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Martin MAC Encore Performance Cold Light Moving Head B-Stock vs Martin MAC Encore Performance Warm Light Moving Head B-Stock
The Cold Light emphasizes pure white (6000 K) output with high color saturation and spectral accuracy, while the Warm Light prioritizes tungsten emulation (3000 K) with superior color rendering metrics (CRI >90 vs >80) for skin tones and natural materials. Choose the Cold Light for electronic productions and camera-critical work; choose the Warm Light for theater, broadcast, and venues demanding authentic warm light and human-friendly color accuracy.
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Martin MAC Encore Performance Cold Light Moving Head B-Stock
Martin MAC Encore Performance Warm Light Moving Head B-Stock
Specs side by side
| Martin MAC Encore Performance Cold Light Moving Head B-Stock | Martin MAC Encore Performance Warm Light Moving Head B-Stock | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9,759.60 | $9,666.00 |
| Brand | Martin | Martin |
| Year | Unknown | Unknown |
| Condition | Refurbished | Refurbished |
Why choose Martin MAC Encore Performance Cold Light Moving Head B-Stock
- ✓ Higher color saturation and spectral accuracy at cool white temperature (6000 K)
- ✓ 11,600 lumens output—400 lumes brighter than Warm Light model
- ✓ Dichroic color wheel with 6 interchangeable filters for electronic and dynamic productions
- ✓ Better suited for camera-critical and high-saturation electronic visual applications
Why choose Martin MAC Encore Performance Warm Light Moving Head B-Stock
- ✓ Superior color rendering metrics (CRI >90, TM-30 Rf >90, TM-30 Rg >98) for accurate skin tones and materials
- ✓ Genuine 3000 K warm tungsten emulation without compromise—no gel conversion needed
- ✓ Lighter weight (31 kg) with exceptional lumen-per-kilogram ratio for touring portability
- ✓ CMY color mixing system for seamless pastels-to-saturated transitions ideal for theater and broadcast
Frequently asked questions
Which is better for theater and broadcast?
The Warm Light is purpose-built for theater and broadcast. Its 3000 K tungsten emulation and superior color metrics (CRI >90, TM-30 Rf >90) render skin tones and fabrics accurately without the green or magenta shifts common in LED conversions. The Cold Light is optimized for electronic music, video design, and saturated color work.
What is the key difference in output?
The Cold Light produces 11,600 lumens at 6000 K, while the Warm Light produces 9,200 lumens at 3000 K. The Cold Light is brighter, but the Warm Light achieves an exceptional lumen-per-kilogram ratio due to its 31 kg compact form factor, making it superior for touring venues with weight and rigging constraints.
Which has better color accuracy?
The Warm Light excels in real-world color accuracy with CRI >90, CQS >90, TM-30 metrics all >90, making it ideal for rendering human skin and natural materials. The Cold Light has CRI >80 with emphasis on spectral accuracy and saturation for electronic productions and camera work where pure white and saturated primaries are valued.
Are both silent?
Yes. Both feature whisper-silent operation across all motorized functions, making them suitable for camera-critical and noise-sensitive environments. This is a core feature of the MAC Encore Performance line.