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HIVE LIGHTING Bee 50-C Omni-Color LED Light with 3-Lens Clip-On Fresnel Set

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HIVE LIGHTING Bee 50-C Omni-Color LED Light with 3-Lens Clip-On Fresnel Set
Key Features
  • 1 x Bee 50-C Open-Face LED Light
  • 1 x Universal Power Supply: 100-240 VAC
  • 1 x Each Spot, Medium, and Flood Lens
  • 1650 to 8000K Color Temperature
Featuring a wide color temperature range, hue and saturation control, and onboard DMX, the Bee 50-C LED Light with 3-Lens Clip-On Fresnel Set from HIVE contains the Bee 50-C with a universal power supply as well as spot, medium, and flood Fresnel lenses that quickly clip onto the front of the fixture.
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HIVE LIGHTING Bee 50-C Overview

Featuring a wide color temperature range, hue and saturation control, and onboard DMX, the Bee 50-C LED Light with 3-Lens Clip-On Fresnel Set from HIVE contains the Bee 50-C with a universal power supply as well as spot, medium, and flood Fresnel lenses that quickly clip onto the front of the fixture.

HIVE LIGHTING Bee 50-C Open Face Omni-Color LED Light (Black)

The black Bee 50-C Open Face Omni-Color LED Light from Hive is a versatile 1.5 lb LED light source that measures just 5" in length and 4" in diameter making it a great choice for tight spaces with minimal support requirements. Although the 50-C can accept PAR reflectors and a Leko attachment, this fixture-only version of the light has a 180-degree beam angle for very wide coverage.

Control is the key word in the construction of the 50-C. Hive uses Perfect S.H.O.T. controls, a propietary term for complete control and adjustment of every aspect of light output. Part of the success of the system is due to the use of 5-LED chip blending. Instead of the traditional three colors, Hive uses red, amber, lime, cyan, and sapphire for nearly infinite color combinations with a high CRI/TLCI rating of 98 and 97. Color can be adjusted from a very warm amber 1650K to an icy blue 8000K. But control doesn't stop there. There's 360-degree hue adjustment around the color wheel, as well as 0 to 100% saturation control. The 50-C can also be dimmed from 0 to 100%. While these adjustments can be made manually, you can also make them remotely via your smartphone or onboard wired or wireless DMX. Thanks to its 100 to 240 VAC power supply, the 50-C is ready for worldwide use; but it will also run on optional 12, 14.4, or 14.8V batteries (60Wh or higher) when mains power is unavailable

Perfect S.H.O.T. Controls
The 50-C has 0-100% saturation adjustment, 360° hue control, output control from 0-100%, and color temperature control from 1650 to 8000K for nearly infinite combinations for precise color balance.
Color Blending
The 50-C uses red, amber, lime, cyan and sapphire LEDs instead of the traditional 3 color system to achieve a high CRI/TLCI of 98/97 to render colors faithfully with no output loss or color degradation.
Low Power Draw, Battery or AC Power
The Bee 50-C uses just 40W to produce light output comparable to a 300W incandescent. Its 5" length and multiple mounting points allow for easy rigging to cameras, drones, practicals, stages, and sets. The 50-C can run off a battery or universal wall power.
Control
The 50-C's functions can be controlled manually (locally) or remotely via your smartphone or DMX.
Small and Lightweight
The 50-C is 5" long and weighs just 1.5 lb.
HIVE LIGHTING Clip-On Fresnel Set for the Bee 50-C or Wasp 100-C LED Lights

The Clip-On Fresnel Set for the Bee 50-C or Wasp 100-C LED Lights from Hive Lighting contains three simply-mounted modifiers that alter the 180-degree beam angle of the open-face version of these lights. The Wide, Super Wide, and Medium lenses clip individually onto the lights creating three distinct beam angles that when considered together, approximate the range of an adjustable Fresnel.

UPC: 856211006740

HIVE LIGHTING Bee 50-C Specs

Key Specs
Item Type
1x LED Monolight
Included Storage Case
No
Photometrics
180° at 5600K:
39 fc / 423 Lux at 3.3' / 1 m (Unmodified)*
4 fc / 47 Lux at 9.8' / 3 m (Unmodified)

*Standardized Measurement Calculated Internally Based on Closest Distance
Color Temperature
1650 to 8000K
Color Modes
RGB, Daylight, Tungsten
Color Accuracy Standard
CRI 98
TLCI 97
Dimming
Built-In Dimmer / DMX (Continuous)
 • 0 to 100%
Front Accessory Mount
Profoto
Hive Lighting LED
Wireless Remote Control Type
Bluetooth
Wireless CRMX
Power Source
AC to DC Adapter (Included)
Battery (Not Included)
Battery
1x D-Tap Rechargeable, 12 to 14.8 VDC (Not Included)
Input Power
18 VDC
100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
Power Consumption
40 W
Fixture Mounting
1x 1/4"-20 Female Thread
Light Fixture
Item Type
1x LED Monolight
Included Storage Case
No
Photometrics
180° at 5600K:
39 fc / 423 Lux at 3.3' / 1 m (Unmodified)*
4 fc / 47 Lux at 9.8' / 3 m (Unmodified)

*Standardized Measurement Calculated Internally Based on Closest Distance
Color Temperature
1650 to 8000K
Color Modes
RGB, Daylight, Tungsten
Color Accuracy Standard
CRI 98
TLCI 97
Dimming
Built-In Dimmer / DMX (Continuous)
 • 0 to 100%
Cooling System
No
Beam Angle
180°
Built-In Flash
No
Preprogrammed Effects
Yes
Umbrella Mount
No
Front Accessory Mount
Profoto
Hive Lighting LED
Connectivity
Wireless Remote Control Type
Bluetooth
Wireless CRMX
Mobile App Compatible
Yes: iOS Only
Power & I/O
Power Source
AC to DC Adapter (Included)
Battery (Not Included)
Inputs/Outputs
1x XLR 5-Pin DMX Input
1x XLR 5-Pin DMX Output
1x XLR 4-Pin Battery/Power Input
Battery
1x D-Tap Rechargeable, 12 to 14.8 VDC (Not Included)
Input Power
18 VDC
100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
Included Adapter / Cable
1x USA Type-A/B to XLR 4-Pin AC to DC Adapter
 • 18 VDC
Inline Switch
No
Power Pass-Thru
No
Power Consumption
40 W
Mounting
Fixture Mounting
1x 1/4"-20 Female Thread
Included Adapter
1x Non-Swivel Mount: 1/4"-20 Male Screw to 5/8" Receiver
1x Non-Swivel Mount: 1/4"-20 Male Screw to 5/8" Stud
General
Display
LCD
Materials
Aluminum (Housing)
Dimensions
5 x 4" / 12.7 x 10.2 cm (Fixture)
Weight
1.5 lb / 680 g (Fixture)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
3.41 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.5 x 8.1 x 7.2"

HIVE LIGHTING Bee 50-C Reviews

See any errors on this page?

What is the weight of this unit?

What is the weight of this unit?
Asked by: Ted
The Bee 50-C fixture alone weighs 1.5 lbs as per the manufacturer.
Answered by: Kirk
Date published: 2019-07-23

Is the dmx 3 or 5 pin?

Is the dmx 3 or 5 pin?
Asked by: David
This light uses a 5 pin DMX connection.
Answered by: Kirk
Date published: 2018-11-04
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