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HOMEPAGE Martin Lighting | English (https://martin.com)
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Martin Lighting | English

H2 New Products
H2 Latest news from Martin
H5 Macula
H5 MAC One Beam
H5 MAC Encore Two
H5 ELP MANET 8f
H5 Exterior Projection Pro Compact
H5 MAC Aura Raven XIP
H5 Companion Mobile
H5 VDO Sceptron XB
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H5 Martin Professional Introduces Martin Macula, A Brand-Agnostic Remote Follow Spot System with Premium Ergonomics
H5 Martin Professional Introduces MAC One Beam, Ultra-Compact Beam Moving Head
H5 Martin Professional Introduces MAC Encore Two, High-Performance LED Moving Head
H5 Martin Introduces ELP MANET 8f LED Stage and Studio Fresnel Fixture
H5 Martin Introduces P3 System Controller Software 6.2.0 With Third-Party 3D Visualizer Protocol
H5 Martin Professional Celebrates 10,000th MAC Viper XIP Milestone
H5 Martin Professional Introduces Its Exterior Projection Pro Compact Outdoor Configurable Image Projector
H5 Martin Professional Introduces MAC Aura Raven XIP Outdoor Washlight Fixture
H5 Martin Professional Introduces Companion Mobile App-Based Lighting Fixture Configuration & Diagnosis Tool
H5 Martin Professional Introduces VDO Sceptron XB High-Output Pixel-Batten
H5 Martin Professional Delivers One of World’s Most Advanced Lighting Systems for Royal Caribbean’s ‘Icon of the Seas’ Cruise Ship
H5 Martin Introduces Exterior Dot Pro Outdoor-Rated RGBW LED Dot Family & New P3 PowerPort Distribution Components
H5 At-Turaif District in ad-Dir'iyah: A Masterpiece of Historical Illumination
H5 Martin Professional, Carnival Cruise Line Deliver Carnival’s Largest Cruise Ship Lighting Solution Aboard Carnival Jubilee
H5 String Cheese Incident Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Series of New Year’s Eve Concerts Powered by Martin
H5 Headliner Magazine and Enter Shikari Supercharge the Pioneer Club with HARMAN Professional Solutions
H5 Martin Professional Introduces MAC Viper XIP High-Output, Full-Featured Outdoor Moving Head
H5 Historic Tenantry Column Gets New Life With Martin Lighting
H5 Martin Professional Introduces Versatile Exterior Wash Pro Family: Creativity Uncompromised by Harsh Conditions
H5 Martin Professional Introduces MAC One Creative BeamWash Moving Head with Fresnel Lens
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Access support resources and services for your Martin products including repairs, faqs, manuals, product registration and service centers.

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ELP MANET 8f | Martin Lighting | English

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LED Stage and Studio Fresnel

H1 ELP MANET 8f
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H3 Features
H3 Specifications
H3 Downloads
H3 News
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H4 PRECISION COLOR ACCURACY
H4 SIGNATURE SOFT-EDGE FRESNEL LENS
H4 FULLY LINEAR COLOR-TEMPERATURE CONTROL
H4 FLEXIBLE INSTALLATION & CONTROL
H4 PRECISION COLOR ACCURACY
H4 SIGNATURE SOFT-EDGE FRESNEL LENS
H4 FULLY LINEAR COLOR-TEMPERATURE CONTROL
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Macula | Martin Lighting | English

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Remote Follow Spot System

H1 Macula
H2 Remote Follow Spot System
H2 Remote Follow Spot System
H3 HIGH RESOLUTION FLUID HEAD ENCODER
H3 TOP-NOTCH ERGONOMICS
H3 ONE OR MANY FIXTURES
H3 FLEXIBLE MERGING
H3 EASY INFRASTRUCTURE
H3 BRAND AGNOSTIC
H3 HIGH RESOLUTION FLUID HEAD ENCODER
H3 TOP-NOTCH ERGONOMICS
H3 ONE OR MANY FIXTURES
H3 FLEXIBLE MERGING
H3 EASY INFRASTRUCTURE
H3 BRAND AGNOSTIC
H3 Features
H3 Common Applications
H3 Specifications
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Technical Support

Repair

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Channel Partner Support

[H4] Product Support
Browse support materials for your product by selecting the model number below:

Anytime Help Center
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[H4] Software
Find the latest drivers and other software for your Martin products
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SUB-PAGE (https://martin.com/en/products/elp-manet-8f/) ELP MANET 8f | Martin Lighting | English 
Home > Products > Product Ranges > ELP > ELP MANET 8f

