Intellytech has announced its new AirHalo 3.5′ inflatable LED mat. The AirHalo is a 3.5′ 500W Bi-Color Inflatable LED Mat that is being touted as three lights in one. It can be used as a circular LED mat, space light, or as a replacement for COB spotlights when using a light dome.
You can use the AirHalo like you would a traditional LED mat but with the benefits of a circular form factor. At least to my knowledge, there are currently no other lights on the market that allow users to create a large, soft source that’s also in a circular form factor. The circular shape allows users to create a natural catch light for the eye and the design also makes handling and maneuvering the light easier than a traditional square or rectangular light.
The AirHalo can be easily rigged overheard and its large diameter of 43” combined with its lightweight footprint of just 11.5 lbs / 5.21 kg make it an appealing solution if you need to create a large, overhead source.
Intellytech also includes a skirt and grid to control light spill.
Using a high-output COB with a Light Dome has been a popular choice for a lot of shooters, as it can produce a large soft source for interview setups. The downside to that setup is that they take up nearly 3 feet of depth which isn’t always available on set. According to Intellytech, the 500W AirHalo produces the same result as a COB through a Light Dome while only requiring 8 inches of depth. Now, it would be interesting to see how soft the light source from the AirHalo is considering the depth of the diffusion isn’t that far from the LEDs.
The AirHalo was specifically designed so that the softbox can stay on the light. The inflatable design allows users to simply press a button on the Air Pump w/ built-in battery and it takes just 45 seconds for the softbox to inflate and 45 seconds for the softbox to deflate.
As it is inflatable and foldable, AirHalo folds down to 1/4 of the size for storage and transportation.
It also comes in a wheeled case which also holds the external power supply/controller.
The provided k-mount and gooseneck allow for a full range of motion when positioning the light. The X-mount securely fastens to the LED mat via metal buckles, ensuring a stable and reliable mounting solution.
The included power supply/controller has two V-mount battery plates (or Gold Mount) as well as a 48V DC input so that the light can be powered remotely.
Above you can see the claimed output figures for the AirHalo.
Intellytech offers a 26′ Header Extension cable (a 13′ Header Extension is included in the kit). Additionally, they also offer additional Air Pumps w/built-in batteries as well as 1 1-stop diffuser (a 1/2-stop diffuser is included in the kit).
Specifications
Price & Availability
B&H has an early bird special where you can purchase the AirHalo for $1,549 USD (a saving of $350 USD). AirHalo is available with either V-mount or Gold Mount battery plates.
The Intellytech AirPump with Battery for AirHalo is $49 USD.
