{"id":535673,"date":"2026-07-06T12:12:11","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T12:12:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/535673\/"},"modified":"2026-07-06T12:12:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T12:12:11","slug":"knowled-pl600-rf-and-pl1200-rf-announced-palettelab-rgbww-engine-92-rec-2020-ip65-weatherproofing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/535673\/","title":{"rendered":"KNOWLED PL600 RF and PL1200 RF Announced \u2013 PaletteLab RGBWW Engine, 92% Rec.2020, IP65 Weatherproofing"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"KNOWLED<\/p>\n

Godox has given its PaletteLab color engine two dedicated homes with the KNOWLED PL600 RF and PL1200 RF, a pair of all-in-one point-source fixtures that pair a full-spectrum nine-band engine with a claimed CRI of around 98, TLCI of around 99, and 92% Rec.2020 coverage. Both carry an 1800K to 10,000K CCT range, integrated CRMX wireless control, IP65 weather sealing, and a flat Bowens mount, with the 600W head weighing roughly 8.7kg (19.2lb) and the 1200W head around 11.3kg (24.9lb).<\/p>\n

We first met PaletteLab as a color science platform rather than a shipping product, and the natural question was always which fixtures would carry it into production. The PL600 RF and PL1200 RF are the answer at the professional end of the range, and Godox has now published full specifications and illuminance data for both. If you want the wider context on the engine itself, our\u00a0closer look at the PaletteLab color engine<\/a>\u00a0breaks down the color science, and our\u00a0overview of the five-fixture launch<\/a>\u00a0traces how the PL, SL, and ML lines fit together.<\/p>\n

\"\"KNOWLED PL1200 RF. Image credit: Godox \/ KNOWLEDWho these lights are for<\/p>\n

The PL series targets working DPs and gaffers who need a spectrally accurate key or flood that survives a wet exterior without a rain cover. Both fixtures are single point-source COB units on a flat Bowens mount, so they slot straight into the existing Godox modifier ecosystem: softboxes, projection attachments, lantern softboxes, beamlight reflectors, and parabolic modifiers. The PL600 RF suits interviews, mid-sized interiors, and commercial setups where a single controllable head does the work of a larger rig, while the PL1200 RF steps up to large exteriors and high-output flood work. The all-in-one design, with the power supply built into the head, is the throughline: there is no external ballast, no proprietary ballast cable, and one fewer thing to find a home for on a truss or stand.<\/p>\n

PaletteLab and the spectral gap problem<\/p>\n

The headline is color. PaletteLab is built on spectral analysis of natural daylight and aims to reconstruct a continuous spectrum across the full visible range, targeting the gaps that standard LED systems leave between blue and cyan and between orange-red and deep red. Godox refers to this as Multispectral Coupling Technology, and the practical claim is that faces keep their dimensionality rather than falling into the flat, slightly gray rendering that plagues weaker emitters.<\/p>\n

\"\"Color quality readings on the new KNOWLED lights. Image credit: Godox \/ KNOWLED<\/p>\n

The numbers Godox publishes for the PL series are a CRI of approximately 98 and a TLCI of approximately 99, alongside R9 near 98, TM-30 Rf near 97, and TM-30 Rg near 103. SSI values are quoted at around 93 against a D32 reference and around 90 against D55. These are strong figures on paper, though as always with manufacturer color claims, they warrant independent measurement, and we will be running the PL fixtures through our own lab process when we can get hands-on. Color space coverage is quoted at 92% of Rec.2020, which Godox translates into a palette of more than 281 trillion colors for finer tonal transitions and more expressive color work.<\/p>\n

Color temperature, gamut, and control modes<\/p>\n

Both fixtures span 1800K to 10,000K, covering warm tungsten through cool daylight, with green-magenta adjustment across the full range from minus 100% to plus 100%. Onboard control modes cover the full professional set: CCT, HSI, RGBW, X-Y coordinate, GEL, and FX. The X-Y mode lets you dial fixed points within Gamut, Rec.2020, DCI-P3, Rec.709, and Blackbody references, which is useful when you need a repeatable color target across a multi-fixture setup. The GEL mode reproduces both Rosco and LEE gel libraries across their correction, color, and diffusion sets, with fine hue and saturation trim on top.<\/p>\n

\"\"Light spectrum of the PaletteLab lights. Image credit: Godox \/ KNOWLED<\/p>\n

Dimming runs from 0 to 100% across four curves (linear, S-curve, exponential, and logarithmic), and the fixtures add a light-curve choice between Godox Curve, Blackbody Curve, and Daylight Curve so you can match the tonal response to a given project. There are also 14 built-in effects, from lightning and broken bulb through candle, fire, welding, police car, and paparazzi-style flash, with adjustable parameters for most. For anyone who has used the earlier\u00a0KNOWLED P600R Hard P4 and P1200R Hard P8 panels<\/a>, the mode set will feel familiar, though the underlying color engine here is the differentiator.<\/p>\n

\"\"Three different light curves can be tuned in. Image credit: Godox \/ KNOWLEDOutput figures<\/p>\n

