Last Updated 4 weeks ago
Overview
The ARRI Orbiter is a modular RGBACL LED lighting system designed to be one of the most accurate, flexible, and high-end fixtures on the market. Unlike COB lights or traditional RGB panels, Orbiter uses a removable optic system, enabling it to function as a soft light, hard light, open-face beam, projection unit, or dome light depending on the attachment.
It’s one of the most colour-accurate LEDs ever built, making it a preferred choice for high-end commercial, narrative, studio, and VFX work where precision matters. The Orbiter also features ARRI’s LiOS software, offering extremely advanced colour tools, effects, metadata, and lighting control options not seen on other fixtures.
Key Specs
- Type: Modular RGBACL LED
- CCT Range: 2,000K–20,000K
- Colour Engine: ARRI Spectra (RGBACL)
- Output: Varies by optic; extremely high with open-face or projection optics
- Dimming: 0–100% flicker-free
- Weight: ~25 lbs depending on configuration
- Power Draw: 500W+ depending on mode
- Control: Onboard, DMX, RDM, CRMX, Art-Net, sACN, LiOS
Pros
- One of the most colour-accurate LEDs available
- Massive versatility thanks to interchangeable optics
- Extremely advanced control modes (xy, G/M, effects, etc.)
- Excellent for VFX thanks to metadata and repeatability
- ARRI build quality and reliability
Cons
- Expensive
- Heavy compared to COB lights
- Requires specific ARRI optics (additional cost)
- Not ideal for run-and-gun crews
What It Replaces / Alternatives
Replaces:
- HMI fresnels (for colour-flexible work)
- RGB projection systems
Alternatives:
- Creamsource Vortex 8 (RGB hard panel)
- Aputure 600d/1200d (hard daylight sources)
- ARRI SkyPanel series