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The Godox KNOWLED TP2R is a professional full-color LED tube light designed for film, television, and commercial production. It is part of Godox’s KNOWLED tube lineup and is built for controlled, repeatable RGB lighting in both studio and location environments.
The TP2R is commonly used for practical lighting, soft fill, edge light, and color effects where long, even sources are preferred over point-source fixtures.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | TP2R |
| Input Power | ≈ 26 W |
| DC Input | 20V ⎓ 1.3A |
| Battery Type | Lithium battery |
| Battery Capacity | 14.4V, 2980 mAh |
| Power Supply Options | DC Power Supply, Internal Lithium Battery, V-mount Battery* |
| Battery Life (100% Brightness) | Approx. 120 minutes |
| Charging Time | Approx. 120 minutes |
| CCT Range | 2000K – 10,000K |
| Color Modes | CCT, HSI, RGB, GEL, FX |
| FX Types | 17 |
| Average CRI | ≥96 |
| Average TLCI | ≥96 |
| Waterproof Grade | IP65 |
| Control Methods | DMX512, RDM, CRMX, Bluetooth App, Light Body Control |
| Bluetooth Control Distance | Max. 30 m |
| Wireless Control Distance | Max. 150 m |
| Operating Temperature | −10°C to 40°C |
*V-mount battery must be 14.8V or 26V, 100Wh or higher (sold separately).
Physical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 47 × 47 × 600 mm |
| Net Weight | ≈ 0.84 kg |
Fixture Overview
The TP2R is a rigid, linear RGB LED tube designed to deliver smooth, even illumination along its full length. Unlike consumer or creator-focused tubes, the TP2R is built for professional workflows, with proper color accuracy, multiple control options, and integration into larger lighting systems.
It is designed to be mounted, rigged, or hidden in frame as both a visible practical and an off-camera light source.
Key Characteristics
Full-color RGB LED tube light
Even, linear light output
Multiple professional control options
Designed for mounting, rigging, or practical use
Part of the Godox KNOWLED tube ecosystem
The TP2R focuses on consistency and control rather than novelty effects.
Light Quality and Output
The TP2R produces soft, diffused, evenly distributed light along the length of the tube. The output is ideal for wrapping light around subjects, creating smooth gradients, or adding controlled highlights and accents.
Because the source is inherently soft and linear, it works well close to talent, inside sets, or as part of practical lighting designs without harsh shadows.
Color and Control
The TP2R features a full-color RGB LED engine, allowing it to produce accurate white light as well as saturated colors and subtle tints. This makes it useful for both naturalistic lighting and stylized looks.
Control is designed for professional environments and supports multiple workflows, including console-driven and wireless control. Tubes can be grouped, addressed, and adjusted together for coordinated lighting cues across a set.
Power and Workflow
The TP2R is designed for professional production workflows where reliability and repeatability matter. It can be deployed quickly for practical lighting, accent work, or background elements, and then adjusted remotely without physically accessing the fixture.
This makes it useful in tight sets, ceiling rigs, and hard-to-reach locations.
Typical Use Cases
Practical lighting visible on camera
Soft fill or edge lighting
Accent and background color
Architectural and set lighting
Music videos, commercials, and narrative work
The TP2R is often used in multiples to create consistent lighting patterns across a set.
Where It Fits in the Market
The Godox KNOWLED TP2R occupies the professional RGB tube light segment. It sits above consumer and creator-focused tube lights in build quality and control, while remaining more accessible than some flagship rental-house tube systems.
It is most commonly used in:
Narrative film and television
Commercial production
Studio and stage environments
Rental-house tube lighting packages
The TP2R is chosen when productions need reliable, color-accurate tube lighting that integrates cleanly into professional lighting workflows.