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amaran Ray 60c RGB LED Monolight

BH #AMP0000018A • MFR #MP0000018A
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amaran Ray 60c RGB LED Monolight
Key Features
  • For Content Creators & Vloggers
  • Output: 3910 Lux at 3.3' (Bare)
  • 1800-20,000K CCT+; RGB Color Control
  • AC or Battery Power; USB-C PD Power
Ultra-slim at 1.7" and lightweight at 1 lb, the Ray 60c RGB LED Monolight from amaran is a 60W full color, IP54-rated lighting solution intentionally made for creators on the move. Powered by the OmniColor light engine, the Ray 60c is brighter than the previous amaran COB 60x S, bringing power flexibility and easy local/app control via FlowTurn knob and NFC configuration. Choose from an extended color temperature range of 1800-20,000K in CCT+ with high color accuracy, and access 360° full color control with HSI and RGB modes. The Ray 60c is compact, yet still retains a full-size Bowens mount, while offering Ace E-Lock compatibility and USB-C PD support. The light is easy to pack, mount, and carry with you. Essential accessories are included so the Ray 60c comes travel-ready for everything from outdoor spaces to studio setups.
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amaran Ray 60C Overview

Ultimate Portable Design
Ultra-slim at 1.7" and lightweight at 1 lb, the Ray 60c RGB LED Monolight from amaran is a 60W full color, IP54-rated lighting solution intentionally made for creators on the move. Powered by the OmniColor light engine, the Ray 60c is brighter than the previous amaran COB 60x S, bringing power flexibility and easy local/app control via FlowTurn knob and NFC configuration. Choose from an extended color temperature range of 1800-20,000K in CCT+ with high color accuracy, and access 360° full color control with HSI and RGB modes. The Ray 60c is compact, yet still retains a full-size Bowens mount, while offering Ace E-Lock compatibility and USB-C PD support. The light is easy to pack, mount, and carry with you. Essential accessories are included so the Ray 60c comes travel-ready for everything from outdoor spaces to studio setups.
Powerful Lighting, Ultra-Compact Body
The bare light delivers up to 3910 lux at 3.3' and 4300K, but pair it with the separately available Mini Reflector or Mini Fresnel if you need some extra punch. Experience 4021 lumens, green-magenta shift, and find true-to-life colors with high CRI 95, TLCI 95, SSI 80/87, TM-30 94/100 ratings. These ratings reflect cleaner whites, true skin tones, and highly accurate colors that stay consistent on camera and to the eye.
360º Full Color
  • amaran's OmniColor engine offers an enhanced color spectrum with expanded red and blue ranges for a fuller, more balanced spectrum of light.
  • The Ray 60c has a 2300-10,000K adjustable color temperature that can be extended to a wider 1800-20,000K range in CCT+ mode. Another benefit is 0-100% stepless brightness control.
  • The light supports 360° of color control for creating different looks, while the FX mode lets you select from 12 different effects: fireworks, faulty bulb, lightning, TV, pulsing, strobe, explosion, fire, paparazzi, welding, cop car, and party.
Adaptive Control
Other highlights are a Quick Operation mode for instant adjustments of settings, custom shortcuts for long press and double click options, as well as High-Speed Photography and Studio modes. Control is simplified with an intuitive menu and a TFT screen for quick onboard operation. A FlowTurn knob gives you tactile feedback when adjusting the lighting settings, but the Ray 60c also provides one-tap pairing to the amaran app thanks to its built-in NFC configuration. Bluetooth app control has a generous 262.5' wireless operating range.
Multiple Power Options
Supporting the amaran Ace E-Lock for optional portable batteries, USB-C PD 3.0, and DC 12V-24V power input methods, the Ray 60c expands and simplifies your power options. With the included power adapter and cable, run the light on AC power or use optional power banks and chargers via USB-C PD 3.0. Achieve cable-free operation for 46 minutes at 100% output using the optional amaran Peak 75 or up to 65 minutes with the optional amaran Peak.
IP54-Rated Design & Low Fan Noise
An IP54 rating ensures dust and splash resistance, a great asset if you're working outside and dealing with wind, light rain, sand, or humidity. Active fan cooling is quiet enough for video work at 28 dBA (maximum output) with the choice of silent or smart fan modes. This is a practical COB LED lighting solution for creators in need of a portable and quiet light without giving up image quality. It sets up fast and is suitable for tight spaces, on the go, and between locations.
Wide Compatibility
The fixture's metal, full-size Bowens mount is fully compatible with the separately available Mini Reflector, Mini Fresnel, and other Bowens modifiers. In addition, a 1/4"-20 screw mount allows attachment to optional mounting gear. amaran adds a 11.8" diameter one-snap setup Octa Dome 30 softbox, along with a convenient Ace Lock to Baby Pin Adapter Grip for quick mounting to optional light stands or handheld use with optional portable batteries. The accessory features a durable silicone strap for securing your power source.
EAN: 6977162459653

