Martin | MAC One Beam

Martin | Mac One Beam

The MAC One Beam from Martin Professional is the newest member of the MAC One family—designed to deliver tight, high-intensity beams and captivating eye-candy effects in a compact, lightweight form. Built for lighting designers and rental professionals, MAC One Beam expands creative possibilities, free from weight, size or budget constraints.

At its core sits an automotive-grade LILI (Laser Illuminated Lighting Instrument) engine, engineered for precision and reliability. This compact light source produces an exceptionally sharp beam with an intensity of 7 million candela—more than enough for bold aerial effects in concert, TV, and event environments. MAC One Beam’s optimized output alleviates growing industry concerns around eye safety, offering a responsible balance of performance and protection.

MAC One Beam excels in three key areas. First, its razor-sharp beam and fast CMY color mixing deliver dynamic, high-contrast effects with snappy responsiveness. Second, its compact footprint and sub-5 kg weight allow dense fixture deployment, unlocking bold looks while reducing transport costs and rigging complexity. Third, a mesmerizing three-dimensional backlight effect—featuring individually controllable light guides behind a bold 120 mm lens—adds visual depth and stage presence, even when the beam is idle.

Designed for versatility, MAC One Beam integrates seamlessly with its sibling, the MAC One wash fixture, using a unified ecosystem of rigging accessories, including the MAC One Fourbar and VDO Grid Mount System. This compatibility empowers designers to mix fixture types freely—combining beam and wash functionality within the same rig, layout, or flightcase—without sacrificing efficiency or cohesion.

Whether building dynamic arrays, linear matrices, or immersive light walls, shared accessories simplify setup and expand design flexibility. With the MAC One Beam and the MAC One wash fixtures working in tandem, designers gain more creative freedom to craft layered, multidimensional looks using compact fixtures that rig fast and scale effortlessly.

From low-ceiling installations to high-impact concert rigs, MAC One Beam empowers designers to think bigger, rig smarter, and elevate every show with compact brilliance and eye-catching flair.

Features

Beam

• Automotive-grade LILI (Laser Illuminated Lighting Instrument) engine
• 7 Mcd beam intensity
• Fast CMY color mixing, offering smooth gradients and stunning split colors
• Color Temperature Control
• Tint Control

Backlight

• 24 RGB backlight LEDs
• Three-dimensional effect behind 120 mm lens

Dynamic Effects

• More than 200 built-in FX macros with control of foreground color, background color, speed and direction
• P3 video mapping of fixture Beam and/or Lightguide Backlight pixels
• P3 Mix allowing crossfade between video looks and DMX looks
• Extreme-speed pan, tilt and CMY

Cooling and Noise

• Ultra-quiet cooling system (no fans in base, only fans in head)
• Theater / Broadcast mode at just 21.5 dB(A)
• Low noise pan, tilt and CMY mode

Construction

• Weight: 4.95 kg / 10.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 254 mm (10.00 in.) x 303 mm (11.93 in.) x 233 mm (9.17 in.)

Control

• DMX, Art-Net, sACN & Martin P3 control
• Fail-safe bypass on Ethernet ports
• Battery-powered display for setup and configuration

Installation

• Single omega bracket attachment
• M12 threaded holes for direct clamp attachment or attachment to four-bar accessory
• Optional four-bar accessory
• Optional VDO Grid Mount Ring accessory

Physical

• MAC One Beam Fixture
  • Width (across yoke): 226 mm (8.90 in.)
  • Width (base): 254 mm (10.00 in.)
  • Height (head forward): 303 mm (11.93 in.)
  • Height (maximum): 350 mm (13.78 in.)
  • Depth (head): 233 mm (9.17 in.)
  • Depth (base): 177 mm (6.97 in.)
  • Minimum center-to-center distance in side-by-side installation: 300 mm (11.81 in.)
  • Weight: 4.95 kg (10.91 lbs.)

• MAC One Family Fourbar
  • Length: 1168 mm (45.98 in.)
  • Length (installed end-to-end): 1200 mm (47.24 in.)
  • Width: 88 mm (3.46 in.)
  • Height (without feet): 42 mm (1.65 in.)
  • Height (with feet): 60 mm (2.36 in.)
  • Weight: 3.20 kg (7.05 lbs.)

• MAC One Family VDO Grid Mount Ring
  • Width: 282 mm (11.10 in.)
  • Width (installed side-to-side): 300 mm (11.81 in.)
  • Height: 282 mm (11.10 in.)
  • Height (installed side-to-side): 300 mm (11.81 in.)
  • Depth: 80 mm (3.15 in.)
  • Weight: 0.75 kg (1.65 lbs.)

• MAC One Family Dual VDO Header
  • Length: 568 mm (22.36 in.)
  • Length (installed end-to-end): 600 mm (23.62 in.)
  • Width: 85 mm (3.35 in.)
  • Height: 58 mm (2.28 in.)
  • Weight: 2.20 kg (4.85 lbs.)