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ELP MANET 8f
[H2] LED Stage and Studio Fresnel

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The ELP MANET 8f from Martin Professional redefines static fixture lighting with precision beam control. Inspired by the Latin stage direction "it remains", it pays tribute to Shakespearean theater and timeless storytelling. Combining classic tungsten-style output with modern LED efficiency, it features a six-color LED light engine for a rich, refined palette and a TM-30 Rf of 95 and a CRI score of 98. A carefully designed 8-inch (200 mm) Fresnel lens, 9 to 50 degree zoom, and anti-reflective barn doors, deliver smooth, artifact-free fades. With ultra-quiet operation, intuitive controls, and wireless configuration via Martin's Companion App, ELP MANET 8f offers unmatched performance, flexibility, and artistry-ensuring every moment remains unforgettable.

[H4] PRECISION COLOR ACCURACY

The innovative six-color light engine featuring red, green, blue, amber, lime, and cyan LEDs, delivers a best-in-class TM-30 Rf of 95 and a CRI score of 98 for consistent, vibrant color from saturated primaries to delicate pastels across the full color-temperature spectrum.
[H4] SIGNATURE SOFT-EDGE FRESNEL LENS

A carefully designed 8-inch (200 mm) Fresnel lens produces a uniform wash with a classic soft edge while 13,000 lumens and a 9°-50° zoom range allow this fixture to excel in narrow throws and wide washes.
[H4] FULLY LINEAR COLOR-TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Precise adjustment from 1,850 K to 12,500 K in 50 K increments ensures seamless transitions between warm and cool whites as well as fully tracking the black body line via the onboard calibration system
[H4] FLEXIBLE INSTALLATION & CONTROL

Smooth and precise manual zoom control via the onboard dual controls coupled with the optional pole operated yoke set allows for quick and easy focusing from stage to studio, intuitive menu and control options, including NFC compatibility with the Martin Companion Mobile app that simplifies setup and operation.

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[H4] PRECISION COLOR ACCURACY

The innovative six-color light engine featuring red, green, blue, amber, lime, and cyan LEDs, delivers a best-in-class TM-30 Rf of 95 and a CRI score of 98 for consistent, vibrant color from saturated primaries to delicate pastels across the full color-temperature spectrum.
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[H4] SIGNATURE SOFT-EDGE FRESNEL LENS

A carefully designed 8-inch (200 mm) Fresnel lens produces a uniform wash with a classic soft edge while 13,000 lumens and a 9°-50° zoom range allow this fixture to excel in narrow throws and wide washes.
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[H4] FULLY LINEAR COLOR-TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Precise adjustment from 1,850 K to 12,500 K in 50 K increments ensures seamless transitions between warm and cool whites as well as fully tracking the black body line via the onboard calibration system
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[H4] FLEXIBLE INSTALLATION & CONTROL

Smooth and precise manual zoom control via the onboard dual controls coupled with the optional pole operated yoke set allows for quick and easy focusing from stage to studio, intuitive menu and control options, including NFC compatibility with the Martin Companion Mobile app that simplifies setup and operation.
[H3] Features

13,000+ Lumen Output
6-Color Light Engine with Red, Green, Blue, Amber, Lime, and Cyan LEDs
Fully Linear 1,850–12,500 K Color Temperature Control System
Carefully designed 8-inch (200 mm) Fresnel Lens
Wide Color Gamut
Class-Leading Light Quality
9°–50° Manual Zoom Lens
High-Resolution Low-End Dimming
Anti-Reflective Barn Doors
Flexible Mounting Options
Intuitive Control Interface
Simple RGB Control with Linear CTC and Tint Channels
Ultra Quiet Cooling System
NFC interface, supporting configuration and diagnostics via Companion Mobile App

[H3] Specifications

Physical

Width: 372.3 mm (14.66 in.)Height (head forward): 499.30 mm (19.66 in.)Depth: 404.90 mm (15.94 in.)Weight: 14.0 kg (30.86 lbs.)

