Best of Both Worlds. The AlienBees DB400 Flash Unit takes the digital LCD and control layout from the Einstein E640, and the B400’s cost-friendly basic performance, and puts them in a housing that’s noticeably smaller than either.

Output Talk. Like previous generations, the DB400 offers 160 Ws maximum flash output, yet improves on performance with a seven f-stop range (full to 1/64 power) that’s adjustable in 1/10 f-stop increments. Full power recycle time has been reduced to one second.

Video Friendly. That’s not a typo. The DB400 uses an LED modeling light that outputs 400-watt equivalent daylight-balanced light (5600ºK) at 90 CRI. There’s even the option to disable flash function just in case you accidentally hit the test button.

Triggering and Build. There’s a 1/8-inch sync input with included 15-foot PC-sync cable for hard-wired triggering, optical secondary flash eye for wireless triggering from another strobe, and eight-pin port input for use with the CyberSync system. Don’t let its small footprint fool you; the DigiBee is a well-equipped workhorse with features like a high-impact polycarbonate housing, internal fan, and metal 5/8-inch stand mount.

Modifier Compatibility. The DB400 uses the standard Paul C. Buff mount, so all of our existing PCB modifiers are compatible. We include the standard 7-inch reflector that’s compatible with the optional AlienBees Honeycomb Grids. Additionally, the strobe offers a 3/8-inch umbrella mount that’s compatible with just about everything out there.