At IBC 2024 in Amsterdam, SmallRig was showing its new RC 100B & 200B Pro LED lights. These are both compact, lightweight fixtures that feature a multitude of powering solutions.
SmallRig RC 100B Bi-Color LED Monolight ($199.99 USD)
Key features
- For Video Production & Vlogging
- Output: 20,100 Lux at 3.3′ w/ Reflector
- 2700-6500K CCT
- AC or Battery Power
- Onboard, DMX & App Control
- CRI 97 | TLCI 98 | SSI 91 | TM-30 97/102
- 12 Lighting Effects
- Compact, Lightweight & Portable Design
- Includes 45° Mini Reflector & Handle
- Includes NP-F Battery Plate
The RC 100B Bi-Color LED Monolight boasts a host of interesting features in a very compact, palm-sized body. It features a lightweight cube-shaped housing and 2700-6500K Bi-color flexibility. It weighs only 1.5 lb and it features multiple control and power options.
It features 12 effects, so the fixture can be used for a variety of creative lighting simulations.
With the included 45° mini reflector, the RC 100B is claimed to output up to 20,100 lux at 3.3′ (5600K). The bare light has an illuminance of 4610 lux.
The RC 100B provides multiple power solutions thanks to its USB-C, DC, and BP/mini XLR ports. You can power the light using an optional AC to DC power adapter or via USB-C power, supporting a 140W PD power supply. Battery options are also available with V-mount or NP-F battery compatibility. The batteries are not included. When powered by a separately available 98Wh V-mount battery, the unit will give you up to one hour of runtime at full power.
- Compatible with the separately available VB99, VB155, VB99 SE, and VB212 mini V-mount batteries
- Works with the brand’s NP-F970 USB-C rechargeable batteries
- It is also compatible with the optional SmallRig 130W AC to DC adapter
App Control & Optional DMX Adapter
- The SmallGoGo app provides wireless control over your fixture right from your smartphone
- The RC 100B is DMX compatible using a separately available DMX adapter
The light is fully compatible with SmallRig’s mini mount modifiers, including a range of parabolic and square softboxes, but it can also work with an optional Bowens adapter.
- Works with the optional RA-D30, RA-D60, and RA-R4545 softboxes
SmallRig RC 220B Pro Bi-Color LED Monolight ($349 USD)
This is an updated version of the previous RC 220B and it is now more compact and it no longer has a separate power supply. Instead the power supply clips onto the back of the integrated V-mount battery plate. You can also use this to power the light with a V-mount battery.
