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Compact 1kW tungsten Fresnel spotlight by Mole-Richardson (model 2831 "Baby-Baby Solarspot") with minimal housing and reduced-spread lens for tight spaces.
Overview
"Baby Baby" is the common set designation for the Mole-Richardson Type 2831 "Molequartz Baby-Baby Solarspot" – a compact 1kW (1K) class tungsten Fresnel spotlight. The name follows Mole-Richardson nomenclature: the first "Baby" refers to the 1kW Solarspot housing series, and the second "Baby" refers to the particularly small Fresnel lens. This makes the Baby-Baby the smallest and lightest variant within the 1kW Solarspot family, distinguishing it from the larger 6" "Baby Solarspot" (Type 407/3081), which has a larger lens for the same output.
The fixture is used as a key, fill, or edge light. The "Molecool" paddle focusing on the front and back allows the beam to be continuously adjusted from spot to flood.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer / Type | Mole-Richardson, Type 2831 |
| Wattage | 1,000 Watts |
| Lamp (Standard) | EGT (1000 W, G22 base, Medium Bi-Post) |
| Alternative Lamps | EGR (750 W), EGN (500 W) |
| Color Temperature | 3200 K (with EGT) |
| Fresnel Lens | approx. 4 15/32" (≈ 113 mm) diameter |
| Beam Angle (Spot–Flood) | 21° to 70° |
| Voltage | 120/240 V AC or DC, max. 8.3 A |
| Dimensions | 9 ¼" × 7 ⅜" × 8 ⅞" |
| Weight | approx. 9 ½ lbs (≈ 4.3 kg) incl. cable |
| Housing / Yoke | Sheet steel, die-cast aluminum yoke |
Set Usage
Due to its small housing and light weight, the Baby-Baby is particularly suitable for tight spaces and for mounting on grip equipment – such as Hangers, Trombones, Wall Sleds, and Wall Plates. The lid flips open to the rear for lamp changes. The attached cable (Mole standard: 25 ft, Type SO, with Edison plug) allows direct connection without an adapter.
As a tungsten fixture, the Baby-Baby delivers a warm 3200K light that is easily dimmable and mixes well with other tungsten sources; for daylight setups, a CTB correction (blue gel) is required.
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