How to Use a DMX Controller with the PiXAPRO VNIX Series LED Panels
How to Use a DMX Controller with the PiXAPRO VNIX Series LED Panels
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VNIX1500S Daylight LED Panel With DMX Output
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CRI 95
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Daylight Balanced
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V-Mount Battery Plate Compatible
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TLCI 95
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DMX Output
The PIXAPRO VNIX1500S is a user-friendly 90W 5600K Daylight- Balanced LED Light Panel, suitable for both stills and video. It can be powered either by using the included AC mains adapter or powered via the built-in V-Mount battery plate (Batteries available separately, or included with battery bundle option 2) giving you the flexibility to work on location away from mains power. The VNIX1500S features 1520 bright LEDs which are dimmable thanks to the simple, turn dial and digital display. They are also Flicker-Free, enabling you to shoot at virtually any framerate, or any shutter-angle without fear of introducing flicker, with a CRI (Colour-Rendering Index) of 95 for accurate colour reproduction, and a TLCI (Television Lighting Consistency Index) of 95 for impeccable colour consistency, along with one diffuser and one CTO panel filter should you need to balance the light with tungsten lighting, making it suitable for Professional Broadcast use, as well as for Cinematography and smaller Productions.
VNIX1500S Light Panel
Brightness: 90W made up of 1520 bright, flicker free LED’s
Colour Accuracy: CRI and TLCI of 95
Colour Temperature: Daylight Balanced 5600K
Wireless 2.4GHz Remote Control: enables you to control the brightness of up to 99 individual units at distances of up to approximately 30m.
DMX Output Interface: enables you to control it from a DMX control console, which is great for larger shooing productions.
Smart-passive Cooling System: efficiently dissipates heat without the need for cooling fans making the panels Noise-Free (great for when shooting video).
Energy Efficient: last up to ten times longer than CFL lights, using 1/3 to 1/30 of the energy consumed by fluorescent or incandescent lights. Running cooler as they convert around 90 percent of the energy consumed into light as opposed to tungsten lights where most of the energy is converted into heat making the shooting environment a lot more comfortable for your subject.
Lightweight and durable aluminium-alloy housing: with a manual yoke to enable you to tilt your light on a 360° axis.
V-Mount Battery Plate: gives you the option of using an external V-mount battery pack, giving you the ability to work on location away from Mains power. (comes supplied with AC mains adapters)
Standard 5/8” Spigot: can be mounted onto any light stand, boom or Hi-Glide system with a standard 5/8” spigot via its U-Shaped yoke bracket.
Built-in set of metal Barn Doors: gives you the ability to control the angle of the beam. The barn-doors also protect the LEDs from damage during transit.
Digital display: features a user-friendly interface showing the current power level of the lights.
V-Lock Battery (included in Option 2)
Industry standard 14.8v Li-ion rechargeable V-lock battery designed to power LED lighting as well as some other video accessories. It has an Extra-large capacity 130Wh (8.8Ah) meaning that it will power your lights and other accessories for extended periods of time. This Battery fully complies with RoHS regulations and can power the VNIX 1000S for approximately 270 minutes at full brightness.
The VNIX1500S LED light Panel with or without the battery is the perfect solution for Broadcasting, Cinematography, Chroma Key green screen as well as for photography. Whether you are a seasoned professional, an enthusiast or a beginner you cannot really go wrong with the VNIX1500S Daylight- Balanced LED panels
Optional Extras:
Features
- 5600K Colour temperature
- Low heat emissions
- Energy Efficient
- Bulbs have a 50,000 hour life expectancy
- User-Friendly Controls
- Features V-Mount Battery Plate
- Has DMX output
- Metal construction.
- Mounts to any 5/8" support devices including stands, booms and Hi-Glide fitting
What’s In the Box
- 1x VNIX 1500S Panel
- 1x Diffusion Filter
- 1x CTO Colour Correction Filter
- 1x Power Cable
- 1x Power Adapter
- 1x Padded Carry Case
- 1x 2.4GHz Wireless Remote
- 1x V-Mount Battery (Option 2 Only)
Specifications
| Max. Power Output | 90W |
| Brightness | 9,100 Lux @1m |
| Exposure Value | f/5.0 - 1/100 s - ISO 100 @1m |
| Number of LEDs | 1520 |
| Colour Temperature | 5600 ± 300K |
| Beam Angle | 45° |
| TLCI | 95 |
| CRI | ≥95% |
| Power Range | 10-100% |
| LED Lifespan | Approx. 50,000 Hours |
| DMX Output | Yes |
| Remote | 2.4GHz, 99 Channels |
| Remote Working Distance | >50m |
| V-Mount Battery Plate | Yes |
| DC Input | DC 13-19V |
| Adapter | DC 19V 4.7A |
| Dimensions | 330mm x 330mm x 48.5mm |
| Net. Weight | 5.05kg (5.71kg Including Carry Bag) |
| Battery Usage Time (BP130 V-Lock) | Approx. 100 mins |
| Battery Usage Time (NP-F750) | Approx. 36mins (Requires 2x Batteries & V-Mount Plate Adapter) |
| Battery Usage Time (NP-F970) | Approx. 113mins (Requires 2x Batteries & V-Mount Plate Adapter) |
Videos
Q&A’s
The Dimmer on my VNIX LED panel doesn’t seem to be working. Is there a fault with my unit?
