The ROBE BMFL Blade is a high-output moving light designed for rental use where strong aerial effects or reliable key lighting are required. It pairs a compact short-arc metal halide lamp with advanced colour and framing control to deliver crisp, high-contrast beams and flexible colour shaping from floor positions or a flown rig.

Key Features

• Powerful output: up to 40,000 lumens for visible aerial effects and stage coverage.
• Lamp and optics: compact short-arc metal halide lamp (Osram Lok-it! HTI 1700), PGJ28 base, approx. 750 hours lamp life at rated power.
• Precise colour control: CMY colour mixing plus variable CTO from 2,700K to 6,000K, cyan/magenta/yellow at 0–100%, and a CRI of 90.
• Colour wheels: two dichroic wheels with fixed and replaceable SLOT&LOCK options for additional colour choices and CTB/minus filters.
• Framing system: four independently positionable shutters with full frame rotation of ±45° for precise beam shaping.
• Pan/tilt and zoom: wide movement and zoom range for versatile positioning and beam control (zoom approx. 5°–55°).
• Durability for rental use: rugged roadcase transport and mounting hardware included for safe handling and repeat use.

Specifications

• Maximum output: 40,000 Lumens
• Colour temperature range: 2,700K–6,000K (variable CTO)
• CRI: 90
• Lamp lifetime: ~750 hours at rated power
• Dimensions (packed): 19" x 13.2" x 32" (813 x 483 x 335 mm)
• Weight: 83.6 lbs (37.9 kg)
• Power: 200–240V

Included with your rental

• Safety cable
• Powercon to L6-20 male, 6' power cable
• Robe Omega brackets
• Mega Claw clamps
• Roadcase

Use Cases

The BMFL Blade is suitable for conferences, ceremonies, touring concerts, and corporate events where a combination of in-air effects and reliable key lighting is needed. Its strong lumen output and framing precision make it useful as a floor-mounted effect or as part of a flown rig for frontal or profile lighting. Rental packages include the mounting and power accessories needed for quick installation and safe transport.

We strive to provide impeccably maintained rental equipment for the entertainment industry that is prepped and ready for your event. Our experienced staff stands ready to help you with your lighting, video, rigging & production needs. Rental inventory availability may vary based on date and 4Wall location. In cases where your preferred item is unavailable, we'll do our best to suggest a suitable replacement.