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Light Booths
Color looks different when lighting changes, which is why controlled lighting is essential for color evaluation. By implementing proper illumination and best practices for visual evaluation, you can reduce waste, rejects and rework and achieve an advantage over competitors.
Based on Macbeth technology, X-Rite offers industry-leading light booth solutions to replicate almost any lighting environment and fit the needs of most print and industrial applications. Browse our offerings below, or get in touch for personalized assistance.
Why Do I Need a Lightbooth?
X-Rite light booths enable critical color choices and reliable color assessment to avoid unnecessary revisions. Using a light booth to visually evaluate items and parts – next to each other and under different light sources – can help identify product defects, color inconsistencies, metameric effects (an optical phenomenon in which a pair of samples appears to match under one light source but not under another) and the impact of optical brightener agents (OBAs).
X-Rite light booths can replicate many lighting environments, including daylight (D50, D65) incandescent tungsten, warm-white fluorescent, and LED bulbs to verify products will look right in retail stores and after they arrive in the consumer’s yard, home, or office. They can help you adhere to visual assessment requirements in accordance with major international standards, including ASTM, DIN, ANSI, BSI, TAPPI, and ISO.
Which Light Booth is Best for Color Evaluation?
Premium Light Booth
SpectraLight QC offers seven light sources, including the best quality daylight available. It includes filtered tungsten halogen (D50 or D65), Cool White Fluorescent, Incandescent “A” & 2300K/Horizon, UVA, two more fluorescent types (choice of U30, U35, TL83, and TL84), and 2 LED light sources (choice of either LED 3500K, LED 4000K or LED 5000K). This premium booth also offers instant power-up and an indicator light to ensure operators of optimum stability.
Economical Light Booth to Deploy Across Supply Chains
The durable Judge QC light booth offers five light sources, including 2 Class B daylight options (D50 or D65), Cool White Fluorescent, Incandescent A, Ultraviolet, one of TL84 or U30, and the option of Cool White Fluorescent or an LED light source (L940 or L950) to evaluate color with confidence.
Compact, Entry Level Lightbooth
The Pantone 3 light booth is an easy-to-use light booth with three light sources. Built using metal construction with a powder-coated surface, Pantone 3 is durable yet stylish to fit equally well in both office and manufacturing environments.
Visual Assessment Tools
Another important consideration for visual evaluation is evaluator acuity. The Farnsworth Munsell 100 Hue Test is an easy-to-administer test and a highly effective method for evaluating an individual's ability to discern color.
Harmony Room
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For Customized Viewing Conditions
Pricing Available Upon Request
- Evaluate large items and multiple parts under standardized lighting
- Simulate up to 7 different light sources with X-Rite SpectraLight QC luminaires
- Custom built to fit any space for consistent evaluations
Avoid errors caused by lack of standardized lighting
X-Rite Harmony Rooms are custom built fit-and-finish rooms to visually evaluate the color and finish of large and assembled products under different light sources, as the customer is most likely to see it.
Ideal for customized viewing conditions to fit any environment
An X-Rite Harmony Room is ideal for evaluating objects that will not fit in a light booth, such as a textile color palette, durable consumer goods, home furnishings and appliances, assembled vehicles, commercial or industrial equipment, and more. Banks of luminaires can be mounted in a variety of configurations throughout the ceiling and walls as well as on rolling dollies to accommodate any size item and enable multiple evaluators to visually inspect color at the same time.
Simulate up to 7 Different Light Sources with SpectraLight QC Luminaires
Harmony Rooms feature X-Rite SpectraLight QC luminaires, which can simulate up to 7 different light sources, including the industry’s de facto standard for filtered tungsten daylight (CIE D50 & D65), Incandescent (CIE ‘A’), LED, UV, and multiple fluorescent sources. Unlike other color rooms available on the market, X-Rite Harmony Rooms do not depend solely on fluorescent lighting; rather, they provide optimal daylight simulation for superior visual assessment results.
Compatible with SpectraLight QC Light Booths
Brand owners and manufacturers can benefit from using the X-Rite SpectraLight QC light booth in conjunction with their Harmony Room to achieve consistent color evaluation across the entire manufacturing process. Placing the SpectraLight QC light booth in areas where smaller components are evaluated can prevent surprises once the final product is assembled.
Avoid Common Visual Errors with Standardized Lighting
Remove the subjectivity of color evaluation and see color the same way, no matter who is viewing the product.
