There are a ton of reasons why we invest in Ape Labs for our rental inventory. First of all, they are so easy and intuitive to use that even first-timers are able to figure them out in minutes. We never get calls from renters with technical questions. Similarly, they are so well-built (made 100% in Germany) that we can send them out with confidence, knowing they'll hold up for the customer and come back in one piece. They are even IP65 rated, so we don't have to worry about rain or spills.
Additionally, they have proven to be a superior product to the competition, and we find customers seeking them out because they know what Ape Labs can do. No competitor has a feature that comes close to Ape Labs' MusikMode. It offers a one-button light show to music (not even in the same ballpark as China's 'Sound Active'). They have on-the-fly programming within their app that is feature-rich yet fast and easy to use. You don't need to pre-program or even address the fixtures before setting them up. You can do all of that after they are set up in the venue in minutes. Their take on "programs" and "scenes" is much easier to use than DMX. But if you want to use DMX, you can. They are compatible with any DMX controller. Also, their app has a 1-mile wireless range.
Even their remote has a 200-foot non-directional range and is feature-rich enough to cover most use cases. With just nine buttons, you can do almost everything that you'd typically want to do with DMX, just way quicker and easier. They also have a super long battery life. With all colors on max, the Maxi lasts over 14 hours.
Another sought-after feature is their presets. The Ape Labs 2.0 series uses some of the highest quality optics in the world. They are nearly triple the brightness of their previous generation lights, which were already more efficient than the China lights on the market. So, you end up getting a lot more LUX per Watt out of these, but moreover, the colors are more vibrant than most. Plus, the actual preset macros were mixed by seasoned event industry professionals in the USA, not factory guys! So their 29 preset colors tend to be the most requested colors for the industry.
Plus, everything mentioned above applies to every Ape Labs product. Since all of them use the same software, they all play together in the same ecosystem, and mixing/matching products within the Ape Labs brand is a dream. That is why we carry most of their mobile products in our rental inventory. Add-ons are easy when the other lights are controlled by the same remote or app.
The Ape Labs Maxi 2.0 IP is an ultra-bright and powerful uplight in the Ape Labs lineup, offering more than double the brightness of the previous generation Maxi. Featuring the innovative AmberWhite LED technology, this fixture provides color reproduction capabilities that were previously unattainable. With 29 built-in color presets crafted specifically for the event industry, the Maxi 2.0 allows users to create stunning lighting designs with just the push of a button. Crafted in Germany, this fixture merges reengineered optics with the warmth of AmberWhite LEDs, making it perfect for uplighting, ambient lighting, dance floor lighting, stage lighting, and beyond. Want to try a sample?
The renowned Ape Labs MusikMode stands unrivaled in the industry. With zero programming required, a single button press effortlessly synchronizes all Ape Labs products in the room (regardless of SKU) to collaborate and create a constantly evolving light show perfectly timed to the music. This isn't the typical "sound active" mode you've seen before; it's a genuine light show that would challenge even a professional lighting designer to replicate through DMX programming.
Not a fan of DMX? No problem. While all Ape Labs lights come equipped with wireless DMX receivers, most users prefer controlling them with the intuitive iOS/Android app or RF remote. These control options allow for easy grouping, where multiple lights (regardless of SKU and with no limit on quantity) can be set to one of four groups. You can change colors, adjust brightness, set programs, tweak speed or strobe settings, and more—all without affecting lights in other groups. Additionally, you can control multiple groups simultaneously. With the app, you can create scenes that allow all groups to be independently set with just the press of a button. (To use app, 'Connect' is required and is sold separately.)
The Ape Labs Maxi 2.0 IP is designed for professionals who demand the highest level of performance and versatility in their lighting fixtures. The AmberWhite LED technology introduces a new dimension of color warmth and reproduction, making the Maxi 2.0 an indispensable tool for creating immersive environments.
The fixture’s robust design and IP65 rating ensure reliable operation in both indoor and outdoor settings, while its solid-state, fanless operation guarantees silent and efficient performance. Whether used for uplighting, stage lighting, or ambient lighting, the Maxi 2.0’s reengineered optics deliver exceptional brightness and color fidelity.
The integration of adjustable beam angles and multiple color presets allows users to tailor the light output to their specific needs, making the Maxi 2.0 suitable for a wide range of applications. Additionally, the adjustable PWM via smartphone app ensures flicker-free operation, essential for professional video recording and live events.
With its intuitive controls and compatibility with the Ape Labs Ecosystem, the Maxi 2.0 offers DMX-like control via grouping, allowing for complex lighting setups without the need for extensive programming. This makes it an ideal choice for both seasoned professionals and those new to event lighting.
When comparing Ape Labs LUX values to competitor values, ensure you consider single color ratings. If only a single LUX value is given for a fixture, it's most likely an "All On" rating, meaning that every color is combined when rating.
The Ape Labs Maxi 2.0 IP comes standard with 15° optics, but three alternative optics are available. Below are the LUX ratings for each color, with each beam angle, at both 1m and 2m distances:
| Color | aW | aW | R | R | G | G | B | B |
| Distance | 1m | 2m | 1m | 2m | 1m | 2m | 1m | 2m |
| 10° | 8,230 | 1,815 | 4,930 | 1,060 | 6,590 | 1,846 | 12,370 | 3,610 |
| 15° | 5,120 | 1,380 | 3,960 | 1,029 | 5,650 | 1,575 | 8,840 | 2,415 |
| 25° | 1,762 | 451 | 1,320 | 344 | 1,960 | 518 | 2,890 | 750 |
| 45° | 1,052 | 259 | 763 | 187 | 1,154 | 283 | 1,653 | 407 |
**With standard 15 degree optics, the Maxi 2.0 LUX ratings average 247% (or 2.47x brighter than) the original Maxi @2m
WHAT'S IN THE BOX? Ape Labs lights are sold in three popular forms:
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