Martin MAC One Dual VDO Header
Description
Martin MAC One Dual VDO Header
The Martin MAC One Dual VDO Header is a professional-grade lighting rigging solution built for reliable fixture mounting in live venues, touring rigs, and permanent installations. Its compact aluminum design keeps system weight down while maintaining the structural integrity you need for stable, secure fixture positioning night after night.
Design & Build
At 568 mm in length (600 mm end-to-end when installed) with a compact footprint of 85 × 58 mm, this header packs serious mounting capability without taking up valuable truss real estate. The aluminum construction tips the scales at only 2.20 kg (4.85 lbs.), reducing load on your rigging while delivering the durability expected in touring and fixed-installation environments.
Mounting & Compatibility
Built with two repositionable M12 threaded holes for standard lighting hardware, plus four VDO Coupler receivers that mate directly with VDO Grid Mount Ring and VDO Atomic Bold/Dot fixtures, this header eliminates adapter clutter and lets you run mixed-fixture setups from a single mounting point. No extra adapters, no compromise.
Key Features
- Length: 568 mm (22.36 in.) / 600 mm (23.62 in.) end-to-end when installed
- Width: 85 mm (3.35 in.)
- Height: 58 mm (2.28 in.)
- Weight: 2.20 kg (4.85 lbs.)
- Two repositionable M12 threaded mounting holes for standard rigging hardware
- Four receivers compatible with VDO Couplers
- Compatible with VDO Grid Mount Ring fixtures
- Compatible with VDO Atomic Bold and VDO Atomic Dot fixtures
- Suitable for indoor or outdoor use (protected from elements)
- Mounts in any orientation without performance degradation
- Minimum clearance to combustible materials: 0.20 m (7.87 in.)
The MAC One Dual VDO Header consolidates mounting and fixture interface into one lightweight, road-tested component that keeps your rig efficient and your system reliable.
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At a Glance
The Martin MAC One Dual VDO Header is a compact, aluminum mounting bracket designed to secure professional lighting fixtures in live performance and touring rigs. It features dual M12 rigging holes and four VDO coupler receivers, enabling flexible mixed-fixture configurations without adapters. Choose this header for lightweight, road-ready reliability that reduces truss load while maintaining the structural integrity touring rigs demand.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Live Performance
- ✓ Installation
- ✓ Touring
Frequently Asked Questions
What fixtures does this header support?
The MAC One Dual VDO Header features four VDO coupler receivers compatible with VDO Grid Mount Ring, VDO Atomic Bold, and VDO Atomic Dot fixtures. It also includes two repositionable M12 threaded holes for standard lighting rigging hardware, supporting mixed-fixture configurations on the same mounting point.
How much weight can this handle, and what does it weigh itself?
The header weighs only 2.20 kg (4.85 lbs.), minimizing load on truss systems. Specific weight ratings for mounted fixtures should be verified against your individual fixture specifications and local installation codes.
What are the physical dimensions and how does it mount?
The header measures 568 mm in length (600 mm end-to-end when installed), 85 mm wide, and 58 mm tall. It mounts in any orientation via two repositionable M12 threaded holes and requires a minimum of 0.20 m (7.87 in.) clearance from combustible materials.
Does this work indoors and outdoors?
Yes, the MAC One Dual VDO Header is suitable for indoor or outdoor use when protected from the elements. Aluminum construction resists corrosion and maintains structural integrity across touring and permanent installation environments.
Do I need separate adapters to mount different fixture types?
No. The dual-interface design—combining M12 threaded holes with four VDO coupler receivers—eliminates the need for separate adapters and streamlines mixed-fixture configurations on a single mounting point.