Philips MSR Gold 1200 SA/DE 6000 K - Short arc HID lamp, double SFc10-4 terminal for professional entertainment
The Philips MSR Gold 1200 SA/DE is a short-arc metal halide (HID) lamp designed for moving heads and effects projectors in theater, concerts, and events . Its dual SFc10-4 terminals and 7.0 mm arc generate a highly focused beam, with a nominal luminous flux of 103,000 lm , a color temperature of 6000 K , and a CRI of 83 , delivering pure, stable white light. The MSR Gold™ series incorporates gold-plated caps and Philips' P3 technology to operate at higher temperatures , reduce premature lamp/holder failures, and maintain consistent performance throughout its 750-hour lifespan . It operates in a universal position and is not dimmable ; always use with appropriate HID lamp control equipment.
Main features
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Power and format: 1,200 W, short arc metal halides, double end (SA/DE).
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Base: SFc10-4 with gold-plated caps for better thermal and electrical transfer.
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Light and color: 103,000 lm (nominal), 6000 K , CRI 83 ; efficacy 86 lm/W (min. 77 lm/W).
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Luminous arc: 7.0 mm for high beam intensity, defined gobos and great perceived brightness.
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Useful life: 750 h (L50).
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Operation: Universal (any orientation). Not adjustable.
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Electrical: lamp current 13.6 A.
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Reference dimensions: max. diameter 22 mm ; A (between contacts) 114.8 mm (min. 114.4 / max. 115.2); C (total length) 136 mm .
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Technology: P3 and Pinch Protection for greater thermal resistance and color/flow stability.
Product benefits
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Stable performance and fewer stops: P3 and gold caps help minimize premature failures and maintain light output over time.
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Powerful and defined beam: the short 7mm arc concentrates the light, ideal for impactful beams, crisp gobos and precise cutouts.
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Consistent “daylight” white color: 6000 K with CRI 83 for reliable mixing with other cool sources live or on camera.
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Professional integration: SFc10-4 base and standard dimensions widely used in 1,200 W luminaires.
Use cases
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1,200W moving heads (beam/spot/wash) and effects projectors with SFc10-4 socket.
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Theatre, festivals and corporate events that demand high intensity and reliability during long days.
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Theme parks, rental and touring where chromatic consistency and robustness reduce maintenance costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is it dimmable? No. This lamp is not dimmable and must be used with the control equipment specified for HID.
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In what position can it work? Universal (any orientation).
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Safety recommendations? In case of breakage, ventilate for 30 minutes and remove the fragments with gloves in a sealed bag for recycling. Do not use a vacuum cleaner.
Project description
Philips MSR Gold 1200 SA/DE lamp, SFc10-4 , 1200 W , 6000 K , CRI 83 , 103,000 lm , efficacy 86 lm/W (min. 77 lm/W), arc 7.0 mm , current 13.6 A , non-dimmable , universal position ; dimensions: D 22 mm , A 114.8 mm (114.4–115.2 mm), C 136 mm ; MSR Gold™ SA Double Ended series with P3 technology and gold-plated caps.
