Martin VDO Fatron 20 LED Video Blade 1000 mm Long B-Stock
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Martin VDO Fatron 20 LED Video Blade 1000 mm Long
The VDO Fatron 20 is a 1000 mm LED video batten designed for precision lighting in studio and performance environments, video mapping workflows, and visual installations. Its compact 20 mm pixel pitch and extensive field-exchangeable diffuser ecosystem deliver consistent brightness and color calibration across multi-element rigs, all controlled seamlessly through the Martin P3 System Controller platform for synchronized playback with audio and video content.
Optical Performance & Control
Delivering 500 cd per meter calibrated luminous intensity and 1500 lumens per meter calibrated output, the Fatron 20 maintains uniform color and brightness across all VDO product lines for predictable mixing and layering in complex lighting designs. 16-bit per color resolution ensures pixel-level precision for fine-tuned color work, while dual control architecture—DMX or P3 VideoMapping—integrates easily with existing studio control systems and enables real-time synchronization with multitrack sessions and video content.
Build & Environmental Rating
The matte black extruded aluminum profile base combined with IP65 protection rating ensures reliable operation from -20°C to +45°C, making it suitable for both controlled studio environments and location shoots. Direct compatibility with Martin's unified power and data cabling system (VDO Sceptron and VDO Dotron) simplifies rigging and teardown on multi-element productions, reducing setup and breakdown time on sessions.
Key Features
- Length: 1000 mm (39.4 in.)
- Pixel pitch: 20.00 mm
- LED array: 4 x 50
- Luminous intensity: 500 cd per meter (calibrated mode)
- Luminous output: 1500 lumens per meter (calibrated mode)
- Color resolution: 16 bits per color (48 bits per pixel)
- LED refresh rate: 1001 Hz standard / 4004 Hz high refresh mode
- Control modes: 16-bit (P3) or 8-bit (DMX)
- Input voltage: 48 VDC +/- 4%
- Maximum power consumption: 60 W
- Operating temperature: -20°C to +45°C
- Protection rating: IP65 (outdoor-rated)
The VDO Fatron 20 delivers broadcast-grade color calibration and refresh performance in a compact, sealed form factor suited to studio sessions, touring productions, and permanent installation environments.
As a B-Stock instrument it carries a minor cosmetic blemish with no effect on playability, tone or structure, which is why it sells for less than a first-quality unit. It is new, unplayed and covered by the full manufacturer warranty.
More Information
| Condition | Refurbished |
|---|---|
| Country of Manufacture | Belarus |
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At a Glance
The Martin VDO Fatron 20 is a 1000 mm LED video batten engineered for professional video mapping, 3D visual installations, and broadcast-grade color-critical work in studio and location production environments. Its 500 cd per meter calibrated intensity, 16-bit per color resolution, and compatibility with Martin's P3 VideoMapping control system allow precise pixel-level synchronization and real-time color grading across complex multi-camera and projection-mapped sessions. Choose this unit when you need compact, weather-sealed LED precision for outdoor shoots, festival documentation, or any production requiring consistent color and brightness across expansive visual arrays.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ live performance
- ✓ touring
- ✓ video mapping
- ✓ festival installations
Not the best pick for
- – practice
- – home recording
Skill level: Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What does B-Stock mean for this unit?
B-Stock means this Martin VDO Fatron 20 is fully functional and new, but carries a minor cosmetic blemish that does not affect optical performance, control, or reliability. It is covered by the full manufacturer warranty and sells at a lower price than a first-quality unit.
What control options does the Fatron 20 support?
The unit supports dual control architecture: 16-bit P3 VideoMapping for real-time synchronization and creative flexibility, or standard 8-bit DMX for conventional lighting console integration. Both modes work seamlessly with the Martin P3 System Controller platform.
Is this unit suitable for outdoor touring and festivals?
Yes. The Fatron 20 carries an IP65 weather rating and operates reliably across -20°C to +45°C, making it rated for outdoor touring, festival installations, and permanent fixed rigs. Its direct compatibility with Martin's unified power and data cabling system also reduces setup time on multi-element rigs.
How does the 20 mm pixel pitch affect image quality and throw distance?
The 20 mm pixel pitch provides fine resolution suitable for video mapping and detailed visual installations at typical stage and venue throw distances. The 1500 lumens per meter output and 500 cd per meter calibrated intensity ensure bright, sharp imagery across most professional stage and outdoor applications.
Can the Fatron 20 integrate with other Martin VDO products?
Yes. The unit is part of Martin's unified VDO product line and integrates directly with VDO Sceptron and VDO Dotron products via Martin's shared power and data cabling system, simplifying rigging and reducing cable clutter on complex multi-element installations.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. On this item that is roughly $70 less out the door than the same listed price at a national retailer or on a marketplace. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.
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