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Exceeding the output of the previous Nova P600c, Aputure introduces the NOVA II 2x1 Tunable Color LED Light Panel, its most powerful light in the NOVA series. A design well suited for the most complex on-set workflows, at its core lies the Aputure BLAIR-CG chipset that makes the NOVA II 2x1 a versatile full-color LED panel for professional film, television, and broadcast lighting environments. With 1000W of power, the NOVA II 2x1 uses high CRI-, TLCI-, TM-30-, SSI-, CQS-rated LEDs to render colors with optimal accuracy. Color is widely variable from 1800 to 20,000K meaning you can take creative control of the color range, along with plus/minus green shift, to achieve great color precision. Here, Aputure includes a conveniently removable yoke, a flat diffuser, and a 19.6' long AC power cable.
Exceeding the output of the previous Nova P600c, Aputure introduces the NOVA II 2x1 Tunable Color LED Light Panel, its most powerful light in the NOVA series. A design well suited for the most complex on-set workflows, at its core lies the Aputure BLAIR-CG chipset that makes the NOVA II 2x1 a versatile full-color LED panel for professional film, television, and broadcast lighting environments. With 1000W of power, the NOVA II 2x1 uses high CRI-, TLCI-, TM-30-, SSI-, CQS-rated LEDs to render colors with optimal accuracy. Color is widely variable from 1800 to 20,000K meaning you can take creative control of the color range, along with plus/minus green shift, to achieve great color precision. Here, Aputure includes a conveniently removable yoke, a flat diffuser, and a 19.6' long AC power cable.
Increased Versatility
Among the NOVA II 2x1's features is reliable and advanced control. Users can opt for the intuitive onboard or app control, or go with 16-bit DMX512 in/out, LumenRadio CRMX, Art-Net/sACN, as well as USB or DMX batch firmware upgrades. Experience multiple dimming curves, four fan modes, and dual output modes with max and constant settings. Another fact that will impress gaffers and lighting technicians is a direct front-mounting accessory system that reduces the complexity of mounting slide-in modifiers by providing a quicker light shaping solution. Finally, a rugged IP65-rated body was attentively engineered for the most demanding productions.
Impressive Output
The NOVA II 2x1 has a native 35° beam angle with a brightness of 197,300 lux at 3.3' and 5600K, and it features smooth stepless dimming for adjusting light output from 0.1 to 100% with four dimming curves: linear, exponential, logarithmic, and S-shaped. This 27.2 x 15.3" LED panel is actively fan cooled and offers four DMX-controllable fan modes: smart, high, medium, and silent.
Impressive Color Accuracy
Industry-leading fidelity metrics and high color accuracy ratings ensure the NOVA II 2x1's ability to faithfully reproduce colors. With CRI 95, TLCI 95, TM-30 Rf 95, and Rg 100, the fixture ensures natural and lifelike rendering that's ideal for color-critical applications. Other noteworthy ratings include: CQS (CIE D5600) 96, SSI (P3200) 90, and SSI (CIE D5600) 86. The light also provides advanced white point control with green/magenta color correction by +/-G at a 100% to conform with the full ASC MITC standard.
BLAIR-CG Chipset
Aputure's advanced BLAIR-CG chipset features a seven-diode structure combining blue, lime, amber, indigo, red, cyan, and green emitters. With its powerful output, expansive CCT range, and color accuracy, the NOVA II 2x1 delivers clean, reliable illumination for high-end film and television setups. This panel is the answer for those requiring consistent, color-accurate light that can match or contrast ambient sources. Emulate ambient light sources, fine-tune white point consistency, or push bold creative contrasts with confidence.
Batch Firmware Updates & IP65-Rated Body
Batch firmware update options ensure dependable performance across productions and can improve the life of professionals working in studios, with the fixture supporting upgrades through Sidus Link Pro, Sidus Link, USB drive, or DMX. Rental houses will also appreciate the NOVA II 2x1's combination of a reliable IP65-rated body, high output, and ecosystem compatibility. Whether operating as a single key source or integrated into complex console-controlled networks, the NOVA II 2x1 ensures fast, reliable communication.
Durable & Convenient Design
The panel's LEDs are packed into a compact design that doesn't sacrifice power and flexibility. A removable yoke is included to facilitate rigging, while the all-new direct front-mounting accessory ecosystem improves your workflow by making light shaping easier and faster. Aputure highlights a high output-to-weight ratio with a powerful 1000W lamp head that only weighs 41 lb with its yoke, making the NOVA II 2x1 a durable lighting solution with rigging and control options.
