The Mighty Martin Machine

Martin by Harman has been very busy over the past year releasing a large number of new and innovative products.  Many, such as the MAC Encore series have already become industry standards used around the world on countless productions.  The Martin development team is continuing to create exciting new products, several of which will debut at LDI 2018.

Looking back over the last 365 days, it is easy to see that Martin is expanding in multiple professional lighting markets.  See below for descriptions of these newly released products.  All the products listed will also be available for demos at LDI 2018 in room N253.

Martin MAC Encore Performance
The MAC Encore Performance has raised the bar for LED-based key lighting automated luminaires.  With an emphasis on perfection, the MAC Encore Performance is widely used on Broadway, theatre, corporate events, television, and more.  With two color temperature engines to choose from, the MAC Encore is the ultimate fixture for stage and studio.

Martin MAC Encore Wash

A perfect compliment to the performance model, the MAC Encore Wash utilizes a Fresnel lens (or optional PC lens) to provide the smoothest wash possible.  The wash includes same high quality light engine, optics, and color mixing as the performance, as well as an internal barn door system.


Martin RUSH MH 10 Beam FX

This fun beam fixture produces a tight 4 degree LED beam with RGBW emitters.  Plus there is a pixel-mappable ring of RGB LEDs around the primary lens.  Added bonuses include continuous pan and tilt and detailed macro functions.


Martin RUSH MH 11 Beam

As the only new Martin lighting fixture that is not LED based, the MH 11 Beam provides an intense, narrow beam combined with fixed and rotating gobos, prism, frost, and more.


Martin RUSH BLINDER 1 WW

This focusable blinder unit utilizes 100W COB warm white LEDs with a 70 degree beam spread.  Individual control of the four LEDs allows for interesting effects or direct output.

 
Martin RUSH BATTEN 1 HEX

The RUSH BATTEN 1 HEX is is an ultra-bright 12-cell batten color + UV wash fixture with full pixel control. Featuring 12 watt RGBAW+UV 6-in-1 LEDs, it provides intense light for color, white, or blacklight applications.

Martin RUSH PAR 3 RGB

This small and light weight unit outputs a range of vibrant colors from its single lens and RGB engine.  The included magnetic lens changes the beam angle from 80 degrees to 14 degrees.


Martin RUSH PAR 4 UV

Ultraviolet effects are fun in a variety of applications and the RUSH PAR 4 UV is a perfect tool for these jobs.  The single lens unit outputs at 400nm for a pure and consistent UV look.


Martin RUSH CS Series

The RUSH CS Series is a cove lighting system based on RGB LEDs.  The various models and sizes are ideal to illuminate interior walls and other indoor spaces.  The units are available in both wide and graze options in varying lengths


Martin VDO Fatron

Achieve larger and more dynamic video mapping looks with the VDO Fatron.  The four rows of 20mm pixel pitch on this LED video batten blend perfectly with other VDO products.


Martin VDO Dotron

The VDO Dotron can be controlled by Martin P3 or via DMX to allow creative pixels to appear anywhere desired.  A wide variety of lenses and diffusers provide a wealth of different looks.


Martin JEM Glaciator Dynamic

The newest version of the industry standard for low lying fog, the JEM Glaciator Dynamic is smaller, quieter, and capable of taking low lying fog to more places.

Learn more about all these great products from Martin by Harman on the official Martin website or visit us at LDI 2018 to see these products and more!  We even have a free badge available here.

The NEW Scanner from Martin

Martin Professional has released a new mirrored fixture called the RUSH Scanner 1 LED.  Taking on some iconic design elements from the classic Martin 1220 and Martin 518 scanners, the RUSH Scanner 1 LED is a totally new and updated fixture.

The RUSH Scanner 1 LED is based on a 90W white LED engine; the unit boasts an impressive 2300 Lumen output from the fixed 15 degree lens.  All the features you would expect come standard including remote focus, both rotating and fixed gobo wheels, two color wheels, an independent prism, along with dimming and strobing capabilities.

