The ARRI M90 is a 9000W HMI — a heavy cast lamp head with a glass globe inside it, which is the whole problem in transit. A cracked globe is an expensive, slow replacement and it never fails at a convenient moment. This heavy-duty ATA case protects the head for a fraction of the fixture's value.
CNC-cut foam carries the head in a contoured cradle that supports the cast body across multiple contact points, with the reflector and globe protected and nothing loading the lens or the front glass. Separate fitted wells carry the reflector, the spare lamp, the header cable and the yoke hardware. That count-at-a-glance layout means a gaffer or rental desk sees at a glance whether the spare globe and every cable made it back before the case is signed in — an HMI without its header cable is a very heavy paperweight.
An ATA-grade case is also what makes a freight claim winnable — carriers deny damage claims on self-packed equipment, while an ATA case makes the shipment insurable and the claim defensible. Built to order and foamed in North Hollywood by Innerspace Cases; the foam is cut to your exact fixture and accessory chain — tell us your package and we cut the wells to match.
Specifications
| Case type | Custom ATA 300 Category I flight case (built to order) |
| Fits | ARRI M90 9000W HMI head + reflector, spare lamp, header cable, yoke hardware |
| Interior | CNC-cut foam cradle; globe and reflector protected, multi-point body support |
| Construction | Fabricated ATA · riveted aluminum extrusion · recessed latches · sealed lid |
| Exterior dimensions | Built to the loadout — request exact dimensions (wheeled versions available) |
| Made | Built to order in North Hollywood |
Fit & shipping FAQ
What fits inside?
As built, the M90 lamp head in a contoured cradle with the reflector and globe protected, plus fitted wells for the reflector, spare lamp, header cable, and yoke hardware.
Does the ballast travel in the same case?
Usually not — an M90 ballast is heavy enough to want its own case, and we build a dedicated M90 ballast case for exactly that reason. We can also build a combined head-and-ballast case if you'd rather move one unit. Tell us which on the quote.
Is the globe really protected, or just the head?
The head is cradled so that impact loads pass through the cast body, never through the globe or reflector. We also cut a dedicated well for a spare lamp, because the sensible answer to a fragile globe is carrying a second one.
Will it take an M18 or M40 instead?
Yes — we build across the M-Series, including M18 kits with the ballast and cable runs. Tell us the head and what travels with it.
What's the lead time, and can you rush it?
Every case is built to order and ships in about 14–21 business days. Rush production is available as a premium by quote when a deadline is tight — tell us your date and we'll price it.
Running a rental lighting fleet or a multi-fixture package? We build these as standardized, re-orderable cases with optional engraved IDs. Request a quote or contact the shop at 818-767-3030.
Building out a lighting package? See the SkyPanel S360-C case · the SkyPanel X23 case · the Orbiter case.
Find more cases for your gear: all ARRI cases · ARRI lighting cases · M-Series HMI cases
Specifications
- SKU:
- 3693-90
- Availability:
- Ships in 14-21 Business Days
- Weight:
- 35.00 LBS
- Shipping:
- $250.00 (Fixed Shipping Cost)
- Gear:
- Accessory / Other
- Fits Manufacturer:
- ARRI
- Fits Gear:
- Built to fit ARRI
- Fits Series:
- ARRI M-Series HMI
- Case Construction:
- ATA 300 Case
- Wheels / Handle:
- No
- Protection Rating:
- ATA 300 Category 1
Will this fit my setup?
Tell us what you’re protecting and everything that travels with it. We check it against this build’s foam layout and reply with either a confirmation or the change we’d make. No obligation, and it goes to the people who cut the foam.
Got it — we’re checking your package.
We have your configuration and the exact build you were looking at. You’ll hear back with a fit confirmation or the modification we’d recommend.
My setup is different
Different body, extra accessories, an accessory that has to stay mounted, or dimensions that don’t exist yet. We modify an existing design or engineer a new one.
I need several
Repeatable foam layouts, consistent hardware, replacement foam and reorders against the same drawing. Standard practice for rental houses and studio fleets.
