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Martin ERA 800 Compact Moving Head CMY Color Mixing Light vs Martin P3-150 LED Video System Controller
The ERA 800 is a moving head fixture for creating dynamic lighting effects with gobos, color mixing, and zoom; the P3-150 is a video controller for mapping video content onto LED systems and coordinating pixel-based lighting. Choose the ERA 800 if you need a standalone light source for shows; choose the P3-150 if you're building a video-integrated LED installation or need to synchronize multiple Martin fixtures to video content.
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Martin ERA 800 Compact Moving Head CMY Color Mixing Light
Specs side by side
| Martin ERA 800 Compact Moving Head CMY Color Mixing Light | Martin P3-150 LED Video System Controller | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $13,903.97 | $15,434.55 |
| Brand | Martin | Martin |
| Year | Unknown | Unknown |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Martin ERA 800 Compact Moving Head CMY Color Mixing Light
- ✓ 34,000 lumens of high-output arena-class illumination in a compact, touring-friendly package
- ✓ Dual rotating gobo wheels plus static wheel with 19 total gobo options for varied visual effects
- ✓ Full CMY color mixing with CTO control and dual prisms for dynamic morphing and animation
- ✓ Fast modular design allows effect swaps in under a minute during live production
Why choose Martin P3-150 LED Video System Controller
- ✓ Processes Full HD video input at 60fps with 48-bit color depth for broadcast-quality pixel mapping
- ✓ Supports up to 2,000 fixtures (expandable) and 520,000 pixels with real-time cross-fade between video and DMX control
- ✓ Multiple connectivity options including Art-Net, sACN, and proprietary Martin P3 over Gigabit Ethernet for flexible system integration
- ✓ Intuitive GUI and real-time visualization tools make complex video-to-lighting integration accessible to operators of any skill level
Frequently asked questions
Are these products designed to work together?
Yes. The P3-150 can control Martin moving heads including ERA fixtures via DMX or Art-Net, enabling video-to-lighting synchronization. However, the ERA 800 is also a standalone fixture that works independently with any standard DMX console.
What type of production is each best suited for?
The ERA 800 excels in touring productions, live concerts, and large-venue shows requiring portable, high-output profile spots. The P3-150 is designed for installations, broadcast studios, and events where video content must be seamlessly integrated with or mapped onto LED lighting systems.
What are the key technical differences?
The ERA 800 is a lighting fixture producing 34,000 lumens with gobo wheels, color mixing, and zoom optics. The P3-150 is a controller processing Full HD video at 60fps and managing up to 2,000 fixtures; it has no light output of its own—it controls lighting systems.
Can I use the ERA 800 without the P3-150?
Yes, absolutely. The ERA 800 operates with any standard DMX lighting console and does not require the P3-150. The P3-150 is only needed if you want to add video mapping or advanced pixel-level control to your Martin lighting rig.