Custom Built to Fit Any Space for Consistent Visual Evaluation
Harmony rooms can be built to fit nearly any space, large or small, to establish a viewing configuration for repeatable evaluations.
Judge QC
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Regular price $3,495.00Excl. GST
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For Entry Level Visual Assessment
- Offers 5 light sources including optional LED for visual assessment
- Built to last with industrial construction
- Provides economical color evaluation for a global supply chain
Economical Light Booth to Deploy Across Supply Chains
Integrating a light booth into a color evaluation workflow improves quality control, reduces waste due to rejects and rework, shortens time to market, and improves overall product quality. The durable and compact X-Rite Judge QC light booth offers an economical way to evaluate color quality and identify color errors earlier in the process for a rapid ROI.
5 Light Sources, including optional LED
Visually evaluating color under multiple light sources can help detect color defects and metamerism. The Judge QC light booth offers five light sources including 2 Class B daylight options (D50 or D65), Cool White Fluorescent, Incandescent A, Ultraviolet, one of TL84 or U30, and the option of Cool White Fluorescent or an LED light source (L940 or L950) to evaluate color with confidence.
Economical and Durable
The Judge QC is a compact and easy-to-use controlled lighting solution that removes subjectivity from color assessment. With a Dual Daylight mode, it enables users to easily switch between the D50 light source for print and packaging and D65 for industrial applications. It also comes fully equipped with a UVA lamp for accurate evaluation when samples contain optical brightening agents (OBAs) to achieve a “whiter-than-white” effect on a range of materials, including plastics, paints and coatings and paper.
Best-in-Class Global Service and Support
X-Rite has been helping customers master color quality for 60+ years. With global service centers and 40+ certified service partners, our comprehensive support includes technical assistance, ISO certification, Service Care Plans, training, and more. Whether troubleshooting issues, optimizing workflows, or staying current with the latest technology, you can trust our service and support teams to provide prompt and reliable assistance to minimize disruptions,
Standards Compliance
The Judge QC light booth complies with the following industry standards: ISO, ASTM, AATCC, and BSI visual assessment requirements.
Ensures Maximum Up-Time
Designed for convenience and maximum up-time, this light booth includes multiple lamp replacement options and an indicator light when service is needed.
Compact for Smaller Samples
The Judge QC offers a compact internal viewing area that measures D18.5 x H15 x W25 in. (D47 x H38 x W63.5 cm.)
| Calibration | No |
| Communication Interface | Touchpad |
| Dimensions (length, width, height) | D 21.1 in x W 27.0 in x H 21.4 in / D 53.5 cm x W 68.5 cm x H 54.5 cm |
| Humidity | Rh 0 to 95% max (non-condensing) |
| Industry Standards | ISO, ASTM, AATCC, and BSI visual assessment requirements |
| Instrument Display | Indicator Light |
| Internal Temperature & Humidity Sensor | No |
| Lamp Life | 2000hrs |
| Lamp Timer | Yes |
| Languages Supported | English |
| Light Level Adjustment | N/A |
| Light Level Sensor | N/A |
| Light Source | D50 or D65, CWF, UVA, CIE A, and one of TL84, U30, U35 |
| Material | Steel |
| Operating Temperature Range | 32°F to 104°F / 0°C to 40°C |
| Safety | ETL Listed |
| Service Indicator | Yes |
| Shipped Weight | 70 lbs / 31.5 kg |
| Storage Temperature Range | 32°F to 104°F / 0°C to 40°C |
| Total Light Sources | 5 |
| Unit Color | Munsell N7 |
| UV Metamerism Index | Grade C ( AS DEFINED BY CIE 51.2-1999 TECHNICAL REPORT, "A METHOD FOR ASSESSING THE QUALITY OF DAYLIGHT SIMULATORS FOR COLORIMETRY." ) |
| Viewing Area (depth, width, height) | 25 in x 18.5 in x 15 in / 63.5 cm x 47 cm x 38 cm |
| Visible Metamerism Index | Grade B ( AS DEFINED BY CIE 51.2-1999 TECHNICAL REPORT, "A METHOD FOR ASSESSING THE QUALITY OF DAYLIGHT SIMULATORS FOR COLORIMETRY." ) |
| Voltage | 100, 115, 127, 230V |
| Warm Up Time | 3min (flourescent) |
| Warranty | 1-2 year |
| Wattage | 65W Max. |
| Weight | 60 lbs / 27 kg |
SpectraLight QC
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Regular price $13,800.00Excl. GST
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For the Most Critical Visual Assessment
- Includes 7 light sources including dimmable filtered-tungsten halogen daylight and optional LED
- Ensures consistent visual assessment across a supply chain
- Offers unprecedented reporting and traceability
Best Quality Daylight in a Premium Light Booth
Lighting plays a critical role in accurate color evaluation. The top-of-the-line SpectraLight QC is the ideal light booth to visually assess larger samples and evaluate special effects under all relevant lighting conditions. When used to evaluate color during design, specification, pre-production, production and quality assurance, the SpectraLight QC can reduce waste due to rejects and rework, shorten time to market, and improve overall product quality.
