Godox Announces Knowled AM800R Inflatable 800W RGBWW LED Mat Light

A soft source without the rigid frame

The AM800R uses an inflatable structure in place of the rigid frame typical of large LED mats. Godox says it inflates to approximately 8 PSI in about one minute and can hold its shape for up to 15 days without further inflation.

The illuminated surface measures 1.2 × 1.2 m. That is sufficient area to matter for close and medium coverage, where source size and subject distance determine the softness of the shadow transition. Output is rated at up to 800 W, but no photometric figures, beam metrics or distance-specific lux readings were supplied in the announcement. Treat the wattage as an electrical rating, not a usable exposure benchmark.

Godox specifies a carbon-fiber backplate and a folding U-bracket with up to 300 degrees of tilt. The unit can go on conventional stands and boom arms, hang without a truss system, or sit on the ground for a low-angle setup.

Colour controls and control-path checks

The fixture spans 1,800K to 10,000K and includes ±100 GM green-magenta correction. That range is useful on paper for matching mixed practicals, daylight shifts and LED-heavy locations. The relevant test remains spectral output and skin-tone reproduction at different CCT points; Godox’s release does not provide those metrics.

Control options are broad: onboard operation, Bluetooth, the Godox Light app, DMX, CRMX and Ethernet. For a multi-fixture stage, the presence of wired DMX and Ethernet is more consequential than app control. Before putting it on a call sheet, crews should verify:

• DMX and CRMX behavior within the existing lighting network;
• output consistency across the full 4 × 4-foot diffusion surface;
• bracket tolerances and stand stability at working tilt angles;
• weather sealing in the actual cable and controller configuration.

The company says newly developed microstructure diffusion fabrics produce softer illumination while maintaining even output across the surface. That is a manufacturer claim until measured. Edge falloff, seams and color variation are the first items to inspect.

Location value depends on the package

IP65 protection makes the AM800R relevant for exterior work, including productions built around live events such as the best marathons around the world. But weather resistance does not eliminate the logistical issue: a large soft source still needs controlled placement, power and secure rigging.

Godox lists the Knowled AM800R for pre-order at $3,990, with regional pricing subject to VAT and taxes.

Binary verdict: the AM800R is a potentially efficient 800 W soft-light platform for location crews. Its claimed speed and compact transport case are not enough. Buy only after verifying photometric data, color tolerances and network control behavior in the intended workflow.