MPR Says
By David Wells, President, Moving Picture Rental — Updated February 2026
When you need subtle eyelight, tight headshot fill, or hidden practical lighting in impossibly small spaces, the Litegear LiteMat 2 rental has become the secret weapon for Florida gaffers. Corporate Zoom-style setups in Miami home offices, beauty close-ups for Tampa commercial work, or hidden car dashboard lighting—these are scenarios where even a compact 2L panel is too large.
The challenge with ultra-compact LED panels is they typically sacrifice both output and color quality for portability. You end up with a light that’s small enough to hide but too weak to make a meaningful contribution, or worse, one that renders skin tones with a sickly green cast.
The LiteMat 2 solved that compromise. At just 1.5 pounds and measuring 11″ × 11″ square, this fixture delivers 2,735 lumens at 6000K while drawing only 50W—perfect for running all day on a single Gold Mount battery. The square format means you can hide it behind a laptop screen, tape it inside a cabinet for motivated practical lighting, or rig it in a car’s sun visor for natural-looking driver fill.
For gaffers working on Florida’s fast-turnaround corporate and social media content, the hybrid color temperature range (2600K tungsten to 6000K daylight) means instant matching to existing room lighting without filters or gels.
The Hidden Light Solution
Here’s what matters on an actual shoot: The Litegear LiteMat 2 rental gives you an 11″ × 11″ square soft source that mounts on a baby receiver—small enough to hide in frame behind a product, yet powerful enough to serve as eyelight or edge light for beauty work.
The included fabric diffusion (full, half, and quarter) stacks to control the spread and intensity. For tight beauty lighting, the full diffusion creates soft wrap without harsh edges. For hidden practical work where you need the panel out of sight, the 1/4 diffusion maintains output while still softening the quality.
The color science matches the larger LiteMat 4 S2 and LiteMat 2L S2. At 6000K, you’re hitting CRI 95 and TLCI 95. Flip to 3200K tungsten mode, and the numbers improve to CRI 97 and TLCI 96. That spectral quality means skin tones render naturally on the ARRI Alexa 35 or Sony Venice without color correction in post.
The Litegear LiteMat 2 rental excels in multi-light setups. Use it as subtle eyelight to complement the Aputure 600d as your key, or gang multiple LiteMat 2 units for larger soft sources. The modular LiteMat ecosystem means perfect color matching across your entire lighting package.
All-Day Battery Power for Mobile Production
The 50W power draw is the game-changer for run-and-gun work. You can run the Litegear LiteMat 2 rental at full output on a single 95Wh Gold Mount battery for 3+ hours, or stretch to 6+ hours on a 190Wh battery. For social media content creation in Miami, real estate walk-throughs in Orlando, or documentary interviews in Fort Lauderdale, that battery flexibility means you’re shooting all day without hunting for outlets.
The 1.5-pound weight opens up creative rigging nobody else can do. Gaffer tape it to the back of a monitor for eyelight. Hide it inside a lamp shade for motivated practical lighting. Velcro it to a car’s sun visor for driver interviews. Mount it on a small friction arm for overhead product work. At 1.5 lbs, you can rig this panel anywhere with basic grip tape.
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Type & Size |
Tiled LED Light Panel; 11″ × 11″ |
| Color Temperature |
2600-6000K (Hybrid Tungsten-Daylight) |
| CRI / TLCI (6000K) |
CRI 95+ / TLCI 95+ |
| CRI / TLCI (3200K) |
CRI 97+ / TLCI 96+ |
| Output (6000K) |
2,735 lumens |
| Output (3200K) |
2,362 lumens |
| Power Consumption |
50W maximum |
| DC Power Input |
12 VDC |
| Weight (Light Panel) |
1.5 lbs |
| Fixture Mount |
Baby Receiver |
What’s In The Case? (Standard Kit)
Every Litegear LiteMat 2 rental from Moving Picture Rental comes production-ready:
- Hybrid LED Panel (11″ × 11″)
- Power Supply & Dimmer
- 12′ Extension Ribbon Cable
- Poly Skirt
- Full Fabric Diffusion
- 1/2 Fabric Diffusion
- 1/4 Fabric Diffusion
- Eggcrate Louver
- LiteMount Baby Receiver
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I secure a Litegear LiteMat 2 rental in Florida?
You can easily secure your rental by submitting a quote request through our online portal. We offer full-service fulfillment for pickup or delivery across our five major Florida hubs, including Miami, Orlando, and Tampa. Our team ensures all panels are inspected for color consistency before every rental.
How long will the LiteMat 2 run on battery power?
At full 50W output, expect approximately 3+ hours of runtime on a 95Wh Gold Mount battery, or 6+ hours on a 190Wh battery. The ultra-low power draw makes the LiteMat 2 ideal for all-day social media, corporate, and documentary work without battery swaps. This is the most battery-efficient LiteMat in the lineup.
Is the LiteMat 2 bright enough to use as a key light?
For extreme close-ups (tight beauty, macro product shots), yes—the 2,735 lumen output at 6000K provides sufficient key light when positioned within 12-18 inches of the subject. For standard interview distances (3+ feet), the LiteMat 2 works best as fill, eyelight, or edge light. For key light on interviews, consider the LiteMat 4 S2 or 2L S2.
Can I hide the LiteMat 2 in frame for practical lighting?
Absolutely. The 11″ × 11″ square format is specifically designed for hidden practical work. Gaffer tape it inside a lamp shade, behind a laptop screen, inside a cabinet, or behind furniture for motivated lighting that appears natural on camera. The low heat output means it’s safe for extended operation in enclosed spaces.
How does the square LiteMat 2 compare to the rectangular 2L S2?
The LiteMat 2 (11″ × 11″ square) delivers 2,735 lumens at 6000K and weighs 1.5 lbs. The 2L S2 (11″ × 20″ rectangular) delivers 5,470 lumens and weighs 2.9 lbs—exactly double in every dimension. Choose the LiteMat 2 for hidden practical work, extreme close-ups, and maximum portability. Choose the 2L S2 for fill light on standard interviews and automotive interiors.
Can I control the LiteMat 2 wirelessly?
The standard LiteMat 2 uses a wired dimmer control. For wireless control, consider the LiteMat Plus series which includes DMX capability for integration with lighting consoles and wireless DMX systems.
Complete Your Litegear LiteMat 2 Rental Package
To get the most out of your ultra-compact soft source, we recommend pairing the LiteMat 2 with these professional tools from our inventory:
- Additional LiteMats: Add the LiteMat 2L S2 for fill light, using the LiteMat 2 as subtle eyelight—perfect color matching.
- Grip Support: A Matthews 40″ C-stand with friction arm provides precise positioning for tight product and beauty work.
- Battery Power: Gold Mount Anton Bauer batteries provide 6+ hours of continuous operation for all-day mobile production.
Logistics and Florida Availability
Whether you are lighting beauty close-ups in a Miami studio, hidden practicals in Tampa commercial work, or social media content in Orlando, our gear arrives tested, prepped, and ready to shoot.
Request your quote today to rent the Litegear LiteMat 2.
We offer delivery and pickup to your location 7 days a week in Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale and Fort Myers.
Ultra-compact soft light meets all-day battery power. Rent the Litegear LiteMat 2 and light spaces nobody else can reach!
