Martin MAC Viper Wash DX Luminare W/ CMY Color Mixing
Description
Martin MAC Viper Wash DX Luminaire with CMY Color Mixing
The MAC Viper Wash DX is built for the touring rig and the permanent install alike. It delivers 33,000 lumens of clean, consistent light that cuts through ambient without sacrificing color fidelity—exactly what you need when you're lighting a band on stage or running a multi-night tour. The internal barndoor system and sophisticated dimming architecture replace conventional Fresnel fixtures entirely, giving you surgical control over where light lands: on the vocalist's face, across the drums, or framing the entire stage. The fixture maintains uniform beam quality and color saturation across its entire zoom range without visible beam jump, so your cues look seamless from house to house.
Optical Performance & Light Output
33,000 lumens at 6000K color temperature punch through on mid-to-large stages without compromise. The 13.5° to 59° zoom range (1:5 ratio) transitions continuously without efficiency loss, giving you both tight spotting on individual performers and broad wash coverage when the arrangement demands it—all in one fixture.
Control & Beam Shaping
The internal barndoor system with indexing shutters lets you frame light precisely, cutting unwanted spill and keeping the audience focused where it matters. The mechanical and electrical combination dimmer with 4 selectable curves handles everything from silk-smooth fades to instant blackouts, while the fast, tight iris with adjustable dynamic effects gives you millisecond-level control. Real operators trust this architecture because it responds predictably every night.
Key Features
- Output: 33,000 lumens with 6000K color temperature
- 1000-watt, 6000K semi hot restrike arc lamp
- Zoom range: 13.5° to 59° (1:5 ratio)
- Full CMY color mixing plus variable CCT (6000K–3200K)
- Internal barndoor system (shutters) for beam shaping
- Combination dimmer/shutter with instant blackout, smooth fades, and dynamic iris effects
- Mechanical and electrical dimmer with 4 selectable curves
- XLR5 data connector with 24-channel (16-bit extended) control
- Power: 10.3A @ 120V (1225W) or 5.8A @ 208V (1190W) with electronic ballast
- Dimensions: 580 × 450 × 870 mm; Weight: 39 kg (86 lbs)
The MAC Viper Wash DX pairs the compact footprint and color accuracy you expect from the MAC Viper Profile line with full-feature wash capability and automated framing—the fixture that earns its place in your rig because it performs night after night, venue after venue.
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At a Glance
The Martin MAC Viper Wash DX is a compact, 33,000-lumen automated wash fixture built for stages that demand both full-range coverage and precise beam shaping—think touring rigs, theater productions, and large venues where you need the control of a Fresnel but the speed and color mixing of a modern moving light. Built-in barndoors, an iris, and CMY color mixing let you sculpt light onto performers and set with millisecond precision while the 13.5° to 59° zoom range handles tight spotting or wide washes without losing beam quality. If you're programming complex lighting designs or running sound and light for touring bands and theater, this fixture cuts setup time and gives you the articulate control that separates polished productions from basic coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CMY color mixing and how does it compare to other color systems?
CMY (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) color mixing uses three color filters that blend to create any color across the visible spectrum, plus variable color temperature control from 6000K to 3200K for warm-to-cool adjustments. This system offers continuous, flicker-free color saturation that stays uniform across the entire 13.5° to 59° zoom range, making it ideal for precise color matching in performances and productions.
What does the internal barndoor system do and why does it matter?
The internal barndoor system with indexing shutters lets you frame and shape the light beam without external flags or tape, giving you millisecond-level control over which parts of the stage get illuminated. This feature makes the MAC Viper Wash DX function as an automated replacement for conventional Fresnel fixtures, providing surgical edge control while maintaining the speed and color mixing of a modern moving light.
What is the zoom range and how much light does it produce?
The fixture zooms from a tight 13.5° to a wide 59° (1:5 ratio) and outputs 33,000 lumens at 6000K, delivering excellent brightness for stages and large venues. The zoom transitions continuously without efficiency loss or visible beam jump, so color saturation and beam quality remain consistent whether you are spotting a soloist or washing the entire stage.
What control options are available and how does the dimmer work?
The fixture uses XLR5 DMX control (24-channel, 16-bit extended) and features a combination dimmer/shutter with 4 selectable dimming curves, smooth fades, instant blackout capability, and a fast iris with adjustable dynamic effects. This setup gives operators instant blackout, fade control, and real-time projection shaping from a single controller or lighting console.
What are the power requirements and physical size?
The MAC Viper Wash DX runs on either 120V (10.3A, 1225W) or 208V (5.8A, 1190W) with electronic ballast and weighs 39 kg (86 lbs) in a compact frame of 580 × 450 × 870 mm, making it suitable for both touring rigs and permanent installations where space and power budgets are tight.