output level. Do not assume a small camera-battery pair can deliver the AC photometric specification. Include the controller’s conversion losses and power limit when estimating runtime.

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Control, cooling and camera operation

The control box provides local operation, Sidus app control, wired DMX/RDM, CRMX reception and Ethernet lighting protocols. The mat connects to that controller; it is not an independent Bluetooth fixture.

This size has 16 controllable pixels. Select the matching personality and confirm orientation before programming a moving effect. Keep the pixel map and channel footprint in the lighting notes.

The mat has no local fan assembly like a conventional monolight, but the controller uses cooling fans. Keep the controller ventilated and listen to it at the microphone position. Test low fades and any high-speed camera settings with the installed firmware and the complete cue.

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Modifiers, rigging and the working package

Component / accessory	Package considerations
Raised lamp package	The 32kg mat excludes its airbag, diffusion, skirt, grid, suspension hardware and head cable. This is a crew-and-rigging job with significant transport volume.
Controller	1600W package; 19.38kg per controller. Position and support it independently of the lamp cable.
Diffusion and spill control	Correct-size clear airbag, 1-stop or 2-stop cloth, skirt and grid.
Head cable	Use the supported cable and connector for this mat/controller class; include cable weight and strain relief in the rig.
Air pump and repair kit	Allow setup access to valves, the specified pump and the supplied patch materials.
Mat-only versus complete kit	An LED & Clear Softbox Pack omits the controller; verify the exact rental or purchase contents.

An inflated airbag is not a structural suspension point unless the manufacturer specifically identifies it as one. Use the approved frame, bracket or rigging points, and protect the airbag from sharp edges.

Leave room to inspect inflation and lower the fixture for service. A large soft surface also catches air movement; weather sealing of the electronics does not remove the mechanical effect of wind.

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Alternatives and related fixtures

Fixture	When to compare it
LiteMat Spectrum 4	Smaller mats or an array may suit a tighter location and a lower electrical requirement.
Nova P600c	Compare multiple rigid panels through a common frame when a modular rental package is preferable.
Creamsource Vortex8	A different approach using harder panels and separate large diffusion.

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What people are saying

LensVid at IBC 2024. Its interview with Ted Sim demonstrates INFINIMAT’s large-array concept and pixel-control workflow. Read the family demonstration.

Setup demonstration. Aputure’s current product page includes an INFINIMAT setup tutorial. It covers the system’s assembly rather than claiming a separate independent output test of this size.

Videos

Aputure: INFINIMAT family preview at NAB 2024. Manufacturer system demonstration; the current clear-airbag package is documented separately below.

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Rental and used-fixture checks

• Confirm the mat size, controller model and supported port configuration.
• Identify clear-airbag versus older softbox components and match the diffusion and grid.
• Inflate the airbag and inspect valves, seams and contact points before installation.
• Inspect mat backing, mounting hardware, cable strain relief and connectors.
• Test every pixel and the required DMX or wireless-control path.
• Warm the controller, check fan noise and test the intended dimming cue.
• Include all brackets, cables, pumps, patch materials and cases in the order.

Documentation and specifications

• Aputure product specifications, kit options and firmware downloads
• Product manual (PDF)
• DMX profiles (PDF)
• Manufacturer data sheet (PDF)
• Controller combinations and complete system options

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