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SWIT MONET Series Announced – 400W and 700W RGBWW Bright Soft Light Panels

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SWIT MONET Series Announced - 400W and 700W RGBWW Bright Soft Light Panels

SWIT has announced the launch of the MONET series, with two new RGBWW soft light panels: the MONET-400, a 1×1 panel delivering 400W, and the MONET-700, a 2×1 panel with an output of 700W. Both lights are aimed at studios and broadcast environments and share many of their features.

SWIT Electronics, founded in 1996 in China, offers solutions for the broadcast and film industry. Although you may know the company for their professional video batteries, they have been incorporating more products into their catalog, like the SWIT K15 and K21 field monitors we recently wrote about. On this occasion, SWIT has announced the release of two new light panels, the MONET-400 and MONET-700. These panels feature RGBWW LEDs, a new cooling system with a low noise design, and precise light control with full RGB light and white light from 2800 – 10000K, among other characteristics. Let’s take a closer look!

The SWIT MONET-400 delivers a soft light for even distribution. Source: SWIT.

SWIT MONET Series – features in common

Both lights offer full RGB + white gamut control, with hue, saturation, and brightness adjustable in 0.1% steps, going from 2.800K to 10.000K in CCT mode, and both feature onboard control, DMX, IP, and control via app.

SWIT has incorporated a new, quiet cooling system for heat dissipation with a noise level of 40 dB, ensuring clean audio in studio and broadcast recordings. Also, the MONET series incorporates SWIT CTDM technology, offering brighter lighting at the same power consumption as other brands, according to the company.

The MONET Series comes without a ballast, integrating its components inside the main unit. Source: SWIT.

The MONET-400 and MONET-700 include a 3.5-inch color display on the back, with a knob hotkey to adjust color and brightness precisely, and both fixtures feature CCT/HSI/RGB and CIE light effects, as well as gel selection mode with Rosco and Lee gels, supporting gels import. The lights can also be controlled via the SWIT Console mobile app, which is free for iOS and Android devices. The app will be updated in December 2024.

The fixtures have built-in AC in and loop out, 48V DC input, and 5-pin DMX input and loop out, making them compact and easy to set up. Thanks to its EtherCON interface, which supports the Art-Net protocol and features a built-in CRMX receiver of LumenRadio, the fixtures can be integrated with professional production systems.

The MONET has a double-layer accessory quick-release structure and comes with an S-Polytech diffuser and a 4-leaf barndoor. Other accessories like a honeycomb and a softbox are also provided.

MONET-400 and MONET-700 specs. Source: SWIT.

MONET-400 vs MONET-700: two fixtures with different purposes

The SWIT MONET-400 is a 1×1 soft light panel with RGBWW LEDs that delivers 11500 lux at 1 meter and 1500 lux at 3 meters, making it suitable for lighting situations requiring soft and even light distribution. On the other hand, the MONET-700 is a 2×1 panel that delivers high-intensity light (20000 lux at 1 meter and 2700 lux at 3 meters), offering precise light control with a half-peak beam angle of approximately 65°, making it suitable for studios needing more concentrated light.

Price and availability

The MONET-400 and MONET-700 will start shipping in the first quarter of 2025, and their prices will be €1,799 (approx. $1,940) and €2,999 (approx. $3,230), respectively. For more information, please visit the products’ website: here for the MONET-400 and here for the MONET-700.

What do you think of the new MONET series? Do you use these types of fixtures in your productions? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!