Aputure INFINIBAR LED Light System Released

Lighting News

by Jürgen MoorsFebruary 28^th, 2023

Chinese manufacturer Aputure just released the new INFINIBAR Light System. It consists of 3 different RGBWW full-color LED pixel bars: 30 cm/1ft PB3 for $299, 60 cm/2ft PB6 for $479 and 120 cm/4ft PB12 for $639, as well as a wide variety of different accessories and connectors, creating new possibilities for lighting design. Let’s have a closer look!

You might be familiar with the Aputure daylight LED COB (Chip On Board) fixture, or the MT Pro Lighting series. In case you missed it, my colleague Graham Sheldon reviewed the MT Pro tube lights last year, and also the Aputure LS 1200d Pro. Now Aputure introduced the INFINIBAR – a unique solution for light design.

Aputure INFINIBAR

The INFINIBAR Pixel Bars are Aputure’s first RGBWW full-color LED pixel bars. The most unique feature is the ability to link multiple INFINIBARs together using 10 differently-shaped connectors to design creative shapes and effects.

Users can operate multiple INFINIBARs using one power supply when linked by the power-sharing connectors or use their internal batteries for greater versatility. The pixel bar’s infinite blending design also eliminates visible gaps between fixtures to create seamless pixelated effects.

INFINIBAR Pixel Bars – three models

• PB3 with 24 pixels/lighting zones with a length of 30 cm/1ft
• PB6 with 48 pixels/lighting zones with a length of 60 cm/2ft
• PB12 with 96 pixels/lighting zones with a length of 120 cm/4ft

Connectivity

Featuring advanced wireless connectivity the pixels can be grouped and controlled via Sidus Link, LumenRadio CRMX, or through wired DMX using Aputure’s USB-C to DMX Adapter. It also incorporates critical color controls (including advanced HSI with white-point adjustability, RGB, and xy) for creative freedom. Toggle between 9 built-in System FX and 7 built-in Pixel FX including color fade, color cycle, one pixel chase, two pixel chase, three pixel chase, rainbow, and pixel fire. It can also save up to 20 custom FX in the Sidus Link app for easy access to different light modes.

The RGBWW chipset produces a color quality throughout its wide CCT range of 2,000K to 10,000K with full green-magenta adjustment, and can reproduce >90% of colors within the Rec.2020 Color Space. The INFINIBAR bars can also produce accurate skin tones, measuring scores of CRI: 96+, TLCI: 98+, SSI (D56): 74, and SSI (Tungsten): 85.

Built in battery

All three models come with a built-in Lithium battery in different sizes, making it a versatile and compact fixture for your lighting toolkit. The bars can achieve a full charge in approximately 2,5 hours at 24V/2,67A. Each bar also features DC power passthrough so users can power multiple fixtures using a single power supply.

• INFINIBAR PB3 can operate at its 6.5W max output for 120 minutes
• INFINIBAR PB6 can operate at its 14W max output for 100 minutes
• INFINIBAR PB12 can operate at its 27W max output for 80 minutes

Intuitive mounting options & built-in magnets

Each fixture features a rail mounting system on the rear panel for mounting flexibility. Using the included a clamp to baby pin adapter, a baby pin may be placed at any point along the rail, which gives users a variety of additional mounting options. In addition, all bars have integrated magnets on their rear panels, allowing users to place them on any magnetic surfaces.

Light modifiers

For all three LED pixel bars sizes there are two different light modifiers available. The Softbox is a rectangular soft light modifier that diffuses and softens light output, as a key or fill light for illuminating subjects such as people or products.

The 45º Light Control Grid is designed specifically to limit the beam spread of the LED pixel bar. This modifier controls the beam angle to 45° and reduces unwanted spill light, without significantly increasing the footprint and transforms the bar into a more directional light source.

Connector Hardware Ecosystem

One of the INFINIBAR’s most unique features is the ability to connect multiple bars together using 10 differently shaped connectors to create unique flat or 3D lighting shapes and designs. You can purchase a Multi-Light Shaping Kit, but each connector is also available individually.

