Aladdin WHIP-LITE

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Overview

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The WHIP-LITE is exceptionally long and narrow. It rolls for transport and spreads its output along a strip, which makes it useful in positions where a conventional square mat creates the wrong highlight.

Earlier model. This entry documents an older Aladdin fixture. Check replacement parts, batteries and controller support before buying a used kit.

Key specifications

Specification	Details
LED source	120 W bi-colour
Published power consumption	140 W in the 2022 manual
2022 CCT range	2900–6100 K
Manufacturer colour ratings	CRI 97 / TLCI 98
Dimensions including rear dimmer	3340 × 170 × 18 mm
Weight	895 g
Beam angle	140°
Dimming / cooling	1–100%; passive
Power	12–24 V DC; matching 100–240 V AC supply in manual
Control	Rear controls / Bluetooth; optional DMX attachment or controller
Panel protection	IP32 in manual

Strengths and limitations

Strengths

• An unusually long emitting surface
• Rolls into a compact transport shape
• Local and app control

Limitations

• Requires support along its length.
• LED regions and the rear control area need protection.
• Console operation needs extra hardware.

Practical uses

Concealed counter light. Run the strip behind a counter lip or set feature using its designed mounting points. Hide the emitting surface from the camera and keep it away from hot equipment.

Long product reflection. Use its very narrow face to create a long highlight. Watch for individual emitters in glossy surfaces and add diffusion where needed.

Overhead strip. Support the fabric along the intended path, place the control connection at an accessible end and add spill control to keep light off walls. Avoid a sharp bend at the rear control module.

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Output and colour

The long emitting shape changes the way the lamp lights and reflects in a scene. Do not compare it with a square mat solely by nominal wattage or a centre lux value.

The 2022 WHIP-LITE manual distinguishes a 120 W light source from 140 W power consumption. Its February 2024 revision changes the CCT specification to 2200–12,000 K. Identify the revision before relying on that broader range; this entry keeps the 2022 range as its baseline.

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Power and batteries

The 2022 manual lists 12–24 V DC at the dimmer and a 100–240 V AC power unit. The older catalogue gives a narrower DC range, so follow the actual unit label and approved adapter rather than combining figures from different revisions.

Use the matching supply or approved battery arrangement. Keep the battery and power cable supported separately from the fabric. Plan the cable route before mounting a long strip, especially where doors, drawers or set pieces can move.

Power label and dimmer placement

Compare the actual head and supply labels when assembling a used strip kit. The 2022 manuals use 12–24 V DC, while the WHIP-LITE source and consumption figures differ. Keep the documented consumption and emitter rating separate when checking a battery and cable. Support the supply and rear control hardware so the narrow fabric strip is not carrying the electrical package.

Control, cooling and camera operation

The built-in rear module and Bluetooth app provide local and phone operation. An ALL-IN-family controller or the appropriate DMX attachment adds the console route described in the manual.

The panel’s IP32 rating does not establish a waterproof power package. Allow passive cooling, protect the LEDs from direct tape and pressure, and test the actual frame rate, shutter and low-level fade.

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Modifiers, rigging and the working package

Use the eyelets and hook-and-loop attachment areas for support along the strip. Keep the fabric away from sharp edges and avoid rolling through the rear electronics in an unintended direction.

Diffusion blends the individual emitters; a skirt or flags control where the long source spills. Any support or diffusion added to the head becomes part of the rigging load.

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Alternatives and related fixtures

Fixture	Choose it for
Aladdin BI-FABRIC 2	A much shorter rectangular mat.
LiteMat Plus 2L	A supported long source with a different power and dimmer system.
CAPE-LITE	1700 × 320 mm, 120 W bi-colour fabric source. A shorter, wider alternative to WHIP-LITE, with its own support and modifier dimensions.
ALL-IN LINE	880 × 300 mm, 165 W RGBWW LINE. A narrow colour source with a 48 V supply path, distinct from the square ALL-IN 1/2 packages.
MOSAIC TUBE 8	Approximately 2.4 m inflatable RGBWW tube at a 200 W rating. Choose the longer source for extended reflections and coverage; allow space for its complete support package.

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Videos

Aladdin ALL-IN app tutorial

Related-family app guide; confirm the controls and available modes on the connected strip.

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Rental and used-fixture checks

Unroll the entire head and inspect every region, attachment point and the cable near the rear control module. Test both white channels along the full length.

Confirm the adapter, controller, battery lead and extensions. On a WHIP-LITE, identify the manual / firmware revision before specifying the extended white range.

Documentation and specifications

• WHIP-LITE 2022 manufacturer manual
• 2022 manufacturer catalogue
• WHIP-LITE February 2024 manual

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