amaran Ray 60C Specs

Key Specs
Item Type
1x COB LED Monolight
Included Light Modifier
1x Softbox with Removable Grid
1x Diffuser
Included Storage Case
Yes
Photometrics at 3.3' / 1 m
3200K: 354 fc / 3810 Lux (Unmodified)
3200K: 123 fc / 1324 Lux (with Softbox)
5600K: 349 fc / 3760 Lux (Unmodified)
5600K: 121 fc / 1303 Lux (with Softbox)
Color Temperature
1800 to 20,000K
2300 to 10,000K
Color Modes
RGB, Daylight, Tungsten
Color Accuracy Standard
CRI 95
TLCI 95
TM-30 Rf 94
TM-30 Rg 100
SSI 80 at 5600K
SSI 87 at 3200K
Dimming
App-Controlled / Built-In Dimmer
 • 0 to 100%
Front Accessory Mount
Bowens S
Wireless Remote Control Type
Bluetooth
Power Source
AC to DC Adapter (Included)
Battery (Not Included)
Battery
1x Proprietary Rechargeable (Not Included)
Input Power
12 to 24 VDC
100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz at 2.5 A
Power Consumption
75 W (Maximum)
Fixture Mounting
1x 1/4"-20 Female Thread
Proprietary
Light Fixture
Item Type
1x COB LED Monolight
Included Light Modifier
1x Softbox with Removable Grid
1x Diffuser
Included Storage Case
Yes
Lumens
4021
Photometrics
3200K:
354 fc / 3810 Lux at 3.3' / 1 m (Unmodified)
39 fc / 423 Lux at 9.8' / 3 m (Unmodified)
3200K:
123 fc / 1324 Lux at 3.3' / 1 m (with Softbox)
14 fc / 147 Lux at 9.8' / 3 m (with Softbox)
5600K:
349 fc / 3760 Lux at 3.3' / 1 m (Unmodified)
39 fc / 418 Lux at 9.8' / 3 m (Unmodified)
5600K:
121 fc / 1303 Lux at 3.3' / 1 m (with Softbox)
13 fc / 145 Lux at 9.8' / 3 m (with Softbox)
Color Temperature
1800 to 20,000K
2300 to 10,000K
Color Modes
RGB, Daylight, Tungsten
Color Accuracy Standard
CRI 95
TLCI 95
TM-30 Rf 94
TM-30 Rg 100
SSI 80 at 5600K
SSI 87 at 3200K
Dimming
App-Controlled / Built-In Dimmer
 • 0 to 100%
Cooling System
Fan
Beam Angle
70°
Built-In Flash
No
Preprogrammed Effects
Yes
Umbrella Mount
Yes
Front Accessory Mount
Bowens S
Connectivity
Wireless Remote Control Type
Bluetooth
Mobile App Compatible
Yes: Android & iOS
App Name: amaran
Functionality: Remote Control
Wireless Range
262.5' / 80 m (Bluetooth)
Power & I/O
Power Source
AC to DC Adapter (Included)
Battery (Not Included)
Inputs/Outputs
1x Barrel / Coax Power Input (12 to 24 VDC)
1x USB-C Battery/Power/Firmware Input/Output
Battery
1x Proprietary Rechargeable (Not Included)
Input Power
12 to 24 VDC
100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz at 2.5 A
Included Adapter / Cable
1x USA Type-A/B Plug to Barrel / Coax AC to DC Adapter (14.8' / 4.5 m)
 • 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz at 2.5 A
Inline Switch
No
Power Pass-Thru
No
Power Consumption
75 W (Maximum)
Mounting
Fixture Mounting
1x 1/4"-20 Female Thread
Proprietary
Included Adapter
1x Swivel Mount: 5/8" Receiver to Proprietary
General
Display
LCD
Environmental Resistance
Dust/Water-Resistant (IP54)
Operating Conditions
14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
Storage Conditions
-4 to 176°F / -20 to 80°C
Dimensions
5.7 x 4.5 x 1.7" / 14.5 x 11.4 x 4.3 cm (Fixture)
Weight
1.16 lb / 0.53 kg (Fixture)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
6.9 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
16.2 x 10.6 x 4.5"

amaran Ray 60C Reviews

Small, Powerful and Versatile!

