Last Updated 2 weeks ago
Overview
The Creamsource Vortex 4 is a compact, high-output RGBW LED panel built with the same rugged, weatherproof design as the larger Vortex 8. It is an IP65-rated fixture that excels in challenging environments, delivering a powerful native hard beam with the option to soften it using diffusers or softboxes.
Because of its build quality, durability, and strong colour engine, it’s commonly used in professional commercial work, narrative productions, and high-output exterior scenarios where reliability and punch matter.
Learn more about the Vortex4 on Cream Source’s official website.
Key Specs
- Type: RGBW LED hard/soft hybrid panel
- Output: Extremely bright for its size
- CCT Range: 2200K–15000K
- Power Draw: 325W
- IP Rating: IP65 (water-resistant and dustproof)
- Weight: ~20 lbs
- Control: DMX, CRMX, LumenRadio, onboard, Ethernet
Pros
- Rugged, weatherproof IP65 construction
- Very high output for a 1×1-class panel
- Strong colour accuracy
Cons
- Heavy relative to other 1×1 panels
- More expensive than many competing fixtures
- Fans can be audible at full power
- Limited accessory ecosystem compared to other brands
Variants & Related Fixtures
- Creamsource Vortex 8 (2×3 version)
- ARRI SkyPanel S30
- Aputure Nova P300c
- Nanlux Dyno 650C