About the Martin MAC 700 Series Moving Head Wash Light
The MAC 700 Series represents a line of high-performance moving head wash lights renowned for their bright output, smooth movement, and versatile color mixing capabilities, serving as a foundational tool in theatrical, concert, and event lighting rigs. These fixtures typically employ a powerful discharge lamp or a high-output LED engine to generate a broad, even wash of light that can be used for area illumination, color blending, and creating vibrant atmospheric looks. A defining feature is their advanced color system, which often includes both a fixed color wheel with saturated dichroic filters and a continuous CMY (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) color mixing system, allowing for an extensive palette ranging from deep, vibrant colors to subtle pastels and precise shades of white. This flexibility enables lighting designers to match specific color needs and achieve smooth color transitions during a performance.
Engineered for professional touring and demanding fixed installations, the MAC 700 wash light incorporates a robust housing, precise motorized movement with extensive pan and tilt ranges, and a high-quality optical system with zoom functionality to adjust the beam angle from a narrow spot to a wide flood. The fixture includes additional effects such as a variable frost filter to soften the beam edge, a mechanical dimmer for smooth fade-to-black, and a high-speed strobe effect. Its construction is designed for reliability and ease of maintenance, with accessible lamp or LED module replacement and intuitive menus for configuration via its front-panel display or remotely via DMX.
The fixture's combination of bright, homogenized output, extensive color control, and smooth, quiet operation makes it a highly versatile workhorse. It is capable of serving as a primary wash light for lighting large stage areas, as a color effect light for dynamic looks, or as a key light for performers when used with its variable frost. The integration of these features into a single moving head allows for dynamic programming where light, color, and position can all be choreographed in real-time. The MAC 700 Series has earned its place as an industry standard by providing lighting professionals with a reliable, powerful, and creatively flexible instrument that meets the rigorous demands of live production.