Cachalot Dark Gray

Cachalot in Dark Gray is a rechargeable portable lamp by Ambientec, designed by Yoshiki Matsuyama. Inspired by the sperm whale, its smoothly curved acrylic shade brings a sculptural presence to the room by day and a soft, warm glow after dark.

The light follows the flowing lines of the shade, creating a quiet focal point for an evening at home. Place it nearby as you wind down, or use it on a table to bring gentle illumination to the space around you.

Design and Materials

The dark gray shade is made from high-purity acrylic resin. The base combines zinc alloy, aluminum, and silicone rubber with a copper-plated finish. A specially developed LED provides warm light at a color temperature of 2000 K.

Brightness and Power Modes

Cachalot offers different brightness settings depending on how it is powered:

• Battery power mode: LOW and HIGH. Continuous lighting time is approximately 24 hours on LOW or 12 hours on HIGH.
• USB power mode: LOW, HIGH, and EX-HIGH. Continuous lighting time is not limited by battery runtime while connected to USB power.

USB charging takes approximately 3 hours. The rechargeable lithium-ion battery is rated at 3.7 V / 190 mAh.

Specifications

• Model: CLT1CP-GRY
• Designer: Yoshiki Matsuyama
• Shade color: Dark Gray
• Dimensions: L285 mm × W59 mm × H102 mm (including charging stand)
• Weight: 450 g (excluding charging stand)
• Shade material: Acrylic resin
• Base materials: Zinc alloy, aluminum, and silicone rubber
• Body finish: Copper plating
• Charging stand materials: Zinc alloy, silicone rubber, and ABS
• Charging stand finish: Black baked coating
• Light source: LED
• Color temperature: 2000 K
• Battery-mode brightness settings: LOW / HIGH
• USB-mode brightness settings: LOW / HIGH / EX-HIGH
• Battery runtime: Approximately 24 hours on LOW / 12 hours on HIGH
• USB power mode: Continuous illumination while connected to power
• Charging: USB charging; approximately 3 hours
• Battery: Rechargeable lithium-ion, 3.7 V / 190 mAh
• Protection rating: Equivalent to IP43, excluding the LED module and charging stand

Included Accessories

• USB Type-C charging cable (model AMB-CAB03)
• Charging stand

Water Resistance and Care

The protection rating is equivalent to IP43: protection against solid objects 1 mm or larger and water spray up to 60 degrees from vertical. This is limited splash protection, not protection against powerful water jets or immersion. The LED module and charging stand are not waterproof; keep them dry.

About Ambientec

Founded in 2009 by Yoshinori Kuno, Ambientec brings precision engineering from professional underwater photography to portable lighting. The company combines high-quality components with refined design, creating rechargeable lamps designed for lasting use.