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Martin ERA 400 Performance Cold LED CMY Color Mixing Light vs Martin Exterior Image Projection 500 Medium 20 Degree B-Stock
The Martin ERA 400 is a versatile moving light designed for indoor theater and concert venues with precise color mixing and beam shaping, while the Exterior Projection 500 is a rugged, weather-sealed projection fixture built for outdoor architectural and branding applications. Choose the ERA 400 for dynamic indoor stage work; choose the Exterior Projection 500 for durable outdoor facade and architectural projection.
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Martin ERA 400 Performance Cold LED CMY Color Mixing Light
Martin Exterior Image Projection 500 Medium 20 Degree B-Stock
Specs side by side
| Martin ERA 400 Performance Cold LED CMY Color Mixing Light | Martin Exterior Image Projection 500 Medium 20 Degree B-Stock | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $8,676.00 | $5,173.20 |
| Brand | Martin | Martin |
| Year | Unknown | Unknown |
| Condition | New | Refurbished |
Why choose Martin ERA 400 Performance Cold LED CMY Color Mixing Light
- ✓ CMY color mixing with 9 built-in filters delivers unlimited color possibilities for creative lighting design
- ✓ Motorized zoom (10–30°) and four individually controllable framing blades enable precise beam shaping and masking
- ✓ Extensive gobo library (7 rotating/indexing, 9 static) supports rapid creative transitions
- ✓ Full 540° pan and 260° tilt range ideal for concert and theater production workflows
Why choose Martin Exterior Image Projection 500 Medium 20 Degree B-Stock
- ✓ IP66 weather sealing and C5-M corrosion resistance for reliable outdoor and coastal operation
- ✓ 230 W LED engine with 20,000-hour lifespan reduces maintenance burden in extended-run installations
- ✓ 20-degree beam angle optimized for mid-range facade projection and architectural lighting at defined throw distances
- ✓ Four integrated effect layers (8-color wheel, 6-rotating gobo wheel, 2-prism options, motorized focus) in a compact rugged form
Frequently asked questions
Which fixture handles outdoor weather and coastal environments?
Only the Exterior Projection 500 is rated for outdoor use, with IP66 ingress protection and C5-M corrosion resistance for salt spray and harsh climates. The ERA 400 is designed for indoor venues and is not suitable for outdoor daylight or weather exposure.
What's the key difference in how these fixtures generate color?
The ERA 400 uses CMY (cyan-magenta-yellow) color mixing for unlimited hue control, while the Exterior Projection 500 uses an 8-color wheel and rotating gobo wheel for discrete color and pattern effects. CMY mixing is more flexible for smooth color transitions; color wheels are better suited to fixed architectural looks.
Which is better for moving-light theater cues and dynamic effects?
The ERA 400 is purpose-built as a moving light with 540° pan, 260° tilt, prism effects, and four dimming curves for cueing systems typical of concert and theater production. The Exterior Projection 500 is stationary-mounted and designed for fixed or slow-moving architectural projection, not rapid theatrical movement.
How do brightness and beam angles compare?
The ERA 400 outputs 10,000 lumens with a variable 10–30° zoom for indoor venue coverage across varying throw distances. The Exterior Projection 500 delivers 6,100 lumens with a fixed 20-degree medium beam angle optimized for mid-range outdoor facade projection; higher lumen output does not compensate for the ERA 400's indoor-only design.