STARKBLADE8
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Stark Blade8

ORDER CODE: STARKBLADE8

8x40W moving LED blade with zoom and infinite rotation

Stark Blade8 is a moving batten light designed to deliver a powerful and zoomable 'blade' of beams. Each of the 40W Osram Ostar RGBW LED pixels are individually controllable and completely consistent with the rest of the Stark family.

Main features:

  • 8x40W RGBW LED with massive 3° to 45° zoom range
  • Infinite pan and tilt rotation
  • Individual pixel control with an on-board generator for precise and fast to create effects

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Technical specifications

LIGHT SOURCE
  • Source: 8x40W RGBW Osram Ostar LEDs
  • CCT: Tunable 2.000 K ~ 10.000
  • Lux: (3°) 36'391 lx - (45°) 3'113lx @3 m full
  • Source life expectancy: > 50.000 h
OPTICS
  • Zoom range: 3° - 45° motorised linear zoom
  • Lens diameter: square 50x50mm / 0''x1.97''
  • Lens type: high-quality glass lens optics
COLOUR SYSTEM
  • Colour mixing: RGBW / FC
  • White presets: 2.000 K ~ 10.000K
  • Colour wheel: virtual colour wheel with macros
  • Macros: several pre-built pixel macros with adjustable speed
DYNAMIC EFFECTS
  • Pixel patterns: pre-programmed dynamic and static patterns
  • FX generator: adjustable foreground/background colour, index, speed, direction
  • Static mode: selection of static colour
  • Manual mode: manual adjustment of colour
BODY
  • Pan range: 540° / 630° with 360° continuous rotation
  • Tilt range: 360° with 360° continuous rotation
  • Pan/Tilt resolution: bit 16-bit
  • Feedback: automatic repositioning after accidental movement
  • Body: Aluminium structure with high-resistance polycarbonate cover
  • Body colour: black
CONTROL
  • Supported Protocols: DMX512, RDM, Art-Net, W-DMX
  • DMX channels: 17 / 27 / 55channel
  • Pixel control: pixel2pixel control
  • Wireless Control: Included Wireless Solution receiver
  • RDM: RDM for remote monitoring and settings
  • Display: LCD high resolution colour display with autoflip
  • Firmware upgrade: via menu with internal memory or via USB - DMX interface (UPBOXPRO/UPBOX2) not included
  • Hibernation: power safe mode when lost DMX
  • Master/Slave: for synchronised operation of more units linked in a chain
ELECTRONICS
  • Dimmer: linear 0 ~ 100% electronic dimmer
  • Dimmer curves: selectable dimming modes available
  • Strobe / shutter: 1 - 25 Hz, electronic
  • Display battery: self-charging battery backup
  • Operating temperature: -10° ~ +45° Ta
  • LED Control: flicker free operation
ELECTRICAL
  • Mains power supply: 100-240V - 50/60Hz
  • Max power consumption: 310W
  • Max power consumption (at 120V): 310W
PHYSICAL
  • IP rating: IP20
  • Cooling: combination of heat pipe cooling system and low noise fan
  • Suspension and fixing: any position with quick-lock omega brackets
  • Signal connection: Amphenol XLR 5p IN/OUT connectors
  • Data connection: Art-Net RJ45 IN/OUT
  • Power connection: Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 IN connector
  • Dimensions (WxHxD): 560x433x206mm / 22.05''x17.05''x8.11''
  • Weight: 12kg / 26.46lbs
CERTIFICATIONS / APPROVALS
  • Certifications / Approvals: CE, UKCA, RCM
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Versions

