The new Airtube Switch is the next step of our Airtube classic. It adds the ability to change the diffusion - from the Airtube classic known Magic Cloth® to the original TRP Lite Grid Cloth, Quarter Grid Cloth or even a clear cover.
Discover a new way of softing your LED tube lights. The AIRTUBE increases the light aputure of your light fixture. After it is simply attached in front of one or more tubes just inflate it. Benefit from all the features of your LED tubes, such as battery operation, color selection, effects and pixel control. When using a long AIRTUBE, it is possible to connect several short LED tubes simply one after the other to the AIRTUBE.
Perfect for generating extremely long, uninterrupted reflections for product film shoots or photo shoots. In addition, the AIRTUBE offers mounting options for other accessories; skirts, spill light covers and eggcrates. We rely on high quality and proven materials, such as the motion picture technical fabrics Magic Cloth® and Ultrabounce® from TRP worldwide. With every AIRTUBE free of charge incl.: skirts and spill light cover
The skirt as well as the spill light cover are made of black opaque fabric, which absorbs 99% of the light. The skirt consists of two parts to cover either one side of the AIRTUBE or both sides. Velcroed together, they enclose the entire AIRTUBE. The spill light cover also consist of two parts and facilitate flexible attachment to possible mounts and access to menus and connectors. Both the spill light cover and the skirts can be easily joined together by velcro and are attached to the AIRTUBE's fleece band by velcro.
Our AIRTUBE is "Made in Germany".
This AIRTUBE is particularly suitable for use with the Astera Helios, as well as all LED tubes with an aperture lenght of ~0.6m / 2ft.
Length AIRTUBE: ~0.7m / 2.3ft
Lenght aperture: ~0.6m / 2ft
Diameter AIRTUBE: ~19cm / 7.5″
Max. ambient temp: +45°C/113°F
Max. surface temp: +85°C/185°F
SKU: ATS06019
Every LED tube light with an aperture of 60cm/2ft, e.g., Aputure Infinibar PB6, Amaran T2c, Nanlite PavoTube 15
FAQs
We are using special motion picture technical fabrics from TRP Worldwide (The Rag Place). Especially Black/White Ultrabounce® and Magic Cloth®.
The AIRTUBE is build for maximum ~12 PSI/0,83 bar. The seams of the textile will start to tear apart, when exceeding the air pressure. Be careful when using an air compressor and always keep an eye on the air pressure when inflating. The transparent body can withstand a temperature of up to 212°F/100°C. Discoloration, deformation or even holes can then appear.
During our quality control we sort out bad materials. But maybe we simply have overlooked something. Just contact us and send us a picture. Furthermore it may happen that due to the production process there might be a crease or seam we cannot avoid.
We highly recommend to store the AIRTUBE gently rolled up on the cardboard roll and inside the protective sleeve to reduce kinks, wrinkles and containments.
Yes. Just contact us for more details.
The AIRTUBE is primarily intended for LED tubes, LED bars and very narrow LED panels from the film, show and TV industry. However, all types of light tubes, bars, panels and strips can be used, which can be securely fixed on the outside. You should pay attention to the fact that broken glass can damage the AIRTUBE when using Kinoflo lamps or normal fluorescent tubes and always be aware of overheating. In any case, you must not exceed the material limits of the AIRTUBE and you should always act with common sense.
Since the air valve of our AIRTUBE has a common inlet size ~0.68"/1,75cm you can use almost every air pump/blower already on the market. At the moment we do not offer a special air pump/blower.
Depending on the product, we offer separate parts for exchange.
Use warm water and gentle soap for the white translucent Magic Cloth® and for the black Ultrabounce® please use a multi-purpose cleaner (e.g. Formula 409 Cleaner) or warm water with gentle soap. Also a microfaber cloth is always very useful.
When operating in a warm environment and using the spill light cover, overheating problems can occur. Just make sure there is enough space for some air circulation.