INFINIBAR PB3 – main features

• 1-Foot (30cm) 6.5W RGBWW Full Color LED Pixel Bar
• 24 Individual Pixels (Lighting Zones)
• Infinite Blending Design to Reduce Visible Gaps When Connecting Multiple Lights
• 10 Splicing Connectors: Straight, Triangle Flat, Triangle 3D, Hexagon Flat, Hexagon 3D, 3-Way Flat, 4-Way Flat, 6-Way Flat, Square Flat, Square 3D
• Share AC Power Over Multiple INFINIBARs w/ Splicing Connectors
• Mounting: INFINIBAR Clamp (Baby Pin) & Neodymium Magnets, 1/4-20in Screw Mount
• Frosted Diffusion Layer for Smoother Light and Reduced Glare
• Approx. 120 Min Battery Life With Built-In Battery (14.8Wh)
• Smart Battery Life Mode: Preset Timer at 2/4/6/8 Hour Increments 0-100% Brightness Control at 0.1% Increments
• Fully Tunable CCT from 2,000K-10,000K + G/M Adjustment
• CRI: ≥96, TLCI: ≥98, TM-30 Rf (Avg.) = 94, TM-30 Rg (Avg.) = 103, SSI(D56) ≥74, SSI(Tungsten) ≥85
• ≥90% of Colors within Rec.2020 Color Space
• Advanced HSI with White Point CCT Control
• Industry-standard xy (CIE 1931), RGB, 300+ Gel Presets
• Multiple Control Methods: Sidus Link® App, DMX/RDM via USB-C, LumenRadio CRMX
• 23 Built-In DMX Profiles: Supports DMX Loss Behavior
• 9 Built-in System FX: Fireworks II, Fire II, Paparazzi II, Faulty Bulb II, TV
• III, Pulsing III, Cop Car III, Lightning III, Party II
• 7 Built-In Pixel FX: Color Fade, Color Cycle, One Pixel Chase, Two Pixel Chase, Three Pixel Chase, Rainbow, Pixel Fire
• Supports SidusPro® FX: Including Manual FX, System FX, Picker FX, Magic Program, and Music FX
• Save up to 10 Custom FX and 10 Music FX
• Frequency Selection to Reduce Flicker
• Included Carrying Case
• Optional Light Control Accessories: 1) Softbox. 2) 45º Slip-On Light Control Grid

What is included in each package?

INFINIBAR PB3

• 1x INFINIBAR PB3
• 1x 48W DC Power Adapter (3m)
• 1x AC Locking Power Cable (1.5m)
• 1x Clamp to Baby Pin Adapter
• 1x Straight Connector
• 1x 5mm Hex Wrench
• 1x Carrying Case

INFINIBAR PB6

• 1x INFINIBAR PB6
• 1x 48W DC Power Adapter (3m)
• 1x AC Locking Power Cable (1.5m)
• 2x Magnetic Spacer
• 1x Clamp to Baby Pin Adapter
• 1x Straight Connector
• 1x 5mm Hex Wrench 1x Carrying Case

INFINIBAR PB12

• 1x INFINIBAR PB12
• 1x 48W DC Power Adapter (3m)
• 1x AC Locking Power Cable (1.5m)
• 2x Magnetic Spacer
• 1x Clamp to Baby Pin Adapter
• 1x Straight Connector
• 1x 5mm Hex Wrench
• 1x Carrying Case

INFINIBAR PB6 8-Light Kit

• 8x INFINIBAR PB6
• 8x 48W DC Power Adapter (3m)
• 1x AC Power Cable (4m)
• 8x AC Power Cable (1.5m)
• 1x 330W Power Adapter with 8-Way Splitters
• 16x Magnetic Spacer
• 8x Clamp to Baby Pin Adapter
• 8x Straight Connector
• 1x 5mm Hex Wrench
• 8x PB6 45º Light Control Grid
• 1x Flight Case

INFINIBAR PB12 8-Light Kit

• 8x INFINIBAR PB12
• 8x 48W DC Power Adapter (3m)
• 1x AC Power Cable (4m)
• 8x AC Power Cable (1.5m)
• 1x 330W Power Adapter with 8-Way Splitters
• 16x Magnetic Spacer
• 8x Clamp to Baby Pin Adapter
• 8x Straight Connector
• 1x 5mm Hex Wrench
• 8x PB12 45º Light Control Grid
• 1x Flight Case

INFINIBAR Multi-Light Shaping Kit
Each connector is also available individually

• 3x INFINIBAR Triangle Flat Connector
• 3x INFINIBAR Triangle 3D Connector
• 4x INFINIBAR Square Flat Connector
• 4x INFINIBAR Square 3D Connector
• 6x INFINIBAR Hexagon Flat Connector
• 6x INFINIBAR Hexagon 3D Connector
• 1x INFINIBAR 3-Way Flat Connector
• 1x INFINIBAR 4-Way Flat Connector
• 1x INFINIBAR 6-Way Flat Connector
• 12 ¼-20in Eye Bolt

Price and availability

INFINIBAR and most of the accessories are already available for shipping worldwide. You can purchase every bar individually, or you can get a light kit and also a shaping kit.

• PB3 $299
• PB6 $479
• PB12 $639
• PB6 8-Light Kit: $4,850
• PB12 8-Light Kit: $6,350
• PB3 Softbox: $69
• PB6 Softbox: $89
• PB12 Softbox: $109
• PB3 45º Light Control Grid: $59
• PB6 45º Light Control Grid: $79
• PB12 45º Light Control Grid: $99

Available for pre-order:

• Multi-Light Shaping Kit: $1,390
• 3-Way Flat Connector: $79
• 4-Way Flat Connector: $79
• 6-Way Flat Connector: $79
• Triangle Flat Connector: $89
• Triangle 3D Connector: $89
• Hexagon Flat Connector: $139
• Hexagon 3D Connector: $139
• Square Flat Connector: $109
• Square 3D Connector: $99
• 48W (24V) Power Adapter Kit: $59
• 168W (24V) Power Adapter Kit: $99
• 250W (24V) Power Adapter Kit: $129

For further information please visit Aputure’s website.

What do you think about these LED Pixel Bars? Do you think they’d come in handy for your next project? Please leave us our thoughts in the comment section below.