Aputure NOVA 9° 2×1 & NOVA II 1×1

Aputure has expanded its NOVA panel fixtures with the addition of the NOVA 9° 2×1 and the NOVA II 1×1. The NOVA 9° 2×1 is a powerful hyper-narrow beam panel ideal for a concentrated light over a long distance. The NOVA II 1×1 is a portable panel that is claimed to be more powerful than most 2×1 units when used both direct and diffused.

All NOVA II and NOVA 9° fixtures share the same structural design that allows these panels to achieve three goals normally at odds: low noise, low weight, and IP65 weather protection.

NOVA 9° 2×1

The NOVA 9° 2×1 is a hyper-narrow beam panel and uses the same accessories as the NOVA II 2×1. The Aputure NOVA 9º 2×1 is a high-output, lensed LED panel that uses the same accessories as the NOVA II 2x. It was designed to replicate the power and precision of natural sunlight in a compact, portable form factor. Featuring an ultra-tight 9º native beam angle and a BLAIR chipset, the NOVA 9º 2×1 delivers exceptional long-throw performance, enabling filmmakers to project crisp, directional beams and hard shadows across great distances with remarkable intensity and control.

At 5 meters, the NOVA 9° 2×1 is claimed to be twice as bright as a 5,000W tungsten fresnel at full spot (28,090 lux vs 14,920 lux). The light draws 850W.

The fixture utilizes Aputure’s BLAIR color engine, a five-diode architecture that blends Blue, Lime, Amber, Indigo, and Red emitters for high spectral reproduction. This chipset has a claimed high color accuracy (CRI/TLCI ≥95, SSI 89/86). There is also white point control across a 1,800K–20,000K CCT range, with full ASC MITC ±G green-magenta adjustment.

With a native beam angle of just 9º, the NOVA 9º 2×1 focuses its output into a powerful, concentrated shaft of light that maintains intensity over long distances, ideal for simulating sunlight through windows, using with reflectors. Even when paired with its included flat diffusion panel, it retains a good amount of punch.

Engineered for scalability, the NOVA 9º 2×1 can be stacked in multi-light yoke configurations to form large, directional arrays capable of recreating hard daylight effects at 10 meters or more. Sharing the same dimensions and QuickClip front-mounting ecosystem as the NOVA II 2×1, it offers full accessory compatibility and a removable yoke for flexible rigging in studios, truss grids, or on-location builds.

The NOVA 9º 2×1 features IP65 weather resistance, dual output modes (Max and Constant), four DMX-controllable fan modes, and a smooth 0.1–100% dimming range. Its interface and connectivity options include Sidus Link, Sidus Link Pro, DMX512 16-bit in/out, CRMX, and Art-Net/sACN.

The fixture weighs 19.65 kg / 43.32 lbs (Lamp head weight with yoke).

NOVA 9° 2×1 3-Light Kit

The NOVA 9° 2×1 3-Light Kit is a hyper-narrow beam panel array utilizing three NOVA 9° 2×1 panels in a single yoke and is designed to throw bright, directional, tunable white light over great distances.

The 3 NOVA 9° 2×1 panel array enables users to mimic natural sunbeam. As the NOVA 9º 2×1 lamp heads stack closely together, you get smooth output blending past 15 meters (49.2 feet). Each NOVA 9º 2×1 can be daisy-chained for power and control via two included Neutrik PowerCON AC passthrough cables and two included 1-meter 5-Pin DMX male to female jumper cables. Using the two included truss clamps, users can also hang this 3-light array from truss or Speed Rail infrastructure.

It features a shallow footprint and a claimed output that is greater than a 12,000W tungsten lamp at full spot at 10 meters (21,070 lux vs 17,400 lux). The NOVA 9° 2×1 3-Light Kit is designed for use with reflectors, through windows, or wherever beams of sunlight are needed. The NOVA 2×1 3-Light Yoke can also be used with the NOVA II 2×1 lights.

