Martin VDO Dotron Single Pixel LED Video Dot

Martin VDO Dotron Single Pixel LED Video Dot

The VDO Dotron is a compact, modular LED pixel engineered for dynamic 3D stage setups and creative video mapping installations. Its lightweight form factor and field-exchangeable optics make it an exceptionally flexible building block for large-scale lighting designs. This pixel delivers calibrated output and seamless integration with Martin's P3 ecosystem, allowing designers to mix, match, and reconfigure looks on the fly.

Optical Performance & Design Flexibility

The VDO Dotron produces 120 lumens per dot with 4000 nits total output at 100 mm center-to-center spacing, delivering punchy brightness for outdoor and arena applications. Its 16-bit per color processing ensures smooth color gradation and calibrated consistency across the entire VDO product line. Five field-exchangeable optical options—including four diffuser variants and a narrow lens array—provide viewing angles ranging from 22° to 125°, giving you complete control over beam spread and aesthetic impact.

Integration & Control

Control this pixel via DMX512-A (8-bit), P3 VideoMapping (16-bit), or hybrid mode toggled in real-time through the P3 System Controller. Combined power and data cabling matches VDO Sceptron and VDO Fatron, eliminating cable compatibility headaches. The 48 VDC input draws only 5 W at maximum intensity, minimizing power infrastructure demands for large installations.

Key Features

• Diameter: 72 mm (2.9 in.); Height: 34 mm (1.4 in.) without optics
• Weight: 0.3 kg (0.7 lbs) without diffuser/lens
• Luminous output: 120 lumens per dot (calibrated mode)
• Total output: 4000 nits at 100 mm center-to-center spacing
• Color resolution: 16 bits per color (48 bits per pixel)
• LED refresh rate: 1001 Hz standard mode; 4004 Hz high refresh mode
• Viewing angles: 103° × 103° (open front); 125° × 125° (dome diffuser); 22° × 22° (lens array)
• Power input: 48 VDC ±4%; Total consumption: 5 W maximum
• Control: DMX512-A (8-bit) and P3 VideoMapping (16-bit); RDM-compliant
• 6-pin custom BBD connector (IP66-rated); hot-plug compatible
• IP65 outdoor rating; 50,000-hour minimum LED lifetime (>70% output)
• Field-exchangeable diffusers and lens options for versatile optical configurations

The VDO Dotron excels as a modular, scalable pixel for designers who demand both creative flexibility and rock-solid technical reliability in mission-critical installations.