Arri M40 Light Unit- Gear n' Gadget

If you are looking for a reliable light unit on set, you might want to consider the Arri M40.
In this review, David George helps you decide if the Arri M40 is the right unit for your next project. He shares how to power the light, what quirks the light has, and how great the customer service is when something goes wrong.
The light was very reliable on set, but you might want to consider having a backup up unit in case something does wrong.
Watch to see if the Arri M40 will work for your next project.
Pros
⭐️ Reliable
⭐️ Great Customer Service
Cons
🚫 Costs
🚫 Generator to power unit
🚫 Consider a backup
Key points:
00:00 - Intro
:10 - Generator to power the light
:24 - Ballast to power the Arrival M40
:52 - Set up on set
1:13 - Why you need a generator
1:54 - What quirks does this light have
2:51 - Owner issue with the unit
Links:
Arri M40 www.arri.com/en/lighting/dayl...
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[@invisableLiquid]

Nobody has a video or photos showing the bates to twistlock. thanks so much for sharing this!

[@PancakeLighting]

Hey, love your videos. I appreciate the tip “If you want one working on set, have two on the order”

[@liamdunaway7681]

Was researching this topic exactly and there you are! Thanks David

[@leonbasler2545]

I love this Video Thank YOU!

[@edgardoramosalfonsoramos4149]

Handle skypanel front hadle

[@davidkiang3891]

my office sent pair of m40s with 5kw globes. would it work with larger globes?

[@edsonphilippe58]

Hey, Nice video. I am trying to connect a 4k HMI to a similar Honda. I am having a hard time finding a correct way to connect a stage pin into it. If you have any info and share with me that would make my day.

[@davidgeorge8590]

You will need to make up a special cable to go from the generator - whatever twist lock spec it has - to a stage pin/bates plug. Make sure you are using the correct voltage and appropriate connectors for you application. Depending on your situation it may be 240 volt or 120 volt, so you need to make sure all the equipment you have is suitable to be used together and set to the correct operating mode. You should be able to look up schematics for the connectors you need: hot/neutral/ground, but make sure you've sized the wire appropriately for your application as well.

[@edsonphilippe58]

I would connect the 4k light in the 120/240 volt 4 pin connection