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Martin MAC Encore Performance Cold Light Moving Head vs Martin ERA 600 Performance LED CMY Color Mixing Light
The MAC Encore Performance Cold Light is a precision accent and architectural fixture optimized for tight zoom ranges and meticulous programming, while the ERA 600 is a high-output, all-purpose workhorse designed for touring and rental flexibility. Choose the MAC Encore for camera-critical theatrical work and intricate automated sequences; choose the ERA 600 for broad-wash coverage, road deployments, and maximum lumen output.
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Martin MAC Encore Performance Cold Light Moving Head
Martin ERA 600 Performance LED CMY Color Mixing Light
Specs side by side
| Martin MAC Encore Performance Cold Light Moving Head | Martin ERA 600 Performance LED CMY Color Mixing Light | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $12,199.50 | $13,437.00 |
| Brand | Martin | Martin |
| Year | Unknown | Unknown |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Martin MAC Encore Performance Cold Light Moving Head
- ✓ Tighter 12–48° zoom with superior optical flatness for precise accent lighting and texture projection
- ✓ Silent, flicker-free operation ideal for camera-critical environments
- ✓ Intuitive real-time control suited to both automated programming and live spontaneous adjustments
- ✓ Absolute position motor monitoring ensures repeatable, reliable automated cueing
Why choose Martin ERA 600 Performance LED CMY Color Mixing Light
- ✓ Significantly higher output: 19,000 lumens (fixture) vs. 11,600 lumens for broader venue coverage
- ✓ Modular design enables effects swaps in under one minute for fast touring changeovers
- ✓ Lighter weight (31.3 kg) and more compact for portability and rigging flexibility
- ✓ Independent CMY color mixing plus dual rotating prisms for richer effects palette
Frequently asked questions
Which is brighter?
The ERA 600 delivers 19,000 lumens of fixture output compared to the MAC Encore's 11,600 lumens. The ERA 600 is significantly brighter for filling large venues and creating broad washes. The MAC Encore prioritizes precision and optical quality over raw lumens.
Which is better for touring and rental work?
The ERA 600 is purpose-built for touring: it weighs 31.3 kg versus an unspecified heavier weight for the MAC Encore, features modular effects design for sub-minute swaps, and is designed for ease of service. The MAC Encore is engineered for fixed installations and programming-heavy theatrical environments.
What are the key optical differences?
The MAC Encore has a tighter zoom (12–48°) and flat-field optical design ideal for accent lighting and texture gobos. The ERA 600 has a wider 1:8 zoom (6–45°), higher lumens, and includes dual rotating prisms plus a full framing curtain system for more effects flexibility but broader field coverage.
Which offers better color control?
The ERA 600 includes independent CMY color mixing (0–100%) alongside a color wheel, offering more granular hue blending. The MAC Encore uses a 6-position dichroic color wheel with variable CTO adjustment (6000–2700K). For touring work needing fast color changes, the ERA 600 is more flexible; for theatrical precision, the MAC Encore's spectral accuracy (CRI > 80, TM-30 fidelity) excels.