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HIVE LIGHTING Wasp 100-CX Omni-Color Open-Face LED Light

BH #HIWLS1CX • MFR #HIVE-WLS1CX
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HIVE LIGHTING Wasp 100-CX Omni-Color Open-Face LED Light
Key Features
  • 180° Beam Spread, CRI: 98, TLCI: 97
  • Color Temperature: 1650-8000K
  • Flicker-Free 5-Chip Omni-Color LED
  • 400-750W Incandescent Equivalent
The impressively powerful Wasp 100-CX Omni-Color Open-Face LED Light by Hive Lighting packs a lot of power and versatility in to a compact package that can be used in places traditional lights just can't fit. Its compact 7.8 x 4" form factor is compatible with a wide variety of mounting options and light modifiers, but still manages to put billions of available color combinations at your fingertips with the use of the SHOT and Antenna app. Instead of the traditional three colors, Hive uses red, amber, lime, cyan, and sapphire on its 5-chip array for nearly infinite color combinations with a high CRI/TLCI rating of 98 and 97. Color temperature can be adjusted from a very warm amber 1650K to an icy blue 8000K. Add 360-degree hue adjustment around the color wheel as well as 0-100% saturation control, plus Hive's library of sources matching real life light sources and corrective gels, and animated lighting effects.
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HIVE LIGHTING Wasp 100-CX Overview

The impressively powerful Wasp 100-CX Omni-Color Open-Face LED Light by Hive Lighting packs a lot of power and versatility in to a compact package that can be used in places traditional lights just can't fit. Its compact 7.8 x 4" form factor is compatible with a wide variety of mounting options and light modifiers, but still manages to put billions of available color combinations at your fingertips with the use of the SHOT and Antenna app. Instead of the traditional three colors, Hive uses red, amber, lime, cyan, and sapphire on its 5-chip array for nearly infinite color combinations with a high CRI/TLCI rating of 98 and 97. Color temperature can be adjusted from a very warm amber 1650K to an icy blue 8000K. Add 360-degree hue adjustment around the color wheel as well as 0-100% saturation control, plus Hive's library of sources matching real life light sources and corrective gels, and animated lighting effects.

5-Chip Omni-Color LED
The Hive proprietary 5-chip color array uses a combination of secondary and tertiary colored LEDs to create a more complete and even spectrum than traditional RGBW. A proprietary algorithm combines multiple different colors into a brilliant white-balanced light. Quickly access the entire color temperature with accurate full-spectrum tones.
Billions of Saturated Color Combinations
Match any source in the world with a wide gamut of color options. Full hue and saturation controls give you the ultimate ability to create an immersive lighting experience.
Custom White-Light Curve Profiles
Adjust for different shooting situations by using white-light curve profiles engineered for different camera sensors to make sure color rendering is as accurate as possible.
Free Hive SHOT & Antenna App and Extended Bluetooth Connection
Combining the versatility of the Hive 5-chip array with the SHOT & Antenna app gives you access to billions of colors and effects. The apps are free to download from the Apple App Store and from Google Play and gives you the ability to lights control lights individually or grouped together to create limitless lighting possibilities. Access over 100 preset sources, gels, and animated lighting effects, and even build your own custom lighting palettes. The powerful, built-in extended Bluetooth technology expands remote range to 100'.
Huge Selection of Available Light Modifiers
With bayonet mounts on the lamp face and Profoto-style accessory compatibility, easily move between a wide variety of light modifiers including reflectors, Fresnels, soft boxes, beauty dishes, and more.
UPC: 850011439685

HIVE LIGHTING Wasp 100-CX Specs

Key Specs
Item Type
1x LED Flood Light / Monolight
Included Storage Case
No
Photometrics
180° at 5600K:
123 fc / 1332 Lux at 3.3' / 1 m*
13 fc / 148 Lux at 9.8' / 3 m

*Standardized Measurement Calculated Internally Based on Closest Distance
Color Temperature
1650 to 8000K
Color Modes
RGB, Daylight, Tungsten
Color Accuracy Standard
CRI 98
TLCI 97
Dimming
App-Controlled / DMX (Continuous)
 • 0 to 100%
Front Accessory Mount
Profoto
Hive Lighting LED
Wireless Remote Control Type
Bluetooth
Power Source
AC to DC Adapter (Included)
Input Power
24 VDC
100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
Power Consumption
75 W
Fixture Mounting
1x 5/8" Receiver (Via Stand Adapter)
Light Fixture
Item Type
1x LED Flood Light / Monolight
Included Storage Case
No
Lumens
5000
Photometrics
180° at 5600K:
123 fc / 1332 Lux at 3.3' / 1 m*
13 fc / 148 Lux at 9.8' / 3 m

*Standardized Measurement Calculated Internally Based on Closest Distance
Color Temperature
1650 to 8000K
Color Modes
RGB, Daylight, Tungsten
Color Accuracy Standard
CRI 98
TLCI 97
Dimming
App-Controlled / DMX (Continuous)
 • 0 to 100%
Cooling System
Fan
Beam Angle
180°
Built-In Flash
No
Preprogrammed Effects
Yes
Umbrella Mount
No
Front Accessory Mount
Profoto
Hive Lighting LED
Connectivity
Wireless Remote Control Type
Bluetooth
Mobile App Compatible
Yes: Android & iOS
App Name: Hive Antenna
Functionality: Remote Control
Wireless Range
100' / 30.5 m
Power & I/O
Power Source
AC to DC Adapter (Included)
Inputs/Outputs
1x XLR 5-Pin DMX Input
1x XLR 5-Pin DMX Output
1x Barrel / Coax Power Input (24 VDC)
Input Power
24 VDC
100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
Included Adapter / Cable
1x USA Type-A/B to Barrel / Coax AC to DC Adapter
Inline Switch
No
Power Pass-Thru
No
Power Consumption
75 W
Mounting
Fixture Mounting
1x 5/8" Receiver (Via Stand Adapter)
General
Display
No
Environmental Resistance
No
Operating Conditions
-22 to 158°F / -30 to 70°C 
Certifications
CB, CE, RoHS, TUV
Materials
Aluminum (Housing)
Dimensions
5.7 x 2 x 1.2" / 14.5 x 5 x 3.1 cm (Power Supply/Controller)
7.7 x 3.9" / 19.5 x 10 cm (Fixture)
Weight
2 lb / 907 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
4.41 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.2 x 8.1 x 7.3"

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