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The Aputure Locking D-Tap to 5.5mm DC Barrel Power Cable is a coiled cable that runs the STORM 80c from an 11 to 19V D-Tap source. It is the same cable Aputure packs with the STORM 80c Handheld Bracket, where it links the V-Mount battery plate to the light.

Key Features

  • Battery side: D-Tap. Device side: 5.5mm DC barrel with a locking connection.
  • Rated by Aputure for 11 to 19V D-Tap sources; the STORM 80c DC input accepts 12 to 19V.
  • Coiled cable that stays tidy on a handheld rig or stand.
  • Included with the STORM 80c Handheld Bracket, and three come in the STORM 80c 3-Light Kit.

In the Box

  • 1x Aputure Locking D-Tap to 5.5mm DC Barrel Power Cable

How It Compares

D-Tap to 5.5mm DC cable AC Power Adapter (in the box) USB-C power
Power source D-Tap on a V-Mount battery or plate Mains AC USB-C power bank
Rating 11 to 19V D-Tap Output 19V / 5.3A Input 20V / 5A
Ships with the STORM 80c No, with the Handheld Bracket Yes Port built in

Use this cable when a V-Mount battery is your power source. Stay on the included AC adapter on set power, or use a 100W USB-C power bank for the lightest setup.

Compatible Accessories and Related Gear

Specifications

Battery side D-Tap
Device side 5.5mm DC barrel, locking
Cable type Coiled
Source voltage 11 to 19V D-Tap
STORM 80c DC input 12 to 19V
SKU / UPC AS0706013Y / 6977162453965
Battery side: D-Tap. Device side: 5.5mm DC barrel with a locking connection.

Rated by Aputure for 11 to 19V D-Tap sources; the STORM 80c DC input accepts 12 to 19V.

Coiled cable that stays tidy on a handheld rig or stand.

Included with the STORM 80c Handheld Bracket, and three come in the STORM 80c 3-Light Kit.
1x Aputure Locking D-Tap to 5.5mm DC Barrel Power Cable

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Special Order Items (Final Sale)
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  • Large-scale lighting equipment
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FAQ

Can a STORM 80c run from a V-Mount battery?

Yes. The light has a DC input rated 12 to 19V, and this cable connects a D-Tap output to it. The STORM 80c box does not include a battery cable, so add this cable or the Handheld Bracket, which includes it.

Will it work with a V-Mount plate mounted on the lamp?

Yes. Any D-Tap source in the 11 to 19V range works. The STORM 80c Handheld Bracket is Aputure's own V-Mount plate for the light and ships with this cable.

The DC barrel is a known weak spot. Why does the locking version matter?

A locking barrel holds the plug in the STORM 80c DC input, so a tug on the coil is less likely to pull power or lever the port. Keep the coil supported on handheld rigs.

Is a battery cable included with the STORM 80c?

No. The STORM 80c ships with an AC adapter and a 4 m AC cable. Battery power needs this cable or the Handheld Bracket.