The Martin MAC Encore Two White sits at $13,945 MAP new. The B-Stock unit we have in right now is $11,156. That's $2,789 off a fixture that's actively touring stages and installed in serious venues — not a budget compromise, not a discontinued model.

If you're building out a multi-unit rig or running a rental inventory, that gap adds up fast. But before you pull the trigger, it's worth understanding exactly what you're buying and what "B-Stock" means on a fixture at this price point.

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What the MAC Encore Two White Actually Is

The MAC Encore Two White is Martin's high-CRI white-light moving head — purpose-built for applications where color accuracy matters as much as raw output. The core numbers:

• 760W LED white engine
• 21,000 lumens output
• 5,600K neutral white color temperature
• CRI 90 native, boosted to CRI 95 with the Spectrum Enhancement Filter
• TM-30 and TLCI scores of 90 native, 95 with the filter — two industry color-fidelity benchmarks that matter when you're lighting people
• 1:10 zoom range (5°–54°) via a 150mm front lens — wide enough to wash a stage, tight enough to spot a face from the back of a room
• Enhanced CMY color system for smooth, accurate color mixing across the zoom range

Martin also engineered this generation to run quieter than its predecessor. On a theater stage or broadcast set where ambient noise is a liability, that's not a minor footnote.

CRI 95 — Why That Number Matters on Stage

CRI (Color Rendering Index) measures how accurately a light source renders colors compared to natural daylight — 100 being perfect. Most stage fixtures don't prioritize this. The MAC Encore Two White does, because its primary use case is illuminating people and sets where skin tones, costume colors, and scenic paint all have to read as intended.

At CRI 90 native, you're already well above the threshold most venues and broadcast standards require. Slot in the Spectrum Enhancement Filter and you're at 95 — territory that matters for film and TV work, high-end corporate events, and theaters where the lighting designer has a specific color story to tell.

The TM-30 and TLCI scores mirror the CRI numbers. TM-30 is the newer, more detailed standard; TLCI is the broadcast industry's benchmark. Hitting 90+ on both, natively, is a strong result for a moving head in this class.

That 1:10 Zoom Range in Practice

A 5°–54° zoom on a single fixture is genuinely wide coverage. At the tight end, you've got a beam narrow enough for a hard key light or a follow-spot substitute. Open it to 54° and you're washing large set pieces or filling a cyc without needing to gang multiple units.

For rental companies, this flexibility reduces the number of fixture types you need to carry for a given call. One MAC Encore Two White can cover roles that would otherwise require two different units. That matters when you're quoting a job and trying to keep your truck count down.

What B-Stock Actually Means Here

B-Stock on a professional fixture like this is almost never a mechanical or electrical issue. The most common reasons a unit gets B-Stock classification at this level:

• Cosmetic blemish from shipping or handling — a scratch on the housing, a scuff on the yoke
• Packaging damage with no damage to the unit itself
• A unit that was opened, inspected, and returned without being used

Check the listing photos and the specific blemish noted. If it's cosmetic and in a location that won't affect rigging, operation, or your customer's perception of the fixture on a rental, you're essentially buying a new MAC Encore Two White for $2,789 less.

That said — if the unit is going into a permanent install where the housing is going to be visible and the venue cares about aesthetics, or if you're buying for resale and condition matters to your buyer, factor that in honestly. B-Stock savings are real; so is the cosmetic classification.

The Math on a Multi-Unit Purchase

Venues and rental operations rarely buy one moving head. At $2,789 off per unit, a four-unit purchase saves you over $11,000 compared to buying new at MAP. An eight-unit rig saves you more than $22,000.

That's real budget — the kind that covers a road case order, additional accessories, or simply improves the ROI on a rental inventory that's going to work hard before it gets replaced.

Who This Fixture Is Built For

The MAC Encore Two White isn't a general-purpose moving head. It's a specialist tool, and being honest about that helps you buy it for the right reasons:

• Theater and performing arts venues where skin tone accuracy and quiet operation are non-negotiable
• Broadcast and film stages where TLCI scores get checked against spec sheets
• High-end corporate and event production where the client has a lighting designer with standards
• Rental companies serving those markets who need a reliable, flexible white-light mover in their inventory

If your primary need is saturated color effects or outdoor use, this isn't the fixture — its strength is white light quality, not color saturation or IP rating. Know what you're buying it for.

Our Take

At $11,156, the MAC Encore Two White B-Stock is a straightforward decision for anyone already sold on the fixture's spec sheet. You're getting 21,000 lumens, CRI 95 capability, a 1:10 zoom range, and Martin's build quality — at a meaningful discount off a fixture that isn't getting replaced in its category anytime soon.

Review the specific blemish in the listing. If it's cosmetic, buy it. If the savings on a multi-unit order can justify some cosmetic variance in a rental context, the math is clearly in your favor.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does CRI 95 mean, and why does it matter for this fixture?

CRI (Color Rendering Index) measures how accurately a light source renders colors compared to natural daylight, on a scale of 0 to 100. The MAC Encore Two White hits CRI 90 natively and 95 with its Spectrum Enhancement Filter. In practice, this means skin tones, costumes, and scenic colors read as intended under the light — which is critical for theater, broadcast, and high-end event work where color fidelity is part of the design brief.

Is a 1:10 zoom range actually useful, or is it a spec sheet number?

It's genuinely useful. A 5°–54° range on a single fixture means you can dial in a tight key light at 5° or open up to a wide wash at 54° without swapping units. For rental operations especially, that flexibility means fewer fixture types on the truck for a given job — which has a real impact on logistics and quoting.

What's typically wrong with B-Stock on a fixture like this?

Usually something cosmetic — a scratch on the housing, a scuff on the yoke, or packaging damage that never touched the unit itself. Mechanical and electrical issues are rare at this price point; manufacturers classify B-Stock conservatively. Check the listing photos for the specific noted blemish, and if it's in a location that won't affect rigging or operation, you're buying the same fixture for less.

Is the MAC Encore Two White the right fixture if I also need saturated color output?

Probably not as a standalone choice. The Encore Two White's strength is white light quality — high CRI, accurate color rendering, a broad zoom range. If you need deep saturated colors or outdoor IP-rated capability as primary features, a different fixture in the Martin lineup would serve you better. The Encore Two White earns its price in contexts where white light fidelity is the brief.