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Martin ERA 400 Performance Cold LED CMY Color Mixing Light vs Martin P3-050 LED Video System Controller
The Martin ERA 400 is a moving light fixture for creating dynamic colored beams and effects on stage, while the P3-050 is a video processor for controlling large LED pixel systems. Choose the ERA 400 if you need a touring-ready fixture with color mixing and gobos; choose the P3-050 if you're building a scalable LED video wall or display system.
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Martin ERA 400 Performance Cold LED CMY Color Mixing Light
Specs side by side
| Martin ERA 400 Performance Cold LED CMY Color Mixing Light | Martin P3-050 LED Video System Controller | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $8,522.00 | $8,643.35 |
| Brand | Martin | Martin |
| Year | Unknown | Unknown |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Martin ERA 400 Performance Cold LED CMY Color Mixing Light
- ✓ Complete moving light with 10,000 lumens, CMY color mixing, and gobo selection built-in
- ✓ Compact and tour-friendly at 22.5 kg with full pan/tilt and motorized zoom
- ✓ Intuitive real-time control over beam shape, color, and dynamic effects on stage
Why choose Martin P3-050 LED Video System Controller
- ✓ Processes Full HD video and maps it across up to 100,000 pixels in a single 1U chassis
- ✓ Supports up to 2,000 fixtures with tight 2-frame latency via Gigabit Ethernet daisy-chain
- ✓ Dual DMX and video control pathways allow seamless switching between pixel mapping and traditional lighting
Frequently asked questions
Can I use these together?
These serve different purposes. The ERA 400 is a standalone moving light fixture; the P3-050 is a controller for LED pixel systems. They operate in separate workflows—the ERA 400 for traditional stage lighting, the P3-050 for video-mapped LED displays.
Which is better for small venues?
The ERA 400 is more practical for smaller spaces because it's a complete fixture requiring only DMX control and power. The P3-050 requires an entire LED system infrastructure to be useful.
What's the learning curve?
The ERA 400 uses standard DMX lighting control accessible to intermediate operators. The P3-050 requires understanding video routing, pixel mapping, and networked control, making it better suited for advanced technical operators.
How many fixtures can each control?
The ERA 400 is a single fixture. The P3-050 controls up to 2,000 separate LED fixtures or pixel groups across a networked system.