Dynamic Effects

Dimmer/Shutter: 0 - 100% continuous dimming, regular and random strobe, instant open and blackoutDimming options: Choice of four dimming curvesColor Mixing: RGB(ALC), independently variable 0 - 100%Color Temperature Control: Variable 1,850 – 12,500 KTint Control: Variable green-magenta shift Δuv -0.05 – +0.05Virtual Color wheel: 48 color presets, continuous rotation & random colorLED Frequency control: Variable LED PWM control

Control and Programming

Control Protocols: DMX and RDMDMX Modes: Compact, Basic & Direct DMX Channels: 11, 17 & 1716-bit Controllable Parameters: Dimming and Color Mixing Setting and Addressing: Display Menu, NFC or RDM Local User Interface: Backlit LCD Display with integrated NFC antennaQuick Focus Manual Control: Rotary Encoder Fixture identification: User-settable ID number DMX Compliance: USITT DMX512-A RDM Compliance: ANSI/ESTA E1.20DMX/RDM Transceiver: Galvanic-isolated RS-485DMX/RDM Daisy-Chain Limit: 32 fixturesFirmware Update: via DMX using Martin Companion

Optics

Front Lens Diameter: 200 mm (7.87 in.) Zoom Range: 1:5.6 Full Zoom Range at Half Peak (Beam Angle): 9° - 50° Full Zoom Range at Tenth Peak (Field Angle): 17° - 66°Light Source: 500 W RGBALC COB LEDMax. Total LED Engine Power: 500 WMinimum LED lifetime: > 20.000 hours (to > 70% luminous output)* *Figure obtained under manufacturer's test conditions

Photometric Data

Light Engine Luminous Output: 15,500 lumens Fixture Luminous Output Wide: 13,100 lumens Fixture Luminous Output Narrow: 5,600 lumensCCT: Variable 1,850 K – 12,500 K (+/- 200 K)CRI (Color Rendering Index) high output mode: ≥90CRI (Color Rendering Index) high quality mode: ≥98CQS (Color Quality Scale) high output mode: ≥85CQS (Color Quality Scale) high quality mode: ≥95TM-30 Rf (IES TM-30-15 Fidelity Index) high output mode: ≥86TM-30 Rf (IES TM-30-15 Fidelity Index) high quality mode: ≥95TM-30 Rg (IES TM-30-15 Gamut Index) high output mode: ≥107TM-30 Rg (IES TM-30-15 Gamut Index) high quality mode: ≥104TLCI (Television Lighting Consistency Index) high output mode: ≥98TLCI (Television Lighting Consistency Index) high quality mode: ≥98LED Refresh Rate: 3,600 Hz with fine adjustment (+/- 2%) (DMX controllable)Binning: Tight color and flux binning Calibration: Full Gamut Color Calibration Color Modes: Direct Color Mode, Extended Gamut Mode and Calibrated Color Mode * All Photometric Data measured in steady state (30 minutes warm-up time) at 25°C ambient* All Photometric Data measured at 6500 K white

Construction

Color:
Matte black

Protection rating:
IP20

Housing Material:
Steel & Aluminum

Installation

Mounting points:
1 pair of 1/4-turn points for 106mm (4.17 in.) center-to-center omega bracket, Single M12 / 1/2" hole for rigging clamp, Two guide holes to support industry standard 28mm Spigot accessory

Location:
Indoor

Orientation:
Any

Minimum distance to combustible materials:
0.2 m (7.87 in.)

Minimum distance to illuminated surfaces:
1.0 m (39.37 in.)

Connections

AC mains power in/thru:
Neutrik PowerCON TRUE1 TOP

DMX and RDM data in/thru:
Neutrik 5-pin locking XLR TOP

Electrical

AC power: 100-240 V AC nominal, 50/60 Hz Power supply unit: Auto-ranging electronic switch mode Typical half-cycle RMS inrush current at 230 V, 50 Hz: 12.68 A Typical earth-leakage current: 0.65 mA Power Factor: 0.99 @ 100 V / 120 V / 208 V / 230 V / 240 V Max current draw: 5.3 A @ 100 V / 120 V , 2.2 A @ 208 V / 230 V / 240 V Typical current draw: 5.26 A @ 100 V , 4.33 A @ 120 V , 2.45 A @ 208 V , 1.92 A @ 230 V , 2.11 A @ 240 V * Power Consumption Maximum: 530 W Typical: 530 W * Idle: 3.8 W * Hibernation: TBD W * * Measurements made at nominal voltage. Allow for a deviation of +/- 10%. Typical: full output white, no effects moving, regulated high fan speed. Idle: no output, no effects moving, regulated high fan speed. Hibernation: no output, motors de-energized, fans stopped, wake-up procedure to re-use fixture.

