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A cheap clip-on LED lamp that I bought to light my face on webcam, not to read sheet music.
I don’t play music. I wanted a little LED light on my desk to light my face when I’m on the webcam, so our live chats don’t look like I’m streaming from a dark cave. I bought this Lixada clip-on music stand light because it was pretty much the cheapest one I could find. The Lixada is gone, so the button goes to a similar clip-on light that runs on USB or AAA batteries.
- Wicked cheap
- Runs on USB, so no battery swaps on a desk
- Also runs on AAA batteries
- Big rubber-padded clip grabs a shelf
- Swivel head aims the light
- Something rattled inside out of the box
- Only two brightness levels
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Unboxing
It has a pretty long USB power cable, so you can run it straight from a power supply. I like not dealing with batteries for something that’ll be a permanent fixture on my desk. It can also take three AAA batteries.
Right off the bat, something was rattling around inside. It still worked. At this price point, that might just be the nature of it.
Design
The gooseneck is flexible but fairly rigid. The clip is huge, like a big chip clip, with rubberized surfaces so it can grab a shelf. The battery compartment is in the clip.
The head twists around and has nine LEDs across a flat housing. It looks like the light that hangs over a painting on display.
About the buy link
The video had no product link, and the Lixada light isn’t listed anymore. The button goes to a similar clip-on LED music stand light that runs on USB or AAA batteries, with four brightness levels. It’s a different brand, so check the listing.
In use
Plug it in and it lights up with no batteries needed. There are two modes, a lower one and a brighter one, then off.
I also ran it on three AAA batteries and I think you’ll get a long runtime. If you do play music, throw in batteries and clip it on a music stand.
FAQ
Does it need batteries?
No. It runs on USB, or on three AAA batteries.
How many brightness levels?
Two, plus off.
Can it clip to a desk shelf?
Yes. The clip is big and has rubber pads.
Is it good for a webcam?
That’s what I bought it for, to light my face on camera.
Is this an affiliate link?
Yes. The buttons are #ad affiliate links, and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. It costs you nothing extra.
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