Godox KNOWLED MG4K

The Godox KNOWLED MG4K is a high-output, full-color LED point-source fixture designed for large-scale film, television, and commercial production. It sits just below the MG4KR in Godox’s KNOWLED lineup and is intended for demanding professional environments that require extreme output, robust weather protection, and modern control options.

The MG4K is commonly used on stages, large interiors, and exterior shoots where powerful, controllable LED sources are needed as alternatives to traditional high-wattage HMIs.

Specification	Details
Model	Godox KNOWLED MG4K
AC Input (100V)	100V ~ 60Hz, 2300W
AC Input (240V)	240V ~ 50Hz, 2260W
CCT Range	2800K – 10,000K
Green–Magenta Range	−100% to +100%
Brightness Range	0.0% – 100.0%
Dimming Curves	Linear, S-curve, Exponential, Logarithmic
FX Modes	11
CRI	≈97
TLCI	≈98
Protection Grade	IP65
Control Methods	Wired & Wireless DMX/RDM, CRMX, Ethernet, Bluetooth, 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*	≈ 10.43 × 13.35 × 11.81 in
Controller Dimensions*	≈ 9.37 × 6.97 × 12.99 in
Light Body Weight*	≈ 10 kg
Controller Weight*	≈ 6.4 kg

*Dimensions and weights listed without U-type bracket and reflector.

Fixture Overview

The MG4K is a cinema-scale RGB LED point-source light built around a separated light head and controller architecture. This design improves weight distribution, thermal management, and rigging safety on large builds.

Rather than being a general-purpose COB light, the MG4K is engineered as a dedicated high-output system intended for professional crews, rental houses, and infrastructure-heavy productions.

Key Characteristics

Ultra high-output RGB LED point source
Full-color operation with wide CCT range
Remote controller and power architecture
Weather-sealed construction for exterior use
Designed for large crews and rental environments

This is not a compact or owner-operator fixture — it is a purpose-built tool for big jobs.

Light Quality and Output

The MG4K produces an intense, hard, directional beam with substantial throw. It is designed to push light across long distances, through windows, or into large diffusion frames where smaller LED fixtures cannot compete.

The fixture itself is unapologetically hard. Beam character and softness are determined downstream using reflectors, Fresnels, projection optics, bounce, or large diffusion. This makes the MG4K flexible within a high-output workflow, but it is not intended to be a soft source on its own.

Color and Control

The MG4K uses a full-color RGB LED engine with wide color-temperature coverage and green–magenta adjustment, allowing it to match mixed lighting environments and modern camera sensors more easily than legacy discharge fixtures.

Control is designed for professional lighting systems, supporting both wired and wireless workflows. The fixture integrates cleanly into console-driven sets, networked environments, and structured lighting rigs rather than app-first control paradigms.

Environmental Use

The MG4K is designed for real-world production conditions, including exterior shoots and challenging environments. Its sealed construction allows it to operate reliably in rain, dust, and temperature extremes without additional weather protection.

Typical Use Cases

Exterior day and night scenes
Large interior stages and soundstages
Simulating sunlight
Lighting through windows and diffusion
High-budget narrative and commercial production

The MG4K excels when output, coverage, and reliability are more important than portability.