Programming is simple via 16 DMX channels, or you can use stand alone programming, or even audio triggering.  Movement is accomplished by moving the mirror through its 170 degree pan and 75 degree tilt.  Weighing in at only 21 lbs (9.6kg), the RUSH Scanner 1 LED is a great choice for many installations and productions.




The yoke is adjustable and can both extend and be used as a floor stand! 






The following video shows the RUSH Scanner 1 LED in action:

Beams, Beams, Beams!

Tight, narrow beams of light are a staple of lighting design and Martin Professional has several products that create stunning beams of light.  These units are very impressive when used in large quantities and can wow audiences and professionals alike.

The Martin RUSH MH3 Beam and RUSH MH4 Beam fixtures are designed for maximum beam effects.  Each can produce extremely narrow rays of light that seem to go on endlessly.  The RUSH MH3 Beam boasts a zoom range of 1° to 3.8° while the RUSH MH4 Beam has a powerful fixed beam angle of 3°.


 
Both units include a color wheel, gobo wheel, rotating prism, and dimmer.  Even though they are based on low wattage lamps, the small aperture and narrow lensing allows for an extremely bright output.  In fact, the collimated beam is so intense that you MUST be careful where you point them as it is very easy to burn things.

For even brighter and more feature rich beams, consider the Martin MAC Viper Beam.  This fixture is comprised of the MAC Viper AirFX with a special lens attached to the front of it.  The micro-fresnel lens is easy to install and produces amazing pencil-thin beams of light.  In fact, the unit has a zoom range of 7.5°-31°.  When combined with all the built in features of the MAC Viper AirFX you get an amazing beam fixture that can create a multitude of looks.  In addition you can use the internal iris to narrow the output down to near zero degrees!  Don't worry if you cant get your hands on the MAC Viper Beam, the MAC Viper AirFX on its own can also create some stunning beam effects with its native lens too.

Powerful narrow beams have been all the rage on many stages in recent years and are here to stay.  It is important to understand how to design and program with this type of fixture and to be aware of the dangers too.  Martin Professional has a broad range of products to help you create various types of narrow beams on your stage.

Multiple Heads Better Than One!

The RUSH line of products from Martin includes an exciting fog/haze product called the RUSH Club Smoke Dual. 

The system can utilize fog and/or haze heads with the same fluid, thus the word "dual" in the product's name.  It is actually a fog/hazing system that allows users to remotely locate the fluid reservoir and connect up to six fog and/or haze heads. 




That's right, you can keep the pump unit (fluid reservoir) on the ground or at the DJ booth and have the heads located anyplace in the rig.  The pump unit has a 10 liter reservoir which is sure last quite along time in most environments.  Plus since it can be mounted on the ground, refilling is extremely simple.  In addition because the reservoir is remote, you can aim the heads in any direction including straight up or down!






The fog and/or haze heads connect to the pump unit via a small hose for the fluid and you can have up to three distinct zones of control.  Each zone can be controlled individually as the heads are also connected to the pump unit and to each other via standard RJ45 Ethernet cables.  In fact, you can even daisy chain the units that are on the same zone.  Configuration is simple as there are no network settings to worry about.



The entire RUSH Club Smoke Dual system is very versatile and extremely useful in permanent installations.  Imagine having the fluid located in one easy-to-replace location while having six different heads throughout the venue.  I love that one zone could be hazers, while another could be fog in the rig, and a third could be floor fog effects.

Control is very simple via DMX, direct controls on the pump unit, or a special wired remote.  With DMX you can easily trigger each of the three zones plus a fourth channel provides access to control functions.  The fog and haze heads have also been designed with forethought as the status LED's for Heat and Ready are on the side of the unit instead of the back.  This makes it easy to spot the status from the ground and ensure the heads are ready.



The RUSH Club Smoke Dual has been designed with longevity in mind and is a perfect choice for any installation.  With a very affordable price, there is no reason not to invest in the RUSH Club Smoke Dual and open up your designs to new possibilities.