Thermal

Cooling:
Forced air (temperature regulated, low noise, user definable levels)

Maximum ambient temperature (Ta max.):
40° C (104° F)

Minimum ambient temperature (Ta min.):
0° C (32° F)

Maximum surface temperature, steady state, at 40° C ambient:
68° C (154.4° F)

Total heat dissipation (calculated, +/- 10%):
1808 BTU/hr

Acoustic Data

Sound Pressure Level (LpA) @ 1m (default regulated high fan mode, full output):
26.7dB(A)

Sound Pressure Level (LpA) @ 1m (regulated medium fan mode, full output):
21.1 dB(A

Sound Pressure Level (LpA) @ 1 m (regulated low fan mode, full output):
18.9 dB(A)

Environmental

RoHS:
Compliant

REACH:
Compliant

WEEE:
Compliant

Proposition 65:
Compliant

Packaging:
FSC Certified cardboard outer & inner packaging

Efficacy (max output):
24.6 lm/W

LWR*:
928.6 lm/kg (421 lm/lbs.)

* LWR = Lumen-to-Weight Ratio

Approvals

Global CB Certification/IECEE:
IEC 60598-2-17 (IEC 60598-1)

EU safety:
EN 60598-2-17 (EN 60598-1), EN 62471, EN 62493

EU EMC:
EN 55015; EN 55032; EN 55035; EN 61547; EN 61000-3-3

US safety:
UL 1573

US EMC:
FCC Part 15 Class B

Canadian safety:
CSA C22.2 No. 166

Canadian EMC:
ICES-003 Class B, ICES-005 Class B

Australia/NZ:
RCM

United Kingdom:
UKCA

Thailand:
TISI 1955-2551

Korea:
KS C 9832, KS C 9835

Included Items

Adjustable Mounting Bracket4 leaf Anti-Reflective Manual Barn Door SystemColor Filter FrameMulti-Language Safety and Installation Manual

Related Items

Martin Companion Cable (for firmware update over DMX): P/N 91616091Martin Companion Software (for firmware update over DMX/Ethernet and fixture setup/configuration via NFC): Free download from www.martin.com, app store and play store

Accessories

YokeELP MANET 8f Pole Operated Yoke: P/N MAR-90800021Power Input Cables Power Input Cable, H07RN-F, 2.5 mm2, bare ends to TRUE1 NAC3FX-W TOP (female), 1.5 m (4.9 ft.) P/N 91611797 Power Input Cable, SJOOW, 12 AWG, bare ends to TRUE1 NAC3FX-W TOP (female), 1.5 m (4.9 ft.) P/N 91610173Power Daisy-Chain Cables Power relay cable, H07RN-F, 2.5 mm2, TRUE1 to TRUE1, 2.5 m (8.2 ft.): P/N 91611796 Power relay cable, SJOOW, 12 AWG, TRUE1 to TRUE1, 2.5 m (8.2 ft.): P/N 91610172Power Connectors Cable Connector, Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 TOP Female: P/N 91611789HU Cable Connector, Neutrik PowerCON TRUE1 TOP Male: P/N 91611788HUInstallation Hardware Omega Bracket with 1/4 turn fasteners: P/N 91602001G-clamp (suspension with fixture hanging vertically downwards only): P/N 91602003 Half-coupler Clamp: P/N 91602005 Quick Trigger Clamp (suspension with fixture hanging vertically downwards only): P/N 91602007 Safety Cable, SWL 60 kg, BGV C1 / DGUV 17, black: P/N 91604006 Safety Cable, SWL 60 kg, BGV C1 / DGUV 17, silver: P/N 91604007

Ordering Information

ELP MANET 8f (with 4 leaf Barn Door and Color Filter Frame in cardboard box):
P/N MAR-90800020

[H3] Downloads

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Home > Products > Product Ranges > Macula

