The Martin MAC Viper AirFX is a highly versatile and powerful moving head effects light designed to create dramatic aerial and atmospheric visuals for stage, concert, and large-scale event productions. This fixture specializes in producing intense, sculpted beams of light and volumetric effects using a combination of a high-output light source and integrated atmospheric generators. Unlike standard moving heads, the AirFX incorporates a built-in low-fog generator and a powerful air blower system, allowing it to project defined shapes, logos, and patterns not only onto surfaces but also into the air using its own fog output. This makes it an exceptional tool for creating visible light beams, mid-air logos, and immersive atmospheric layers that interact with the light in real time.

At the heart of the AirFX is a bright, variable white light engine—often a high-intensity discharge (HID) lamp or advanced LED source—paired with a comprehensive effects package. This includes a rotating gobo wheel with multiple patterns, a precise framing shutter system, a CMY color mixing system for a full spectrum of hues, and a zoom lens to adjust beam size. The integrated fluid-based low-fog generator and air blower are controlled via DMX, enabling operators to synchronize bursts of fog with light movements and color changes for dynamic, cohesive effects. The fixture offers fast and accurate pan and tilt movement, allowing the aerial effects to be directed precisely across a venue.

Built to Martin's professional touring standards, the MAC Viper AirFX is housed in a rugged, die-cast aluminum body with efficient thermal management. It is a staple in large concert tours, festival stages, and theatrical productions where creating impactful, three-dimensional visual experiences is paramount. Its unique ability to combine projected light with self-generated atmospheric effects makes it a powerful and creative tool for lighting designers.

Specifications
Light Source & Output
Light Source|High-Output Discharge Lamp or High-Power LED (model dependent)
Primary Effect|Aerial Beam and Atmospheric Effects Light
Atmospheric System|Integrated fluid-based low-fog generator and air blower

Optics & Effects
Gobos|Rotating gobo wheel with replaceable patterns
Color System|CMY color mixing
Beam Shaping|Framing shutter system, motorized zoom
Effects Synchronization|DMX control of fog output, blower force, and light effects

Movement & Control
Pan/Tilt Range|Extensive range for precise aerial targeting (e.g., 540° pan, 270° tilt)
Control Protocol|DMX512, RDM, often with onboard LCD menu

Physical & Operational
Housing|Die-cast aluminum, designed for touring
Cooling|Advanced thermal management system
Power Connection|PowerCON TRUE1 or PowerCON 32A
Weight|Substantial touring fixture weight (e.g., ~45 kg / 99 lbs)