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Martin MAC Encore Wash Warm Light Moving Head B-Stock vs Martin Exterior Image Projection 500 Very Wide 46 Degree
The MAC Encore Wash WRM is a silent, compact wash light optimized for film, broadcast, and touring production where color accuracy and noise control are paramount; the Exterior Image Projection 500 is a weather-sealed gobo projector designed for outdoor architectural projection on building facades and large surfaces. Choose the MAC Encore for any indoor or touring production requiring wash lighting; choose the Exterior Image Projection 500 if your primary need is outdoor architectural or scenic projection.
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Martin MAC Encore Wash Warm Light Moving Head B-Stock
Martin Exterior Image Projection 500 Very Wide 46 Degree
Specs side by side
| Martin MAC Encore Wash Warm Light Moving Head B-Stock | Martin Exterior Image Projection 500 Very Wide 46 Degree | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $8,164.80 | $6,466.50 |
| Brand | Martin | Martin |
| Year | Unknown | Unknown |
| Condition | Refurbished | New |
Why choose Martin MAC Encore Wash Warm Light Moving Head B-Stock
- ✓ Whisper-silent operation across all motorized functions—critical for film and broadcast work
- ✓ High CRI warm tungsten emulation with exceptional skin-tone and fabric rendering
- ✓ Compact at 28.5 kg with superior lumen-per-kilogram efficiency for touring
- ✓ Flicker-free, camera-safe LED at all refresh rates
Why choose Martin Exterior Image Projection 500 Very Wide 46 Degree
- ✓ IP66 weather-sealed and marine-grade corrosion-resistant for outdoor durability
- ✓ 6100 lumens with flat-field high-contrast projection ideal for crisp logo and detail work
- ✓ 46-degree very wide beam angle enables close-range facade projection without excessive throw
- ✓ Four dynamic effect layers—8-color wheel, rotating gobo, dual prisms, motorized frost
Frequently asked questions
Can the MAC Encore Wash WRM be used outdoors?
The MAC Encore Wash WRM is designed for indoor production environments (film, broadcast, touring) and does not specify IP-rated weather sealing. The Exterior Image Projection 500 is purpose-built for outdoor use with IP66 protection and temperature range -30°C to 45°C.
Which fixture is better for projecting logos and sharp images?
The Exterior Image Projection 500 is designed specifically for image projection with flat-field, high-contrast optics and a rotating gobo wheel. The MAC Encore Wash WRM is a wash light for general illumination and color, not image projection.
Which is quieter and suitable for sound-sensitive filming?
The MAC Encore Wash WRM delivers whisper-silent motorized operation across cooling, barndoors, iris, zoom, pan, and tilt—a core design goal for broadcast and film production. The Exterior Image Projection 500 does not emphasize silent operation and is not optimized for sound-sensitive environments.
How do color temperature capabilities differ?
The MAC Encore Wash WRM offers variable color temperature control from 3000 K to 7000 K with tungsten emulation and CTB correction for matching tungsten sources on set. The Exterior Image Projection 500 includes an 8-color wheel for creative color effects but is not designed as a color-temperature-variable wash system.