Martin MAC Encore Wash Cold Light Moving Head
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Martin MAC Encore Wash CLD Moving Head
The MAC Encore Wash CLD delivers tour-grade moving head performance built for working musicians and live professionals. Whisper-silent motorized functions across cooling, barndoors, iris, zoom, pan, and tilt mean zero stage noise to compete with your mix—critical for intimate venues and live recording setups. This compact, lightweight fixture produces premium 6000 K daylight white light with exceptional color rendering and zero flicker, all in a road-tested build that weighs just 28.5 kg. The combination of rapid, silent movement and studio-grade optical control makes this a genuine workhorse LED alternative that handles traditional HMI Fresnel demands while adding color mixing and dynamic effects for creative control.
Light Quality & Color Control
The 6000 K crisp, neutral daylight engine features high CRI and TM-30 performance to render skin tones, costumes, and set pieces with natural accuracy. CMY color mixing with variable CTO allows vibrant primary colors, smooth pastels, and precise color temperature correction along the black body curve—no green or magenta shifts. Six interchangeable dichroic filters plus open position expand your palette for different gigs and venues, and the flicker-free LED driver ensures clean operation across all camera frame rates on live broadcasts and recordings.
Optics & Beam Control
The diffused optical system maintains consistent color temperature across the entire zoom and dimming range, delivering even light distribution from tight beams to wide coverage. An ultra-fast, silent 1:4 Fresnel zoom accommodates both high and low ceiling installations, while the internal barndoor system with two overlappable shutter blades and +/− 100° rotation provides precise beam shaping for stage setups. The adjustable iris (0–100%) works in concert with the barndoors for exact framing and repeatable cue positioning show after show.
Key Features
- 6000 K pure white LED engine with high CRI, TM-30, and R9 values
- Flicker-free operation suitable for all camera applications
- CMY color mixing (independently variable 0–100%) with vibrant primary and pastel palettes
- Variable CTO color temperature correction staying true to black body curve
- 6 interchangeable dichroic filters plus open position
- Internal barndoor system with two individually controllable shutter blades and +/− 100° module rotation
- Motorized iris (variable 0–100%) with adjustable dynamic effects
- Ultra-fast 1:4 Fresnel zoom with silent, precise operation
- 3-phase stepper motor pan/tilt with absolute position monitoring
- Whisper-silent cooling combining convection and forced air with user-selectable output vs. sound level control
- Compact dimensions: 452 mm L × 480 mm W × 755 mm H maximum
- Lightweight build at 28.5 kg (62.9 lb.) with best-in-class lumen-per-kilogram ratio
The MAC Encore Wash CLD excels in broadcast, theater, and touring applications where light quality, silent operation, and precise beam control are non-negotiable.
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At a Glance
The Martin MAC Encore Wash CLD is a premium LED moving head that delivers broadcast-quality 6000 K daylight white light with whisper-silent motorized control—ideal for theater, touring, and camera-ready live events where flicker-free operation and precision beam shaping matter. At just 28.5 kg with a 1:4 Fresnel zoom, internal barndoors, and motorized iris, it replaces traditional HMI fixtures while adding CMY color mixing and studio-grade optical control. Choose this if your venue demands silent, repeatable positioning, natural skin-tone rendering, and the reliability to tour night after night.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 'whisper-silent' operation mean, and why does it matter?
All motorized functions—cooling, zoom, pan, tilt, barndoors, and iris—operate with virtually no audible noise, making the fixture ideal for sound-sensitive environments like broadcast studios, theaters, and streamed events where microphones pick up every mechanical sound. The user-selectable cooling mode lets you balance heat management against sound output.
Is this fixture suitable for camera work?
Yes; the flicker-free LED driver ensures clean operation across all camera frame rates, and the 6000 K engine with high CRI and TM-30 values renders skin tones and costumes with natural accuracy for broadcast, video, and streaming applications.
What beam control options does it offer?
The MAC Encore Wash CLD features a 1:4 Fresnel zoom for tight to wide coverage, an internal barndoor system with two individually controllable shutter blades and +/− 100° rotation, and a motorized iris (0–100%) for precise framing and repeatable cue positioning.
Can I adjust color temperature, and are there preset color filters?
Yes; CMY color mixing lets you dial in vibrant primaries and smooth pastels, and a variable CTO function corrects color temperature along the black body curve without green or magenta shift. Six interchangeable dichroic filters plus an open position further expand the palette.
How portable is this fixture?
At 28.5 kg (62.9 lb.) with compact dimensions of 452 mm L × 480 mm W × 755 mm H, it offers best-in-class lumen-per-kilogram efficiency, making it practical for touring and venue-to-venue setups without sacrificing output or optical quality.