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Martin Macula is a remote follow spot system, used to make standard moving lights follow performers and/or objects on stage. It redefines precision follow spot operation and eliminates rigging limitations, operator fatigue, and safety issues traditionally associated with conventional systems. Engineered for absolute smoothness, pinpoint accuracy, and superior ergonomics, it represents a fundamental shift in how moving lights are transformed into high-performance tracking instruments for performers and objects on stage.
From a single base station, Martin Macula can control multiple moving lights with uncompromised responsiveness. The base station delivers a real-time operational perspective that places the operator virtually at the fixture, providing a visual reference “as if positioned next to the moving light itself.” Configuration and setup are deliberately streamlined, allowing efficient operation with minimal training while maintaining professional-grade performance standards. Movement control can be dynamically assigned, with operation handled by a standard lighting console during selected segments of the show and seamlessly transferred to the Macula base station for others.
Additional parameters such as Dimming, Colors, and Frost can also be managed by the Macula base station when required. Presets and Fixture Banks can be created to modify system behavior dynamically throughout the show, delivering a high level of customizability. A single Macula base station is capable of controlling one or multiple moving lights, enabling a performer to be tracked simultaneously by one or several fixtures with consistent accuracy.
Macula works extremely well with the Martin MAC Ultra Performance, MAC Viper XIP and MAC Encore Two fixtures, which have been optimized for smooth and responsive movement. But, Macula is fully brand-agnostic, allowing any suitable moving head fixture to be used as a follow spot and fitted with a camera. Network infrastructure is intentionally simplified, with camera feeds and control data running over a single network and no dedicated video cabling required between fixtures and the base station.
The system also supports PosiStageNet output, allowing XYZ position data for performers or objects to be shared with third-party applications, opening integration opportunities for advanced tracking and automation workflows.
Martin Macula delivers unprecedented control directly at the operator’s fingertips, significantly improving health, safety, and operational consistency. It unlocks new operational and creative possibilities for rental companies, lighting technicians, and lighting designers.

[H3] HIGH RESOLUTION FLUID HEAD ENCODER

Offering extremely smooth movement control with precision and user comfort.
[H3] TOP-NOTCH ERGONOMICS

The large touchscreen with intuitive user-interface, and handle-bars with the essential controls at your fingertips improve operator ergonomics.

[H3] ONE OR MANY FIXTURES

A single base station can control a single fixture with camera, or toggle between multiple fixtures with camera or make fixtures without camera follow along.
[H3] FLEXIBLE MERGING

Fixtures can be fully controlled by the base station or have some parameters handed over to the console. Changeable on a cue-by-cue basis, to support the most advanced shows.

[H3] EASY INFRASTRUCTURE

No video cables to pull, all camera feeds run over the network. No dedicated cables to run between base station and fixture(s), it’s all merged in a single network infrastructure.

[H3] BRAND AGNOSTIC

Any fixture from any brand can be used as a follow-spot and fitted with a camera. Any fixture from any brand can be controlled to follow along without camera.

[H3] HIGH RESOLUTION FLUID HEAD ENCODER

Offering extremely smooth movement control with precision and user comfort.
[H3] TOP-NOTCH ERGONOMICS

The large touchscreen with intuitive user-interface, and handle-bars with the essential controls at your fingertips improve operator ergonomics.

[H3] ONE OR MANY FIXTURES

A single base station can control a single fixture with camera, or toggle between multiple fixtures with camera or make fixtures without camera follow along.
[H3] FLEXIBLE MERGING

Fixtures can be fully controlled by the base station or have some parameters handed over to the console. Changeable on a cue-by-cue basis, to support the most advanced shows.

[H3] EASY INFRASTRUCTURE

No video cables to pull, all camera feeds run over the network. No dedicated cables to run between base station and fixture(s), it’s all merged in a single network infrastructure.

[H3] BRAND AGNOSTIC

Any fixture from any brand can be used as a follow-spot and fitted with a camera. Any fixture from any brand can be controlled to follow along without camera.
[H3] Features

High Resolution Fluid Head Encoder
Ergonomic Handles with controls at your fingertips
Large Touch Screen with an intuitive user interface
One Base Station can control one or multiple moving lights at once
Customizable Merging of controls from base station and controls from lighting console.
Can be used with or without a lighting console in the system
PosiStageNet Output (send XYZ position of performers/objects to third-party applications for advanced workflows)
Easy network infrastructure
Brand-Agnostic - any brand moving head fixture can be controlled, any moving head fixture can be fitted with a camera, any moving head without camera can follow along
Simple network cabling between camera on moving head fixture and base station

[H3] Common Applications
Martin Macula provides follow spots for sports, performance and live venues, eliminating the safety risks of height based systems for rental companies, lighting technicians, and lighting designers.
[H3] Specifications

Physical

Macula Base Station Width: 835 mm (32.9 in.) Depth: 857 mm (33.7 in.)Height: 1450 mm (57.1 in.)Weight: 20.1 kg (44.3 lbs.)Macula CameraWidth: 70 mm (2.8 in.)Height: 70 mm (2.8 in.)Length: 116 mm (4.6 in.)Weight: 0.6 kg (1.3 lbs.)

