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Aputure STORM 400x Feature Sheet

A powerful and versatile LED lighting fixture for professional use.

Main Features

  • 400W tunable-white compact point source fixture
  • Advanced white point control with green/magenta color correction (±G 100% full ASC MITC range)
  • CCT range of 2,500K-10,000K
  • Proprietary BLAIR LED chipset (Blue, Lime, Amber, Indigo, Red) for advanced diode color mixing
  • 26,500 lux @1m (5600K) with included 35° reflector
  • High color accuracy: CRI≥95, TLCI≥95, CQS ≥96, SSI (P3200): 87, SSI (D56): 85, TM-30 Rf 95, TM-30 Rg 100
  • 87%+ coverage of Rec. 709 color gamut
  • Robust ProLock Locking Bowens Mount for secure accessory connection
  • IP65 weather resistance
  • Smooth 0.1-100% stepless dimming
  • Multiple control methods: Sidus Link, Sidus Link Pro App, LumenRadio CRMX, 16-bit 5-Pin DMX512 in & out
  • Dual output modes: max and constant
  • High-Speed Photography, Lead-Follow, and Studio Modes
  • 4 fan modes: Smart, High, Medium, Silent
  • 12 DMX control profiles with customizable DMX signal loss behaviors
  • 4 dimming curves: Linear, Exponential, Logarithmic, S-shaped
  • 9 light effects: Paparazzi, Fireworks, Flickering Bulb, Cannon, Lightning, TV, Pulse, Flash, Explosion, Flame
  • 10 savable presets

Product Description

The Aputure STORM 400x is a next-generation point-source LED lighting fixture delivering professional-grade performance in a compact and robust form factor. It features Aputure's proprietary BLAIR LED chipset, an advanced five-diode design that enables efficient spectral blending and unparalleled white light accuracy. With a powerful 400W output and a broad CCT range (2,500K to 10,000K) plus ±G green-magenta tint control, it allows precise white point adjustment to match ambient sources. The fixture achieves 26,500 lux at 1 meter (5600K) with its included 35° reflector and offers industry-leading color metrics. Its IP65 weather-resistant body and ProLock accessory system enhance durability and accessory security. The intelligent cooling system offers four fan modes for optimal noise control. Extensive control capabilities include Sidus Link®, Sidus Link Pro® app, LumenRadio CRMX, and 16-bit DMX512 integration.

A visual representation of the Aputure STORM 400x lighting fixture, showing its compact design with a control box and mounting yoke.

Target Audience

Designed for cinematographers, gaffers, lighting technicians, owner-operators, video professionals, and photographers. It offers precision white light control, unmatched color fidelity, robust build, versatile control options, and portability for various production environments.

STORM 400x Specifications

Specification Details
LED Chipset BLAIR
CCT 2,500K-10,000K
Green-Magenta Adjustment Range ±G 100% (Full ASC MITC Range)
CRI ≥95
TLCI ≥95
CQS ≥94
SSI (Tungsten) 87
SSI (D56) 85
TM-30 RF (Average) 95
TM-30 RG (Average) 100
Max Power Consumption 500W
Max Power Output 400W
Operating Voltage 100V~240V / 50-60 Hz
USB-A Power Port Specifications Output 5V/0.5A
Battery Mount Operating Voltage 14.4V
Weather Resistance Rating IP65
Native COB Beam Angle 57°
Included Reflector Beam Angle 35°
Data Ports 1x 5-Pin DMX In, 1x 5-Pin DMX Out
Operating Temperature -20°C~45°C / -4°F~113°F
Storage Temperature -40°C~80°C / -40°F~176°F
Control Methods On-board, Sidus Link App, Sidus Link Pro App, DMX/RDM, CRMX, etherCON
Firmware Upgradeable Sidus Link, Sidus Link Pro, USB-A Drive
Wireless Range Sidus Bluetooth: ≤100m / ≤262.5ft
CRMX (TimoTwo): ≤100m / ≤262.5ft
Lamp Head Fan Noise Levels (at 1m) Smart Mode: 36 dBA
High Mode: 33 dBA
Medium Mode: 29 dBA
Silent Mode: 0 dBA
Dimensions (Lamp Head with Yoke) 23.9 x 25.3 x 42.4cm / 9.4 x 10.0 x 16.7in
Dimensions (Control Box) 13.6 x 14.1 x 24.3cm / 5.4 x 5.6 x 9.6in
Weight (Lamp Head with Yoke) 3.95kg / 7.99lbs
Weight (Control Box) 3.00kg / 6.07lbs
Weight (Head Cable) 0.51kg / 1.03lbs
Weight (AC Power Cable) 0.59kg / 1.19lbs
Weight (35° Reflector) 0.25kg / 0.51lbs
Weight (Lightning Clamp) 0.65kg / 1.32lbs

STORM 400x Photometrics

Illuminance measurements (lux and foot-candles) at various distances (1m, 3m) and CCTs (2,500K to 10,000K) with different optical accessories (No Reflector, 35° Reflector, CF7 Full Spot 15°, CF7 Full Flood 40°).

