{"product_id":"pl-s150l-150w-super-bright-soft-panel-led-light","title":"PL-S150L 150W Long Ratio Bi-Colour SMD LED Light","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe SWIT PL-S150L is a 150W bi-colour SMD LED panel designed specifically for studios where ceiling height and available shooting space are limited. Its distinctive 3 × 0.5ft long-ratio design reduces the vertical space occupied by the fixture compared with a conventional 2 × 1ft panel. This allows the light to be installed closer to the ceiling, helping keep fixtures out of camera framing and opening up more shooting angles in compact studios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its narrow profile, the PL-S150L produces 4800 lux at 1 metre with a broad, soft 69° half-peak beam. Colour temperature is continuously adjustable from 2700K to 6500K, while CRI 97, TLCI 99 and SSI (D55) 73 provide high-quality colour reproduction for camera work. The fixture is also completely fanless, making it particularly useful in smaller studios where microphones may be positioned close to the lighting installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PL-S150L is designed for broadcast studios, video studios, conference spaces and other permanent or semi-permanent installations where conventional LED panels take up too much vertical space. Its long, narrow format is particularly useful for low-ceiling rooms where maintaining clear camera sightlines and maximising usable shooting angles are priorities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e150W bi-colour SMD LED panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-ratio 3 × 0.5ft design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for low-ceiling studio installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1152 SMD LEDs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4800 lux at 1 metre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e69° half-peak beam angle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2700K–6500K continuously adjustable colour temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCRI Ra 97\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTLCI 99\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSSI (D55) 73\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExponential dimming curve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFanless, silent operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e360° pan-and-tilt ball-head bracket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLCD control display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDMX and Group interactive control modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12–36V DC input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-pin XLR DC connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn-board V-mount plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIP20 rated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned for low ceilings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConventional 2 × 1ft panels can occupy a significant amount of vertical space when suspended in a low-ceiling studio. This can reduce available camera angles and increase the likelihood of lighting fixtures entering the frame. The PL-S150L uses a much longer and narrower 3 × 0.5ft format, measuring 837 × 159 × 107mm overall. This allows the fixture to sit closer to the ceiling and maintain a less obtrusive presence above the set. For compact studios, this translates into more freedom when positioning cameras and composing shots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e360° pan-and-tilt adjustment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplied mounting system incorporates a 360° pan-and-tilt ball-head bracket, allowing the installation angle to be adjusted without requiring the fixture to occupy unnecessary additional space. This makes it easier to direct the light towards presenters, sets or backgrounds after installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4800 lux of soft output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 150W PL-S150L produces 4800 lux at 1 metre with a 69° half-peak beam angle. Its broad, soft output allows it to be used in several roles, including key lighting, head lighting and background illumination in studios and conference spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2700K–6500K bi-colour control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PL-S150L incorporates both 2700K and 6500K LEDs and provides continuously adjustable colour temperature across the 2700K–6500K range. The fixture maintains a 150W output at any colour temperature within this range, allowing it to adapt to warmer interior lighting, daylight-balanced environments and mixed studio setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCRI 97, TLCI 99 and SSI D55 73\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor camera-based production, colour quality is rated at CRI Ra 97, TLCI 99 and SSI (D55) 73. This high colour rendition helps maintain natural-looking subjects and accurate colours on camera, making the fixture suitable for broadcast and professional video production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth exponential dimming\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PL-S150L uses a non-linear exponential dimming curve designed to provide finer control at low output levels. At the 1% dimmer setting, output is equivalent to approximately 0.3% of full intensity. This provides more gradual adjustment at the bottom of the dimming range, where small changes can otherwise appear more noticeable to the eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFanless operation for quiet studios\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PL-S150L uses a fanless heat-dissipation design that allows operation at full power without active cooling fans. For small studios where lights may be close to microphones, presenters or interview subjects, removing fan noise helps maintain a quieter environment for audio recording.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControl and display\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rear LCD provides information including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimmer percentage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDMX address\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGroup channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe controls also provide access to DMX addressing and Group interactive control mode. A long press of the dimmer control allows the DMX address to be set, while a long press of the colour-temperature control switches between DMX console operation and Group interactive control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible power options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PL-S150L supports a wide 12–36V DC input range through its 3-pin XLR connection. An on-board V-mount plate allows compatible batteries to be used for portable power. The supplied AC-DC adaptor can also be mounted to the V-mount plate, keeping the power solution integrated with the fixture when operating from mains electricity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhotobiological safety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PL-S150L has been tested and certified as “Exempt – No Photobiological Hazard” under IEC 62471:2008. This makes the fixture suitable for environments where photobiological light exposure is an important consideration, including studios as well as specialist locations such as museums, churches and historic buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose this product?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PL-S150L solves a specific studio-lighting problem: achieving broad, soft illumination without sacrificing valuable ceiling height. Its long-ratio design helps keep lighting hardware clear of camera framing in smaller spaces, while the 360° adjustment system provides flexibility once installed. 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