Nanlite PavoSlim 120C

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Overview

The C model supplies full colour as well as 2700–7500 K white light. It differs from the bi-colour 120B and from the larger folding 240C. The 120C is a rigid head rated at 150 W, with a separate controller that weighs slightly more than the bare light head.

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Key specifications

Specification	Details
Fixture type	Nominal 2 × 1 ft rigid RGBWW panel
Rated power	150 W
Colour engine / white range	RGBWW; 2700–7500 K; G/M ±150
Dimming	0–100%
Colour metrics	Average CRI 96; TLCI 97; TM-30 Rf 94 / Rg 100
SSI references	83 at 3200 K; 74 at 5600 K
AC input	100–240 V, 50/60 Hz at the controller
DC / battery options	24 V DC input; suitable 14.4–14.8 V or 26 V V-mount battery
Head dimensions	602 × 306.3 × 18.6 mm
Controller dimensions	140.3 × 111.48 × 203 mm
Component mass	Head 1.76 kg; controller 1.84 kg
Control	Onboard, NANLINK, LumenRadio CRMX, wired DMX/RDM with correct adapter

Strengths and limitations

Strengths

• The rigid, shallow head gives a quick-to-mount soft-light platform.
• RGBWW, tint adjustment and integrated CRMX suit mixed production rigs.
• Several diffusion options change the balance of output and softness.

Limitations

• The rigid emitting area cannot be rolled or reshaped like a fabric mat.
• Controller, battery and cable weights are additional to the head specification.
• Bare-panel and diffused lux figures describe different source configurations.

Practical uses

The rectangular face can create a long eye light, a controlled soft side source or a horizontal reflected highlight. Rotating it changes the shape of a catchlight and the way a nearby face or object is wrapped. Check that orientation in the camera rather than treating every soft panel as interchangeable.

Its 18.6 mm bare depth helps it fit low-ceiling locations, but the diffuser and mounting assembly create the real clearance requirement. Use the separate controller to keep batteries and interface access away from an awkward head position, with a supported cable route between them.

Nanlite offers a model-specific dual-panel coupler arrangement for two 120C heads, in horizontal or vertical configurations, with matching larger softboxes. That is a two-fixture system requiring two power/control arrangements; it does not turn one 120C into a 240 W head or establish the load capacity of unrelated coupling hardware.

Setup	Working approach
Interview key	Place the diffused face close enough for the required wrap; use a grid or flags when light must stay off the background.
Confined interior	Use the shallow profile to fit the rig, with the controller separately supported and accessible.
Product reflection	Orient the long rectangular face to shape the visible highlight, then assess its reflection in the actual object.

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Output and colour

Nanlite publishes separate measurements for the bare head and for the softbox with each supplied diffuser. The following values are centre illuminance in lux at the stated CCT and distance. They are manufacturer measurements, not independently retested figures or an average across the entire beam.

The Standard diffuser costs substantial centre level compared with the bare panel. That is part of choosing a more diffused source, not a fault inferred from the table. Use the configuration actually intended for the scene; the bare white-light number cannot describe a heavily diffused saturated-blue cue.

Configuration	1 m, lux	3 m, lux
Bare panel, 3200 K	11,200	1,475
Bare panel, 5600 K	12,830	1,675
Softbox + Lite diffuser, 5600 K	5,944	711
Softbox + Standard diffuser, 5600 K	3,026	357

The RGBWW engine provides CCT, HSI, RGBW, gel and effects modes. The documented white range is 2700–7500 K with ±150 green/magenta adjustment in the fixture scale. Nanlite lists 151 gel emulations and 15 built-in effects; availability and parameter control should be checked against the installed firmware and chosen DMX personality.

Published averages are CRI 96, TLCI 97 and TM-30 Rf 94 / Rg 100, with SSI 83 against the 3200 K reference and 74 against the 5600 K reference. These metrics describe white settings and references, not a guarantee that every colour cue matches another manufacturer or every camera.

Use CCT and tint to match practical white sources, then inspect the image on the production camera. Gel names are useful starting points, but an LED emulation and a physical filter on another lamp need not produce identical spectra, brightness or colour on fabrics.

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Power and batteries

The controller accepts 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, a documented 24 V DC input, or suitable 14.4–14.8 V / 26 V V-mount batteries. The 120C does not have the 60C’s two NP-F holders. Identify the exact DC lead and supply, and choose batteries capable of sustaining the required load rather than judging suitability from watt-hours alone.

The controller and head form a matched system. Support the interconnect and use the correct cables; the panel connector is not a generic battery input. Before a power-source change, keep the level within the capability of the incoming supply and test the handover with the actual battery/controller combination.

Runtime depends on the operating level, colour mix, battery capacity and condition. For a long interview or unattended rig, establish the required duration and confirm it with the selected power source. The controller’s battery acceptance does not establish that every pack with the same mount can sustain full output.

Control, cooling and camera operation

The C-series control unit includes LumenRadio CRMX as well as Bluetooth/2.4 GHz NANLINK options and onboard control. CRMX is the production wireless-DMX path; the app path is a separate connection. Set the console profile, DMX address and radio pairing for the intended system rather than assuming any wireless remote uses the same protocol.

The operating manual specifies a separate compatible adapter cable for wired DMX input/output. Include it when hiring the light for a conventional XLR DMX chain. RDM, profile selection and firmware are part of that control setup; test a low fade, blackout and loss/recovery of the actual signal route.

The USB port serves firmware updates. Keep a note of the installed firmware and operating mode when matching several heads, especially if a used fixture is being mixed with a newer rental package.

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Modifiers, rigging and the working package

The 120C uses a rigid metal panel, a rear mounting system and compatible universal/baby-pin holders. Mount the complete assembly for the intended orientation and include the softbox, eggcrate and cable in the supported load. Model-specific coupling accessories need their own correctly rated grip support.

The controller has its own quick-release mounting arrangement and must be supported rather than left hanging from the head cable. Account for batteries and modifiers in the total rigging load, and use appropriate secondary retention for elevated fixtures. A thin head does not make a complete overhead installation weightless.

The kit’s softbox, diffusers and eggcrate need to fit the exact model. Inspect the rear mount, connectors, face, diffusion and locking parts before a shoot. Keep heat-dissipation paths clear, protect the controller and head from wet conditions outside the manual, and check panel uniformity at both white and saturated settings after transport.

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Alternatives and related fixtures

A LiteMat Spectrum 4 is a different full-colour head, power system and source size. For a PavoSlim package, the 60C prioritises compact placement and the 240C adds a squarer folding head. Select the 120C when the long two-by-one format suits the scene and transport.

Fixture	Choose it for
PavoSlim 240C	A larger folding RGBWW source.
amaran F22c	A fabric-mat RGBWW system with different structure, controller and wireless control.

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What people are saying

Matthew Allard: fast setup and useful output

In his review of the 60C and 120C, Allard likes the rigid backing, mounting system, soft light and output for the power draw. He found the diffusion preserved CCT well and the app straightforward, while noting that output varies across the white range.

Videos

Gaffer & Gear 254: PavoSlim

A family review focused on the 120C and 120B, including diffusion, controller operation and DMX.

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Rental and used-fixture checks

Match the 120C head to its controller, extension cable and power hardware. Inspect the rigid backing, mounting points and emitting surface, softbox attachments and diffusion. Test CCT, a saturated colour, low-level fades, CRMX pairing and the intended battery arrangement before rigging.

Documentation and specifications

official model information and photometric tables and manufacturer operating manual.

Product photograph: Nanlite official US product photograph.

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