About the ARRI ARRILITE 2000 Plus 2000W 50/60Hz Open-faced Lamphead
The ARRI ARRILITE 2000 Plus is a flagship professional open-faced tungsten lighting fixture, renowned globally for its unparalleled versatility and consistent, high-quality output in film, television, and high-end photography. This unit employs a powerful 2000-watt tungsten halogen lamp mounted within a highly efficient, precision-engineered parabolic reflector. The open-face design, devoid of a fresnel lens, projects a characteristically hard yet exceptionally even field of light that can be smoothly adjusted from a broad flood to a concentrated spot via a manual focus mechanism. This variable beam control allows cinematographers and gaffers to use a single fixture for a multitude of tasks, from washing a large cyc wall to providing a punchy key light on a subject, all while maintaining a consistent 3200K color temperature that offers perfect color rendition and flawless skin tone reproduction.
Meticulously crafted for durability and precise control in demanding production environments, the fixture features a rugged die-cast aluminum housing with extensive heat dissipation fins to manage the substantial thermal output. It comes standard with a robust four-leaf barn door assembly for exacting beam shaping and spill control, and it is mounted on a heavy-duty yoke with a standard 5/8-inch junior receiver for secure mounting. Operator-centric design elements include cool-touch handles for safe adjustment while the fixture is hot, a large, ergonomic focus knob for smooth operation, and a clear focus scale for repeatable settings. Its construction prioritizes both longevity and safety, making it a reliable workhorse on set day after day.
The ARRILITE 2000 Plus is celebrated for its pure, continuous spectrum (CRI 100) and its compatibility with the vast ecosystem of professional lighting control accessories, including wire scrims, diffusion frames, and color correction gels. While it requires significant power and active heat management, its optical precision, mechanical reliability, and the distinctive quality of its light have made it an industry standard for decades. It remains the go-to choice for lighting professionals who value absolute control, predictable performance, and the irreplaceable aesthetic of tungsten illumination, ensuring it is a cornerstone of lighting packages for studios and location shoots where excellence is non-negotiable.