The Martin ERA 600 Performance is a compact and feature-rich moving head designed to meet the demand for bright, durable, and versatile lighting solutions suitable for tour-based and rental applications. This powerful fixture combines rugged performance with cost-efficiency, making it ideal for a wide range of entertainment and rental scenarios. Equipped with a 550W white LED engine, the ERA 600 produces a sharp 6,500K projection with a flat field, ensuring high-quality illumination. The fixture boasts a variety of dynamic effects, including a 1:8 zoom, full CMY color mixing system, a seven-slot color wheel, an animation wheel, iris for beam adjustment, and fixed and rotating gobo wheels, all of which provide lighting designers with endless creative possibilities. These features, combined with two rotating prisms and a soft frost filter, allow for an impressive range of effects and dynamic lighting designs.
For added flexibility and precision, the ERA 600 Performance is equipped with a full curtain framing system, which provides independent control of each of the four framing blades. This allows for complete blackout control and precise image projection in specific stage areas. The entire framing module can rotate 120 degrees, further enhancing its ability to shape light effectively. When the gobos are fully focused, designers can create soft-edged effects, offering additional flexibility in lighting setups. Whether used in large-stage productions, live events, or other applications, the ERA 600 delivers exceptional brightness and versatility, making it an invaluable tool for any lighting designer.
In terms of its physical design, the ERA 600 Performance is relatively compact and lightweight, weighing just 32.3 kg, which makes it easy to transport and install for various production setups. Its 19,000 lumen output, coupled with its crisp optics, ensures a high level of performance even in demanding environments. The motorized zoom, variable color temperature control (ranging from 6,500K to 2,700K), and electronic dimming and strobe effects give designers complete control over the lighting environment. Additionally, the animation wheel, rotating gobo wheel, and static gobo wheel add further dynamic visual options, while the two prisms provide extra control over light distribution for engaging effects.
The fixture’s construction is robust, built with high-impact, flame-retardant thermoplastic material, ensuring durability in various performance settings. With an IP20 protection rating, it is designed for dry locations and can be installed in any orientation, offering versatile mounting options. The ERA 600 also features advanced connectivity, supporting DMX and RDM data input/output via 5-pin locking XLR connectors, as well as Neutrik TRUE1 power connections. These features ensure seamless integration into any lighting system, providing professional-grade control and reliability.
Overall, the Martin ERA 600 Performance offers a combination of high performance, versatile features, and compact design, making it the ideal solution for productions that require a reliable, bright, and flexible moving head. Its extensive array of effects, along with its durability and ease of use, ensures that lighting designers have all the tools necessary to create stunning, dynamic lighting displays in any live performance or installation.
