SWIT has announced its new PL-S300D and PL S300H 300W LED Panel Lights. The PLS300D/H are both 300W Bi-Color LED panel lights catering to the soft and hard light needs of professional studios.
The PL-S300D features 1,200 SMD LEDs complemented by an S-Polytech organic light diffuser, to produce a claimed output of 10,000 lx at 1m /3.3′. This light features a 120° beam angle (64° half-peak), making it a good choice for a variety of lighting scenarios requiring a broad and even light distribution. Garden Street Light
The PL-S300H is a hard-light panel light designed for focused illumination with high intensity. With SWIT’s unique compound optical structure on each LED, featuring a dedicated Fly-Eye and 45° reflector, this light is claimed to be able to enhance the diffusion effect and reduce color aberrations, resulting in a clean and vibrant light output.
The 45° half-peak beam angle is specifically tailored for studio installations, offering a balance between high illuminance and uniformity of the light spot. The PL-S300H delivers a claimed output of 47,000 lx @1m/ 3.3′.
For studios that require the lights to be 5m / 16.4′ away, the PL-S300H is a good choice if you require high brightness and a wide beam angle light with good coverage.
Both the PL-S300D Soft Light and the PL-S300H Hard Light weigh 9.74kg / 21.47 lb.
Both the PL-S300D and PL-S300H utilize SWIT’s passive cooling design, which eliminates the need for fans and ensures silent operation. This feature is particularly beneficial in sound-sensitive settings where background noise can be detrimental to the recording quality.
The PL-S300D/H series provides a wide color temperature range adjustable from 2700K to 6500K. With independent DMX addresses for dimming and color temperature, these panel lights offer the flexibility to integrate with a variety of lighting consoles and setups.
The PL-S300 series is claimed to feature industry-leading energy efficiency, boasting a 17% increase in lumens per watt (LPW) ratio compared to competitors. This advancement not only ensures brighter illumination with the same power consumption but also contributes significantly to energy savings and environmental sustainability. SWIOT states that a broadcast studio utilizing the PL-S300 series of panel lights can expect to reduce carbon emissions by a substantial 2 tons per year.
The PL-S300D will retail for 1599 Euros, and the PL-S300H will be 1999 Euros.
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