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Martin MAC Viper Wash DX Luminare W/ CMY Color Mixing vs Martin MAC Encore Performance Cold Light Moving Head
The Martin MAC Viper Wash DX is a high-output conventional-lamp replacement with internal barndoors and precise beam control, ideal for large venues and architectural wash work. The Martin MAC Encore Performance Cold Light is a quieter, camera-safe LED moving head with gobo and color-wheel customization, better suited for theatrical touring and broadcast-critical environments.
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Martin MAC Viper Wash DX Luminare W/ CMY Color Mixing
Martin MAC Encore Performance Cold Light Moving Head
Specs side by side
| Martin MAC Viper Wash DX Luminare W/ CMY Color Mixing | Martin MAC Encore Performance Cold Light Moving Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $11,460.00 | $12,770.97 |
| Brand | Martin | Martin |
| Year | Unknown | Unknown |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Martin MAC Viper Wash DX Luminare W/ CMY Color Mixing
- ✓ 33,000 lumens—significantly brighter for large stages and high-ceiling venues
- ✓ Internal barndoor system with indexing shutters for precise framing without gobos
- ✓ 1000-watt lamp delivers exceptional punch and saturation for wash duties
- ✓ 5:1 zoom ratio (13.5°–59°) provides tighter spotting capability
Why choose Martin MAC Encore Performance Cold Light Moving Head
- ✓ Silent, flicker-free LED operation ideal for camera and broadcast work
- ✓ Gobo wheel with 5 interchangeable textures plus color wheel for creative effects
- ✓ Compact, cooler-running design reduces venue heat load
- ✓ 11,600 lumens with high CRI and TM-30 fidelity ensures color accuracy
Frequently asked questions
Which fixture is better for broadcast and camera work?
The MAC Encore Performance Cold Light is designed for camera-critical environments with silent operation and flicker-free motorized functions. The Viper Wash DX uses a conventional arc lamp, which may introduce flicker or noise in sensitive recording scenarios.
What's the key difference in beam-shaping tools?
The Viper Wash DX uses an internal barndoor system with indexing shutters for clean, architectural framing. The Encore has 4 framing shutters with rotatable blades plus a rotating gobo wheel with 5 textures, offering more creative pattern options.
Which is brighter, and when does brightness matter?
The Viper Wash DX outputs 33,000 lumens versus the Encore's 11,600 lumens—nearly 3× brighter. Choose the Viper for large theaters, outdoor stages, or venues where throw distance and wash coverage demand high output. The Encore excels in smaller theaters and touring rigs where heat and power draw are constraints.
Which fixture is quieter and runs cooler?
The MAC Encore Performance Cold Light uses a 468 W LED engine, running silent and generating minimal heat. The Viper Wash DX uses a 1000-watt arc lamp, producing fan noise and significant thermal output—less suitable for sound-sensitive or temperature-critical venues.