Accessories & Related Products

OS24PLUS
OS24PLUS
(Optional)
Quick-lock omega bracket, M12 hole
TOUR53415L03
TOUR53415L03
(Optional)
Dmx cable HC5340. CANC5MXX XLR 5p->CANC5FXX XLR (f) 5p, L.3m
958225L03
958225L03
(Optional)
3x2.5mm TH07 Cable, 16A 3p PwCon MXW, 16A 3p PwCon FXW, L. 3m
9513FXWL03
9513FXWL03
(Optional)
Ass. 3x2.5mm TH07 cable, 16A 3p 230V CEE plug, MENAC3FXW socket, L.3 m
9533FXWL03
9533FXWL03
(Optional)
Ass. 3x2.5mm TH07 cable, SCHUKO plug, MENAC3FXW socket, L.3m
RSR0630B
RSR0630B
(Optional)
Steel security cable for hanging bodies, inox steel shackle, L=60 cm, black
<b>ÆtherBox</b>
ÆtherBox
(Optional)
IP65 1 universe CRMX transceiver, DMX and Ethernet protocols, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and battery ready
C6016B
C6016B
(Optional)
Selflock slim clamp, 250Kg load, 48-51mm tubes, M10 bolt incl, Black&White& White
UPBOXPRO
UPBOXPRO
(Optional)
Firmware uploader kit, USB IN, 5-pin XLR DMX OUT connector

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Data sheet & specs

File name File size Download
Letter datasheetStarkblade8_A4_DATASHEET_(IT).pdf(30/04/2021)203KB
Letter datasheetStarkblade8_A4_DATASHEET_(EN).pdf(13/09/2021)208KB

User manual

File name File size Download
User manualStarkblade8_USER_MANUAL_ITEN.pdf(04/05/2018)3MB

DMX chart & personalities

File name File size Download
DMX chartStarkblade8_DMX_CHARTS.pdf(23/07/2018)54KB

STARKBLADE8 Firmware rev. 1.2.01

manufacturer fixture library (Link) Link
manufacturer fixture library (Link) Link
manufacturer fixture library (Link) Link
manufacturer fixture library (Link) Link
prolights@starkblade8_fx_27ch@.xmlDownload
prolights@starkblade8_wash_17ch@wash.xmlDownload
prolights@stark_blade_8@pix_fx.xmlDownload
starkblade fx_bck.hog4showDownload
manufacturer fixture library (Link) Link
manufacturer fixture library (Link) Link
stark blade 8 fx.fix2Download
stark blade 8 pix fx.fix2Download
stark blade 8 wash.fix2Download

Photometrics

CAD symbols & drawings

File name File size Download
3D RFAStarkblade8_3D.rfa(23/04/2021)1MB
3D SKPStarkblade8_3D.skp(13/03/2020)2MB
2DStarkblade8_CAD_2D.dwg(11/05/2021)1MB
3DStarkblade8_CAD_3D.dwg(09/10/2019)860KB
2D cad symbolsStarkblade8_CAD_2DSYMBOLS.dwg(09/03/2020)62KB
Technical drawingStarkblade8_TECHNICAL_DRAWING.pdf(11/05/2021)274KB
VectorWorksPROLIGHTS_VECTORWORKS_v2025_LIBRARY.vwx(13/05/2025)321MB
VectorWorksPROLIGHTS_VECTORWORKS_v2020_LIBRARY.vwx(13/05/2025)276MB
VectorWorksVECTORWORKS_SYMBOLS.vwx(09/03/2020)373KB

Tech docs

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Software

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Firmware


Firmware Update Information

PROLIGHTS product firmware can be updated in several ways, depending on the product and file extension. The available methods are listed in the product specifications in the CONTROL - Firmware upgrade section.

Method/Device File extension Needed software Instructions
UPBOXPRO (*) .PRL UpBox_Tool Guide
USB .PRL No software needed see User Manual 
NET CABLE .EHEX Professional Uploader Guide
NET CABLE .ALF DMX Workshop Guide

(*) You can still use UPBOX1 and UPBOX2 by checking their compatibility on the product accessories page. To use UPBOX2, you need to download the drivers from the following link.

Note: Some products without DMX or USB inputs may require an additional device and may not be compatible with UPBOXPRO. Check the product   accessories page.

UPDATE Instructions

  1. Check the update methods available on your product in the CONTROL - Firmware upgrade section.
  2. Download the firmware and software dedicated for the update.
  3. Follow the update guide available in the firmware folder.
Update Tool: UPBOXPRO UPBOXPRO
Check hardware changelog before downloading firmware
Revision Release date Firmware changelog HW Compatibility
1.2.01 STABLE 24/05/2018 Improved firmware functionalty: fixture can work under -20℃. Rev. 1
Rev. 2

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