MAC One Beam

The Martin MAC One Beam is an ultra-compact, LILI-powered beam moving head delivering 7 million candela of razor-sharp output with CMY color mixing and 3D backlight eye-candy effects.

From the Manufacturer

The MAC One Beam 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. 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. MAC One Beam integrates seamlessly with its sibling MAC One wash fixture, sharing a unified ecosystem of rigging accessories including the MAC One Fourbar and VDO Grid Mount System.

Features

• Automotive-grade LILI engine — 7,000,000 cd peak luminous intensity for razor-sharp, high-contrast aerial beams
• Fast CMY color mixing — smooth transitions, vibrant split-color effects, and rich tonal control
• Virtual color temperature control — variable 2,000 K to 12,850 K
• Virtual color wheel — 16 color presets, 18 split color presets, 18 split color shakes, and random color
• 3D backlight eye-candy — 24 individually controllable RGB LEDs behind the 120 mm lens for pixel-level depth and stage presence
• Pan: 540° / Tilt: 225° — motorized with high-speed positioning
• P3 video mapping — crossfade between video looks and DMX looks on beam and/or backlight
• Multi-protocol control — DMX, RDM, Art-Net, sACN, and Martin P3
• Three DMX modes: Compact (19ch), Basic (35ch), Ludicrous (107ch)
• Backlit LCD display with battery-powered operation for easy on-rig addressing
• Firmware update via DMX (Martin Companion) or Ethernet
• Compatible with MAC One Fourbar and VDO Grid Mount System accessories
• Sub-5 kg weight for high-density deployment with low transport costs
• High-impact flame-retardant thermoplastic housing, IP20 rated
• Recommended use: Concert touring, broadcast and TV, corporate events, theatrical productions, large-scale live events

Specifications

Light Source (Beam)

• Engine Type: Automotive-grade LILI (Laser Illuminated Lighting Instrument)
• Peak Luminous Intensity (Narrow): 7,000,000 cd
• CCT: Variable 2,000 K – 12,850 K
• CRI: >= 72
• TM-30 Rf: >= 65
• TM-30 Rg: >= 89
• TLCI: >= 37
• Beam Light Engine Refresh Rate: 19,200 Hz (with +/- 2% adjustment via DMX)

Light Source (Backlight)

• Backlight LEDs: 24 RGB LEDs, individually controllable
• Backlight Refresh Rate: 1,200 Hz
• Backlight Color Modes: Direct Color Mode, Extended Gamut Mode, Calibrated Color Mode
• Binning: Tight color and flux binning
• Calibration: Full Gamut Color Calibration

Dynamic Effects

• Beam Color Mixing: CMY, independently variable 0–100%
• Beam Virtual Color Wheel: 16 color presets, 18 split color presets, 18 split color shakes, random color
• Beam Dimmer/Shutter: 0–100% continuous dimming, regular and random strobe, instant open and blackout
• Beam Dimming Curves: Choice of four
• Backlight Color Mixing: RGB, independently variable 0–100%
• Backlight Dimmer/Shutter: 0–100% continuous dimming, regular and random strobe, instant open and blackout
• Pan: 540°
• Tilt: 225°
• P3 Mix: Video mapping with variable crossfade between DMX and video control

Control

• Protocols: DMX, RDM, Art-Net (1/2/3/4 + RDM over Art-Net), sACN, Martin P3
• DMX Modes: Compact (19ch), Basic (35ch), Ludicrous (107ch)
• 16-bit Parameters: Beam and backlight dimming, beam color mixing, pan, tilt
• Setting and Addressing: Display menu, RDM, RDM over Art-Net, or Martin P3
• Local User Interface: Backlit LCD display with battery-powered operation
• DMX Compliance: USITT DMX512-A
• RDM Compliance: ANSI/ESTA E1.20
• Art-Net Compliance: Art-Net 1, 2, 3, and 4
• sACN Compliance: ANSI E1.31-2016
• DMX/RDM Transceiver: Galvanic-isolated RS-485
• Ethernet: 10/100 Mbit with fail-safe bypass (Neutrik etherCON in/thru)
• Firmware Update: Via DMX using Martin Companion or via Ethernet

Electrical

• AC Power: 100–240 V AC nominal, 50/60 Hz
• Power Consumption Maximum: 55 W
• Power Consumption Typical: 45 W
• Power Consumption Idle: 12 W
• Connections: Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 TOP (power in/thru), Neutrik 5-pin locking XLR (DMX/RDM in/thru), Neutrik etherCON (Ethernet in/thru)

Physical

• Dimensions: 254 mm x 303 mm x 233 mm (10.00 in. x 11.93 in. x 9.17 in.)
• Weight: 4.95 kg (10.91 lbs.)
• Housing: High-impact flame-retardant thermoplastic
• Color: Black
• Protection Rating: IP20

What's in the Box

• Martin MAC One Beam fixture
• User documentation