Aputure’s new INFINMATs which were announced back in April are now available. The INFINIMATs come in sizes from 1’x2’ all the way up to 20’x20’. The range features color tunability, IP65 weather resistance, and full-color pixel-control.
The INFINIMAT design features inflatable airbags, which provide structure to the lights, making them quick to setup, compact to store, and easy to position while taking up a fraction of the space of traditional soft light rigs.
The INFINMATs do not have to be used with the included airbags, and in fact they attach quickly with a simple Velcro flap. But the airbags provide unique benefits. The airbags provide structure to the mats, so in certain uses a frame can be eliminated and the INIFINIMAT suspended in position. The added structure also means that the INFINIMATs do not sag in the middle, which can be important as an overhead light and when using light control device grids.
But perhaps most importantly for many users, the airbags means that the INFINIMATs are fast. On smaller sizes the airbags can be stored mounted to their LED mats. Attach the air pump and the INFINIMAT deploys itself in just a few minutes. Clip on a frame and mount to a stand and the INFINIMAT is ready to shoot. The practical use of the INFINIMAT is faster, easier and more intuitive than other LED mat systems. And of course if a client ever needs to, the airbag can be pulled off and the mat used however they need. Aputure believes that the inflatable design of the INFINIMATs are an improvement, but we also provide options to users to adapt the tool for their needs.
According to Aputure, the INFINIMATs have up to double the output of competitors of similar sizes. The Control Boxes can run multiple mats and the INFINIMATs can be used in a variety of configurations, including with or without airbags, mounted to frames, hanging from above, or strapped into place.
The INFINIMATs are available in six sizes: 1’x2’, 1’x4’, 2’x4’, 4’x4’, 8’x8’, and 20’x20’. The small 1×2, 1×4 and 2×4 INFINIMATs pair with the 400w Control Box for portable kits that can run off battery power. The 4×4 and 8×8 INFINIMATs utilize the 1600w Control Box for a strong key or fill light. And the 20×20 is a system of four complete 8×8 INFINIMAT kits and a 20×20 airbag that ties them all together for a large softlight that can be rigged overhead or attached to rolling stands for a movable wall of light.
A single control box can run multiple mats. The 400w Control Box can power up to three of the smaller INFINIMATs, and the 1600w Control Box can power up to three of the smaller INFINIMATs and two of the larger INFINIMATs. The combinations are limited only by the maximum wattage of the Control Boxes. The 400w Control Box can also be powered by a pair of V-mount or Gold-mount batteries.
The Aputure INFINIMATs feature a tunable color RGBWW light engine with a CCT range from 2,000K to 10,000K and +/- Green bias control. Additional color control is available in HSIC+, xy, Gel, and Pixel modes.
The INFINIMATs are comprised of a series of 100w panels in 1’x2’ or 2’x2’. Each panel is sealed with a metal plate within to disperse heat, a design that provides both IP65 weather protection and durability. Each panel also functions as an addressable pixel, allowing the INFINIMAT to illuminate in gradients of brightness and color as well as work with control systems to feed in moving patterns for Image-Based Lighting applications.
The INFINIMATs also feature smooth dimming down to 0.1% while maintaining accurate color. The INFINIMATs can be controlled through Sidus Mesh, DMX, CRMX, sACN and Art-Net.
Each INFINIMAT kit includes the LED mat, an inflatable airbag, a Control Box, a skirt, a 40° grid, an electric air pump, power and head cables, and mounting hardware. The 20×20 INFINIMAT is actually four 8×8 INFINIMAT kits, complete with airbags, plus a 20×20 airbag. The four 8×8 LED mats can be mounted to the 20×20 airbag for a large soft light or used as four separate 8×8 INFINIMATs, making this kit an ideal investment for rental houses looking for ways to increase revenue options.
Price & Availability
The Aputure INFINMATs are now available to purchase for the following prices:
- 1×2: $1,790 USD
- 1×4: $1,990 USD
- 2×4- $2,190 USD
- 4×4: $4,990 USD
- 8×8: $18,900 USD
- 20×20: $78,900 USD
The 20×20 includes four complete 8×8 kits plus the 20×20 airbag so can be used either way.
