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Overview
The Dedolight DLED2N-BI is a 20W bi-colour focusing LED in the smallest NEO housing. Passive cooling and S-size optics make it useful for quiet interviews, tabletop work and accents tucked into a small set.
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It prioritizes a small, quiet source over maximum output. The 40W DLED3N-BI uses the same accessory size but adds active cooling. The NEO head requires a DTneo or DTneo+ controller, separate from the earlier DLED2 electronics.
Key specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Source | LED with aspheric focusing optics |
| Power reference | 20W head |
| Colour / white-light range | 2,700–6,600K |
| Native beam | 5–50° |
| Optical accessory family | S |
| Cooling | Passive; no head fan |
| Control | DTneo/DTneo+: local and DMX; wireless with DTneo+ |
| Working package | Head, fitted optics, support, appropriate power electronics and cables; battery/AC accessories depend on configuration |
Strengths and limitations
Strengths
- Fan-free head suits quiet interiors.
- Small S-size package fits close detail work.
Limitations
- 20W limits broad keys and long throws.
- Controller, cable and power source remain separate.
Practical uses
| Setup | Working approach |
|---|---|
| Interview edge | Focus to the shoulder and keep the beam clear of the camera lens. |
| Tabletop detail | Use an S-size imager for a label, dial or small pattern. |
| Small bounce | Fill a nearby white card, then move the card to adjust softness. |
Set the head position for the direction and shadow first, then choose focus and accessories for coverage. A sharp gobo or precisely shuttered image needs imaging optics; closing barn doors around a small spot does not create the same optical result.
Output and colour
The listed 5–50° range describes its native beam. Establish the required field size before comparing exposure: tightening a spot to lift its centre reading also reduces the area being lit. A small 20W source has limited room for large diffusion losses.
For a useful comparison, record colour setting or lamp, dimming level, optic, focus position, distance and illuminated area. Measure after diffusion or reflection when that is the working setup. Wattage, centre intensity and coverage describe different parts of the result.
Power and batteries
Use the correct DTneo or DTneo+ controller with a DPOWN-series head cable. The controller accepts the documented 12–18V DC range through the specified battery or supply arrangement. The optional DLPS15-100 AC adapter attaches through the V-mount interface; a head-only purchase is not a mains-powered kit.
The head wattage and the controller’s maximum rating answer different questions. Size a battery by both usable watt-hours and continuous discharge capability, then allow for controller losses and reserve capacity. Do not assume every V-mount pack is suitable solely because the mount fits.
Control, cooling and camera operation
| Control path | Operating notes |
|---|---|
| DTneo | OLED/local control and wired 5-pin DMX; documented 8/16-bit options and dimming curves. |
| DTneo+ | Adds CRMX and Bluetooth to the supported NEO control package; check the exact controller supplied. |
| Camera operation | Test the intended dimming level, frame rate and shutter with the selected high-speed mode. A headline maximum frame rate is not a result for every camera setting. |
Cooling reference for this head: Passive; no head fan. Listen to the complete working package, including its controller or ballast, rather than checking only the head.
Modifiers, rigging and the working package
| Item | Compatibility and working notes |
|---|---|
| Accessory family | S-size; confirm the exact head/attachment pairing. |
| Projection | Compatible S-size imager, lens and shutter/gobo/iris module. |
| Beam intensifier | Use a model-approved S-size parallel-beam attachment; not a general-purpose Bowens optic. |
| Soft light | Correct speedring/softbox or a separate diffusion/bounce surface. |
Aspheric focusing optics are different from a conventional Fresnel. Check the actual accessory’s compatibility list, locking method and lens choice. A brand name or similar front diameter is not enough to establish fit.
Fit the intended front accessory before choosing the stand position. Check tilt clearance, balance, cable movement and independent support for any external electronics. Use the documented mounting hardware and appropriate secondary retention for the installation.
Alternatives and related fixtures
| Fixture | Reason to compare |
|---|---|
| Dedolight DLED3N-BI NEO | 40W class in the small S-size system. 40W head; S-size optical system. |
| Dedolight DLED4N-BI NEO | Fan-free head and tunable white light. 40W head; M-size optical system. |
| Dedolight Ledzilla Bi-Color (DLOBML-BI) | Tiny fan-free head with integrated controls. 8W; Ledzilla-size optical system. |
Classic Dedolight DLH4: the original low-voltage tungsten alternative with a separate supply. Compare the full power and accessory package, rather than the bare-head price.
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Manufacturer and distributor demonstrations
Overview of the dedolight NEO family. This is a manufacturer system demonstration covering the NEO approach to heads and controls. View the demonstration.
Videos
Overview of the dedolight NEO family. This is a manufacturer system demonstration covering the NEO approach to heads and controls.
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Rental and used-fixture checks
- Read both head and controller model labels; original DLED electronics are not interchangeable by appearance.
- Test the full fade, warm/cool adjustment and any CRMX link actually needed.
- Inspect the focus travel, front optics, pigtail connector and cable strain relief.
Confirm availability of service and replacement parts with the relevant supplier before buying older equipment. Check the actual kit contents against the shot: a missing controller, imager, lens or cable can matter more than a low head-only price.
Documentation and specifications
- Dedolight California: Dedolight DLED2N-BI NEO product and package information
- Dedolight manuals, technical sheets and photometric documents
- Dedolight imaging systems and optical size families
- Dedolight manufacturer and dealer contacts
Product photographs: Dedolight California. Published specifications describe the referenced configuration; check the markings and instructions of the actual head, controller and fitted accessories.
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