By Jef
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-07-24

If you want the short version of this review... these lights are amazing: compact, bright, versatile and well worth the money. If you want the full review... read on. I recently decided to upgrade my self-tape audition lighting set up and, after much research, I decided to go with a pair of Amaran Ray 60c’s. They are an incredible upgrade and I couldn’t be happier. The lights are full RGBWW so they not only offer every color in the RGB spectrum, they have a huge white range as well going from 2300 to 10000k *with the ability to expand to 1800 to 20000k in CCT+ mode*. They are extremely compact and light, have an easy to use interface on the unit with a fast dial to dial in colors and intensity. But the other amazing aspect of these lights comes into play when you utilize the Amaran app. It is available on IOS/Android and also on desktop. This allows you to control all aspects of the lights from the app (very useful when your light is 8 feet in the air) as well as to do presets of different lighting looks to recall them at the touch of a button. The lights also come in a nice little soft sided carrying case and come with a small (12”) soft box which attaches to the full Bowens mount adapter on the front. So you can replace it with any Bowens mount modifier that you like. The other nice design detail is the lights have a metal handle they mount on which attaches to the bottom of the light with something they call an “Ace Lock” which is a magnetic locking system. The handle has a plate on the back of it designed to hold the DC power brick so that you don’t have to worry about it dangling or having to attach it to your stand. The DC cord also screws in so it can’t get pulled out which is a nice feature and it can run through USB-C as well, though I haven’t tried that yet. The handle does bring up one issue, the magnetic lock only attaches in one direction so if you’re using a large modifier (I’m using a 90cm softbox) the power brick gets in the way if you try to tilt the light forward very far... so you need to turn the top of the handle around. This is easy to do, but you need a star-head screwdriver to do it and a quick search on YouTube and you find a video to do so. I’m very happy with my purchase and will be buying Amaran for all my lights going forward so I can use the app for all my lighting setups.

Was OK while it lasted.

By Michael
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2025-12-28

Updating my review. Quality of light output was incredibly good, but none of that matters if the unit dies after a month. It won't accept USB or DC power - USB power sources will show an error and shut down the port, so something is clearly wrong with the device. During that month, there were also intermittent issues, especially with the control wheel, which would at times become unresponsive, or would simply get a mind of its own. I was already concerned about reliability with the control wheel, and I expected that if anything was going to go wrong, it would be there - but now it simply won't power on. Otherwise, there are some small annoyances here and there that are largely not an issue if you control it via app. You'll have to manually power it on every time, as there appears to be (at present) no way to disable the auto power-off after it spends some time at 0%. There are good amaran devices out there - They tend to be reliable enough, just not always super durable. That's fine, that's the compromise with a less expensive device. I use a mix of aputure and amaran devices, all have been very reliable - this is the sole exception. This device in particular was suspiciously inexpensive for what it is. Maybe I just was unlucky, but I suspect this is likely going to be more prone to issues than the average device, simply for the reason that it added that motorized control. That's power complexity on top of mechanical complexity and control logic/circuitry that benefits nobody, and I GENUINELY do not get why it is on this device outside of "it looks cool". If they had used a simple encoder, this would have been less expensive and likely easier to use (and probably more reliable.) I did also manage to get one of those stupid 3/8 to 1/4 bushings stuck in the 1/4 socket - I suspect it was just a bad bushing, as those things are always a bit dodgy and this one in particular seemed to be cheap metal, but I do wish that there were some better options to mount this thing than a single 3/8 socket and a proprietary connector. I was willing to live with that as that was likely my own mistake, but I am 100% sure that didn't cause the thing to die. I guess it's the usual "cheap, good output, reliable: pick 2" scenario. We'll see how support does with it (which should be fun because the amaran site doesn't even have a way to select the Ray on their support form), but even if this is serviced/replaced, I don't think I'd get this again. There are other 60w lights that may not have quite as nice output, but are smaller, and still more than adequate for the roles I'd expect to put them in. For where portability and small is key, I've found myself rather fond of the Godox RS60s for this - Running for as long as it does off of its battery in that size is wonderful and can really simplify things, and the small reflectors make for an overall small package. For the places where the light quality actually matters but I still only need a <120w source, or where I'd be using a bigger modifier, I'll use the Storm 80c, which is a fantastic light (and should be, for the price difference). I'm not sure what role I'd have that the Ray 60c would actually be the best fit for, but if I can't even power it, that's a pointless question.

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Does this require the light to be plugged into the powerbank/battery to run or can you use it as a stand alone light for travel?
Asked by: Josh
The Amaran Ray 60c RGB LED Monolight requires to be plugged into the powerbank or a battery for usage.
Answered by: Edgar M
Date published: 2026-06-28
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