The NOVA 9° 2×1 3-Light Kit weighs 64.95 kg / 143.19 lbs when fully assembled.

NOVA II 1×1

The NOVA II 1×1 brings the BLAIR-CG light engine to the popular 1×1 panel format. The fixture outputs tunable white from 1,800-20,000K CCT and tunable color over more than 90% of the Rec.2020 spectrum. The specially tuned BLAIR-CG light engine in the NOVA II 1×1 features multiple blue and multiple red emitters, including Extended Red for better color rendering and skin tones. By utilizing a focus-then-blend optical design, the NOVA II 1×1 delivers a direct 35° beam, which remains bright when diffused.

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Building on the legacy of the Nova P300c, the NOVA II 1×1 is claimed to deliver more than twice the diffused output and greater creative control than its predecessor, all within a rugged, IP65-rated housing.

With a 500W output, the NOVA II 1×1 produces an impressive 13,300 lux at 3 meters (5600K, bare bulb), which is theory, making it one of the brightest fixtures in its class. The fixture draws 650W.

Even when paired with its included flat diffusion panel, it maintains smooth, even luminance. The claimed photometrics include: CRI/TLCI ≥95, TM-30 Rf 95/Rg 100, and SSI scores of 90 (3200K) and 86 (5600K).

Designed with versatility in mind, the NOVA II 1×1 introduces Aputure’s QuickClip front-mounting accessory ecosystem, streamlining the process of attaching modifiers directly to the fixture without traditional slide-in frames. Its removable yoke and lightweight 11.35 kg / 25.02 lb body make it ideal for rigging on trusses, stands, or ceilings.

The NOVA II 1×1 offers Sidus Link and Sidus Link Pro wireless operation, along with 16-bit DMX512, CRMX, and Art-Net/sACN.

NOVA Accessories Ecosystem

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The NOVA 9° 2×1 and NOVA II 1×1 launch alongside new additions to the NOVA accessories ecosystem. The 1×1 versions of the NOVA accessories match their 2×1 counterparts, and share features like the front-loading QuickClip system for easy attachment and stacking. The NOVA 9° 2×1 is compatible with all of the accessories already available for the NOVA II 2×1. The Softbox and Fabric Control Grid were designed and manufactured in collaboration with DoPchoice.

• The NOVA 2×1 3-Light Yoke Kit supplies yoke and cables for mounting three NOVA II 2×1 or NOVA 9° 2×1 panels in an array for use as a single, powerful light source.
• The NOVA 1×1 Softbox is a QuickClip diffusion modifier designed to set up in seconds.
• The NOVA 1×1 Dome Diffuser is a QuickClip omnidirectional modifier whose design produces a more diffuse light than the flat diffuser included with the NOVA II 2×1. The Dome Diffuser is available with either heavy or light frost.
• The NOVA 1×1 Fabric Control Grid is a QuickClip light control modifier that slips onto the front of the NOVA II 1×1 to reduce off-axis spill from the fixture.
• The NOVA 1×1 Barn Doors is a QuickClip light shaping modifier for the NOVA II 1×1.
• The NOVA 1×1 Rolling Hard Case is a protective case designed to hold the NOVA II 1×1 along with included accessories.

Pricing & Availability

• NOVA 9° 2×1 3-Light Kit (3 lights & yoke system) $11,590 USD
• NOVA 9° 2×1 $3,690 USD
• NOVA II 1×1 $1,899 USD
• The NOVA 2×1 3-Light Yoke Kit (Bare Ends) $1,069 USD
• NOVA 1×1 Softbox with Grid $135 USD
• NOVA 1×1 Dome Diffuser (Heavy Frost) $149 USD
• NOVA 1×1 Dome Diffuser (Light Frost) $149 USD
• NOVA 1×1 Barn Doors $155 USD
• NOVA 1×1 Fabric Control Grid $35 USD
• NOVA 1×1 Rolling Hard Case $239 USD