- There is a switch located at the back of each VNIX panel labelled “DMX”. If the switch is set to the “on” position, switch it back to the “off” position, and this should solve the problem. When the DMX switch is set to the on position, it disables the dimmer controls on the back of the unit, in favour of a connected DMX Console.
I am having trouble using my VNIX Remote Control. Can you please help me?
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) on the Remote control to cycle through different modes, and then use the (+) and (-) buttons to adjust the values. Please see list below to see what the diffent modes do:
- The first mode (Red Light) is used to control the brightness of the light.
- The second mode (Orange Light) is used to control the colour temperature of the light (Bi-Colour Models Only).
- The third mode (No Light) is used to change the channel that you are controlling.
The dimmer does not work on the panel, is this normal?
- The VNIX LED1000S features a DMX output which enables you to control it from a DMX control console, with this feature on you will not be able to control the panels dimmer dial as this will be done with the DMX console. If you would like to use the panels dimmer dial you will need to turn this off, this should then allow you to control the unit from the back panel.
How long is the cable be for the power adapter?
- The total length of the power adapter for this light, including the power cable will be 9m.
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Product Reviews
EXCELLENT QUALITY DAYLIGHT BALANCED LED LIGHT
Only just received this and played with it briefly. Purchased after extensive research direct from Pixapro (though price through Amazon pretty much the same). Purchased for video use (I partly work in video/TV production). From my research I would say that this is easily as good as the Aputure LS1s which costs quite a bit more. This has similar build quality by the look of it - if not better, with really good barn doors that fold properly flat. The rated output is higher than the LS1. It is also remote control (comes with remote). It also takes V-lok / V-mount Sony style batteries and comes with power brick for mains use (lead is generous enough to reach the floor from 7 foot stand at least). It has no fan so is silent. The yoke/mount is very solid and when loosened a quarter turn on either side allows the whole lamp to pivot in stages up or down - feels very sturdy. CRI rating is 95 - not quite as high as the Aputure possibly but higher than all the cheap LED lights and I'm pretty certain it will be accurate enough for professional video use. You can also order a softbox separatey from Pixapro for £30 (mine is currently on order so I cannot comment on the quality of this yet). The LEDs are protected provided you leave in place the removable acrylic diffuser sheet. This ('S') model is the daylight only version (5600k) so comes with an additional orange CTO sheet to correct the light for tungsten-lit environments. All parts mentioned fit in the provided bag which is of good quality. Customer service/communication with Pixapro has so far been excellent and the light is posted out from their UK HQ - arrived within a matter of days!
I will update this review when I have had chance to use the light in a professional video environment (within the next few weeks).
NB I also considered the even more powerful 100d Mkii light that Pixapro create but does have a fan (albeit reviews suggest it is quiet) and the CRI rating is slightly lower - 94 as opposed to 95 for this model. There is a 2000 LED version of this light but I considered the 1500 version to be the sweet spot between price, size and power.
I hope this helps people as I have found researching and choosing among the myriad LED light options to be a bit of a nightmare!
(Taken from our Amazon store, to see this review please go to the following link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/B01HMBLL4S/ref=cm_cr_dp_see_all_btm?ie=UTF8&reviewerType=all_reviews&showViewpoints=1&sortBy=recent)
The Best LED Panel for Video Production
Pixapro have some of the best lighting products around in my opinion.
I have two of these VNIX 1500s' and they are my go to lights on all of my shoots. Whether I'm filming an interview or lighting a dinner scene, these lights do not disappoint.
They are better, brighter than the Aputure LS1S, more readily available in the UK than the LS1S and are more powerful.
I shoot either with the VNIX 1500s softboxes (which are specific to them) or with a large 5 in 1 reflector for some really soft interview lighting.
I can't find a single weakness in these lights. Highly recommended and I want to add more of them to my kit!
Review taken from PIXAPRO Amazon Store.
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