Control/User Interface

Pan/Tilt Encoder: Fluid Head Encoder with adjustable dragLeft Handle: Motorized Fader, Action Button & Z-RollerRight Handle: Motorized Fader, Action Button, 15 Shortcut Buttons & Z-RollerMonitor: 15.6” Touch Screen

Camera Video Input

Standard: NDIResolution: Supporting all standard resolutions up to 1920x1080 (Full HD)Framerate: Supporting frame rates up to 75fps

Position Processing

Method: Real-world XYZ position trackingMulti-Fixture Support: Yes, one base station can control multiple fixtures

Fixture Controls

Base station can control parameters of fixtures autonomously, or merge with controls from lighting console.Controllable Parameters: Pan, Tilt, Shutter, Dimmer, Color, CTC, Tint, Frost, Zoom, Iris & Focus.

Presets

User-definable presets containing any combination of parameters for easy recall of looks and/or positions.Presets can be assigned to shortcut buttons on right handle.

Banks

User-definable banks containing a fixture or combination of fixtures to be controlled.Easy recall of different fixtures or fixture combinations for dynamic followspot assignment.

DMX Controls

Recall presets via DMXRecall banks via DMX

System Output

Autonomous output of full fixture controls via Art-Net or sACN.Merged output with controls from lighting console via Art-Net or sACN.PosiStageNet output towards 3rd party control systems.

Art-Net Input & Output

Up to 4 universes of Art-Net Input & Output.

sACN Input & Output

Up to 32 universes of sACN Input & Output.

Construction

Housing:
Steel and aluminum

Color:
Black

Protection rating:
IP20

Installation

Mounting:
Free-standing using supplied adjustable tripod

Location:
Indoor or outdoor protected from elements

Connections

Macula Base StationPower input: IEC C14 socketDC Power through (towards monitor): Neutrik 4-pin locking XLRUser interface monitor: Neutrik HDMIUSB Touchscreen Out: Neutrik USBPeripherals and USB memory devices: Neutrik USBLeft Handle Interface: Custom 8-pin connectorRight Handle Interface: Custom 8-pin connectorNDI Video Network (Camera and PSN): 1x etherCON socket (100/1000Mbit)EtherDMX Network (Art-Net, sACN and PSN): 1x etherCON socket (100/1000Mbit)
Macula CameraNDI Video Out and PoE In: 1x RJ45 socket

Electrical

AC power: 100-240 V AC nominal, 50/60 Hz Power supply unit: Auto-ranging electronic switch mode Typical half-cycle RMS inrush current at 230 V, 50 Hz: 120 A Typical earth-leakage current: TBC mA Power Factor: TBC @ 100V / 120V / 208V / 230V / 240V Max current draw: 2.0 A @ 100V / 120V / 208V / 230V / 240V Typical current draw: 2.0 A @ 100V / 120V / 208V / 230V / 240V * Power Consumption Maximum: 72 W Typical: 72 W * Idle: TBC W ** Measurements made at nominal voltage. Allow for a deviation of +/- 10%. Typical: machine running at full capacity. Idle: no showfile loaded.

Thermal

Cooling:
Convection

Maximum ambient temperature (Ta max.):
40° C (104° F)

Minimum ambient temperature (Ta min.):
5° C (41° F)

Typical heat dissipation (calculated, +/- 10%):
246 BTU/hr

Environmental

RoHS:
Compliant

REACH:
Compliant

WEEE:
Compliant

Proposition 65:
Compliant

Included Items

Macula System in FlightcaseMacula Control Unit and Encoder HeadAdjustable Tripod15.6” Touch ScreenPole for Touch Screen placementControl Unit to Touch Screen loom (HDMI + 12Vdc + USB)Left motorized handlebarRight motorized handlebarControl Unit to Left motorized handlebar cableControl Unit to Right motorized handlebar cableEU-type IEC C13 power cable with Schuko connectorUS-type IEC C13 power cableUK-type IEC C13 power cableFlightcaseMulti-Language Safety and Installation Manual
Macula Camera KitNDI CameraPoE Injector for Camera with IEC C6 inputEU-type IEC C5 power cable with Schuko connectorUS-type IEC C5 power cableUK-type IEC C5 power cableMulti-Language Safety and Installation Manual
MAC Ultra Performance Camera Mount KitCamera Mount Ring for MAC Ultra PerformanceSnoot upgrade for MAC Ultra PerformanceCamera attachment screwsSafety CableMulti-Language Safety and Installation Manual
MAC Viper XIP / MAC Encore Two Camera Mount KitCamera Mount Ring for MAC Viper XIP / MAC Encore TwoCamera attachment screwsSafety CableMulti-Language Safety and Installation Manual