The OTHER New LED Strobe from Martin

The Martin Atomic 3000 LED strobe is not the only new LED based strobe announced by Martin.  The RUSH line also now includes a LED strobe called the RUSH Strobe CWL.

The RUSH Strobe CWL is a white LED strobe consisting of 99 Cree 3W LED's in a linear configuration.  With the integrated reflector the unit produces over 17,000 lumens of bright white output. The beam angle is fixed at 87 degrees which is great for a wide strobe effect.  Plus the high color temperature near 7500K looks stunning.

The RUSH Strobe CWL can be operated via DMX using 1 or 4 channels (with the 4 channel mode matching the industry standard Atomic 3000 DMX layout).  The unit also includes stand-alone and sound activation modes.  The fixture has Powecon In and Thru connectors so it is ease to connect many to the same circuit.  An LCD display allows for quick configuration and setup.

In addition, there is an accessory that allows you to stack four units together and hang from a single bracket.  This really opens up some cool programming possibilities with a bank of Strobe CWL's. 
Expect to see the RUSH Strobe CWL used on stages, clubs, and in a variety of other situations where a high-output, low-cost LED strobe is desired.

Making Moves with the Rush MH 6 Wash

Many people mistakenly believe that the Martin Rush line is primarily a DJ line of products, in fact most of the fixtures are ideal for any type of production.  For instance, the Rush MH3 Beam and  Rush PAR 2 RGBW Zoom have been extremely popular in all genres including concerts, theater, corporate events, houses of worship, clubs and more.


Following on the popularity of the Rush PAR 2 RGBW Zoom, the new Rush MH 6 Wash is basically the same unit, but on a moving head.  This means the stunning optics, zoom capability, and color mixing that everyone loves about the PAR 2 RGBW Zoom is now available with pan & tilt movement!  This gives Martin a full line of LED moving head wash units that range from 2,000 lumens to over 15,000 lumens!  Now every LD has choices no matter the fixture size and output requirements.




The Rush MH 6 Wash uses 12x 10W RGBW LEDs and a 10°–60° zoom to create a really nice beam or wash of light.  The movement can range from really fast to slow-and-smooth, and with a weight of only 15.7 lbs. (7.1 kg) it is easy to transport and rig.  The fixture includes the ability for pass thru power using Neutrik PowerCon connectors, and to round it all out the Rush MH 6 Wash is available at an incredibly reasonable price.



Don't just take my word for it, check out the video below to see the Rush MH 6 Wash in action!

Speeding Up Martin RUSH Beams

The Martin RUSH MH3 Beam and MH4 Beam luminaires are powerful beam moving heads capable of producing an intense and narrow long-throw beam for spectacular mid-air looks and effects.  These types of looks are very popular on many stages and the Martin Rush fixtures are a perfect choice for any production.

When designing and programming with multiple beams in the air, sometimes it is desirable to have the fixtures move extremely fast.  While both the MH4 and MH3 units are very fast at changing pan/tilt values, you can actually make them move even faster when desired!

In the control channel of the fixture you will find a setting to change from the default movement speed to a faster movement speed.  When activated, the fixture will move much quicker than before.  If you are planning any slow movements, you may want to revert back to the normal or slow setting to avoid any steppiness.  Because the pan/tilt speed is an option in the control channel, you can easily toggle this as needed in your programming.



In the RUSH MH3 Beam, set the control channel (6) to the following DMX values:
DMX 50-59  Pan/Tilt Fast
DMX 60-69  Pan/Tilt Normal






 
In the RUSH MH4 Beam, set the control channel (13) to the following DMX values:
DMX 80-84  Pan/Tilt Normal
DMX 85-89  Pan/Tilt Fast
DMX 90-94  Pan/Tilt Slow 
Note that with the MH4 Beam that the fixture defaults to the fast setting.  Also it has a slow setting that is useful if you need extremely slow and smooth moves (greater than 1 minute from position to position).



Remember also that you need to ensure that your console's fixture library allows access to these control channel settings.  If you can not find these options, contact your console manufacturer for an updated fixture library.