UK - On show at Focus: Leeds, the new Viper family of MAC moving heads is a whole new breed of high-performance luminaire from Martin Professional. It features an aggressive combination of intense light output from advanced lamp technology and an innovative feature set on the leading edge of the evolutionary scale. "All in a slender, agile body that moves deceptively fast; light, compact, bright and very quick," says the company.

In addition, visitors will have the opportunity of seeing the brand new VC Series of creative LED video that combine an "all-new level of simplicity with a high level of quality".

Instead of relying on DMX, new creative LED video elements like Dots and Grids are driven by Martin's award-winning P3 System Controller family to give true video control with impressive ergonomics. "No more complicated setups and time-consuming addressing procedures. Instead the VC Series delivers video-quality calibration, video frame rates, and true video processing (gamma curves, colour control, synchronization) and more."

The Series is partially formed by a variety of video dots called VC-Dot 1, VC-Dot 4 and VC-Dot 9 (each offering a different size and brightness). VC-Dots are the perfect solution for integrating LED video technology into a façade, stage design, or any other structure (indoors or out).

Also available is the VC-Grid 25, a small, 200 x 200 mm LED video module with 25 mm pixel pitch. Its compact size makes it suitable for integration into stage designs, set elements, lobbies, creative ceilings and more. Used with or without a front diffuser, multiple VC-Grids can be combined in a countless variety of ways for ultimate design freedom.

All creative LED video products are supported by the P3 PowerPort 1500, an integrated power and data processor with flexible installation options. A single P3 PowerPort 1500 supports all products in a simple daisy-chain of hybrid cable.

Martin are also displaying the M2GO. It offers a professional level of features in a portable package and has been developed with cost, ergonomics, feature set, size and weight in mind. Featuring the same layout and portable size as the M2GO, visitors will also see the M2PC, the complementary control surface to Martin's M-PC controller software. It delivers a professional level of features directly from any PC.

To complete their display Martin are introducing the Jem Compact Hazer Pro, a versatile new haze machine designed for the highly demanding professional market. Its ability to produce exceptional atmospheric haze effects in a short period of time makes it ideal for nearly any application. Low noise operation at slow fan speeds means it is suitable for noise-sensitive environments while a host of other innovative features make the Jem Compact Hazer Pro suitable for rental houses, shows, theatres, TV studios, clubs, bars, cruise ships, theme parks and much more.

(Claire Beeson)


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