Nanlite has announced its new PavoTube Mark II 15C and 30C tube lights. These are follow-ups to the original PavoTube lights that were announced back in 2020.
Key features
- RGBWW Color Mixing Technology
- High color rendition scores, CRI Avg 97, TLCI Avg 98, TM-30 Rf Avg 94, TM-30 Rg Avg 101
- 10% and 20% brighter respectively than previous version
- Wider CCT Range of 2700K-7500K
- G/M±150 adjustment functionality
- More power in the same size with PavoTube II 15C/30C 10% and 20% brighter respectively
- Two knobs and one button for intuitive operation
- Multiple control methods, including 2.4G, Bluetooth, NANLINK APP, DMX/RDM
- PD3.0 (Power Delivery) charging, power supplying and firmware updating via the Type-C port
- 15 Built-in practical effects
- Extended illumination area with shortened caps on both ends
You can see Nanlite’s launch event above.
According to Nanlite, the new PavoTube II 15C/30C feature new internals and a new outside casing. Nanlite listened to feedback from commercial production teams, film crews, and photographers over the past few years and used that feedback to create the PavoTubes. The LED chips on PavoTube II 15C/30C are surrounded by diffusion materials so they can offer better performance for shooting highly-reflective objects or when you use them as in-frame practical lights.
The illumination area of the tubes has also been enlarged because Nanlite has shortened caps on both ends.
The PavoTube II 15C/30C both utilize RGBWW color mixing technology. They feature a CCT operating range of 2700-7500K with G/M±150 adjustment. Both tubes are also claimed to have slightly better output compared with the previous versions. According to Nanlite, the PavoTube II 15C and PavoTube II 30C are 10% and 20% brighter respectively.
Controls
The onboard controls of PavoTube II 15C/30C have been optimized with a much more intuitive two-knob operation. Now, one short press of the dimmer button reinstates the previous intensity setting instantly. Both tubes have built-in Bluetooth and 2.4G modules with NANLINK APP controllability. Multiple parameters are customizable under CCT/HSI/FX modes. The lights also support wired DMX/RDM for control in groups.
Power
The PavoTube II 15C utilizes a 14.8V/2200aAM lithium battery and the PavoTube II 30C has a 14.8V/4400mAH lithium battery. They can also be powered by connecting the included 15V/2A and 15V/4A power adapters respectively.
The PavoTube II 15C/30C allows for PD3.0 (Power Delivery) charging, power supplying, and you can firmware update them using the USB Type-C port.
Effects
The built-in effects in the PavoTube II 15C/30C have now increased to 15, which is in line with other recent fixtures from Nanlite.
Accessories
A variety of accessories are available for the PavoTube II 15C/30C, including barn doors an egg crate, clips, and floor stands.
Price & Availability
The PavoTube II 15C and 30C will be available to purchase as a single tube, or you can buy them in a range of kits that come with multiple tubes.
Here are the prices:
- Pavotube II 15C 1 light Kit $219 USD
- Pavoltube II 15C 2 light Kit $389 USD
- Pavoltube II 15C 4 light Kit $769 USD
- Pavotube II 30C 1 light Kit $319 USD
- Pavotube II 30C 2 light Kit $599 USD
- Pavotube II 30C 4 light Kit $1,189 USD
