The combination of efficient 700W double-ended lamp and new glass reflector technology produces a remarkable light output. A full CMY color mixing system and eight-position colour wheel are included. All colors on the wheel are replaceable and the CMY color mixing system, animation wheel and a 'Quiet Mode' option make the MAC 700 ideally suited to the theatre market.
A gobo animation system is included, that which was pioneered by Martin in the MAC 2000 Performance and can also be found in the MAC 550. Effects such as rising flames, drifting clouds, driving rain, turbulent water and much more are achievable. Added to that are two gobo wheels, a six slot plus open, rotating gobo wheel with 16-bit accuracy; and a nine slot plus open, fixed gobo wheel. Both feature a set of gobo designs and all replaceable.
Featuring a fully motorized zoom capable of beam angles from 14 to 30 degrees, unlike step zoom systems which offer only two or three different beam angles, the MAC 700's fully motorized zoom can achieve any beam angle within the range.
Lenses inside the MAC 700 come with optical coatings to decrease light loss and to provide a better projection quality. The lens system also comes with remote focus control for easy adjustment of the sharpness of the image projected. With a combined dimmer/shutter capable of smooth fades, the dimmer also works as a shutter for instantaneous blackouts and variable speed strobe effects. A motorized iris is included plus a replaceable, rotating, three-facet prism.
Pan movement is 540 degrees by 246 degrees of tilt. Movement is 16 bit, and an intelligent position correction system automatically returns the fixture to its original position if knocked out of place. Multi connectors and spring loaded release mechanisms mean that no tools are necessary to remove and insert modules. And a multi position tilt lock keeps the head where you want it.
The MAC 700 is only available with electronic ballast, giving the added advantages of flicker free operation, lower weight, extended lamp life and a power saving mode. Also fitted is a switchable power supply that requires no tools to select different voltage settings.
(Sarah Rushton-Read)