CCT Distance No Reflector 35° Reflector CF7 Full Spot (15°) CF7 Full Flood (40°)
2,500K 1m 20,590 lux / 1,913 fc 49,200 lux / 4,571 fc 179,800 lux / 16,703 fc 40,600 lux / 3,772 fc
3m 2,361 lux / 219 fc 3,850 lux / 358 fc 17,700 lux / 1,644 fc 4,780 lux / 444 fc
3,200K 1m 25,600 lux / 2,378 fc 61,600 lux / 5,723 fc 225,200 lux / 20,921 fc 51,000 lux / 4,738 fc
3m 2,964 lux / 275 fc 4,850 lux / 451 fc 22,210 lux / 2,063 fc 6,020 lux / 559 fc
4,300K 1m 27,350 lux / 2,541 fc 65,400 lux / 6,076 fc 237,300 lux / 22,045 fc 53,900 lux / 5,007 fc
3m 3,140 lux / 292 fc 5,120 lux / 476 fc 23,470 lux / 2,180 fc 6,400 lux / 595 fc
5,600K 1m 27,100 lux / 2,518 fc 64,600 lux / 6,001 fc 236,700 lux / 21,989 fc 53,900 lux / 5,007 fc
3m 3,110 lux / 289 fc 5,090 lux / 473 fc 23,260 lux / 2,161 fc 6,380 lux / 593 fc
6,500K 1m 26,500 lux / 2,462 fc 63,300 lux / 5,881 fc 228,700 lux / 21,246 fc 52,700 lux / 4,896 fc
3m 3,040 lux / 282 fc 4,970 lux / 462 fc 22,690 lux / 2,108 fc 6,240 lux / 580 fc
7,500K 1m 25,700 lux / 2,388 fc 61,600 lux / 5,723 fc 225,200 lux / 20,921 fc 51,500 lux / 4,784 fc
3m 2,960 lux / 275 fc 4,840 lux / 450 fc 22,110 lux / 2,054 fc 6,100 lux / 567 fc
10,000K 1m 24,160 lux / 2,244 fc 57,800 lux / 5,370 fc 212,600 lux / 19,751 fc 48,500 lux / 4,506 fc
3m 2,790 lux / 259 fc 4,550 lux / 423 fc 20,760 lux / 1,929 fc 5,740 lux / 533 fc

What's in the Box (STORM 400x)

  • STORM 400x Lamp Head
  • STORM 400x Control Box
  • Lightning Clamp
  • 35° Angle Hyper Reflector
  • STORM 400x Head Cable (3m)
  • AC Power Cable (6m)
  • Bowens Mount Protection Cover
  • Soft Carrying Case

Sales & Shipping Information (STORM 400x)

Product Name SKU UPC
STORM 400x (V-Mount) (US) AP00339A20 6977162456942
STORM 400x (V-Mount) (EU) AP00339A21 6977162456959
STORM 400x (V-Mount) (AU) AP00339A22 6977162456966
STORM 400x (V-Mount) (UK) AP00339A23 6977162456973
STORM 400x (V-Mount) (JP) AP00339A24 6977162456980
STORM 400x (V-Mount) (CN) AP07050067 6977162456997
STORM 400x (A-Mount) (US) AP00339A25 6977162457000
STORM 400x (A-Mount) (US)-VN AP0700038P 00850065294674
STORM 400x (V-Mount) (US)-VN AP0700038N 00850065294667
Packing Dimensions Net Weight Gross Weight Carton Quantity Carton Dimensions Carton Weight
67.5×30×32.7cm / 26.7 × 11.81 × 12.8in 9 Kg / 19.8lbs 13.75 Kg / 30.31lbs 1 pc 67.5×30×32.7cm / 26.7 × 11.81 × 12.8in 13.75 Kg / 30.31lbs

Aputure CF7 Fresnel Feature Sheet and Barn Doors Kit

A 7-inch compact fresnel with Bowens mount designed for the STORM 400x.

Main Features

  • 7-inch compact fresnel with Bowens mount, designed for the STORM 400x
  • Intensifies STORM 400x daylight (5600K) output by 7.8 times to 232,000 lux at 1 meter
  • 15° to 40° spot-flood range
  • Includes protective carrying case for storing and transporting both CF7 Fresnel & included CF7 Barn Doors
  • Provides smooth falloff from center to edge of output

Product Description

The CF7 Fresnel and Barn Doors Kit is a compact Bowens mount fresnel kit that includes the fresnel's barn doors. The CF7 Fresnel is a 7-inch diameter lens optimized for use with the STORM 400x, amplifying its light output with smooth falloff. The kit offers users greater versatility and control over their STORM 400x's output. The carrying case comfortably fits the Fresnel and its Barn Doors.

