Martin Professional Introduces MAC Viper XIP Outdoor Moving
Head
The Martin MAC Viper XIP features 5° narrow, high-definition, and high-contrast beam, 5,800K colour
temperature, and a white point precisely on the black body curve
HARMAN Professional Solutions, one of the global leaders in audio, lighting, video and
control
systems, announced Martin MAC Viper XIP, the next-generation Viper-class fixture that
integrates
iconic Viper performance, Martin's patent-pending XIP weatherproofing technology, and the most
robust feature set Martin has ever developed.
Integrating powerful lumen output, XIP water and dust ingress protection, and whisper-silent noise
levels, MAC Viper XIP is not only perfect for temporary, year-round outdoor needs but equally ideal
for theater, broadcast, and other noise-sensitive applications. Featuring Martin's tailor-made light
engine, the fixture delivers 28,000 lumens consistent output, outperforming much larger products on
the market.
Unleashing a 5° narrow, high-definition, and high-contrast beam, MAC Viper XIP ensures unprecedented
lumen maintenance over the zoom range. Its superior 5,800K colour temperature naturally enhances
illuminated objects and ensures a white point precisely on the black body curve.
Precision motor control results in unmatched pan & tilt speeds and nimble response times - key for
followspot systems and optimal performance. MAC Viper XIP's colour mixing, zoom speeds, and ratio
between high-quality output, low-noise operation, and low-weight and size make it a truly versatile
workhorse. It also features high-resolution, low-level dimming and gobo light recycling, enabling
25% additional output when inserting gobos for increased performance and efficiency.
Adding to its feature-rich offering, MAC Viper XIP leverages innovative onboard NFC technology to
empower quick and streamlined setup via the forthcoming, dedicated Martin app. It also offers
simplified connectivity among the most popular control protocols, including DMX, Wireless DMX via
plug in module, Art-Net, sACN and Martin P3 Control (with fail-safe bypass).
The newly designed optical system significantly enhances the customer experience with a
high-resolution projection system that offers unmatched gobo projection sharpness. Uniquely
high-contrast levels, paired with brilliant and crisp lens designs ensure incomparable, razor-sharp
mid-air effects. From concert stages to TV studios and EDM festivals to opera houses, the world''s
top designers, specifiers, and rental companies can invest in the confidence and return on
investment that only the MAC Viper lineup has proven possible.
"We are proud to unveil this true leap forward for not just moving head lights but the pro lighting
industry," said Henrik Kristensen, Product Manager of Stage Lighting, Martin Professional. "We've
taken the very best features of our long-running Viper HID lineup and elevated them to next-level
LED performance and efficiency levels. Then we are adding our hugely popular XIP weatherproofing
technology for indoor/outdoor/anywhere usability. Our MAC Aura XIP, that debuted XIP technology,
continues to be one of our most specified fixtures for some of the world's most demanding
applications. In previewing the new MAC Viper XIP, interest has been staggering and we believe this
fixture has significant potential to become one of the most exceptional and versatile moving heads
ever built."