The MAC 250 Entour has been designed for environments where powerful effects are required from a compact profile moving head, including stage, studio and event applications and permanent installations. The Entour includes a number of advancements, including an improved optical system and new achromatic lens system for brighter output and unsurpassed quality imaging, while all-new gobo designs and an additional gobo wheel provide an abundance of new effects. Other improvements include enhanced movement, a specially designed dimming system and a modular design that users will find pleasingly familiar, say Martin.
An improved dichroic glass reflector produces high light output - more than competitive products using condenser-based optical systems, according to Martin. The glass reflector combines with a high-precision 17° achromatic lens system to maximize optical efficiency of the 2000 hour Philips MSD 250/2 lamp (included) to deliver sharp picture quality from an even beam. A narrow angle 14° lens is also included for longer projection throws.
Rich colour shades are provided from a motorized colour wheel housing 12 dichroic colour filters plus open, with split position possibilities. All filters are replaceable, and with a wide variety of optional colours available, designers can customize the color palette to fit their needs. The Entour also features an enhanced high-resolution dimming system, similar to that in the MAC 2000, that provides exceptionally smooth and even dimming. The full-range dimmer/shutter is very fast and allows for smooth colour and effect transitions through easy variation of the light intensity. Strobe effects are possible up to 20Hz.
Improved pan and tilt motor technology makes the new MAC 250 fixtures the fastest moving heads that Martin has ever produced, say the company. Movement range is 540° of pan x 257° of tilt. If knocked out of position, a high-speed, automatic reset function realigns the fixture in seconds. The Entour includes an easily accessible, multi-position tilt lock to ease handling when moved on a frequent basis, as well as a convenient, low noise operation mode for noise sensitive studio environments.
(Lee Baldock)
