Martin MAC Aura PXL Multi-Source Wash Light
Description
Martin MAC Aura PXL Multi-Source Wash Light
The MAC Aura PXL combines compact form factor with serious intensity—a fixture that delivers tight, high-output beams and expansive wash fields without the bulk or weight of larger competitors. Built with Martin's trusted construction standards, this wash light operates silently even in noise-critical environments, making it equally at home in touring rigs, television production, corporate events, and high-end nightclub applications.
Optical Performance & Beam Control
Nineteen 40 W RGBW Osram Ostar LEDs generate 10,500 lumens of output with a 7°–59° zoom range that transitions from tight, high-intensity narrow beams to beautiful wide wash fields. The RGBW color system delivers vibrant saturated colors alongside subtle pastels and white tones, with color calibration ensuring consistency across multiple fixtures in the rig.
Pixel Mapping & Protocol Support
Individual control of 19 main beam pixels and 141 Aura backlight pixels enables sophisticated pixel-mapping applications with instant, flicker-free color and intensity response across all channels. Full control via DMX-512, Art-Net, sACN, and Martin's P3 protocol allows seamless integration with video content, media servers, and console-based workflows, with the P3 mix channel enabling blended control between console and media inputs.
Key Features
- 19 individually controlled main beam pixels with RGBW color mixing
- 141 individually controlled Aura backlight pixels for creative effects
- 570 W maximum total beam LED engine power with 50 W Aura LED engine power
- Pan/Tilt movement: 540°/268° with silent operation
- Weight: 15.6 kg (34.39 lbs); compact dimensions (410 mm width, 544 mm maximum height)
- Accepts industry-standard input sources with Neutrik TRUE1 power connector
- 2 pairs of 1/4-turn points for 106 mm omega bracket mounting
- LED lifetime: >50,000 hours to >70% luminous output
- Typical current draw: 5.0 A @ 100 V, 4.1 A @ 120 V, 2.4 A @ 208 V, 2.2 A @ 230 V, 2.1 A @ 240 V
- Low-noise cooling system with user-selectable output vs. sound level control
- Flicker-free operation suitable for all camera applications
- Calibrated and Extended color modes with Virtual Color Wheel and Tungsten Emulation option
The MAC Aura PXL delivers wash light versatility and pixel-mapping capability in a lightweight, quiet package that integrates seamlessly into modern lighting control architectures.
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At a Glance
The Martin MAC Aura PXL is a compact, high-output wash light that packs 10,500 lumens of RGBW color mixing into a 15.6 kg fixture with a 7°–59° zoom range—ideal for touring rigs, live events, and venues where silent operation and reliability matter. Its 19 individually controlled main beam pixels and 141 Aura backlight pixels enable sophisticated pixel-mapping effects while supporting DMX, Art-Net, sACN, and Martin's P3 protocol for seamless integration with any console or media server workflow. Built on Martin's proven construction standards, it delivers the intensity and beam control of larger competitors without the weight penalty, making it essential for touring bands, festival production, and any sound/lighting crew that demands dependable, quiet, high-performance wash lighting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the MAC Aura PXL different from a standard wash light?
The MAC Aura PXL combines 19 individually controlled main beam pixels with 141 backlight pixels, enabling pixel-mapping effects typically found only in moving heads. Its 7°–59° zoom transitions from tight high-intensity beams to wide wash fields, delivering versatility without the size and weight of larger fixtures—all while maintaining silent operation suitable for broadcast and noise-sensitive venues.
What control protocols and integration options does it support?
The fixture accepts DMX-512, Art-Net, sACN, and Martin's P3 protocol, with P3 mix channel functionality enabling blended control between console and media server inputs. This makes it fully compatible with modern lighting control architectures, video content synchronization, and both traditional console and media-server-driven workflows.
How bright is the MAC Aura PXL and what is its power consumption?
The fixture outputs 10,500 lumens with 19 x 40 W RGBW Osram Ostar LEDs and a 50 W Aura LED engine. Power draw ranges from 2.1 A @ 240 V to 5.0 A @ 100 V depending on incoming voltage, and it features a low-noise cooling system with selectable output vs. sound level control.
Is the MAC Aura PXL suitable for touring and outdoor use?
Yes. At 15.6 kg with a compact footprint (410 mm width, 544 mm max height), it is lightweight and road-ready. Silent operation, flicker-free performance for all camera applications, and Martin's proven construction standards make it reliable for touring rigs, television production, corporate events, and high-end nightclub applications.
What color modes and mixing options are available?
The RGBW color system delivers vibrant saturated colors, subtle pastels, and white tones, with calibrated and extended color modes including Virtual Color Wheel and Tungsten Emulation options. Color calibration ensures consistency across multiple fixtures in a rig.