So i'm on the Cool Lights site trying to order the 600 spot and softbox with the battery powered capability being the main draw and i get to the battery adapter part and i realize i don't have any idea which battery to use. I've read lead acid but yikes the batteries are more than the light. Any suggestions on a low cost battery to go with the 600 spot?
Looks like a regular Sony cam battery for the 256 but what are some recommendations for the 600

The LED 600 and CDM 150 compare pretty much in overall output but of course the beam is variable with the CDM 150 so you have that on your side. You also have the single source within the CDM 150 which allows you to do things with it which require good shadow rendering. LEDs don't do that well at this time but they work for about 90% of the other uses you would use something like the CDM 150 for.

On batteries, this is one I recommend often to customers. I think Dan Brockett found it originally:

Bescor BES-018XLRA Shoulder Pack Lead-Acid Battery BES018XLRATM


Hooks into the LED 600 through the 4 pin standard XLR power input we have.

Thanks Richard,

took time this am to order a 600 spot 5600 and the softbox. I'll order the battery belt this aft. Looks like it will suffice as a sandbg weight for the lightstand too.

Thanks for the tip.

And thank you too!

Hi Richard,
Is the best setup for 3 point interview
1. 600 Flood
2. 600 spot + diffusion
3. 256 hair light

Hi Sean,

That is certainly a very commonly ordered configuration for interviews. Many are using just that very kit.