| Martin
Professional’s
Tungsten MAC TW1
Optical
brilliance and feature quality of MAC range
now available in warmth of tungsten halogen
Lighting
Product News Published: 29 december 2006
Following an extensive field test period, the new MAC TW1 tungsten
automated wash fixture from Martin Professional is ready to hit
the market. The 1200W MAC TW1 brings to the stage and studio all
the optical brilliance and feature quality of the MAC range –
with the warmth of tungsten halogen. It has an array of avant-garde
features to equip the lighting designer with the broadest possibility
of effects, colors and design.
Unlike other fixtures in its class, the MAC TW1 is an ‘all
in one’ solution meaning one version of the fixture can travel
the world without the need for inconvenient adjustments or the expense
of having multiple models on hand. The MAC TW1 can be fitted with
a 230V, 240V or 115V lamp as well as a new breed of 80V lamp that
offers a far superior output to traditional mains voltage lamps.
Output: Soft, Warm and Even
The MAC TW1’s incandescent source is perfect for highlighting
skin tones or textiles, making it the preferred source for television,
theatre, film sets, fashion shows and corporate events. The lower
color temperature brings the warmth of traditional theatre and TV
looks up to date. The MAC TW1 has truly beautiful soft beam edges
and an unquestionable uniformity in light and color output. This
gives an even distribution across a projected surface and allows
seamless overlaps of beams for large stage and set areas.
Dynamic Zoom
A twin lens zoom offers lighting designers the flexibility of working
with different beam angles and precision in color and light placement
on the stage or set. The Martin zoom system ensures total flexibility
with the beam angle without compromising the quality of the light
itself. The standard lens gives a variable range of 19°–40°
while a wide angle lens is also available (90°-110°). A
narrow angle lens will soon be made available as well.
Full Spectrum Color Mixing
The MAC TW1 features the broadest, most evenly distributed spectrum
of colors in one self-contained color mixing system meaning there
is no need for complicated module changes or doubling up fixtures
on the truss in order to achieve a total range of colors. The TW1’s
CMY color mixing system delivers a multitude of vibrant colors –
from fully saturated deep hues to soft pastels – and has the
ability to accurately emulate color temperature. The color system
ensures a logical color transition from any one color to another
without distracting detours or flashes of unwanted colors.
Internal and External Dimming
Prepared for use with external dimming systems, the TW1 has also
been fitted with an internal dimmer. This is advantageous for smaller
productions not requiring external dimmer racks or off-stage fixture
placement where dimmer cables can be cumbersome.
Mechanical Dimming
A mechanical shutter offers full dimming without affecting the color
temperature – important in television and studio applications.
The mechanical shutter also gives you instant snaps to full, or
zero, and variable speed strobe effects.
Accurate, Smooth and Quiet
Despite being the brightest 1200W fixture in its class the MAC TW1
is also exceptionally quiet at less than 40dBA. This is achievable
through its cold-light reflector technology and a new, patent pending
silent cooling design, which traps the heat and silently dissipates
it away from the back of the fixture. A precise pan and tilt system
(540°/245°) gives measured and accurate movement - no matter
how fast or slow, while Martin’s yoke technology ensures the
quietest movement in its class. The TW1 operates in three modes
Normal, Studio and Silent. These control the speed of effects and
mechanical movements for an even smoother, quieter performance.
Easy Serviceability
The MAC TW1 has been engineered to ensure that serviceability and
day to day adjustments are straightforward and fast. The TW1 comes
out of the box as a complete operating fixture. A full auto-sensing
switch-mode power supply means one single fixture can be used all
over the world without the need for external power boxes and cables
that increase transport costs and hassles.
A single ended, quarter twist lamp makes lamp replacement simple
and fast, cutting down service and maintenance time. Three illuminated
lamp indicators on the back of the fixture allow for easy lamp adjustment
in the dark. A clever modular design with multi connectors for easy
access, maintenance and cleaning reduces service time and cost of
ownership. The fixture is prepared for a range of accessories such
as barndoors, gel frames or top hats.
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