The amaran Halo 100x is an ultra-compact 100W bi-colour COB monolight designed for creators working in small studios, home setups, and tight shooting spaces. Delivering up to 4,890 lux at 1m with an 85° beam angle, it combines a powerful output with flexible DC/USB-C PD power options and intuitive physical controls in a lightweight 420g body that fits easily into everyday creator setups.
amaran Halo 60x Key Features:
- Ultra-compact 100W bi-colour COB monolight for compact studio setups
- Delivers up to 4,890 lux at 1m with 85° beam angle
- Provides 2,700K–6,500K CCT range for accurate colour matching
- Maintains CRI 96+ and TLCI 97+ for natural skin tones
- Supports DC power or USB-C PD input for flexible setups
- Uses reinforced full-size Bowens mount for light shaping
- Runs at 28dBA in Smart mode for quiet recording
- Offers stepless 0–100% brightness adjustment
- Enables DMX control via optional USB-C to 5-pin adapter
- Pairs instantly with the Amaran app using built-in NFC
- Includes tilting bracket with umbrella holder and Baby Pin adapter
FAQs:
How bright is the amaran Halo 100x compared to similar 100W lights?
The amaran Halo 100x delivers up to 4,890 lux at 1 metre (bare) at 4,300K, placing it at the top of its class for output and giving it enough headroom to function comfortably as a key light in small studio setups. The 85° native beam spreads that light evenly, which helps when pushing through diffusion or softboxes. With optional modifiers such as the Mini Fresnel, output increases significantly for more focused applications.
Can I power the Halo 100x using batteries?
Yes. The Halo 100x includes a DC power adapter for mains use and also accepts USB-C PD input. With the optional Ace E-Lock Adapter and an amaran Peak series battery, it can operate at full output for approximately 40 minutes with the standard Peak battery, or up to 52 minutes with the Peak 75, though output is limited to 60W in that configuration.
Is the Bowens mount full-size?
Yes. Despite the compact body, it uses a reinforced full-size Bowens mount. This allows compatibility with standard Bowens softboxes, reflectors, Fresnels and other modifiers. The wider 85° beam helps fill larger modifiers more evenly.
How loud is the operational noise on the Halo 100x?
In Smart mode, the fan runs at 28dBA. In most small studio or interview setups, this level of noise is low enough to remain unobtrusive when microphones are positioned correctly. Fan modes can be adjusted depending on output and recording sensitivity.
How do you change parameters on the Halo 60x?
The Halo 100x features separate brightness and colour temperature knobs with a clear on-board display for quick adjustments. It also connects to the amaran app via Bluetooth, with one-tap pairing using built-in NFC. For larger productions, DMX control is available through USB-C using the optional 5-pin adapter.
Product Specification
| AC Input Power | AC 100V–240V / 50–60Hz (via included AC to DC 100W Power Adapter) |
| Accessory Mount | Bowens Mount (reinforced, full-size) |
| Beam Angle | 85° |
| Colour Accuracy Standard: CRI | 96+ |
| Colour Accuracy Standard: TLCI | 97+ |
| Colour Temperature [k] | 2,700K–6,500K |
| Cooling System | Active Cooling (Silent, Smart & High fan modes) |
| Dimming | 0–100% stepless |
| DMX Connection | USB-C (via optional USB-C to 5-Pin DMX In & Out Adapter) |
| Equiv Output[W] | 84.0 |
| Fixture Mount | 1/4-20in thread (via included 1/4-20in to Baby Pin Adapter with tilt bracket & umbrella holder) |
| Included Accessories | AC to DC 100W Power Adapter (2.5m), IEC C13 AC Power Cable (2m), 1/4-20in to Baby Pin Adapter with Tilt |
| Photometrics: Lumens | 8,722 |
| Photometrics: Lux @ 1M | 4,890 lux @ 1m |
| Power Source | USB-C PD 3.0, DC (USB-C PD 20V/5A, DC 12–24V) |
| Remote Control Type | Bluetooth (amaran App, ≤80m range), DMX (wired via optional adapter) |
| Size [cm] | 13.4 × 12.0 × 5.8 cm (fixture) |
| Type | Bi-colour COB LED Monolight |
| Weight [g] | 420.00 |