Accessories

MAC Ultra Performance Camera Mount Kit: P/N MAR-90770001MAC Viper XIP / MAC Encore Two Camera Mount Kit: P/N MAR-90770002

Ordering Information

Macula System in Flightcase:
P/N MAR-90770000

Macula Camera Kit:
P/N MAR-90770003

[H3] News

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February 01, 2026
Martin Professional Introduces Martin Macula, A Brand-Agnostic Remote Follow Spot System with Premium Ergonomics
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🛡️ Trust Signals — reviews, proof links, trust-theatre flag (Trust & Proof)
3Review mentions (all pages)
4External proof links (all pages)
PageReviewsProof links
/ (home) 0 1
/en/support/ 0 1
/en/products/elp-manet-8f/ 2 1
/en/products/macula/ 1 1
🔗 Identity & Technical Layer — schema JSON-LD: identity chains, entity gaps (Identity & Authority)
Homepage schema 
{
    "@context": "https://schema.org",
    "@type": "Organization",
    "name": "Martin",
    "url": "https://www.martin.com/en",
    "logo": "https://www.martin.com/logo.png",
    "sameAs": [
        "https://www.facebook.com/MartinProfessional/",
        "https://www.youtube.com/user/MartinProfessional",
        "https://www.instagram.com/martinprofessional/",
        "https://www.linkedin.com/company/11027"
    ],
    "contactPoint": {
        "@type": "ContactPoint",
        "telephone": "+1 (844) 776-4899",
        "email": "HProTechSupportUSA@harman.com"
    },
    "address": {
        "@type": "PostalAddress",
        "streetAddress": "8500 Balboa Boulevard",
        "addressLocality": "Northridge",
        "addressRegion": "CA",
        "postalCode": "91329",
        "addressCountry": "US"
    }
}
/en/support/ — no schema detected (entity gap)
/en/products/elp-manet-8f/ 
{
    "@context": "http://schema.org",
    "@type": "BreadcrumbList",
    "itemListElement": [
        {
            "@type": "ListItem",
            "position": 1,
            "item": {
                "@id": "https://www.martin.com/en/product_families",
                "name": "Product Families"
            }
        },
        {
            "@type": "ListItem",
            "position": 2,
            "item": {
                "@id": "https://www.martin.com/en/product_families/product-ranges",
                "name": "Product Ranges"
            }
        },
        {
            "@type": "ListItem",
            "position": 3,
            "item": {
                "@id": "https://www.martin.com/en/product_families/elp",
                "name": "ELP"
            }
        },
        {
            "@type": "ListItem",
            "position": 4,
            "item": {
                "@id": "https://www.martin.com/en/products/elp-manet-8f",
                "name": "ELP MANET 8f"
            }
        }
    ]
}
/en/products/macula/ 
{
    "@context": "http://schema.org",
    "@type": "BreadcrumbList",
    "itemListElement": [
        {
            "@type": "ListItem",
            "position": 1,
            "item": {
                "@id": "https://www.martin.com/en/product_families",
                "name": "Product Families"
            }
        },
        {
            "@type": "ListItem",
            "position": 2,
            "item": {
                "@id": "https://www.martin.com/en/product_families/product-ranges",
                "name": "Product Ranges"
            }
        },
        {
            "@type": "ListItem",
            "position": 3,
            "item": {
                "@id": "https://www.martin.com/en/product_families/macula",
                "name": "Macula"
            }
        },
        {
            "@type": "ListItem",
            "position": 4,
            "item": {
                "@id": "https://www.martin.com/en/products/macula",
                "name": "Macula "
            }
        }
    ]
}

Your Diagnosis

Before revealing the machine’s verdict, predict the BS score for each signal. Higher = more BS (more fluff, less verifiable substance). Drag each slider, then submit to compare your judgment against the engine.

Information Density 0 / 30
Read the Narrative & headings: do hard facts (prices, dates, numbers) outweigh fluff power-words?
Semantic Coherence 0 / 20
Compare the homepage promise against the sub-page reality. Do they hold the same line?
Trust & Proof 0 / 20
Weigh review mentions against actual external proof links. Claims without verification = theatre.
Commodity Fingerprint 0 / 15
Check headings & narrative against the industry clichés in the setup above.
Identity & Authority 0 / 15
Inspect the schema: is there real Organization/Person identity with sameAs links, or gaps?
Your predicted BS score 0 / 100
💡 Stuck? Reveal the heuristic lens — how the deterministic page-auditor reads each signal (no AI, pure pattern rules)

These are the structural rules a local, deterministic auditor applies — the same lens you can use to judge each signal. They describe what to look for, not this company’s result.

