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  • Perfect performance, advanced functions - full direct control

  • Four individually controlled full asymmetric adjustable lamp sockets
  • 8 f-stops power range for precise control in 1/10 f-stop increments
  • Unique ergonomic design
  • Highest power stability from flash-to-flash; no f-stop shifts
  • Constant colour temperature flash-to-flash and over the entire power range
  • Extensive range of light-shaping tools and accessories
  • Built-in Air module for full radio remote and sync
Product number: 
  • 900893

Information

Profoto's new D4 Air generators are the perfect combination of digital precision and versatility with analogue control and reliability. This gives you the immense possibilities of computer technology and the logical handling of a classic instrument. Highest power stability, constant colour temperature and colour spectrum guarantee exact and repeatable results with high-resolution digital cameras and backs. D4 generators grow with your demands. They are suited to all kinds of sophisticated photography such as still life, interior, people and product shots.

Four truly asymmetric outputs allow the use of four flash heads on one generator with individual control – this means many jobs can be done using just one D4 Air pack. Profoto's D4 Air truly represents the worldwide reference in colour and f-stop stability, even at asymmetric power distribution. The integrated Air module offers a fast and reliable radio sync and allows direct control of all settings via an Air Remote transceiver or Profoto's Studio software (Mac and PC).

The unique ergonomic design combines the positive feel of mechanical knobs and switches with the precision of electronic technologies. This combination allows for precise control in 1/10 f-stop increments, all with digitally controlled output, insuring that flash and colour temperature remain consistent every time.

Four independent outlets provide true asymmetric operation with the turn of a dial. Working with one D4 Air generator is like using four separate flash units. Over an 8 f/stop range, the Profoto D4 Air gives photographers the ability to adjust the light from the control panel, without the need for unplugging and re-plugging lamp heads. All this control while being compatible to a comprehensive array of Profoto heads and the huge range of Profoto accessories.

Auxiliary functions such as sequence, delay and intervalometer, make tricky lighting setups simple. With these features, photographers can select the number of flashes, the amount of time between each flash, as well as an initial delay, all from the generator in a straight forward way.

Profoto D4 Air come supplied with a software package for Mac and PC that provides full control via the optional Air USB transceiver. The entire production can be orchestrated from one place. Adjusting power, modeling light, as well as the auxiliary functions can be completed and saved with the click of a mouse. Individual lamp heads can be turned on/off right from the computer screen. Control has never been simpler.

Delivered with: 
  • Sync cable
  • Power cable
  • Profoto Studio Software
  • User's Guide
  • Warranty

Technical Data

Specifications – D4 4800R

Energy 4800Ws
Energy Range 8 f-stops (37.5-4800Ws)
Energy Distribution Socket A 36-4800Ws
Socket B 36-4800Ws
Socket C 36-2400Ws
Socket D 36-1200Ws
Asymmetry Range max. 7.8 f-stops
Recycling Times 120V/60Hz 0.12-4.4s
Recycling Times 230V/50Hz 0.12-4.4s
Flash Durations   t 0.5 1/2700-1/350s
Modeling Lamps Total W/Pack (max.) 2000W
Modeling Lamp W/Head (max.) 500W
Modeling Light Modes Max, Prop, ½ Prop, Max Prop, Off
Energy Control Increments 1/10 and full f-stops
Energy/Voltage Stability +/- 1/100 f-stop
Guide Number @ 2 meters/ISO 100 with Magnum Reflector 180
Specified Data Conditions Acute/D4 head, 120 or 230V AC
Input Power Supply 100-127V/200-240V, 50/60Hz (nominal)

Synchronization and control

Sync Socket(s)  2
Lamp Head Socket(s) 4
Wire Sync Voltage Compliant to ISO 10330 standard
Wire Sync Connector ¼ inch phono plug
Photocell/IR-slave and Switch Yes
USB Interface Yes, remote control and firmware updates
Radio Sync Yes, Air Sync & Air Remote
Radio Remote Yes, Air Remote
Radio Range 300m
Computer Control With Profoto Studio Software (Mac a. PC) via Air USB transceiver
Aux Functions Sequence, Interval, Delay

Miscellaneous

Digital Display Yes, f-stops, Ws, Aux functions and radio channels
Fan Cooled Yes, temperature regulated
Automatic Multi-Voltage Yes, 90-130V/180-240V, 50-60Hz
Ready Signals Yes, ready lamp, beep or buzz sound and/or dimmed model light
Auto Dumping Yes
Recharge Speed Control Normal/Fast
Fuse Requirement at fast recharge Slow blow type D, 10A/230V, 20A/120V Automatic fuse type D, 10A/230V 20A/120V
2 x D4 units possible to operate on standard fuses Slow blow type D, 16A/230V, 30A/120V Automatic fuse type D, 16A/230V 30A/120V

Measurements

Dimensions 36x28x20cm; 14.4x11.2x8inch
Weight 13.5kg; 29.5lbs

Compatible Heads

Pro-B Head N/A
ProHead Yes
ProTwin Yes
ProRing Yes
ProRing2 Yes
AcuteB Head N/A
Acute/D4 Head Yes
Acute/D4 Twin Yes
Acute/D4 Ring Yes
Sticklight Yes
Spots Yes
Striplights Yes
Stilllights Yes

Nomenclature

  1. Mains Socket
  2. Mains Indicator : POWER
  3. On/Standby Button : ON
  4. Sync Socket : SYNC
  5. Photo/IR-cell
  6. Photocell Button : SLAVE
  7. Auxiliary Functions Button : AUX
  8. Auxiliary Functions Display
  9. Lamp Head Sockets
  10. Energy Displays : A+B+C+D
  11. Ws/f-stop Button : Recall/Save
  12. Flash and Modeling Light On/Off Buttons : FLASH/MODEL
  13. Energy Dials
  14. Master Button : MASTER
  15. USB : USB
  16. Ready Mode Indicators : BEEP/BUZZ/ DIM
  17. Ready Mode Button : READY
  18. Ready Lamp & Test Button : TEST
  19. Modeling Light Button : MODEL
  20. Modeling Light Indicators : MAX/PROP/1/2 PROP
  21. Normal/Fast Recycle Switch : FAST

User Guide

Compatible products

Compatible: