About the Martin CL-ERA 800 Performance Moving Light
The Martin CL-ERA 800 represents a significant evolution in professional stage lighting, combining the high output expected from touring-grade fixtures with the efficiency and longevity of modern LED technology. At its core is an 800-watt white LED engine engineered to deliver intense brightness that rivals traditional discharge lamps while consuming less power and generating minimal radiant heat. This luminaire is designed for the most demanding environments, including large-scale concert tours, theatrical productions, and permanent architectural installations, where reliable performance and vivid color reproduction are non-negotiable. Its optical system is crafted to produce a crisp, defined beam capable of long throws, making it effective even in vast auditoriums and outdoor venues.
This moving light offers an extensive creative toolkit through its sophisticated internal mechanisms. A full CMY color mixing system provides seamless access to a vast spectrum of saturated and pastel hues, supplemented by a fixed color wheel for instant snaps to primary colors and special tints. It features dual gobo wheels with a combination of rotating and static, replaceable patterns, allowing for intricate texture and shape projection. The motorized zoom function enables dynamic adjustment of the beam diameter from a tight pin-spot to a wide wash without sacrificing focus, and when coupled with a high-speed mechanical dimmer and strobe, it can execute everything from subtle fades to aggressive, punctuating effects.
Built for durability and ease of integration, the CL-ERA 800 operates with remarkably low acoustic noise, a critical feature for broadcast and theatrical applications. It supports comprehensive digital control via DMX512 and RDM protocols, enabling remote fixture management and diagnostics. The robust housing incorporates standard rigging points and a familiar yoke design for secure truss mounting. As a complete package, the Martin CL-ERA 800 provides lighting designers with a powerful, versatile, and future-proof lighting instrument that reduces total cost of ownership through its LED source, affirming its role as a cornerstone fixture in modern automated lighting rigs.