Creamsource Doppio+

Overview

The fixture is marketed as a 360W-class light, while the technical input table lists 350W. Those numbers should stay separate from the 450W capacity of its external power supply. The Bender version adjusts white light; it is not a full-colour panel.

Key specifications

Specification	Details
Status / format	Legacy, no longer in production / nominal 2 × 1
Power references	360W marketing description; 350W fixture-input specification
Colour variants	Daylight 5,600K; Tungsten 3,200K; Bender 2,700–6,500K
CRI / TLCI	Typical 95, minimum 90
Spot beam	13° half-peak
Head input	24–32V DC; max 14.6A
Separate AC supply	90–260V, 50–60Hz; max 6A, data-sheet reference
Weight with yoke	9.4kg
Body / yoke dimensions	654 × 332 × 100mm / 770 × 455 × 100mm
Weather / ambient limit	IP20 / 40°C
Cooling	Passive in normal conditions; data sheet also describes backup fans
Control / accessories	Onboard, 5-pin DMX in/thru, optional wired remote; two filter rails

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Strengths and limitations

Strengths

• The elongated face and spot optics provide directional output for a bounce or diffusion setup.
• A shallow head and detachable yoke can help in existing studio or location rigs.

Limitations

• Version identification is essential because the fixed-Daylight and Bender output tables differ substantially.
• The complete kit includes a large separate supply and the correct cable; a bare used head is an incomplete package.
• It lacks the Vortex range’s full-colour and built-in Ethernet/CRMX package.

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Practical uses

Setup	Working approach
Directional bounce	Use the beam to cover the required part of a board, then move or spread it until the bounce is reasonably even.
Diffused key	Leave room for the native spots to blend before the diffusion surface. Check for unevenness in reflective products.
Background strip	Rotate the rectangular head to suit the composition, keeping the cable and yoke clear through the required tilt range.

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Output and colour

Version / CCT	1m	3m
Daylight, 5,600K	100,000	34,200
Bender, 3,200K	55,200	18,400
Bender, 4,000K	91,200	30,300
Bender, 5,600K	58,300	19,500

The readings come from the manufacturer data sheet’s separate Daylight and Bender tables. They describe the concentrated spot configuration. They should not be substituted for measurements with a dome, spreading lens or softbox, and the two versions should not share one headline daylight lux figure.

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Power and batteries

The 450W number on a supplied PSU describes its capacity, not a 450W LED engine. Match the supply and head cable to the actual Doppio revision and confirm the label before planning distribution. Battery operation requires the documented 24–32V arrangement and enough continuous current for the load.

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Control, cooling and camera operation

Use the legacy DMX scenario that matches the installed firmware and colour version. A Daylight head, a Bender head and a modern Vortex should not be assumed to share a console profile. Record the exact model and operating mode with lighting notes.

Older documents make different high-speed claims depending on variant, output level and mode. The shared manual specifically qualifies Bender behaviour at non-maximum settings. Test a dimmed cue at the actual frame rate and shutter rather than relying on a general high-speed label.

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Modifiers, rigging and the working package

Doppio-sized domes, lenses and softboxes must match the larger front rails. The wide head, external supply and cable all affect rigging space. Inspect the quick-release yoke and modifier retention before putting the head into a difficult-access position.

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Alternatives and related fixtures

Fixture	When to compare it
Vortex8	A current hard-panel platform with full colour and modern control.
Vortex8 Soft	A dedicated broad native soft source.

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Rental and used-fixture checks

• Confirm the “+” hardware generation and D, T or B colour version from the label.
• Include the correct PSU, head lead, yoke and required spreading lens.
• Check output at the intended Bender setting; do not use fixed-Daylight figures for planning.
• Warm the unit up, test low fades and inspect cables, cooling surfaces and all retaining hardware.

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Documentation and specifications

• Manufacturer product overview
• Technical specification and output data
• Legacy operating documentation

Product images and technical illustrations: Creamsource. Paired-model photographs show both optical versions; kit photographs include accessories that vary by package.

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Related Creamsource fixtures: Creamsource Mini+.

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