Martin Atomic 3000 LED Strobe with Aura Backlight
Description
Martin Atomic 3000 LED Strobe with Aura Backlight
The Atomic 3000 LED brings professional-grade strobe intensity and RGB wash capabilities into the studio and production suite. This fixture combines a 180,000 lumen strobe engine with RGB-controlled Aura backlight illumination, functioning as both a powerful timing reference strobe and a sophisticated creative lighting tool for recording sessions, fixed installations, and multi-camera production work.
Optical Performance & Brightness
The strobe array features 228 Cree XLamp XP-L 10W white LEDs (5,700 K color temperature) delivering unmatched LED-based strobe intensity for precise synchronization in multi-cam setups and lighting-dependent recording scenarios. Variable flash rates from 0.289–16.667 Hz with adjustable intensity and duration provide frame-accurate timing control, while the 8-bit dimming resolution with 6,000 Hz PWM ensures smooth transitions above 16.7% output and silent operation at lower levels—critical for keeping acoustic noise out of studio recordings.
Design, Control & Integration
The fixture maintains the classic letterbox silhouette and industrial steel/thermoplastic construction, with a 4-button backlit LCD menu for quick adjustments and DMX/RDM control via standard 5-pin XLR connectors. The USB 2.0 port enables firmware updates, while PowerCON TRUE1 TOP AC input and 3/4/14 DMX channel modes integrate seamlessly into existing production workflows—the 4-channel mode offers straightforward compatibility with established DMX systems used in studio lighting rigs.
Key Features
- Maximum output: 180,000 lumens
- Strobe array: 228 × Cree XLamp XP-L 10W white LEDs (5,700 K)
- Aura backlight: 64 × Osram RGB LEDs with 8-bit color and dimming per channel
- Flash rate range: 0.289–16.667 Hz with variable intensity and duration
- Dimming: 8-bit resolution; PWM at 6,000 Hz (above 16.7%) and current-controlled (below 16.7%)
- LED lifetime: Minimum 50,000 hours
- DMX modes: 3, 4, and 14 channels with RDM support
- Power consumption: Maximum 740 W; typical 663 W; idle 25 W
- AC input: 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz auto-ranging with Neutrik PowerCON TRUE1 TOP
- Housing: Steel and UL 94 5VA flame-retardant thermoplastic; IP 20 rating
- Dimensions: 425 mm W × 245 mm L × 240 mm H; weight 7.8 kg including bracket
- Special effects: Blinder, ramp up/down, random flash, lightning spikes, and pre-programmed FX macros
The Atomic 3000 LED stands as the brightest LED-based strobe available, combining robust DMX architecture with modern RGB wash capabilities and substantially reduced power demand and heat output compared to xenon predecessors—assets that matter in confined studio spaces and extended recording sessions.
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At a Glance
The Martin Atomic 3000 LED Strobe is a 180,000-lumen LED strobe with RGB Aura backlight, designed for live broadcast, theatrical, and large-venue production work where maximum strobe intensity and color control must coexist. Its 228 white LEDs and 64 RGB backlights offer precise timing (0.289–16.667 Hz) and smooth 8-bit dimming at 6,000 Hz PWM, making it ideal for syncing to click tracks and creating layered visual designs in broadcast, theater, and immersive installations. Choose it for the most powerful LED strobe available, low power draw (740 W max), 50,000+ hour LED lifespan, and proven DMX architecture that integrates into any control system.
Frequently Asked Questions
How bright is the Atomic 3000 LED compared to other LED strobes?
The Atomic 3000 LED delivers 180,000 lumens from its array of 228 Cree XLamp 10W white LEDs at 5,700 K color temperature, making it the brightest LED-based strobe available. Flash rates run from 0.289 to 16.667 Hz with variable intensity and duration for precise timing control.
Can I use this with my existing DMX rig?
Yes. The Atomic 3000 LED supports 3-, 4-, and 14-channel DMX modes with RDM support, and the 4-channel mode offers drop-in compatibility with legacy Atomic 3000 DMX setups. Control is via standard 5-pin XLR connectors, with a backlit LCD menu for quick adjustments.
What is the Aura backlight and what can it do?
The Aura backlight consists of 64 Osram RGB LEDs with 8-bit color and dimming per channel, allowing you to use the fixture as both a strobe and a sophisticated RGB wash light. Special effects include blinder, ramp up/down, random flash, lightning spikes, and pre-programmed FX macros.
How much power does it draw and what is the AC input?
Maximum power consumption is 740 W (typical 663 W, idle 25 W). AC input is 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz auto-ranging with Neutrik PowerCON TRUE1 TOP connector, significantly reducing power demand compared to xenon-based strobes.
What is the LED lifespan and is the fixture road-worthy?
LED lifetime is a minimum of 50,000 hours. The fixture is built with steel and flame-retardant thermoplastic (IP 20 rating), weighs 7.8 kg with bracket, and maintains the proven industrial design of the original Atomic 3000 for touring and installation use.