7 Versatile Light Source Options
The SpectraLight QC offers seven light sources. This includes the best quality daylight available, CIE Daylight, Cool White Fluorescent, Incandescent “A” & 2300K/Horizon, UVA, two fluorescent types (choice of U30, U35, TL83, and TL84) and choice of LED light sources (3500K, 4000K or 5000k). The SpectraLight QC also offers instant power-up and an indicator light to ensure operators of optimum stability.
Ensure Comprehensive Visual Assessment
The SpectraLight QC can help build standard operating procedures across the supply chain with settings for every program, custom profiles based on brand owner requirements for light source, illumination, and other parameters, and unprecedented reporting and traceability. SpectraLight QC enables checkpoints for approvals across the supply chain, from the vendor and the sourcing office all the way up to product design and corporate quality control. When used as a holistic solution, the SpectraLight QC reduces human error, standardizes conditions for visual assessment, and saves time and money.
Best-in-Class Global Service and Support
X-Rite has been helping customers master color quality for 60+ years. With global service centers and 40+ certified service partners, our comprehensive support includes technical assistance, ISO certification, Service Care Plans, training, and more. Whether troubleshooting issues, optimizing workflows, or staying current with the latest technology, you can trust our service and support teams to provide prompt and reliable assistance to minimize disruptions.
Standards Compliance
The gold standard, complying with ISO: 3664, 3668, 13076, 23603, AATCC: EP9, ASTM: D1729, SAE: J361, DIN: 6173, CIE: S012/E, 51.2, and BSI: BS 950 Pt.2.
Built-In Sensors and Calibration
Built-in sensors monitor and correct UV output and maintain inter-instrument agreement and a counter shows total hours each light source has been used.
Standard Size Viewing Area
The SpectraLight QC offers a standard size internal viewing area that measures D23 x H23 x W35 in. (D58 x H58 x W90 cm.)
| Calibration | Yes |
| Communication Interface | Touchpad |
| Dimensions (depth, width, height) | D 24 in x W 37.2 in x H 37.5 in / D 61.0 cm x W 94.5 cm x H 95.0 cm |
| Humidity | Rh 0 to 95% max (non-condensing) |
| Industry Standards |
ISO: 3664, 3668, 13076, 23603 AATCC: EP9 ASTM: D1729 SAE: J361 DIN: 6173 CIE: S012/E, 51.2 BSI: BS 950 Pt.2 |
| Instrument Display |
LCD Screen |
| Lamp Life | 400-2000hrs |
| Lamp Timer | Yes |
| Languages Supported | English/Chinese |
| Light Level Adjustment | Digital |
| Light Level Sensor | Yes |
| Light Source |
D50 or D65, |
| Material | Steel |
| Operating Temperature Range | 32°F to 95°F / 0°C to 35°C |
| Shipped Weight | 173 lb. / 78.5 kg. |
| Safety | UL Listed |
| Service Indicator | Yes |
| Shipped Weight | 116.8 lbs / 53.0 kg |
| Storage Temperature Range | -40°F to 158°F / -40°C to 70°C |
| Total Light Sources | 7 |
| Unit Color | Munsell N7 |
| UV Metamerism Index | Grade B |
| Viewing Area (depth, width, height) | D 23 in x W 35 in x H 23 in / D 58 cm x W 90cm x H 58 cm |
| Visible Metamerism Index | Grade A/B |
| Voltage | 100, 115, 230V |
| Warm Up Time | Instant On |
| Warranty | 1-2 year |
| Wattage | 1150W |
| Weight | 112 lbs / 50.5 kg |