About the Martin CL-MAC Aura Wash Moving Light
The Martin CL-MAC Aura Wash is a high-output LED moving head wash light designed for stage, concert, television, and architectural lighting applications. It utilizes a sophisticated array of RGBW or full-color LED engines to produce a vast, saturated color palette, including vibrant hues, subtle pastels, and pure white light, all with smooth, continuous color mixing. The fixture is engineered to deliver a wide, even field of light with a soft edge, making it ideal for washing large scenic elements, cycloramas, stages, or audiences with rich, consistent color. Its LED source provides high efficiency, long life, and reduced heat output compared to traditional discharge lamps, allowing for cooler operation and lower power consumption, which is critical for energy-conscious productions and installations.
A key feature of the Aura Wash is its advanced optical system, which includes motorized zoom, focus, and frost/defocus controls. This allows the beam angle to be adjusted from a wide flood to a more focused wash, and the frost filter can be engaged to soften the beam edge completely, creating a seamless blend between multiple fixtures. The fixture incorporates a high-speed pan and tilt mechanism with 16-bit precision, enabling fast, silent, and accurate positioning for dynamic movement effects. Additional effects wheels, such as a color temperature correction wheel (CTO) and sometimes a dimming/strobe shutter, provide further creative control. The fixture is also capable of producing a range of built-in macro effects and can be pixel-mapped for complex, synchronized visual displays when used in large arrays.
Constructed with a durable, lightweight housing often made from die-cast aluminum and composite materials, the CL-MAC Aura Wash is built for both touring and fixed installation. It features comprehensive connectivity with DMX512 control (including RDM for remote management) and often includes Ethernet ports for integration into larger networked lighting systems. Advanced thermal management ensures consistent performance and LED longevity. As a versatile and powerful LED wash light, the Martin Aura Wash provides lighting designers with a reliable, color-rich tool for creating immersive atmospheres and dynamic looks, combining the benefits of LED technology with the flexibility and output expected from professional moving head fixtures.