Godox rates the PL600 RF at up to 21,800 lux at 1m (3.3ft) at 4300K in normal mode with the bare light, rising to 148,000 lux at 1m with the bundled BR30 reflector fitted. Switching to high-speed mode nudges peak output higher still, with the reflector-equipped fixture reaching 160,000 lux at 1m at 4300K. The PL1200 RF roughly doubles the reach, rated at up to 39,400 lux at 1m at 4300K bare, or 233,100 lux at 1m with the BR30 reflector in normal mode, climbing to 240,300 lux at 1m in high-speed mode. All of these figures are manufacturer measurements taken at 100% brightness and will need independent verification, but they place both fixtures firmly in high-output territory for their respective classes.<\/p>\n

The high-speed mode matters for slow-motion work: it runs flicker-free at high frame rates but does not support dimming, so it is a deliberate trade rather than a free upgrade. Normal mode remains the choice for standard dimming across the full range with minimal flicker, while a low-light mode is tuned for TV and film dimming at the bottom of the range.<\/p>\n

Weather sealing and thermal design<\/p>\n

Both the light body and controller carry an IP65 rating, meaning full dust protection and resistance to water jets. For exterior productions, that removes the usual scramble for plastic covers and improvised tents when the weather turns, and it expands where a fixture can be placed on a wet or dusty location. Thermal management uses a metal housing with smart fan control, and the fan itself offers mute, auto, medium, and high modes so you can prioritize either cooling or silence depending on whether sound is rolling. The rated operating temperature range runs from minus 20\u00b0C to 40\u00b0C (minus 4\u00b0F to 104\u00b0F).<\/p>\n

\"\"The new KNOWLED lights are IP65 rated. Image credit: Godox \/ KNOWLEDRigging and connectivity<\/p>\n

This is where the all-in-one architecture earns its keep. With the controller and power supply embedded in the head, there is no separate ballast to mount, and the connectivity options are comprehensive. Wired DMX and RDM sit alongside wireless DMX through the integrated LumenRadio CRMX module, plus Ethernet protocols including Art-Net and sACN for larger networked environments. Bluetooth control via the Godox app extends to a maximum of 30m (98ft), and NFC pairing lets you tap a phone against the fixture to connect quickly. A USB-A port handles firmware updates and provides a 5V 1.5A power output, though Godox warns against connecting high-draw USB devices to it.<\/p>\n

Beyond the app, control runs through the Godox KNOWLED tablet software for larger multi-fixture builds, and there are onboard controls on the head for standalone operation. The trade-off for dropping the external ballast is weight carried at the fixture itself, which is worth bearing in mind when you are rigging on lightweight stands or extended arms.<\/p>\n

Physical dimensions and what is in the box<\/p>\n

The PL600 RF measures roughly 311 x 312 x 469mm (12.2 x 12.3 x 18.5in) excluding the reflector and weighs about 8.7kg (19.2lb). The PL1200 RF is larger at approximately 312 x 391 x 559mm (12.3 x 15.4 x 22.0in) and heavier at around 11.3kg (24.9lb), again excluding the reflector. Both ship in a base configuration with the light body, a reflector, an AC power cord, and the manual. A K1 kit variant adds a padded storage bag for transport. Optional modifiers include the SB-FW-120 octa softbox, SB-FW-70-100 rectangular softbox, QR-P and QR-PT parabolic softboxes, CS-T lantern softbox, BF10 and BF12 Fresnel attachments, the B60 beamlight reflector, and BP projection attachments.<\/p>\n

\"\"Set demonstration with both the KNOWLED PL1200 RF and the PL600 RF in various configurations. Image credit: Godox \/ KNOWLEDPricing and availability<\/p>\n

At the NAB reveal, Godox indicated pricing of $1,990 for the PL600 RF and $3,490 for the PL1200 RF, with the wider PaletteLab line expected to reach availability within roughly one to two months of the announcement. For reference, that positions the PL pair well below Godox\u2019s high-output bi-color KNOWLED flagships, with the color engine rather than raw output as the headline draw. As with any figures ahead of retail confirmation, it is worth checking current pricing and stock with your dealer before committing. Full specifications are available on the\u00a0Godox KNOWLED PL600 RF and PL1200 RF product page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

PaletteLab has finally moved from concept to shipping fixtures. Would a full-spectrum engine at this price change how you spec your key lights? Don\u2019t hesitate to let us know in the comments below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Godox has given its PaletteLab color engine two dedicated homes with the KNOWLED PL600 RF and PL1200 RF,…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":535674,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[227698,227706,227707,227708,227704,140339,227703,227709,227697,128645,61,227701,60,227705,227694,227693,140342,39853,227702,227696,227695,227699,227710,80,227700,227692],"class_list":["post-535673","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-technology","tag-art-net","tag-bowens-mount","tag-cinema-lighting","tag-cob-led","tag-cri","tag-crmx","tag-dmx-lighting","tag-film-lighting","tag-full-spectrum-led","tag-godox","tag-ie","tag-ip65","tag-ireland","tag-knowled","tag-knowled-pl1200-rf","tag-knowled-pl600-rf","tag-led-lighting","tag-lighting","tag-lighting-news","tag-palettelab","tag-point-source-light","tag-rec-2020","tag-rgbww","tag-technology","tag-tlci","tag-tm-30"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/535673","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=535673"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/535673\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/535674"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=535673"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=535673"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=535673"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}