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Martin ERA 400 Performance Warm LED CMY Color Mixing Light vs Martin Exterior Image Projection 500 Narrow 10 Degree
The ERA 400 Performance Warm is a versatile, color-mixing moving head designed for indoor theater, concert, and corporate venues, while the Exterior Projection 500 Narrow is a weatherized, fixed-optics projector built for outdoor architectural and facade work. Choose the ERA 400 for dynamic, multi-effect stage lighting; choose the Exterior 500 for long-range, precise image projection on buildings and outdoor structures.
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Martin ERA 400 Performance Warm LED CMY Color Mixing Light
Martin Exterior Image Projection 500 Narrow 10 Degree
Specs side by side
| Martin ERA 400 Performance Warm LED CMY Color Mixing Light | Martin Exterior Image Projection 500 Narrow 10 Degree | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $7,630.84 | $6,818.00 |
| Brand | Martin | Martin |
| Year | Unknown | Unknown |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Martin ERA 400 Performance Warm LED CMY Color Mixing Light
- ✓ Full CMY color mixing plus dual gobo wheels for creative versatility
- ✓ Warm 3,200K tungsten-emulation color temperature ideal for theater
- ✓ Compact, road-ready at 22.5kg with modular effects swapping
- ✓ 1:3 zoom range (10–30°) adapts to variable trim heights
Why choose Martin Exterior Image Projection 500 Narrow 10 Degree
- ✓ Fully weatherized IP66/IK08 design for harsh outdoor environments
- ✓ Narrow 12° fixed beam optimized for long-range facade projection
- ✓ High-contrast image projection with 23mm maximum diameter
- ✓ Extreme temperature tolerance (-30° to 45°C) for year-round installations
Frequently asked questions
Can either fixture work outdoors?
The ERA 400 is designed for indoor touring and permanent installations; it lacks weatherization for harsh outdoor conditions. The Exterior 500 is fully rated IP66/IK08 with C5-M corrosion resistance, specifically engineered for outdoor architectural work and coastal environments.
What are the color capabilities of each?
The ERA 400 offers CMY color mixing plus a 9-position color filter wheel for warm color emulation and saturation, with 3,200K warm tungsten accuracy. The Exterior 500 uses a fixed white LED at 8,300K with CRI 72, optimized for clean logo and facade projection without color mixing.
Which is better for image projection?
The Exterior 500 excels at precise, high-contrast image projection with motorized focus from 3 meters to infinity and a 12° narrow beam. The ERA 400 has gobo wheels and framing capability for beam shaping but is not optimized for long-range, detailed image projection like the Exterior 500.
What are the brightness and beam differences?
The ERA 400 outputs 6,000 fixture lumens with a variable 1:3 zoom (10–30°), adapting to different distances. The Exterior 500 delivers focused projection with a fixed narrow 12° beam at 230W white LED, designed for maximum contrast and detail at distance rather than lumen output for general illumination.