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The Godox KNOWLED MG2400Bi is a high-output bi-color LED point-source fixture designed for professional film, television, and commercial production. It sits in the upper tier of Godox’s KNOWLED MG lineup and is built for large sets, stages, and exterior work where raw output, beam control, and reliability matter more than color effects.
The MG2400Bi is commonly used as a daylight–tungsten adjustable replacement for large HMIs, offering modern LED efficiency and weather resistance without moving into full RGB complexity.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | MG2400Bi |
| Power Supply | 100–240V~, 50/60Hz, 30A (Max) |
| Max Power Consumption | ≈ 2900 W |
| CCT Range | 2800K – 6500K |
| Brightness Range | 0% – 100% (0.1% stepless dimming) |
| Dimming Curves | Linear, S-curve, Exponential, Logarithmic |
| FX Modes | 11 |
| Average CRI | ≥96 |
| Average TLCI | ≥96 |
| Waterproof Grade (Light / Controller) | IP65 |
| Control Methods | DMX512 (RDM), LumenRadio CRMX, Bluetooth App, Ethernet (Art-Net & sACN), Removable Controller*, Light Body Control |
| Bluetooth Control Distance | Max. 100 m |
| USB Type-A Port | Firmware upgrade |
*Removable Controller RC11 sold separately.
Physical Specifications
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Light Body Dimensions* | 16.10 × 15.16 × 14.02 in |
| Controller Dimensions* | 11.02 × 16.54 × 8.27 in |
| Light Body Weight* | ≈ 22 kg |
| Controller Weight | ≈ 13 kg |
Fixture Overview
The MG2400Bi is a cinema-scale bi-color LED point-source light built around a separated light head and controller system. This architecture improves thermal management, reduces head weight for safer rigging, and supports sustained high-output operation on long shooting days.
Unlike the RGB MG fixtures, the MG2400Bi is focused on maximum usable white-light output and simple, predictable color-temperature control.
Key Characteristics
High-output bi-color LED point source
Wide CCT range for tungsten–daylight workflows
Remote controller and power architecture
IP-rated weather-resistant construction
Designed for large crews and rental-house use
The MG2400Bi is about power and consistency, not effects.
Light Quality and Output
The MG2400Bi produces a hard, punchy, directional beam with substantial throw. It is designed to light large areas, push through windows, fire into big diffusion frames, or act as a controllable “sun” source on stage and exterior builds.
Like other high-output point sources, beam character is shaped with modifiers such as reflectors, Fresnels, projection optics, bounce, and large diffusion. The fixture itself prioritizes output and efficiency.
Color and Control
The bi-color LED engine allows smooth adjustment between tungsten and daylight color temperatures, making the MG2400Bi ideal for matching mixed lighting environments and traditional tungsten/HMI workflows.
Control is aimed squarely at professional sets, supporting console-driven and networked lighting systems. It integrates cleanly into DMX-based pipelines rather than app-first creator workflows.
Power and Electrical Workflow
The MG2400Bi is designed for productions with proper power planning. While it delivers extreme output, it avoids the inefficiencies and heat of traditional discharge fixtures.
For crews replacing HMIs, the ability to dial color temperature electronically—without lamp swaps or gels—is a major workflow advantage.
Environmental Use
With IP-rated protection, the MG2400Bi is built for real-world production conditions, including exterior shoots, night work, dust, moisture, and long shooting days without special weather protection.
This makes it a strong LED alternative to large HMIs on exterior and mixed-environment shoots.
Typical Use Cases
Exterior day and night scenes
Lighting through windows into large interiors
Simulating sunlight on stages
Large diffusion and bounce setups
High-end narrative and commercial production
The MG2400Bi excels when productions need huge, controllable white light without the complexity of RGB systems.
Where It Fits in the Market
The Godox KNOWLED MG2400Bi occupies the high-output professional bi-color LED segment. It sits below the extreme flagship RGB fixtures and above mid-power COB lights, directly targeting workflows traditionally dominated by large HMIs.
It is most commonly used in:
Large-scale film and television productions
High-end commercial shoots
Stage and soundstage environments
Rental-house high-output LED packages