Additional Details
Native beam angle: 35°
Flat diffuser beam angle: 95°
Pixel count: two pixels
High-resolution rear color screen for clear communication of status and settings
Two locking Ethernet ports
Lead-follow and Studio mode
15 built-in lighting effects and 10 savable presets
Bluetooth and CRMX wireless range: 328.1'
AC operating voltage: 100-240V
UPC: 850065294773
Aputure NOVA II Specs
Key Specs
Item Type
1x LED Array LED Light Panel
Included Light Modifier
1x Diffuser
Included Storage Case
No
Photometrics at 3.3' / 1 m
35° at 3200K: 18,060 fc / 194,400 Lux (Unmodified) 35° at 5600K: 18,329 fc / 197,300 Lux (Unmodified) 95° at 3200K: 3725 fc / 40,100 Lux (with Diffuser) 95° at 5600K: 3781 fc / 40,700 Lux (with Diffuser)
Color Temperature
1800 to 20,000K
Color Modes
RGB, Daylight, Tungsten
Color Accuracy Standard
CRI 95 TLCI 95 SSI 90 at 3200K SSI 86 at 5600K TM-30 Rf 95 TM-30 Rg 100 CQS 96
35° at 3200K: 18,060 fc / 194,400 Lux at 3.3' / 1 m (Unmodified) 2578 fc / 27,750 Lux at 9.8' / 3 m 35° at 5600K: 18,329 fc / 197,300 Lux at 3.3' / 1 m (Unmodified) 2637 fc / 28,380 Lux at 9.8' / 3 m 95° at 3200K: 3725 fc / 40,100 Lux at 3.3' / 1 m (with Diffuser) 468 fc / 5040 Lux at 9.8' / 3 m (with Diffuser) 95° at 5600K: 3781 fc / 40,700 Lux at 3.3' / 1 m (with Diffuser) 477 fc / 5130 Lux at 9.8' / 3 m (with Diffuser)
Color Temperature
1800 to 20,000K
Color Modes
RGB, Daylight, Tungsten
Color Accuracy Standard
CRI 95 TLCI 95 SSI 90 at 3200K SSI 86 at 5600K TM-30 Rf 95 TM-30 Rg 100 CQS 96
27.2 x 15.3 x 5.4" / 69.1 x 38.9 x 13.7 cm (Fixture without Yoke) 32.7 x 22.3 x 6.1" / 83.1 x 56.6 x 15.5 cm (Fixture with Yoke)
Weight
35.83 lb / 16.25 kg (Fixture without Yoke) 41 lb / 18.6 kg (Fixture with Yoke)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
64.32 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
35.25 x 20 x 14"
Aputure NOVA II Reviews
Very strong panel
By Andrew
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-06-30
This is the brightest panel I’ve seen for its size. Pulls over 1000W, and it shows. Twice as bright as a Vortex8. She’s really heavy, this light is challenging to raise on a stand. The S60 was great because you could remove the PSU and cut the weight in half. This thing is a brick. Yoke removes nicely, the diffusers clicks in securely. Great in the wind, great in the rain. Same Aputure interface. This is like a 1200X in panel form. The Arri X21 and the Vortex8 do very impressive and complexed things with frame rates and mapping, but if you need a whammer on location, or to bomb a cyc wall, this light is currently the best panel (2026).
Just What I Needed
By Jonathan
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-04-10
I’ve been holding on to my Skypanel S60s but they take up a lot of space and they’ve really fallen behind in color quality and output. These guys are a solid replacement with the snap bags. BLAIR color and the output of a Vortex 8 in a 35LB 1x1 form factor can’t be beat. I love that I can throw these on a beefy baby, much less cumbersome than rolling a combo around. A few of these are a must have on every job from here on out. Aputure really hit the mark here.
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is this basically the skypanel x equivalent from ...
is this basically the skypanel x equivalent from aputure ?
Asked by: Vin
The Aputure NOVA II 2x1 Tunable Color LED Light Panel and ARRI SkyPanel LED light panels are both LED lights in a similar form factor, but are otherwise quite different from one another.
Answered by: Boyd H
Date published: 2025-12-30
Can the Aputure Nova II be powered via V-mount/Gol
Can the Aputure Nova II be powered via V-mount/Gold mount batteries? If so, what voltage and watt-hours are recommended?
Asked by: Nicholas
The Aputure NOVA II 1x1 Tunable Color LED Light Panel is not compatible with batteries, it is only powered by AC power.