Acting & Audition Lighting Kits
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The RICO240B MKII Single Light Ring Photography Self-Tape Kit with COMICA BoomX-D Wireless Microphone Transmitter and Smartphone Receiver is an easy-to-use affordable solution for Actors and Performers to take high-quality self-tape audition videos with their smartphone or camera for use on castings. It can also be used to take short video clips for use on social media channels such as YouTube, Instagram and TikTok etc. This kit consists of the PIXAPRO RICO240B MKII LED Ringlight, which is a revolutionary Bi-colour Ring Light, featuring adjustable colour temperature between 3200K (tungsten) and 5600K (Daylight), to match the colour of the lighting in your shooting environment. It has a Colour Rendition Index (CRI) of ≥95 for accurate colour reproduction, that represent the colour of your products in the best light.
Bi-colour feature: Offering adjustable colour temperature between 3200K (tungsten) and 5600K (Daylight), to match the colour of the lighting in your shooting environment.
High colour accuracy: It has a Colour Rendition Index (CRI) of ≥95%, which is essential for capturing the true colour and representation of a subject. This is popular amongst Makeup artists and beauty vloggers.
Ring-shaped catchlights effect: RICO240B MKII Light Ring Photography on stand configuration produces a unique shadowless look to your photos and creates interesting ring-shaped catchlights in the eyes of your subject. This type of light-source is popular amongst Live chat, live video streaming, tutorial video etc
Dimmable: The RICO240B MKII Ringlight features 312 Bi-Colour LEDs, which are dimmable down to approximately 10% of their full power. One to control the brightness (from 100% down to 10% brightness) and the other to adjust the colour temperature (between 3200K and 5600K).
Built-in diffuser: The RICO240B MKII features diffusion to produce a soft, homogenous ring of light. It has two control dials:
Shoe mount feature: The RICO240B MKII Light Ring Photography features a shoe mount, which enables you to mount a wide range of different accessories directly to the light, such as smartphone brackets and small ball-heads for mounting small cameras and camcorders too.
Adjustable head: RICO240B MKII features a tilt-head, enabling you to tilt the ring light forwards and backwards to suit your needs.
3 Tier Extension: making it collapsible to a height of 75cm and fully extend to 240cm.
Air Cushioned Dampening System: this helps to prevent any sudden drops to minimise the risk of damage to your equipment or causing injury to yourself.
Thick Sturdy Central column: can be lowered down to be used as a fourth leg, offering extra stability.
Detachable Spigot: comes with the most popular universal 1/4" and 3/8” thread which makes it easy to use with other units up to 5kg
Available for Android Devices – The compact transmitter can be attached to your android smartphone device with a USB Type-C port, this means you can now record audio from the comfort of your phone, making the system even more portable.
Available for iOS Devices – The compact transmitter can be attached to your android smartphone device with Apple’s Lightning port, this means you can now record audio from the comfort of your phone, making the system even more portable.
2.4GHz Digital Wireless Frequency – Like the RØDE Wireless Go or the Sennheiser XSW-D series, the Comica BoomX-D series uses the 2.4 GHz wireless bandwidth, which means they work globally. The wireless digital transmission ensures stability with automatic adaptive frequency hopping technology. This means that it will find the best frequency to operate on to minimise interruption and interference. As it is optimised for shorter-range operation in dense WI-FI environments, reducing signal drops and intrusion, for exceptional clarity and reliability.
Dual Transmitters Triggered by One Receiver – transmit audio of up to two transmitters in just the one receiver in real-time, this can be especially useful for interviews or broadcasts where you need to record audio for more than one person, giving an easy solution under one receiver.
Easy Status Monitoring – the clear bright TFT LCD display will show the battery status of the transmitter and receiver, and audio dynamic monitoring to show the audio level in real-time on the screen. As well as the pairing status and signal strength to monitor and reduce the chance of broken, quite or cut audio.
Internal and External Microphone – the internal and external microphones help to choose the right kind of audio recording based on your needs. Whether you would like to record single audio or multiple audios, for example, a room or group, it can be especially useful to have this function with the input modes to get the best mode for you.
Switchable Output Modes (mono/stereo) – to record a single or multiple audio sources at any one time, the switchable modes can easily be controlled and offers great flexibility when recording audio.
Real-time Audio Monitor – listen to your audio in real-time through the 3.5mm connector. Connect your headphones to the BoomX-D system and listing to the audio recording. This can help to ensure you are recording clear audio without interruption and make sure the microphones are working correctly without malfunction or signal problems.
Broadcasting Quality Audio – The BoomX-D system will record rich details and deliver a high-quality natural sound. With a higher sample rate at 48KHz it guarantees high-definition recreation of the original audio. As well as the 16-Bit depth which increases audio fidelity and provides more natural sound output
RF Technology, Auto Freq. Adjustment, Stable Transmission - perfect for using at shorter ranges in dense WI-FI environments, reducing signal drops and intrusion, for exceptional clarity and reliability. This will find the most suitable frequency and automatically adjust, ensuring a stable transmission.
Low Latency – In order to ensure clear and a natural sound, that is fluent and smooth the BoomX has a very low latency of less than 20ms, this is especially useful when matching sound to video to make sure it seems natural, providing professional results.
Working Range Up to 50m – record your audio at far ranges of up to 50m or 164ft, ensuring effective transmission for smooth audio without interruption or drops, keeping out of shot if necessary.
Multi-functional Belt Clip – the compact belt clip means that you can attach this easily to your trousers or belt to ensure it is secure and out of view. This can be important to the quality of the recording and not break immersion. It also means that the BoomX system is easily portable and can be forgotten about when recording.
The RICO240B MKII Single Light Ring Photography Self-Tape Kit with COMICA BoomX-D UC1 Wireless Microphone Transmitter and Smartphone Receiver is the perfect kit for actors and performers who want to capture high-quality footage for their self-audition tapes.
NOTE: This Kit is best suited to be used at distances of between 1-1.5m
For more information on the products included in this RICO240B MKII Single Light Ring Photography Self-Tape Kit please see the links below
240cm Light Stand
BoomX-D D1 2.4G Wireless Microphone Transmitter & Apple Lightning Receiver
BoomX-D D1 2.4G Wireless Microphone Transmitter & Android USB-C Receiver
Please note, from 1st May 2024, as this kit contains COMICA products which feature a unique design & packaging, this kit will feature a 14 Day Return Period if the mentioned product remains unopened & in its sealed packaging. Once this item has been unsealed and opened, it is no longer covered by our returns policy.
LED Quantity | 632pcs |
Max. Output | 60W |
Colour Rendition Index | ≥95% |
Colour Temperature | 3200K - 5600K |
Luminous Flux | 6000 lm |
Power Range | 100-10% |
Power Input | 100-240V A/C, 2A, 50/60Hz |
Average Lifespan | 50,000 Hours |
External Diameter | 458mm |
Internal Diameter | 318mm |
Mount | Standard 5/8 inch |
Free UK Standard delivery on orders over £150.00*
Order Date (if received before 3pm) | Cost | Latest Expected Delivery Date |
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UK Standard Delivery (Orders over £150*) | FREE | 2-4 Days |
UK Standard Delivery | £3.99 | 2-4 Days |
UK Express Delivery | £5.99 | 1-3 Days |
UK Next Working Day | £8.00 | Next Working Day |
UK Next Working Day (Guaranteed) | £15 | Next Working Day |
UK Before 2pm Next Working Day | £18.00 | Before 2pm Next Working Day |
UK Saturday Delivery | £30.00 | Saturday |
UK Sunday Delivery | £30.00 | Sunday |
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