NANLUX Matrix 2500B and Matrix 2500C – First Look

by Alexandra ThompsonJune 7^th, 2026

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At the NANLUX booth at Cine Gear 2026, we caught up with Andy Lin to talk through the newly announced Matrix series – the Matrix 2500B and Matrix 2500C. The Matrix series are 2500W high-output LED fixtures designed so multiple units can be rigged together as one large source. They are designed for larger productions, professional crews, and setups where several lights need to work together to cover large areas or create a powerful, sun-like source. Two versions are available: the NANLUX Matrix 2500B, which is bi-color and priced at $6,580, and the full-color Matrix 2500C, priced at $7,580. Shipping is expected in roughly two to three months, with launch pricing available for early pre-orders.

Most of you might be familiar with NANLITE fixtures, which were launched in 2019 and are aimed primarily at independent filmmakers and content creators. However, the separation between NANLITE and NANLUX brands, with the latter launched a year later in 2020, becomes increasingly clear with each product release. Indeed, NANLUX focuses on high-output LED fixtures for the professional filmmaking market, such as the Evoke 2400B we reviewed here.

Built to be an array

The NANLUX Matrix 2500B and Matrix 2500C were developed in response to real production problems. According to the company, the idea came from a feature-film case study where a DP and gaffer combined a large number of Evoke 2400B units into one big array for a punchy source. The issue was heat: the Evoke 2400B’s bottom-to-top cooling meant that, when stacked, the lower units could push heat into the fixtures above them.

NANLUX’s answer was to keep the Matrix 2500B and 2500C as compact as possible and move the cooling path from back to front. Each fixture exhausts heat behind itself rather than into the unit above it, making it more practical to pack several units tightly together. The “2500” in the name also reflects its 2500W draw, making power calculations clearer for crews.

Output and use cases

This is a multi-source punch rather than a fixture designed primarily around soft light quality. The pitch is raw output for bigger work: four units can be used together as a 10K-class source to lift exposure across large areas or recreate sunlight.

Andy also connected the need for this kind of output to larger-format camera and lens setups. When productions stop down lenses to maintain depth of field on larger formats, more light is needed, which fits NANLUX’s broader push into higher-end production environments.

Control and power

You can control the NANLUX 2500B and 2500C via the NANLUX app, on-board controls, CRMX wireless DMX, wired DMX, and Ethernet.

Also, both fixtures feature NANLUX’s Nebula lighting engines: the Nebula B4 for the Matrix 2500B, and the Nebula C8 for the Matrix 2500C. The full-color version is aimed at color flexibility, and the bi-color version prioritizes output.

A single unit can run from a standard outlet. For multiple units, NANLUX points to industry-standard power distribution, such as a Bates-style 100A setup for four lights or a lunch-box-style distro for a larger bank. The fixture also carries an IP66 rating, meaning it is designed for wet working conditions but not submersion.

Development

Despite NANLUX’s rapid release cadence, Andy noted that the Matrix 2500B and Matrix 2500C took nearly three years to develop, with work beginning shortly after the Evoke 2400B was announced. He described several of the brand’s professional fixtures, including the Evoke 150C and Evoke 600C, as products that came from the same realization: professional crews needed more durable, set-ready lights with higher-end connectivity, weather resistance, and build quality.

According to Andy, the staggered release dates are less about separate development cycles and more about which products were ready first. Some fixtures moved through development more quickly, while others took longer to finalize.

Price and availability

The NANLUX Matrix 2500B is priced at $6,580, while the Matrix 2500C comes in at $7,580. NANLUX expects both versions to start shipping in roughly two to three months. Also, there are launch discounts as introductory promotions for customers who pre-order before units begin shipping.

For more information, visit NANLUX’s website here.

What do you think of the Matrix 2500B and 2500C’s array-ready design? Would a fixture like this fit into your production workflow? Let us know in the comments!