amaran Pano 120c

Overview

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The 120c offers a larger face and more output than the 60c, but needs the higher-power input package. It is not a battery light by itself: portable operation uses an external power source.

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Key specifications

Specification	Details
LED output / maximum input	120W / 140W
CCT	2,300–10,000K
Colour	RGBWW
CRI / TLCI	96 / 97
SSI P3200 / D56	84 / 74
TM-30 Rf / Rg	93 / 101
Bare beam	45°
Head dimensions	14.0 x 10.0 x 1.4in
Head weight	1.6kg / 3.5lbs
Power	DC 24V, PD 28V
Cooling	Active fan; output reduced in fan-off operation
Controls	Onboard, amaran app, Sidus Link
Battery	External battery accessory or suitable PD bank; not built in

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Strengths and limitations

Strengths

• RGBWW colour and white-light operation in a shallow head.
• Fitted softbox, diffuser and grid reduce separate accessory planning.
• USB-C and Ace E-Lock power options suit a mobile kit.

Limitations

• The 45° bare beam produces a concentrated field rather than an even room-wide wash.
• Fan cooling and a mostly plastic body need consideration near microphones and during transport.
• The 120c needs a suitable high-power PD source and cable for full USB-C operation.

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Practical uses

Setup	Working approach
Location interview	Use the fitted softbox close to the subject and feather the brightest part past the face. The grid reduces spill into a small room, while negative fill controls reflected room light.
Background colour	Run HSI or RGB to put colour on a wall, then expose that colour on camera. A white-light meter reading alone cannot predict the brightness of saturated blue.
Bounce source	Aim the bare panel at a nearby white or muslin surface. Check that the beam covers the intended bounce; widening the usable source matters more than a centre hotspot.

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Output and colour

The bare-panel and softbox readings are materially different. Judge the exposure of the final source rather than applying the maximum bare figure to a diffused setup. At close distances, source size and the illuminated area also make a simple inverse-square estimate less reliable.

5,600K configuration	1m	3m
Bare	13,260 lux	1,610 lux
Softbox	3,620 lux	382 lux
Control-grid configuration	2,835 lux	345 lux

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 120c supports its 24V DC supply and USB-C PD at 28V, with a 140W maximum input requirement. A common 65W or 100W PD bank is not equivalent to the full-power adapter.

The optional Peak battery connects through Ace E-Lock for a compact external power arrangement. It is additional equipment, so include its weight and measured runtime when comparing the complete Pano kit with a panel that has an internal battery.

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Control, cooling and camera operation

The onboard screen and controls provide white-light, tint and colour adjustments; amaran app and Sidus Link are documented wireless routes. Store the selected light mode, channel values and fan setting when recording a repeat setup.

Fan-off operation limits available output. Listen at the microphone position and set the intended cooling mode before exposure. Neither the specifications nor the control list identifies wired DMX or built-in CRMX for this panel.

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Modifiers, rigging and the working package

Use the size-matched Pano softbox, diffuser, control grid and optional barn doors. These are fitted panel accessories; the head is not a Bowens COB and does not take Bowens optics directly.

Ace Lock and Ace E-Lock serve the mounting and powered accessory arrangement. Check the latch and stand adapter before raising the panel. Support a battery or cable so a bump cannot twist the head or leave the connector carrying the weight.

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Alternatives and related fixtures

Fixture	Choose it for
amaran P60c	An earlier RGBWW panel with NP-F battery support and a different modifier package.
amaran F21c	A flexible colour source for a low-profile position or broader diffused face.
amaran 150c	A point source when interchangeable reflectors, softboxes and other Bowens accessories matter.

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What people are saying

Curtis Judd’s Pano 60c/120c review. Judd tests a bounced setup and discusses the mounting connection, power demand and thermal modes. His supplied review units represent a particular kit and firmware version.

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Videos

Pano 60c and 120c: official user guide

Assembly, operation and system settings for the two Pano panels.

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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
• Model photometrics and technical specifications
• Model operation and controls
• Manufacturer product manual

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