The HIVE Super Hornet 575-C Omni-Color LED Lightfrom HIVE Super Hornet 575-C Omni-Color LED Lightutilizes their seven-spectrum LED-light engine like a prism in reverse and translates into a wider color gamut, more accurate colors, and most importantly, full-spectrum, high-color rendition across the entire color temperature range. Hive's densest Omni-Color LED array yet blends seven different color strings to deliver precise full-spectrum white light and saturated color combinations at massive output levels. The seven-color array uses a combination of secondary and tertiary colored LEDs to create a more complete and even spectrum than traditional RGBW. Pick from billions of available custom colors or quickly switch between presets matched to historical sources, industry standard gels, and animated lighting EFX. Hive's tunable LED can imitate daylight, tungsten, fluorescent, neon, and almost infinite other sources. 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, controlled by a proprietary algorithm that combines multiple different colors into a brilliant white-balanced light.

The free Hive SHOT App allows you to easily select colors and effects, and control lights individually or in groups to create limitless lighting possibilities. Access over 100 preset sources, gels, and animated lighting effects or build custom lighting palettes.

The 575-C is a bright point source with bayonet mounts on the face and Profoto accessory compatibility, easily move between a wide variety of light modifiers including reflectors, fresnels, soft boxes, beauty dishes, and more. Available accessory adapters allow modifiers from multiple manufacturers to be used with the light head.

Beam Spread: 180°    Color Temperature: 1600-19500K    Full Gamut Color Mixing    Hue and Saturation Control    98 CRI / 97 TLCI    0-100% Dimming, Flicker-Free    Local, CMRX, Bluetooth, and DMX Control    Multi-Voltage AC Power

• 400W omni-color LED array
• 575W HMI equivalent
• 100mm diameter Profoto-type modifier mount
• Lightweight aluminum body

• Extended Bluetooth
• Wired/wireless DMX
• Ethernet compatible
• Wireless DMX antenna (CRMX)
• Wi-Fi antenna
• Local manual control
• LCD screen
• PowerCON in/out
• Durable header port
• Wired DMX in/out
• USB-C port
• Ethernet port
• Quiet cooling fan
• 12A Fuse
• Bottom/back rubberized feet

The 575-C uses red, amber, lime, cyan, blue, green, and sapphire LEDs instead of the traditional 3-color system to achieve a high CRI/TLCI of 98/97 to render colors faithfully with no output loss or color degradation.

The 575-C has 0 to 100% saturation adjustment, 360° hue control, output control from 0 to 100%, and color temperature control from 1600 to 19,500K for nearly infinite combinations as well as precise color balance, easily controlled from a smartphone or tablet by downloading the free Bluetooth app.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. I read on the Hive website that you need a battery regulator to power off battery, but they don't seem to sell one, so how can you power this from say one 26V V-mount battery?

A: You will need an in line voltage regulator , B & H # HIHLS2CXBCVR

Q: 2. Why would I get the 22 degree spot versions if i can get the spot to flood? Is there a disadvantage with the spot to flood version?

A: One of the main advantages of the C-Series lights is that they work with dozens of reflectors and hundreds of accessories, and while this provides tons of flexibility, there are pros and cons to each reflector. Here are the most popular versions you are asking about:Hornet 200-C Super Spot - This provides the tightest beam (22 deg) and most amount of punch for the light. It creates a Parabolic beam type of output and can be used as a bounce or long throw. It can also be modified with optional drop in lenses.Hornet 200-C Adjustable Fresnel - The Fresnel version provides the ability to spot and flood the fixture quickly and easily without changing the reflector. While the 15-50 degree beam spread provides a much wider range than the Spot Reflector, the glass itself (like all glass) does block a higher percentage of the light than the Spot Reflector.So for maximum output choose the spot, and for maximum flexibility choose the fresnel.Also, since virtually all of the reflectors, fresnels, softboxes and other optical accessories are all interchangeable throughout the C-Series line, you can mix and match to get these exact output and beam shape that you are looking for.I hope that answers your question!

Q: 3. Is there a fan on this light that would have a negative impact on audio?

A: The HIVE LIGHTING Bumble Bee 25-C Clip-on Fresnel Omni-Color LED Light does not have a built-in fan. The light fixture uses passive cooling to keep the fixture cool and prevent overheating.

Q: 4. What is the weight of this unit?

A: The Bee 50-C fixture alone weighs 1.5 lbs as per the manufacturer.

Q: 5. Does the Super Hornet 575-C have an IP rating?

A: The HIVE LIGHTING Super Hornet 575-C Open Face Omni-Color Led Light BH #HISHL575COF is not IP rated.

Q: 6. How bright is it compared to an aputure 300d?

A: Aputure 300d with Hyper reflector: 3500 Lux at 3m. Hive 200c with Super Spot reflector: 3229 Lux at 3m.

Q: 7. Do the Profoto light modifiers fit the front diameter of this?

A: Yes, it is designed to be able to accept Profoto modifiers.

Q: 8. I would like to know the details of the accessories. Does it come with a standard yoke?

A: The following unit does not offer a Y -Yoke system it features a baby 5/8" Receiver pin system that tilts and swivels.

Q: 9. I see no dials or display on the back of the light in the photo. Is this only controllable through the app?

A: This light is either controller via smartphone or using a DMX controller.

Q: 10. With colors, how bright is this fixture? I want to hit a mottled dark muslin backdrop about 10 feet away. Some have said I need the equivalent of 650 watts. Yes? No?

A: This fixture will pretty easily be visible on a dark background at 10'. Bright is a relative thing It depends on if it is for the human eye or for a camera and what those settings are.