Aputure STORM XT52 firmware v1.8

Aputure · Released Mar 10, 2026 · First seen Jul 6, 2026

v1.8 is not the latest firmware for the Aputure STORM XT52: the current version is v1.9 (September 22, 2026). Go to v1.9

What's in this update

Summary of the Updates to STORM XT52 This update must be done on USB. It cannot yet be updated over Sidus Link or Sidus Link Pro.

New Features

  • Added 6 Fan Control Modes: Provides more refined therma​l management options to balance noise levels and cooling performance for different use cases
  • Smart, Max, High, Medium, Low, Silent

Improvements

  • Removed DMX Controlled Fan option from Fan Menu. User now selects DMX Control Profiles for DMX Controlled Fan.

Bug Fixes

  • Modified the DMX Control channel time to accept the ​change to 2.5 seconds.

Known Issue

  • DMX Control Channel may produce an additional 3 flashes. This will be fixed in a future version.

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