amaran Ray 360c

Overview

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The 360c moves to a monolight body with its power supply inside the head. It exchanges the smaller Rays’ direct DC and battery-grip options for a single AC cable and adds wired DMX through a separate adapter.

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Key specifications

Specification	Details
LED rating / maximum consumption	360W / 410W
White-light range	2,300–10,000K standard; 1,800–20,000K in CCT+
Colour engine	OmniColor full colour
CRI / TLCI	95+ / 95+
SSI P3200 / D56	87 / 80
TM-30 Rf / Rg	94 / 100, manufacturer averages
Bare beam	70°
Accessory mount	Bowens
Head weight	3.3kg
Cooling	Active; fan-off mode limits power
Weather rating	IP54, subject to manual conditions
Power routes	100–240V AC
Controls	On-board, amaran App, DMX via USB-C
Maximum bare-head illuminance	17,130 lux @ 1m (No Accessory)

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Strengths and limitations

Strengths

• Full-size Bowens mount supports several ways of shaping one point source.
• Standard and expanded CCT modes cover different white-light requirements.
• Integrated AC supply reduces separate equipment around the stand.

Limitations

• The emitting face is small; soft interview light requires a modifier or bounce.
• A USB-C-to-DMX adapter is required for console control; there is no built-in CRMX receiver.
• Fan-off operation reduces available output; IP54 does not make the complete power package waterproof.

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Practical uses

Setup	Working approach
Interview key	Place a softbox close enough to create the intended wrap, feather it across the subject and use negative fill to control spill. Set the fan mode before exposure.
Colour accent	Aim the bare head or a suitable reflector at a wall or background object. Compare the actual saturated colour on camera; the white-light lux figure does not predict blue or red exposure.
Room-scale bounce	Keep the illuminated bounce inside the frame of the reflector and check the edges of the source. Allow room for the stand, mains cable and the whole accessory load.

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Output and colour

Use standard CCT for ordinary white-light matching; CCT+ expands the displayed range to 1,800–20,000K. White-light readings and saturated-colour readings describe different channel mixes. The product page’s maximum bare-head figure is a peak reference, so use the model’s photometric table for a specific CCT and optic.

For a specific CCT, distance and accessory, use the model’s manufacturer specification and photometric reference. Test the final lighting and camera combination when colour consistency or high-speed recording is critical.

CRI, TLCI and SSI describe different aspects of colour reproduction. A high CRI value does not establish a perfect match to daylight, tungsten or another LED. Compare important skin tones, wardrobe and product colours on the camera used for the job.

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Power and batteries

The integrated power supply accepts 100–240V AC. Connect the supplied mains cable directly to the head; no separate ballast or external DC adapter is needed. An ordinary V-mount battery cannot plug directly into this AC input.

For remote locations, size an AC inverter or power station for the complete electrical input and the planned running time. Capacity in watt-hours and continuous AC output are different limits. Keep cable routing accessible when the head is raised.

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Control, cooling and camera operation

The FlowTurn knob, local display and amaran app provide the main control routes. NFC assists pairing; Bluetooth remains the wireless control link. Record intensity, CCT, tint and fan mode when rebuilding a cue.

Wired DMX uses the compatible amaran USB-C to 5-pin DMX In & Out Adapter. Match the fixture personality to the console, set the start address and choose the intended response to lost signal before rigging.

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Modifiers, rigging and the working package

A Bowens softbox enlarges the apparent source; a reflector or compatible Fresnel changes beam concentration. Compare full-field coverage rather than choosing from the brightest centre reading alone.

The kit includes the reflector, protective cover, mains cable and carrying case. The stand supports the head, internal power supply and optic together. Check tilt clearance, accessory retention and the balance of a large softbox before raising it.

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Alternatives and related fixtures

Fixture	Choose it for
amaran 300c	An earlier RGBWW Bowens COB; compare colour reproduction, control routes and the external power supply.
amaran 200x S	A white-light alternative when saturated colour is unnecessary.
amaran F22c	A broad flexible RGBWW source when a thin emitting surface matters more than point-source optics.

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What people are saying

Midlifers’ Ray family comparison. This family comparison includes separate sections on the 360c and 660c, plus output and colour tests. Keep the model and reflector configuration attached to any quoted result.

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Videos

Ray family: output, controls and handling

Family review with dedicated 360c and 660c sections.

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Rental and used-fixture checks

• Confirm the exact model and generation on the label, then compare the included supply, cables and accessories with the matching manual.
• Inspect the emitting face, housing, connector pins, mounting threads and locks. Test every supplied modifier and make sure the release mechanism fully engages.
• Run the light at the intended output until it reaches normal operating temperature. Check for flicker, unexpected shutdown, uneven emitters and unusual fan noise.
• Test white light and every available colour mode; check low-level dimming, blackout and the camera/shutter combination used for the job.

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Documentation and specifications

• Official model information
• Manufacturer kit contents and accessories
• Ray operation and control guide
• Manufacturer product manual
• Ray family technical specifications

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