How to Power Hobolite Lights: Pro vs Avant Supplies
By The Flash Centre | Published: 2026-11-03
Category: Handleidingen
Match your Hobolite fixture to the right power supply, add the correct cable, and avoid the most common setup mistakes. A step-by-step guide for Pro and Avant owners.
Quick answer
Use the Hobolite Pro Power Supply with Pro fixtures and the Hobolite Avant Power Supply 100W with Avant fixtures. Neither supply ships with all the cables you need, so confirm your cable kit before the shoot.
Why the two supplies are not interchangeable
The Pro Power Supply is a dedicated unit for compatible Hobolite Pro fixtures, while the Avant Power Supply 100W is built for the Avant and can also charge the Hobolite V-Mount Battery 95Wh. They serve different systems, so buying one for the other fixture leaves you without a working connection. Check the fixture name on the body before you order, and treat the supply as part of that fixture's kit rather than a universal accessory.
The cable gap that catches most owners
Neither the Pro Power Supply nor the Avant supply includes every cable in the box. The Pro unit ships without cables, so you need a Pro DC Power Cable 2m to connect it to a Pro light. The Avant supply needs the Avant D-Tap cable and an AC cord, both sold separately. Budget for these extra pieces at the same time as the supply, not the night before a shoot.
When battery power makes more sense
If you move between locations without mains access, the Avant supply's ability to charge the Hobolite V-Mount Battery 95Wh gives you a useful bridge: charge the battery from the supply, then run the light from the battery on set. The Pro supply has no stated battery-charging function in the catalog, so don't assume it can top up a V-mount pack. For long stationary shoots, either supply can support continuous operation when the correct cables are in place.
Step-by-step power setup for Hobolite lights
- Identify your fixture series: Read the model name on the light or its manual and confirm whether it is a Pro or Avant fixture. Do not order a supply based on the brand name alone. If the fixture label is unclear, check the original packaging or the fixture's port layout before buying.
- Choose the matching power supply: For a Pro fixture, select the Hobolite Pro Power Supply. For an Avant fixture, select the Hobolite Avant Power Supply 100W. The Avant supply also charges the Hobolite V-Mount Battery 95Wh; the Pro supply is listed only for Pro lighting systems. Write the supply model next to the fixture name in your kit list so the pair stays together.
- Add the required cables: For the Pro supply, add a Hobolite Pro DC Power Cable 2m. For the Avant supply, add the Avant D-Tap cable and an AC cord. Neither supply includes all cables, so treat them as a separate line item. Lay the cables out with the supply before packing; a missing D-Tap or AC cord stops the shoot just as surely as a missing supply.
- Connect and test before the shoot: Plug the DC or D-Tap cable into the fixture first, then connect the supply to mains power. Power on and confirm the light responds. If nothing happens, recheck that the cable is fully seated at both ends before assuming a fault. A quick test at the studio saves a failed first setup on location.
- Plan for cable length and routing: The Pro DC cable is 2m, so position the supply within that distance of the fixture or use a safe extension for the AC side. Keep cables off walkways and use cable ties or gaffer tape where needed. Measure your intended fixture-to-supply distance before relying on the standard cable.
Product facts
- Hobolite Pro Power Supply (No Cables): Dedicated power solution for compatible Hobolite Pro fixtures; cables are not included. You must add a Pro DC cable separately or the supply cannot connect to the light.
Hobolite Pro Power Supply (No Cables) - Hobolite Avant Power Supply 100W: Connects to the Avant via the Avant D-Tap cable and AC cord (sold separately) and can charge the Hobolite V-Mount Battery 95Wh. Plan for two extra cables and gain a battery-charging option for location work.
Hobolite Avant Power Supply 100W - Hobolite Pro DC Power Cable 2m: 2m DC power cable designed for powering a Hobolite Pro light from the Hobolite Pro Power Supply. This is the specific cable that completes the Pro supply setup.
