amaran Ray 120c Teased – Compact 120W COB, V-Mount Accessory

by Alexandra ThompsonApril 21^st, 2026

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At NAB 2026 we stopped by the amaran booth to run through the Ray 120c with Maxwell Miranda, and amaran used the conversation to tease a future front-mounted accessory that will let the Ray 60c and 120c accept multi-voltage power input, V-mount batteries included. The Ray 120c itself, already shipping since late last year, packs 120W of OmniColor-engine output into a body roughly the size of a mirrorless camera, with a full Bowens mount and IP54 weather sealing.

The Ray series arrived late last year as amaran’s new flagship full-color COB lineup, spanning the Ray 60c (60W), 120c (120W), 360c (360W), and 660c (660W). It effectively succeeds the amaran 150c and 300c generation CineD field-reviewed in 2023, and it introduces an updated color-mixing LED chipset amaran calls OmniColor. We last caught up with Maxwell for the Pano 120c panel light a year ago, so the Ray 120c is the natural follow-up on amaran’s mobile-first strategy.

A 120W COB in a mirrorless-sized body

The Ray 120c measures 5.1 cm / 2 in thick and weighs 599 g / 1.32 lb, a meaningful step down from the original Aputure 120d brick it functionally replaces. amaran rates it at up to 6,850 lux at 1 m / 3.3 ft bare, with 8,719 lumens and a 70° beam angle, and positions it as roughly 22% brighter than the 150c while shrinking the body by around 85%. The mount is a full-size metal Bowens, keeping every softbox and modifier in the current ecosystem compatible, and each kit ships ready-to-shoot with the new Octa Dome 30 softbox (diffuser and grid included), the Ace Lock to Baby Pin adapter grip, DC adapter, and carry bag. Note that the fixture draws up to 140W via USB-C, so sizing your PD brick correctly matters if you want full output.

OmniColor light engine, and what the color numbers actually say

OmniColor is amaran’s new color-mixing LED engine, a seven-diode, four-channel design. At the booth, Maxwell described its color fidelity as “in the high 80s for tungsten and low 80s for daylight”, which sounds low until you realize he was referring to SSI, not CRI. The spec sheet confirms: CRI 95+, TLCI 95+, SSI 87 (tungsten), SSI 80 (D56), TM-30 Rf 94, Rg 100.

That is a competitive set of numbers at this price, though not class-leading. Maxwell openly acknowledged the pro-tier Aputure line still scores higher on SSI, and that OmniColor’s pitch is accessibility rather than topping a chart. For documentary, content, and most run-and-gun narrative work, those values should hold up well; for broadcast or critical mixed-source matching, the SSI gap is worth keeping in mind when weighing it against pro-tier options. CCT coverage runs 2,300 to 10,000 K in standard mode, extending to 1,800 to 20,000 K in CCT+ mode, with full green-magenta adjustment, HSI, RGB, and the usual twelve lighting FX.

Power options and a new multi-voltage accessory in the works

The Ray 120c accepts three power inputs: the included DC brick, USB-C PD 3.0, and the amaran Ace E-Lock system that snaps onto the back of the fixture. The existing amaran Peak battery (86.4 Wh, up to 170W output) runs it for 35 minutes at 100%. The newer compact Peak 75 (66.6 Wh, 75W output) was originally slated for January 2026 but remains backordered at major US dealers, with Adorama now showing June 2026 availability; it powers the Ray 60c at full output and drops the Ray 120c to 50% due to the wattage ceiling.

The more interesting news, and Maxwell framed it as a bit of an accidental scoop, is that amaran is working on a front-mounted accessory that will bring multi-voltage power input to the Ray 60c and 120c, V-mount batteries via D-tap included. A native multi-voltage bracket would be a meaningful upgrade for operators with an existing V-mount inventory, though Maxwell’s own view is that creators starting fresh should look at higher-capacity USB-C PD banks from the likes of Anker or EcoFlow on a per watt-hour basis.

Control, ecosystem, and continued Sidus Link support

Control follows the amaran playbook: the new FlowTurn tactile knob on-fixture, the amaran desktop and mobile apps over Bluetooth (262.5 ft / 80 m range), and NFC one-tap pairing for adding fixtures before they are powered on. Maxwell explicitly confirmed that Sidus Link compatibility is staying put across amaran, which will matter to anyone mixing amaran and Aputure on the same job. The larger Ray 360c (3.3 kg / 7.28 lb) and Ray 660c (5.7 kg / 12.57 lb) integrate their power supplies into the head, add DMX control via an optional USB-C to 5-pin adapter for studio workflows, and make the 660c amaran’s first 600W-class COB. The 60c and 120c skip DMX but share the same OmniColor engine, menu, and IP54 rating across the line, with active cooling capped at 28 dBA in smart or silent fan modes.

Price and availability

At the booth, pricing was quoted at around $180 for the Ray 60c, $269 for the 120c, and $650 for the top-end Ray 660c, showing some movement from the launch prices of $189, $259, and $699 respectively, and stock remains tight. Optional modifiers include the Mini Reflector at $19, the Mini Fresnel at $59 (also compatible with the amaran Halo series), and matching barn doors. Full specifications are on amaran’s Ray 120c product page.

Does the Ray 120c’s balance of size, output, and price land for your kit, or does the SSI gap versus Aputure’s pro line still give you pause? Don’t hesitate to let us know in the comments below!