Martin VDO Atomic Bold Full Color Blinder Strobe Wash Light
Description
Martin VDO Atomic Bold Full Color Blinder Strobe Wash Light
The VDO Atomic Bold is a compact yet powerful dual-layer LED fixture that delivers professional-grade output in a remarkably versatile package. Its octagonal design houses both a high-lumen main beam and individually controllable RGB aura backlight, enabling complex creative effects from a single unit. Built for touring productions, festival rigs, and stage installations, this fixture handles audience blinding, strobe effects, color washing, and pixel-mapping with equal competence.
Output & Optical Performance
The 400W RGBW LED engine produces 13,000 lumens in boost/strobe mode and 8,000 lumens in continuous operation, delivering serious punch despite the compact form factor. A 12-degree beam angle with a 26-degree field angle provides focused intensity while the 72 individually controllable RGB LED aura backlight adds a second creative layer, allowing authentic tungsten emulation and complex pixelmapping effects.
Build, Control & Integration
The IP65-rated octagonal housing withstands both indoor and outdoor environments, weighing only 9.32 kg (dimensions: 37.1 x 39.4 x 30 cm). Control flexibility spans DMX, Art-Net, sACN, and Martin P3 protocols, with power and data delivered via a single hybrid PDE cable system that supports daisychaining. The smart interlocking mechanics allow seamless array building with other VDO Atomic fixtures, while the PAR64-sized front-accessory holder accepts standard barndoors, diffusers, and lenses.
Key Features
- 400W RGBW LED light source with 72 RGB LED aura backlight
- 13,000 lumens in boost/strobe mode; 8,000 lumens continuous
- 12-degree beam angle, 26-degree field angle
- IP65-rated octagonal housing for indoor/outdoor use
- Weight: 9.32 kg; Dimensions: 37.1 x 39.4 x 30 cm
- Maximum 400W power consumption via hybrid PDE cable system
- DMX, Art-Net, sACN, and Martin P3 control protocol support
- 72 individually controllable RGB LEDs for aura pixelmapping
- PAR64-sized front-accessory holder for barndoors and diffusers
- Smart interlocking VDO Grid Mount System for fixture interconnection
- Built-in pixel effects on both backlight and main beam
- Compatible with VDO Atomic Dot for mixed-fixture arrays
The VDO Atomic Bold combines professional lumen output, dual-layer creative control, and robust build quality into a fixture that scales from single-unit applications to large-scale array installations.
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At a Glance
The Martin VDO Atomic Bold is a compact, IP65-rated LED blinder and wash fixture delivering 13,000 lumens in strobe mode and 8,000 in continuous operation, with dual-layer control via a 400W main beam and 72 individually addressable RGB aura LEDs. Built for touring productions and rental companies, it handles audience blinds, color washes, strobes, and pixel mapping from a single unit, controlled via DMX, Art-Net, sACN, or Martin P3 over a hybrid PDE cable. Road-tested design, minimal weight at 9.32 kg, and smart interlocking grid mounts make it the go-to for live sound engineers and touring crews who need serious output and creative flexibility without breaking down a van's payload.
Frequently Asked Questions
What control protocols does the VDO Atomic Bold support?
The fixture supports DMX, Art-Net, sACN, and Martin P3 protocols, all delivered via a single hybrid PDE cable system that also carries power and allows daisychaining for multi-unit setups.
Can I daisy-chain multiple VDO Atomic Bold fixtures together?
Yes. The fixture features smart interlocking mechanics compatible with the VDO Grid Mount System for seamless array building, and the hybrid PDE cable supports daisychaining across multiple units.
What are the brightness specifications in different modes?
The 400W RGBW LED engine produces 13,000 lumens in boost or strobe mode and 8,000 lumens in continuous operation, with a 12-degree beam angle and 26-degree field angle.
Is the VDO Atomic Bold suitable for outdoor use?
Yes. The fixture carries an IP65 rating and octagonal housing designed for both indoor and outdoor environments, making it suitable for touring productions and outdoor installations.
What accessories can I attach to the front of the fixture?
The PAR64-sized front-accessory holder accepts standard barndoors, diffusers, and lenses to shape and modify the light output.