For DMX, it uses a USB-C connection that requires a 5-Pin DMX512 In & Out Adapter Cable that is sold separately. Sidus Link As you can see, the output varies quite dramatically depending on the color you have chosen. This is something you need to be aware of. RGBWW Color Accuracy With smaller LED tube lights, in contrast, it is popular assembled under cabinets and other built-in or freestanding furniture or even other important display areas. Therefore, it can be challenging to choose with LED tube lights are best for you. In this introductory guide, we’ll find out more about the different types of tube lights you should buy online. We’ll also compare LED tubes between the two most common LED tube lights: the Godox TL tube lights vs the Aputure Amaran tube lights. Because they come with a new feature that makes them stand out from the rest of the tube lights. One of the most differences between the two series is the Fx special effect. First thing first, the Godox team updated the two newest versions TL60 and TL120 with 39 lighting effects. It includes diverse illumination settings such as TV sets, fireworks, candles, police cars, etc to improve your experiences. Therefore, the Godox TL are also suitable for using outside activities of photography. So if you looking for a tube light combined with multiple effects, you should take more time for considering the Godox TL series. The TL series tube lights are designed to give users a better experience with an incredibly compact design. As the name implies, the TL30 come with 30cm-long tube lights weighing just under 300 grams. The TL30 weighs about two smartphones that you could barely feel in the bag. In fact, it becomes a perfect choice for travelling studios, working with such a portable will be a liberating experience. Next, the tube TL60 measures 29.5’’ in length (around 75cm) and 1.9’’ in diameter with only a weight of 1.6 pounds. The last one also the longest one in the TL series is TL120 with around 117cm and a weight of 2.8 lbs. In fact, it makes three of them easy to mount or even used handheld.

We’re landing in the mid to lower 90s in terms of average CRI with the exception of R9 (Red) and R11 (Green). These are decent results for our color rendering test, but notably not as good as for the Nova 600c. You can find the Nova 600c testing results here. The TL30 is the lowest power consumption which is only 8W. On the other hand, the maximum power consumption of the Godox TL60 and the Aputure Amaran T2C are 18W and 25W respectively. However, the higher watts don't mean higher brightness which also depends on different elements such as CRI, TLCI, and also colour temperature. Therefore, you will also need to consider other elements that might affect your outcome objects.In this article, we’ll find out more about the different types of the two most common LED tube lights: the Godox TL vs the Aputure Amaran. Why do you need tube lights? Taking into consideration, the Godox TL120 and the Aputure Amaran T4C are two units that have the highest power consumption with 30W and 50W respectively. Following, the TL30, TL60 and the Aputure Amature T2C tube lights are three available options for photogrpharers who refer to the lower electrical energy per unit time. When compared to the Godox TL series, the Aputure Amaran series have a few different control methods such as USB-C to 5-Pin DMX512 In & out adapter cable. But also similar to the Godox TL series by the ability to control by on-board, sides link App, DMX via. By controlling DMX with a separately available USB-C to 5-Pin DMX512 in and out adapter cable, the Amaran series have professional-level control to an individual or groups of lights. In more detail, the Amaran T2C is made for photographers who need a 2’ linear lighting solution with battery operability. This feature is suitable for in camera practicals or as an accent light when shooting people or products. Internal Lithium Battery

You can also attach a tool-less, collapsible 45° light control grid* to the tube to limit spill light and enhance their lighting design, or leave the tube bare with its over 180° aperture, giving you more coverage in your shot design. As you would expect, the output of the T4c is higher than the T2c. You would expect the output of a tube that is twice the size would have twice the output, but the T4c only has around 62% more output at 5600K than the T2c. When using the 77Wh Battery Grip amaran states that the output is consistent. They also state that this applies to the HSI mode as well. Output in HSI Mode Using AC HSI The closest direct competition arguably comes from Nanlite, which makes a range of PavoTubes that are priced around the same amount as these new amaran offerings. Below you can see some of those options and their prices: Kondor Blue articulating arms being used to mount both fixtures. Image Credit: Graham Sheldon / CineDThe 2′ T2c is rated at 20W with a 25W max power draw, and the 4′ is 40W with a 50W max power draw. Below are the output figures at a few different Kelvin settings. All tests were performed with a Sekonic C-700-U SpectroMaster. Kelvin The CRI and TLCI are two of the most important and the first consideration when choosing a lighting device. This helps to determine what you can achieve with the light and the overall quality of light. Similarities, both the two series of Godox brand and the Aputure brand have excellent colour rendition capabilities of over 96 and the CRI of above 98. These features give the photographers the opportunity to diverse lighting setups to represent impressive performance. It also highly explored creativity and creates memorable magic moments with high efficiency. So, if you are looking for television production, broadcast, video footage or photographs, the Godox TL tube light series and the Aputure are giving the best of both worlds with not much difference in the quality of light. Fx Special Effect The best way to control the T2c and T4c is with the Sidus Link app. It’s free for iPhone and will give you all the options for the fixture. Using the on-board menu is a bit difficult when the tube is mounted especially if it’s tight and you can’t get behind the fixture. With the Sidus Link, I can make all the changes and more. Output

On each end are 3/8 16″ taps, and the battery also has a 3/8 16″ tap. So amaran really solved the mounting problem with simple solutions and will have more soon. Nice work! I would like to see some NATO baby pins. That would work great with grip heads, plus no twisting loose!My favorite is the NATO clamp, and I would take the version with a 3/8 16″ tap and use some Loctite to make it permanent so it won’t twist loose. It’s fairly cheap to make, and it can be used with a grip head. Again, you have a lot of options. You just have to get creative and adapt to the situation you want to use the tube lights for.