Harman Professional Solutions announces its Martin MAC Viper XIP, the next-generation Viper-class fixture that integrates 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 5,800K color temperature naturally enhances illuminated objects and ensures a white point precisely on the black body curve, the company says.

Precision motor control results in unmatched pan & tilt speeds and nimble response times -- key for followspot systems and optimal performance. MAC Viper XIP's color 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 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," says Henrik Kristensen, product manager of stage lighting, at 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."

The MAC Viper XIP light engine's native 5,800K color temperature ensures a white point precisely on the black body curve, with no green or magenta shifts, only crisp, vibrant white light.

MAC Viper XIP's optical system features 14 precision-coated lenses and center-to-edge clarity. Uniquely high-contrast produces razor-sharp mid-air effects and the shutter system's enhanced depth of field ensures well-defined gobo framing.

Martin's tailor-made light engine and XIP weatherproofing allow MAC Viper XIP to deliver a consistent 28,000 lumens. Smart, efficient cooling maintains full output with colors, gobos, effects and gobo light recycling that boosts output by 25%.

Martin's patent-pending XIP water and dust ingress protection is well suited for temporary, year-round outdoor use overcoming size, noise, output, and weight penalties, typical of IP65 fixtures. Its low-noise and low-weight are also perfect for indoor events.

MAC Viper XIP combines Viper-class output and whisper-quiet noise, similar to Martin MAC Encore. Smart heat management maintains low LED temperatures for long life/output, making it ideal for theater, broadcast, and other noise-sensitive applications.

As Martin's most feature-rich product ever made, MAC Viper XIP has been engineered to elevate the most demanding shows and events. Every feature has been optimized to give designers maximum creative freedom while ensuring uncompromising performance, the company says.

MAC Viper XIP NFC technology enables smartphone control via the upcoming Martin app. DMX addressing, personality settings and other functions are easily accessible. And with our wireless DMX module connectivity slot, it's future-ready for control.
For complete details and specifications, please visit: martin.com/products/mac-viper-xip. To explore Martin's XIP smart weatherproofing technology, please visit: martin.com/xip-technology.