A visual of the Aputure CF7 Fresnel lens and its accompanying barn doors, along with a carrying case.

CF7 Fresnel Specifications

Specification Details
Beam Angle 15° Spot / 40° Flood
Dimensions (CF7 Fresnel) φ22.4 x 10.5cm / 8.81 x 4.13in
Dimensions (CF7 Barn Doors) 27.6 x 25.9 x 4.5cm / 10.9 x 10.2 x 1.8in
Dimensions (Carrying Case) 34.5 x 21.0 x 32.2cm / 13.6 x 8.3 x 12.8in
Weight (CF7 Fresnel) 1.35kg / 2.98lbs
Weight (CF7 Barn Doors) 0.95kg / 2.09lbs
Weight (Carrying Case) 1.39kg / 3.06lbs

CF7 Fresnel Photometrics

Illuminance measurements (lux and foot-candles) at various distances (1m, 3m) and CCTs (1,800K to 20,000K) with 15° Spot and 40° Flood beam angles.

CCT Distance 15° Spot 40° Flood
1,800K 1m 179,800 lux / 16,703 fc 40,600 lux / 3,772 fc
3m 17,700 lux / 1,644 fc 4,780 lux / 444 fc
3,200K 1m 225,200 lux / 20,921 fc 51,000 lux / 4,738 fc
3m 22,210 lux / 2,063 fc 6,020 lux / 559 fc
4,300K 1m 237,300 lux / 22,045 fc 53,900 lux / 5,007 fc
3m 23,470 lux / 2,180 fc 6,400 lux / 595 fc
5,600K 1m 236,700 lux / 21,989 fc 53,900 lux / 5,007 fc
3m 23,260 lux / 2,161 fc 6,380 lux / 593 fc
6,500K 1m 228,700 lux / 21,246 fc 52,700 lux / 4,896 fc
3m 22,690 lux / 2,108 fc 6,240 lux / 580 fc
10,000K 1m 225,200 lux / 20,921 fc 51,500 lux / 4,784 fc
3m 22,110 lux / 2,054 fc 6,100 lux / 567 fc
20,000K 1m 212,600 lux / 19,751 fc 48,500 lux / 4,506 fc
3m 20,760 lux / 1,929 fc 5,740 lux / 533 fc

What's in the Box (CF7 Fresnel Kit)

  • CF7 Fresnel
  • CF7 Barn Doors
  • Safety Chain
  • Carrying Case

Sales & Shipping Information (CF7 Fresnel and Barn Doors Kit)

Product Name SKU UPC
CF7 Fresnel and Barn Doors Kit APOF055A3A 6977162457017
Packing Dimensions Net Weight Gross Weight Carton Quantity Carton Dimensions Carton Weight
34.5 x 21.0 x 32.2cm / 13.6 x 8.3 x 12.8in 2.21kg / 4.87lbs 4.08kg / 8.99lbs 3 pcs 64.5 x 36.0 x 37.3cm / 25.3 x 14.2 x 14.7in 13.6kg / 29.98lbs

Aputure STORM 400x 5-Pin Extension Cable (7.5m)

A 7.5-meter head cable for extending the distance between the STORM 400x lamp head and control box.

Product Description

The STORM 400x 5-Pin Extension Cable is a 7.5-meter head cable designed for the STORM 400x. It allows users to mount the fixture higher on light stands, trusses, or other rigging setups while keeping the control box accessible from the ground.

A visual of the Aputure STORM 400x 5-Pin Extension Cable.

What's in the Box

  • STORM 400x 5-Pin Extension Cable (7.5m)

Sales & Shipping Information

Product Name SKU UPC
STORM 400x 5pin Extension cable (7.5m) AA0706032P 6977162459776
Packing Dimensions Net Weight Gross Weight Carton Quantity Carton Dimensions Carton Weight
28.6 x 25.6 x 7.7cm / 11.3 x 10.0 x 3.0in 1.12kg / 2.46lbs 1.39kg / 3.07lbs 14 pcs 57×53.5×31cm / 22.4×21×12.2in 19.46kg / 42.98lbs

Aputure Baby Pin Male for JP

A baby-pin rigging adapter designed specifically to Japanese rigging standards.

Product Description

The Aputure Baby Pin Male for JP is a baby-pin rigging adapter designed specifically to Japanese rigging standards.

A visual of the Aputure Baby Pin Male for JP adapter.

What's in the Box

  • Aputure Baby Pin Male for JP

Sales & Shipping Information

Product Name SKU UPC
Aputure Baby Pin Male for JP AA0706038G 6977162455952
Packing Dimensions Net Weight Gross Weight Carton Quantity Carton Dimensions Carton Weight
8.3 x 3.6 x 12.6cm / 3.3 x 1.4 x 5.0in 0.13kg / 0.29lbs 0.17kg / 0.37lbs 10 pcs N/A N/A

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