• MAC One Family Single VDO Adapter
  • Length: 50 mm (1.97 in.)
  • Width: 57 mm (2.24 in.)
  • Height: 58 mm (2.28 in.)
  • Weight: 0.20 kg (0.44 lbs.)

Dynamic Effects

• Beam Dimmer/Shutter: 0–100% continuous dimming, regular and random strobe, instant open and blackout
• Beam Dimming options: Four dimming curves
• Beam Color Mixing: CMY, independently variable 0–100%
• Beam Virtual Color Temperature Control: 2,000–12,850 K
• Beam Virtual Tint Control: Δuv -0.05 to +0.05
• Beam Virtual Color Wheel: 16 color presets, 18 split colors, 18 split shakes & random color
• Pan: Motorized 540°
• Tilt: Motorized 240°
• Beam P3 Mix: Videomapping with variable DMX/video crossfade
• Backlight Dimmer/Shutter: 0–100% continuous dimming, strobe, instant open and blackout
• Backlight Dimming options: Four dimming curves
• Backlight Color Mixing: RGB, independently variable 0–100%
• Backlight Color Temperature Control: 2,000–12,850 K
• Backlight Tint Control: Δuv -0.05 to +0.05
• Backlight Virtual Color Wheel: 48 color presets, continuous rotation & random color
• Backlight Pixel Mapping: Individual RGB control of 24 pixels
• Backlight P3 Mix: Videomapping with variable DMX/video crossfade
• Pre-programmed effects: Beam, Backlight or combined FX
• Dimming Zones: Up to 8 zones
• Light Engine Frequency Control: Variable PWM

Control and Programming

• Control Protocols: DMX, RDM, Art-Net, RDM over Art-Net, sACN, Martin P3
• Protocol Detection: Automatic
• DMX Modes: Compact, Basic, Ludicrous
• DMX Channels: 19 / 35 / 107
• Multi-Universe Overflow: Yes
• 16-bit Control: Beam & Backlight dimming, color mixing, pan & tilt
• Setting and Addressing: Display menu, RDM, Art-Net, Martin P3
• User Interface: Backlit LCD with battery-powered operation
• Fixture Identification: User-settable ID
• DMX Compliance: USITT DMX512-A
• RDM Compliance: ANSI/ESTA E1.20
• sACN Compliance: ANSI E1.31-2016
• Martin P3 Compliance: Controller software 5.1.0 or newer
• DMX/RDM Daisy Chain: 32 fixtures
• Ethernet: 10/100 Mbit with fail-safe bypass
• Firmware Update: DMX or Ethernet via Martin Companion / P3

Optics

• Front Lens Diameter: 120 mm (4.72 in.)
• Beam Angle (half peak): 0.40°
• Field Angle (tenth peak): 0.80°
• Beam Light Source: 1 × 20 W laser illuminated engine
• Backlight Light Source: 24 × 0.25 W RGB LEDs
• Max. Beam Engine Power: 20 W
• Max. Backlight Engine Power: 6 W
• Minimum LED Lifetime: > 50,000 hours (to >70%)

Photometric Data

• Peak Luminous Intensity (narrow): 7,000,000 cd
• CCT: 2,000–12,850 K
• CRI: ≥ 72
• CQS: ≥ 61
• TM-30 Rf: ≥ 65
• TM-30 Rg: ≥ 89
• TLCI: ≥ 37
• Beam Refresh Rate: 19,200 Hz (±2%)
• Backlight Refresh Rate: 1,200 Hz
• Calibration: Full gamut backlight calibration

Construction

• Housing: High-impact flame-retardant thermoplastic
• Color: Black
• Protection Rating: IP20

Installation

• Mounting Options: Clamp, omega bracket, fourbar, VDO grid mount ring
• Orientation: Any
• Location: Indoor or outdoor protected from elements
• Maximum Vertical Column Height: 12 fixtures
• Minimum Distance to Combustible Materials: 0.20 m (7.87 in.)
• Minimum Distance to Illuminated Surfaces: 1.75 m (68.90 in.)

Connections

• Power In/Thru: Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 TOP
• DMX/RDM In/Thru: Neutrik 5-pin locking XLR
• Ethernet In/Thru: Neutrik etherCON (Art-Net, sACN, P3)

Electrical

• AC Power: 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
• Power Supply: Auto-ranging switch mode
• Typical Inrush Current @ 230 V: 3.2 A
• Earth Leakage Current: 0.50 mA
• Power Factor: 0.85 @ 100 V, 0.82 @ 120 V, 0.59 @ 208 V, 0.57 @ 230 V, 0.55 @ 240 V
• Max Current Draw: 0.6 A @ 100/120 V, 0.4 A @ 208–240 V
• Typical Current Draw: 0.3–0.5 A (voltage dependent)

Power Consumption

• Maximum: 55 W
• Typical: 45 W
• Idle: 12 W
• Hib