A Smarter, More Flexible Alternative to Dedolight for Precision Lighting

Duncan Martin
Mar 26
3 min read

Updated: Apr 7

In the world of film and TV lighting, certain names carry weight. Dedolight is one of them. Known for precision, control, and beautifully clean beams, it has long been a go-to for interview setups, documentaries, and controlled studio work. But what if you could achieve a very similar look, with the same level of control and flexibility, in a more cost-effective and scalable way? That’s exactly where the Godox S60 Bi-Colour 4-Head Lighting Kit comes into its own.

Godox S60 Kit: Comprehensive lighting setup featuring multiple heads, softboxes, light stands, a portable case, and essential accessories for versatile photography and videography applications.

Why We Built This Kit

At Aspect Rental, we’re always looking at how to give productions more flexibility without pushing budgets unnecessarily. Particularly in non-scripted TV, branded content, and documentary work, lighting needs to be:

Quick to rig
Highly controllable
Consistent across multiple setups
Cost-efficient when scaling across multiple rooms

The Godox S60 ticks all of those boxes. So rather than offering them as single units, we’ve built a 4-head kit that’s ready to drop straight into interview, junket, or multi-camera environments.

What Makes the Godox S60 Different?

The S60 is not your typical LED panel or soft light. It’s a focusable LED spotlight, which gives you a level of control that feels much closer to traditional optical lighting systems.

Key Features That Matter on Set

Precision Beam Control

You can shape, cut, and focus the light with real accuracy. This is where the Dedolight comparison comes in. You’re not just flooding a space; you’re placing light exactly where you want it.

Adjustable Beam Angle (6° to 55°)

From tight highlights to wider washes, you can dial in exactly what the shot needs without swapping fixtures.

Bi-Colour Flexibility (2800K–6500K)

Perfect for fast-moving environments where you’re balancing mixed lighting or adapting quickly between setups.

Gobo and Projection Options

The S60 allows for creative shaping, textures, and patterns, which is particularly useful in branded content or stylised interviews.

Godox S60 Bi spotlight and gobo projector set with an array of interchangeable gobos and colored gels for creative lighting effects.

Why It Works So Well for Interviews

This is where we see the S60 really shine. In interview setups, control is everything. You often want to:

Light talent cleanly without spilling onto the background
Create separation without over-lighting the space
Maintain consistency across multiple rooms

With the S60, you can:

Use one unit as a precise key
Use another for controlled backlight or edge
Shape background elements without contaminating the subject

For junkets, where you might be running multiple identical rooms, the ability to replicate lighting setups consistently is a huge advantage.

A Practical Alternative to Dedolight

Let’s be clear: Dedolight still sets a benchmark. But in many real-world production scenarios, the Godox S60 offers:

Comparable beam control
Strong output for its size
Greater accessibility when scaling up
A more budget-friendly option for multi-light setups

If you’re building out multiple interview rooms or need a flexible lighting package across a shoot, the S60 becomes a very compelling option.

Why We Offer It as a 4-Head Kit

We’ve packaged this as a 4-head kit because that’s what most productions actually need. It allows you to:

Fully light a standard interview setup
Maintain consistency across rooms
Have flexibility for key, fill, backlight, and background shaping
Keep everything matched in colour and output

And importantly, it’s designed to integrate seamlessly with the rest of our lighting inventory, whether you’re pairing it with soft sources, practicals, or larger fixtures.

Where This Kit Fits in Your Production

We’re seeing the S60 used across:

Documentary interviews
Press junkets and EPK setups
Branded content shoots
Corporate and commercial interviews
Small studio environments

It’s particularly useful where space is tight and control is critical.

Final Thoughts

The Godox S60 is one of those fixtures that quietly does a lot of heavy lifting on set. It doesn’t shout. It doesn’t try to replace everything else. But when you need precision, control, and flexibility, it delivers in a way that feels far more premium than its price point suggests. From our side, it’s become a really valuable part of the lighting packages we’re putting together for clients who want quality without unnecessary spend.

Want to Try It on Your Next Shoot?

If you’re planning an interview setup, junket, or any content where lighting control matters, we’d be very happy to talk through how the Godox S60 4-head kit could fit into your shoot. We can also demo the kit or build it into a wider lighting package depending on what you need.

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