Nanlite PavoTube 15C 2 ft RGBW LED Tube with Internal Battery
Compact, Creative, and Powerful Lighting for Pros
The Nanlite PavoTube 15C 2 ft RGBW LED Tube with Internal Battery is a highly versatile, portable, and advanced lighting solution designed to empower photographers, videographers, and content creators with superior lighting flexibility and performance. Combining the benefits of portability, professional color accuracy, and creative effects, the PavoTube 15C is a must-have fixture for anyone needing pro results in a compact form factor.
Studio-Quality Lighting in a Compact Body
At just 2 feet in length and 1.9 inches in diameter, the PavoTube 15C is both small and lightweight, qualifying as a T12-compatible tube. This makes it easy to fit in tight spaces, rig to existing hardware, or carry along for on-location shoots. It weighs little, making it suitable for vlogging, documentary work, or any mobile production scenario.
Despite its size, it pumps out up to 1400 lumens of flicker-free light. With a photometric rating of about 352 lux at 1 meter and 5600K, it is suitable for key, fill, accent, or background lighting in interview setups, portraits, stills, or creative videos.
Complete Color Versatility for Any Scene
The light features a wide correlated color temperature (CCT) range from 2700K (warm tungsten) to 6500K (cool daylight), allowing seamless ambient matching or stylized looks for storytelling. A high CRI of 98 and TLCI of 95 mean colors are rendered naturally, with skin tones staying true-to-life and fabrics maintaining their intended hues.
Full-spectrum RGB and HSI modes open the door for creative color washes, highlights, and effect lighting, providing over 360 static light colors and the ability to scroll smoothly through the spectrum at customizable speeds.
Pre-Programmed Special Lighting Effects
With six built-in special effects, the PavoTube 15C takes the complexity out of producing cinematic lighting scenarios. Press a button to simulate:
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Emergency vehicle lights (Cop Car mode)
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Candlelight or flickering flames
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Lightning and storm effects
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SOS signaling
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Two types of continuous flicker/flash for dramatic scenes
Each effect is customizable so creators can fine-tune settings, mix, and repeat exact looks—perfect for narrative films, music videos, and creative shoots.
Intuitive Control and Synchronization
User-friendly dials and buttons located on the tube’s end cap allow quick adjustment of temperature, RGB hue, and intensity. A clear LCD panel displays real-time settings, simplifying operation. The menu navigation is also visually printed on the light’s body so users can swiftly master the controls.
Multiple tubes can work together using the included sync cables—turning one unit into a master and daisy-chaining others as slaves for perfectly synchronized effects, color changes, and dimming adjustments. 2.4 GHz radio control is supported, enabling remote triggering in multi-light applications.
Internal Battery for True Portability
The PavoTube 15C is equipped with an integrated lithium-ion battery, offering up to 2.2 hours of full-brightness runtime. Batteries can be charged and used simultaneously, extending shoot time for longer projects without swapping lights or power sources.
Power is also available via AC adapter for studio environments or when continuous operation is needed. This dual power flexibility guarantees the light is ready to roll wherever creativity leads.
Flexible Mounting and Accessories
With octagonal ends, the tube can be placed on floors or set surfaces at a specific angle to direct light where needed. The kit includes transparent mounting clips with 1/4"-20 threaded inserts, allowing attachment to tripods, light stands, clamps, or set walls. Additional barndoors and grids are available as optional accessories for extra light shaping control.
Key Applications
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Portrait, product, and video interviews
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Studio effects and background washes
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On-location, event, and mobile video shoots
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YouTube, streaming, and creative content production
Technical Specifications
Feature | Specification |
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Length | 2 ft (about 60 cm) |
Diameter | 1.9 in (T12 compatible) |
Color Temperature | 2700K – 6500K |
Output | 1400 lumens, 352 lux @ 1m (5600K) |
Color Modes | RGB / HSI / CCT |
CRI / TLCI | CRI 98 / TLCI 95 |
Dimming | 0 – 100% |
Battery Runtime | Up to 2.2 hours at full power |
Power Options | Internal battery, AC adapter |
Special Effects | 6 pre-programmed effects |
Mounting | 1/4"-20 clips, octagonal ends |
Controls | On-board buttons and LCD, 2.4GHz radio |
Weight | Lightweight (for easy handling) |
Conclusion
The Nanlite PavoTube 15C 2 ft RGBW LED Tube with Internal Battery delivers professional color rendering, versatile operation modes, and creative effects in a truly portable package. Its battery-powered, syncable, and highly adjustable design makes it essential equipment for anyone needing reliable, flexible lighting for photography or video.
Whether in the studio or on the move, the PavoTube 15C brings your vision to life with consistent, powerful, and beautiful light every time.