Philips MSR 1200 SA (GY22) - 1200W, 6100K, 96000lm Short Arc Metal Halide Lamp for Professional Entertainment
The Philips MSR 1200 SA is a short-arc metal halide discharge lamp designed for professional stage, touring, and studio lighting fixtures. Its single-ended GY22 base and Short Arc architecture (7 mm arc) generate a very intense beam with a nominal luminous flux of 96,000 lm and a color temperature of 6,100 K (cool daylight), providing crisp colors for live and on-camera lighting. It incorporates Philips P3 technology for operating at higher temperatures and in a universal position , with consistent performance throughout its average lifespan of 750 hours . It is not dimmable and requires enclosed luminaires with UV management. Compact dimensions facilitate integration: maximum diameter 34 mm , LCL 59 mm , and overall length 135 mm .
Main features
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Power and type: 1,200 W, metal halide short arc (MSR Short Arc).
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Base: GY22 (single-ended).
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Luminous flux (nominal): 96,000 lm .
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Color temperature (CCT): 6,100 K ; approximate chromaticity coordinates x=0.320 , y=0.332 .
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Color Rendering Index (CRI): 65 .
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Light arc: 7.0 mm for maximum beam concentration.
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Average lifespan: 750 h (at 50% failure rate).
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Operating position: Universal (any orientation).
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Regulation: Not regulated .
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P3 Technology: color/flow stability and lower early failure rate at higher temperatures.
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Key dimensions: D max. 34 mm ; LCL 59 mm (L 58–60 mm); total length C max. 135 mm .
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Electrical: Lamp current 14 A. Ignition by means of equipment suitable for MSR SA; typical ignition voltage of the equipment ≥ 207 V.
Product benefits
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Powerful and defined beam thanks to the short arc (7 mm), ideal for gobos, cutouts and high-impact effects.
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Stable “daylight” color (≈6,100 K) that simplifies mixing with other cool sources and reduces in-camera correction.
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Consistent performance throughout the service life thanks to P3 technology and universal position operation.
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Extended compatibility with 1200W GY22 base projectors used in theater, concerts and rental.
Use cases
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1200W moving head and effects projectors with GY22 socket for theatre, events and tours .
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Studio/set as a high-performance source for backgrounds, cutouts, and atmospheric effects.
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Professional rental : reliable replacement of compatible equipment from brands such as Coemar, Robe, PR Lighting, Vari-Lite, SGM, Studio Due, among others.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this compatible with my light fixture? If your fixture specifies MSR 1200 SA with a GY22 base and the appropriate ballast/switch, then it's a valid replacement part. Always check the manufacturer's manual.
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Can it be dimmed? No. This lamp is not dimmable ; it must be used with specific HID control equipment.
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Start-up and restart times? Typical start-up ≈ 2 minutes ; hot restart after 5–10 minutes (depending on cooling).
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Safety requirements? Use only in enclosed light fixtures with UV filtering . If it breaks, ventilate for 30 minutes and remove the fragments with gloves in a sealed bag.
Known compatibility (examples)
Reported in moving heads and projectors such as: Coemar CF 1200 He and Pilota; High End Systems Cyberlight Turbo; Hubbell Lightstorm; Jolly Color Spot 1200PF; LSD Icon M; Vari-Lite VL2416; PR Lighting Navigator PR1200; Robe ColorSpot 1200; SGM Giotto Spot 1200; Studio Due Live Pro 1200 W; Triton Blue V1201 Spot and V1202 Wash. Always verify the exact part number of the fixture before replacing.
Project description
Philips MSR 1200 SA metal halide lamp, 1,200 W , GY22 base, 96,000 lm luminous flux , CCT 6,100 K , CRI 65 , 7.0 mm arc , 750 h life , non-dimmable , universal position , 14 A current ; dimensions: D max. 34 mm , L 58–60 mm (LCL 59 mm), C max. 135 mm ; P3 technology.
