[amaran Pixel Tubes] General FAQ

General FAQ of amaran Pixel Tubes

HOW IS THE AMARAN PT1C DIFFERENT FROM THE APUTURE MT PRO?

Some key differences between the amaran PT1c and Aputure MT Pro include pixel density, output, and professional connectivity. The MT Pro features a high pixel density with 36 individual pixels built into its 1-foot body, allowing for ultra-smooth pixel chases across the light, whereas the PT1c features 4 pixels. The MT Pro also provides more output power than the PT1c and a wider CCT range of 2,000K to 10,000K. Regarding professional connectivity, both fixtures feature Sidus Link control and can be adapted to wired DMX control. Still, only the MT Pro features LumenRadio CRMX control using its TimoTwo chipset.

HOW ARE THE AMARAN PT2C PIXEL TUBES DIFFERENT FROM THE AMARAN T2C?

While the T2c and PT2c are both amaran tube lights, they have several points of differentiation regarding performance and application. The key differentiator between these two lights is the inclusion of multiple light engines and integrated batteries in the Pixel Tubes compared to the T2c. The Pixel Tubes’ individual light engines allow them to be used in more dynamic lighting scenarios requiring Pixel FX. In terms of battery life and output, the T2c are more powerful than their Pixel Tube counterparts, partly due to the not needing to account for heat management of batteries within the tube housings. The external battery of the T2c also allows users to swap out batteries for a full charge quickly and enables the T2c to use a larger 77Wh battery, while the integrated batteries of the Pixel Tubes give them a cleaner look that works better for in-camera practical lights. These differences make the Pixel Tubes better suited to accent lighting within the scene, or even practical lighting provided its smaller form factor and multiple light engines. On the other hand, the T2c, with its higher output and battery runtime, are better suited as fill or key lights when users need a higher output tube form factor.

HOW ARE THE AMARAN PT4C PIXEL TUBES DIFFERENT FROM THE AMARAN T4C?

While the T4c and PT4c are both amaran tube lights, they have several points of differentiation regarding performance and application. The key differentiator between these two lights is the inclusion of multiple light engines and integrated batteries in the Pixel Tubes compared to the T4c. The Pixel Tubes’ individual light engines allow them to be used in more dynamic lighting scenarios requiring Pixel FX. In terms of battery life and output, the T4c are more powerful than their Pixel Tube counterparts, partly due to the not needing to account for heat management of batteries within the tube housings. The external battery of the T4c also allows users to swap out batteries for a full charge quickly and enables the T4c to use a larger 77Wh battery, while the integrated batteries of the Pixel Tubes give them a cleaner look that works better for in-camera practical lights. These differences make the Pixel Tubes better suited to accent lighting within the scene, or even practical lighting provided its smaller form factor and multiple light engines. On the other hand, the T4c, with its higher output and battery runtime, are better suited as fill or key lights when users need a higher output tube form factor.

CAN I COMBINE DIFFERENT PIXEL TUBES INTO ONE LARGER LIGHT?

By incorporating the amaran 3/8-16in tube splicing connectors, users can create larger, more complex fixture shapes to suit their creative lighting needs. These connectors screw into any 3/8-16in mounting points found on T2cs, T4cs, and Pixel Tube lights.