ARRI True Blue D12 is a 1.2 kW HMI Fresnel with daylight color and a clean, even beam. The 7.5–50° range covers lighting through windows, backlight and diffused fill. It offers a good balance of power and mobility for daytime scenes.
1200 W HMI lamp with G38 base, powered via an ARRI ballast. IP23 rating allows exterior work. Weight approx. 9.4 kg, mounted on a 28 mm pin.
Ideal for
Why ARRI True Blue D12
- 1.2 kW output – Daylight with ample headroom.
- Range 7.5–50° – From spot to flood.
- IP23 rating – Usable even in rain.
- 1,701 lx at 9 m – In the middle position at 30°.
Key specs
| Type | HMI Fresnel |
|---|---|
| Power draw | 1,200 W |
| Color temperature | Daylight 6000 K (HMI) |
| Power | via external ballast, HMI 1200 W/SE G38 lamp |
| IP rating | IP23 |
| Weight | approx. 9.4 kg |
Control and construction
| Mount | Fresnel 175 mm, pin 28 mm |
|---|---|
| Light angle | 7,5–50° |
| Dimming | 50–100 % (via ballast) |
| Dimensions | 57.8 × 36.1 × 34.5 cm |


















