Godox KNOWLED M1000R

The Godox KNOWLED M1000R is a high-output, full-color LED COB light designed for professional film, television, and commercial production. It sits at the top end of Godox’s M-series RGB fixtures and is built for crews that need serious output, full color control, and portability without stepping into the size and infrastructure demands of the MG lineup.

The M1000R is commonly used as a key light, punch source, or color-capable workhorse on narrative sets, commercials, studios, and controlled exterior shoots.

Specification	Details
Model	M1000R
Power Supply	100–240V~, 50/60Hz
Controller Input Power	1150 W (Max)
CCT Range	1800K – 10,000K
Green–Magenta Adjustment	−100% to +100%
Brightness Range	0.0% – 100.0%
Dimming Curves	Linear, S-curve, Exponential, Logarithmic
FX Modes	14
Average CRI	≥95
Average TLCI	≥94
Protection Grade (Light / Controller)	IP65
Control Methods	DMX512 (RDM), LumenRadio CRMX, Ethernet (Art-Net & sACN), Bluetooth App, Controller
Bluetooth Control Distance	Up to 60 m
USB-A Port	Firmware upgrade / 5V ⎓ 1.5A power output
Operating Temperature	−20°C to 45°C

Physical Specifications

Component	Details
Light Body Dimensions*	≈ 7.8 × 7.4 × 14.53 in
Controller Dimensions*	≈ 7.44 × 6.34 × 12.64 in
Light Body Weight*	≈ 8.1 kg
Controller Weight*	≈ 5.6 kg

Fixture Overview

The M1000R is a single-emitter RGB LED COB fixture that combines high output with full-color capability in a relatively compact form factor. Unlike the MG-series, which is designed for large-scale stage and exterior work, the M1000R is intended to be deployable by smaller crews while still delivering cinema-level performance.

It bridges the gap between mid-power RGB COBs and large, infrastructure-heavy point-source systems.

Key Characteristics

High-output RGB LED COB light
Full-color and tunable white capability
Point-source beam compatible with professional modifiers
More compact and manageable than MG-series fixtures
Designed for studio and location use

The M1000R focuses on versatility and output without crossing into “big gun only” territory.

Light Quality and Output

The M1000R produces a hard, directional beam typical of high-power COB fixtures. It has enough output to function as a strong key through diffusion, a punchy bounce source, or a motivated daylight or color source through windows.

As with other COB lights, beam character and softness depend heavily on modifiers such as softboxes, Fresnels, projection optics, bounce, and diffusion frames. The fixture itself is built for punch and flexibility, not inherent softness.

Color and Control

The M1000R uses a full-color RGB LED engine, allowing it to produce accurate white light as well as saturated colors without gels. Tunable white and green–magenta adjustment make it easier to match mixed lighting environments and modern camera sensors.

Control is designed for professional workflows and supports integration into console-driven and networked lighting setups. The fixture can be operated as a standalone unit or as part of a coordinated multi-light system.

Power and Electrical Workflow

The M1000R offers high output without the extreme power demands of larger MG fixtures, making it easier to deploy on stages, locations, and generators where power availability is limited.

This makes it a practical upgrade path from mid-power RGB COBs when more punch is required but full stage infrastructure isn’t available.