Information Density

Classify each sentence as substantive or hollow. Grounding markers — numbers, currencies, dates, technical units, named entities — outweigh marketing adjectives. When fluff sits right next to hard evidence, the fluff is forgiven.

Semantic Alignment

Pull the main entities out of the H1, then check whether they actually recur through the body. A page that announces one thing and then talks about another drifts. Headings with no real sentences underneath read as pseudo-substance.

Trust & Proof

Count trust words (review, testimonial, rating, verified) against real outbound proof links (Google, Trustpilot, Clutch, G2, Yelp). Lots of trust language with zero verification links is trust theatre. Unlinked logo galleries count against it.

Commodity Fingerprint

Look at how much sentence length varies. Natural writing varies its rhythm; templated or mass-produced copy is statistically uniform. Very low variation reads as commodity content — unless unique named entities break the pattern.

Identity & Authority

Inspect the JSON-LD. Is there an Organization or Person schema, and does it carry sameAs links to real external profiles (LinkedIn, socials)? Missing schema or no identity declaration signals an anonymous entity.

Want to apply this lens yourself? The free BS Indicator Chrome extension runs these heuristic checks live on any page. Bear in mind it is a single-page, deterministic tool — it relies only on pattern rules for the page in front of it and does not perform the cross-page semantic correlation this audit uses, so its readout is a starting lens, not the full verdict.

B
BS Level
Arts, Culture & Entertainment
32.3 Avg BS

Based on 1426 businesses audited.

BS Detector

Arts, Culture & Entertainment BS: Martin Professional (martin.com)

https://martin.com 📍 Industry: Arts, Culture & Entertainment
12 BS / 100

A rare example of a site where the marketing fluff is merely a thin skin over a massive, verifiable engineering engine. This is a technical manual masquerading as a website, offering maximum substance and zero bullshit. The content is so detailed it essentially functions as its own forensic audit.

Info Density Power-words vs. Substance ratio.
2
7% BS
Semantic Coherence Homepage promise vs. Sub-page reality.
1
5% BS
Trust & Proof Verifiable evidence vs. Trust Theatre.
3
15% BS
Commodity Fingerprint Detection of industry clichés/templates.
4
27% BS
Identity & Authority Expert verifiability & Schema depth.
2
13% BS

1. Increase the visibility of user reviews and case study metrics to balance the heavy technical focus. 2. Ensure all ‘TBC’ fields in the specifications (like Hibernation wattage on the ELP MANET 8f) are updated to maintain the high standard of specificity. 3. Integrate Person schema for key product engineers or designers to add a human element to the corporate authority. 4. Maintain the current ratio of technical documentation to marketing copy, as it is your strongest anti-BS asset.

The site represents a high-end hardware manufacturer for the Arts, Culture & Entertainment industry. While it does not host ‘events’ in the traditional sense, its content is perfectly aligned with the technical infrastructure required for world-class performances and venues.

“The score of 12 reflects a near-perfect alignment between signal and substance. Minor points were lost only to a few generic marketing adjectives and a low volume of third-party reviews, though these are heavily mitigated by the presence of official safety and compliance certifications.”

Verified Analysis Date: May 28, 2026 © 1EuroSEO Independent Evaluator — Non-Sponsored Result
Analysis Disclosure & Source Attribution

This training module utilizes a snapshot of public data from Martin Professional, captured on May 28, 2026, to demonstrate how machine logic evaluates different types of business narratives.

Purpose: This data is presented under “Fair Use” / “Educational Exception” for the purpose of forensic semantic analysis, allowing users to compare human intuition against machine-generated evaluations.

Notice to Martin Professional: This analysis is part of a non-adversarial audit conducted by 1 Euro SEO. The results provided by 1EuroSEO are intended as professional feedback to help improve any website’s machine-readability and authority signals. The 1EuroSEO BS Detection Tool is a free tool, and anyone can test any company to see how their content is interpreted by AI models.

Any company can use the insights for free and improve its voice by comparing it to industry clichés or competitors. When a company has updated its content, it can always submit a new audit request, which will be reflected in a new current score.

To all users: You are encouraged to visit the live site at https://martin.com to view the most current version of its content and learn from the source what this company is about and what it offers.