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Martin MAC Encore Wash Warm Light Moving Head vs Martin MAC Encore Wash Cold Light Moving Head
The MAC Encore Wash WRM is a warm tungsten-emulation fixture (3000 K with variable range to 7000 K) designed to replace traditional tungsten Fresnel lights, while the MAC Encore Wash CLD is a daylight-balanced fixture (6000 K with CMY mixing) engineered as an LED alternative to HMI Fresnels. Choose the WRM for warm, intimate, or tungsten-matched productions; choose the CLD for daylight, neutral, or color-mixing-heavy applications.
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Martin MAC Encore Wash Warm Light Moving Head
Martin MAC Encore Wash Cold Light Moving Head
Specs side by side
| Martin MAC Encore Wash Warm Light Moving Head | Martin MAC Encore Wash Cold Light Moving Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $10,206.00 | $10,206.00 |
| Brand | Martin | Martin |
| Year | Unknown | Unknown |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Martin MAC Encore Wash Warm Light Moving Head
- ✓ Warm 3000 K tungsten emulation with CTO correction—direct replacement for tungsten Fresnel fixtures
- ✓ Variable color temperature control (3000–7000 K) adapts to mixed-source environments
- ✓ Superior skin tone and fabric rendering in warm-light scenarios
- ✓ Whisper-silent operation and 28.5 kg weight for easy rigging
Why choose Martin MAC Encore Wash Cold Light Moving Head
- ✓ 6000 K daylight-balanced light mimics natural and HMI fixture output
- ✓ CMY color mixing with six interchangeable dichroic filters for expanded palette and dynamic effects
- ✓ Precise color temperature correction along the black body curve without unwanted color casts
- ✓ Whisper-silent operation and identical 28.5 kg weight for compact touring setups
Frequently asked questions
Which fixture is better for replacing tungsten Fresnel lights?
The MAC Encore Wash WRM is purpose-built as a warm tungsten replacement with its 3000 K engine and variable color temperature up to 7000 K. The CLD is optimized for daylight and HMI replacement instead.
Can either fixture do color mixing?
The WRM offers variable color temperature control and CTB correction to track other warm sources. The CLD includes full CMY color mixing plus six interchangeable dichroic filters, providing a much wider and more dynamic color palette.
Are both fixtures film and broadcast camera-safe?
Yes, both operate flicker-free at camera-safe refresh rates with high CRI and TM-30 performance for accurate color rendering on film and digital cameras.
How do the weights and form factors compare?
Both fixtures weigh exactly 28.5 kg (62.9 lbs) with tour-proven engineering, whisper-silent motorized functions, and a 1:4 zoom ratio, making them equally compact and riggable.