Philips MSR 400 - Metal halide lamp GX9.5 (400 W, 5,830 K, 31,600 lm, 1,000 h)

Philips MSR 400 - Metal halide lamp GX9.5 (400 W, 5,830 K, 31,600 lm, 1,000 h)

The Philips MSR 400 is a single-ended GX9.5 metal halide discharge lamp designed for professional entertainment, theater, television, and event projectors. Its high color rendering index (CRI 95) ensures faithful and consistent colors on screen, while the single-ended design optimizes light collection for a bright and well-defined beam . It delivers 31,600 lm (min. 28,440 lm) with a color temperature of 5,830 K (daylight white) and an average lifespan of 1,000 hours . It features a universal operating position , is non-dimmable , and operates with a ballast/trigger specifically designed for HID lamps. The short 6 mm arc enhances contrast in gobos and cutouts. Compact dimensions: 23 mm diameter , 112 mm overall length , and 35 mm LCL (34–36 mm tolerance).

Main features

• Power: 400 W
• Bushing: GX9.5 (single bushing)
• Luminous flux: 31,600 lm (min. 28,440 lm)
• Color temperature (CCT): 5,830 K (daylight white)
• Color Rendering Index (CRI): 95
• Luminous efficacy (rated): 79 lm/W
• Arc light: 6 mm
• Lamp current: 7 A
• Operating position: Universal
• Regulation: No
• Ignition system: Cold strike (no hot restart)
• Dimensions: Ø 23 mm; total length 112 mm; LCL 35 mm (34–36 mm)
• Main application: Stage, touring, studio and TV

Product benefits

• Superior image and color quality: CRI 95 and daylight white for faithful color reproduction live and for camera.
• Powerful and sharp beam: 6mm arc that maximizes useful intensity in profile optics, color changers and moving heads.
• Versatile integration: GX9.5 socket and universal position, widely supported by 400W professional luminaires.
• Reliable operation: stable specifications and an average lifespan of 1,000 hours help to contain maintenance.

Use cases

• Theatre and tour: profiles and effects projectors with color mixing and high contrast gobos.
• Television and studios: cool fills and daylight accents with high chromatic fidelity.
• Events and clubs: 400W scanners and moving heads with high visual impact.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is it dimmable? No. Standard MSRs are not dimmable ; always use the auxiliary equipment specified by the luminaire manufacturer.
• Does it allow hot restarts? No. It's a cold strike , so it must cool down before being switched on again.
• Mounting orientation? Universal, can be installed in any position.

Usage and safety recommendations

• Handle the lamp with gloves; if there are fingerprints on the bulb, clean with isopropyl alcohol.
• In case of breakage, ventilate for 30 minutes , remove the fragments with gloves and dispose of them in a suitable container. Do not use a vacuum cleaner.
• Respect the thermal and space limits indicated by the luminaire manufacturer.

Project description

Philips MSR 400 lamp, GX9.5 socket, 400 W , 31,600 lm (min. 28,440 lm), 5,830 K , CRI 95 , 79 lm/W , 6 mm arc , 7 A current , non-dimmable , cold strike , universal position ; dimensions: Ø 23 mm , LCL 35 mm (34–36 mm) , total length 112 mm ; packaging: 1 unit per inner box and 4 units per outer box.