Martin | Macula

Martin | Macula

Martin Macula is a remote follow spot system, used to make standard moving lights follow performers and/or objects on stage. It redefines precision follow spot operation and eliminates rigging limitations, operator fatigue, and safety issues traditionally associated with conventional systems. Engineered for absolute smoothness, pinpoint accuracy, and superior ergonomics, it represents a fundamental shift in how moving lights are transformed into high-performance tracking instruments for performers and objects on stage.

From a single base station, Martin Macula can control multiple moving lights with uncompromised responsiveness. The base station delivers a real-time operational perspective that places the operator virtually at the fixture, providing a visual reference “as if positioned next to the moving light itself.” Configuration and setup are deliberately streamlined, allowing efficient operation with minimal training while maintaining professional-grade performance standards. Movement control can be dynamically assigned, with operation handled by a standard lighting console during selected segments of the show and seamlessly transferred to the Macula base station for others.

Additional parameters such as Dimming, Colors, and Frost can also be managed by the Macula base station when required. Presets and Fixture Banks can be created to modify system behavior dynamically throughout the show, delivering a high level of customizability. A single Macula base station is capable of controlling one or multiple moving lights, enabling a performer to be tracked simultaneously by one or several fixtures with consistent accuracy.

Macula works extremely well with the Martin MAC Ultra Performance, MAC Viper XIP and MAC Encore Two fixtures, which have been optimized for smooth and responsive movement. But, Macula is fully brand-agnostic, allowing any suitable moving head fixture to be used as a follow spot and fitted with a camera. Network infrastructure is intentionally simplified, with camera feeds and control data running over a single network and no dedicated video cabling required between fixtures and the base station.

The system also supports PosiStageNet output, allowing XYZ position data for performers or objects to be shared with third-party applications, opening integration opportunities for advanced tracking and automation workflows.

Martin Macula delivers unprecedented control directly at the operator’s fingertips, significantly improving health, safety, and operational consistency. It unlocks new operational and creative possibilities for rental companies, lighting technicians, and lighting designers.

Features

• High Resolution Fluid Head Encoder
• Ergonomic Handles with controls at your fingertips
• Large Touch Screen with an intuitive user interface
• One Base Station can control one or multiple moving lights at once
• Customizable Merging of controls from base station and controls from lighting console.
• Can be used with or without a lighting console in the system
• PosiStageNet Output (send XYZ position of performers/objects to third-party applications for advanced workflows)
• Easy network infrastructure
• Brand-Agnostic - any brand moving head fixture can be controlled, any moving head fixture can be fitted with a camera, any moving head without camera can follow along
• Simple network cabling between camera on moving head fixture and base station

Physical

• Macula Base Station
  • Width: 835 mm (32.9 in.)
  • Depth: 857 mm (33.7 in.)
  • Height: 1450 mm (57.1 in.)
  • Weight: 20.1 kg (44.3 lbs.)

• Macula Camera
  • Width: 70 mm (2.8 in.)
  • Height: 70 mm (2.8 in.)
  • Length: 116 mm (4.6 in.)
  • Weight: 0.6 kg (1.3 lbs.)

Control and Programming

• Pan/Tilt Encoder: Fluid Head Encoder with adjustable drag
• Left Handle: Motorized Fader, Action Button & Z-Roller
• Right Handle: Motorized Fader, Action Button, 15 Shortcut Buttons & Z-Roller
• User Interface: 15.6” Touch Screen
• Camera Video Input Standard: NDI
• Resolution: Up to 1920x1080 (Full HD)
• Framerate: Up to 75 fps
• Position Processing: Real-world XYZ position tracking
• Multi-Fixture Support: One base station can control multiple fixtures
• Fixture Control: Autonomous or merged control with lighting console
• Controllable Parameters: Pan, Tilt, Shutter, Dimmer, Color, CTC, Tint, Frost, Zoom, Iris & Focus
• Presets: User-definable, assignable to shortcut buttons
• Banks: User-definable fixture groupings
• DMX Control: Preset and bank recall via DMX
• System Output: Art-Net, sACN, PosiStageNet
• Art-Net Input/Output: Up to 4 universes
• sACN Input/Output: Up to 32 universes

Construction

• Housing: Steel and aluminum
• Color: Black
• Protection Rating: IP20

Installation

• Mounting Options: Free-standing with adjustable tripod
• Location: Indoor or outdoor protected from elements

Connections

• Macula Base Station
  • DC Power Input: Neutrik 4-pin locking XLR
  • DC Power Through: Neutrik 4-pin locking XLR
  • User Interface Monitor: Neutrik locking HDMI
  • USB Touchscreen Out: Neutrik locking USB
  • Peripherals/Storage: Neutrik locking USB
  • Left Handle Interface: Custom 8-pin connector
  • Right Handle Interface: Custom 8-pin connector
  • NDI Video In: 1x etherCON (100/1000 Mbit)
  • EtherDMX Network: 1x etherCON (Art-Net, sACN, PSN)

• Macula Camera
  • NDI Video Out / PoE In: 1x RJ45

Electrical

• AC Power: 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
• Power Supply: Auto-ranging switch mode
• Inrush Current @ 230 V: 120 A
• Earth Leakage Current: TBC
• Power Factor: TBC @ 100 / 120 / 208 / 230 / 240 V
• Max Current Draw: 2.0 A
• Typical Current Draw: 2.0 A *

Power Consumption

• Maximum: 72 W
• Typical: 72 W *
• Idle: TBC W *
• * Measurements at nominal voltage, +/- 10% deviation possible

Thermal

• Cooling: Convection
• Maximum Ambient Temperature: 40° C (104° F)
• Minimum Ambient Temperature: 5° C (41° F)
• Heat Dissipation: 246 BTU/hr (±10%)

Environmental

• RoHS: Compliant
• REACH: Compliant
• WEEE: Compliant
• Proposition 65: Compliant