amaran COB 60d S

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Overview

The COB 60d S uses a revised chipset compared with the original amaran COB 60d. Aputure’s focusable LS 60d is a separate fixture. Its small head, external adapter and battery-holder arrangement are a different package from those larger location fixtures.

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Key specifications

Specification	Details
Exact model	amaran COB 60d S, upgraded S-series engine
White-light operation	5600 K fixed daylight
Maximum lamp output power	65 W
Maximum input power	77 W
CRI / TLCI, current product page	96+ / 99+
SSI, current product page	D56: 86+
TM-30	Average Rf 96; Rg 100
Published luminous flux	7,195 lm
Beam angles	107.8° bare / 13.9° Mini Hyper Reflector
AC adapter	100–240 V AC / 1.5 A; 19 V DC / 4.73 A supply
Battery input	12–16.8 V V-mount supply through the approved arrangement
Dimming	0–100%; 1% local adjustment
Controls	Onboard and Sidus Link Bluetooth
Accessory mount	Full-size Bowens; umbrella holder in bracket
Head dimensions / mass	117 × 111 × 111 mm, bracket excluded / 695 g
Cooling / operating ambient	Active cooling / −10 to +40°C
Effects	8 Sidus Link effects

Strengths and limitations

Strengths

• A fixed 5600 K engine concentrates on daylight white light.
• The S-generation dual-blue chipset improves spectral similarity over the original series.
• The compact head and full-size Bowens mount suit a small travel kit.

Limitations

• Warm-source matching needs correction gel or a separate bi-colour light.
• A high spectral score does not establish a perfect match on every camera or material.
• Cooling, adapter support and the complete modifier load still need planning; native DMX and CRMX are absent.

Practical uses

The daylight 60d S is useful for a compact interview setup, daylight product work, a background accent or a small bounce. Its fixed white point simplifies matching daylight-oriented setups, but warm-white work requires a correction filter and the associated output loss.

The S suffix identifies the upgraded spectral engine. It is not the original COB 60d and is not the focusable Aputure LS 60d. The Mini Hyper Reflector sets a narrow fixed optical arrangement; there is no integrated spot-to-flood focusing mechanism.

At 695 g, the cube-shaped head is convenient for a small kit, but its listed mass does not include a complete stand, adapter, batteries or modifier. A broad softbox can dominate the supported load and turning force even on this small lamp.

Setup	Working approach
Soft interview key	Use a compatible softbox close to the subject, with the diffusion and grid selected before setting exposure.
Bounce or diffusion	Fill the useful area evenly; a narrow reflector’s centre reading does not describe an evenly filled frame.
Background or edge	Choose a supported modifier and working distance for the intended field and shadow quality.
Small battery setup	Use the supplied dual NP-F plate or the approved D-Tap arrangement, and test the actual battery and cable.

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Output and colour

The table below is transcribed from the model’s S-series operating manual. Values are lux at 0.5, 1 and 3 m, with bare-head and Mini Hyper Reflector configurations separated. The approximately 14° reflector beam is much narrower than the bare source, explaining why its central lux figure is so much larger.

A reflector hotspot is not a softbox specification. If the job needs a broad key, judge the actual diffuser, working distance and subject coverage rather than treating the highest central reading as general-purpose brightness.

The manual’s daylight figures match the current product-page headline. Individual samples and setups can differ; these are manufacturer reference readings rather than a site measurement.

Configuration	0.5 m, lux	1 m, lux	3 m, lux
5600 K, bare	11,550	2,940	344
5600 K, Mini Hyper Reflector	134,700	37,800	4,200

The current page lists CRI 96+, TLCI 99+ and SSI D56 86+. The manual rounds CRI to 97 while retaining SSI 86. The product page and manual use different rounded CRI values.

SSI, CRI, TLCI and TM-30 describe different aspects of colour fidelity. None guarantees that two brands will match perfectly on every camera, fabric or reflective product. Check critical colours with the intended camera and the final optical accessories.

The daylight engine offers intensity control and white-light effects. It does not offer variable CCT, green/magenta correction or RGB hue selection.

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Power and batteries

The lamp is rated at 65 W maximum output power, while the maximum input is 77 W. Use the input rating for electrical planning. The supplied adapter accepts 100–240 V AC and provides the specified 19 V DC feed through the locking connector.

The manufacturer also specifies a 12–16.8 V V-mount battery arrangement and supplies the illustrated battery case/holder system in the standard manual package. Batteries are separate. Follow the approved cable, voltage and current requirements rather than adapting an unrelated connector.

The battery-holder attachment and the lamp’s 1/4-inch mounting connection need to be secured as described in the manual. Include battery mass in handheld or stand-mounted planning. Runtime depends on the actual battery, conversion losses and output; the 65 W model class is not a battery-duration claim.

Release the connector with its lock rather than pulling the cord. Support the adapter and cable independently and leave enough movement for the bracket to tilt without straining the socket.

The standard package includes a dual Sony NP-F battery plate. amaran also documents a separate D-Tap-to-5.5 mm barrel cable for compatible external batteries. The compact head uses its specified low-voltage supply; it does not take the 48 V supply used by larger amaran COB models.

Control, cooling and camera operation

Onboard controls provide the basic operating settings; Sidus Link adds Bluetooth remote control, firmware updates and effects. This model is documented for Sidus Link rather than assuming that every newer amaran-app feature applies to an older fixture.

The eight effects are paparazzi, fireworks, faulty bulb, lightning, TV, pulsing, strobe and explosion.

Neither the page nor the manual lists native DMX or CRMX input. Verify a proposed control bridge as a complete external system before including it in a console-controlled package. Test pairing, fades and the intended shutter/frame rate before a timed cue.

The current page advertises a Bluetooth range up to 80 m. Treat that as a stated unobstructed capability rather than guaranteed coverage through rooms or scenery.

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Modifiers, rigging and the working package

The native Bowens mount accepts compatible reflectors and soft-light modifiers without an FM-to-Bowens adapter. The bracket includes an umbrella holder. Check each accessory’s power limit, emitter clearance and weight support rather than relying on bayonet fit alone.

Active cooling and open vents are part of the design. Listen at the microphone position after the lamp warms up; this compact head is not documented as a passively cooled fixture. Keep the lamp and supply within their stated environmental instructions.

Inspect the COB protection, mount latch, bracket, locking DC socket and fan. Check low dimming, daylight white, app pairing and battery operation. Remove the emitter cap before operation and replace it for transport after the lamp cools.

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Alternatives and related fixtures

Fixture	Choose it for
amaran COB 60x S	The same size family with a different white-light range.
amaran 150c / 300c	RGBWW colour and tint adjustment when saturated effects are part of the job.
Aputure LS 300x	A larger Light Storm bi-colour working package with different power and control hardware.

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What people are saying

Rob Redman: compact daylight output, with a weaker included diffuser

Rob Redman’s hands-on review favours the small size, daylight colour, Bowens mount and battery options. He considered the supplied diffuser the least convincing part of the package, while finding the fixture useful across several shooting situations.

Videos

DSLR Video Shooter: COB 60d S

A review of the compact daylight fixture.

amaran: COB 60d S and 60x S user guide

The manufacturer’s setup and operating guide for the two S-generation compact heads.

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Rental and used-fixture checks

Confirm the S designation on the fixture and identify the correct power adapter. Inspect the Bowens latch, bracket, stand connection, fan vents and locking DC socket. Run a low-level fade and the required white setting, test app pairing, and check the entire head/modifier arrangement for play before raising it.

Documentation and specifications

official S-series technical page, English S-series operating manual.

Product photograph: amaran.

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