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I recently got a chance to test the Martin MAC Encore Performance fixtures from Harman, which are available in two versions - the WRM, or "warm" version, and CLD, or "cold" version. (As of last month's LDI, Martin added the MAC Encore Wash, also in warm and cool versions, but here, I'll just focus on the two versions of the MAC Encore Performance.)
After playing with the Performance, I concluded that it is perfect for working with cameras.
* Around the Unit
The fixture is compact, despite offering many options. At first glance, it's easy to see the resemblance of the fixture to other familiar Martin products. The sleek body is designed to wrap tightly around the internal workings. The fixture stands less than 30 inches in height and weighs 68 pounds, so one-man lifting is simple, especially with the new designed handles attached to the yoke. In the back is the LED Engine, surrounded by a cooling system that has a massive cooling block, eight silent fans and ventilation grills. The black outer casing is made of high-impact, flame-retardant thermoplastic.
Martin performed some stringent R&D on LED products to specifically design their own unique light engine. With this in mind, they have two different models. While they both utilize white LEDs and have a CMY color mixing system for maximum efficiency, they vary in output for reasons that were explained to me. The higher the color temperature of the output in white, the more efficient the light will be.
* WRM and CLD Differences
The warm color version emits a default beam with a color temperature of 3000° Kelvin, while the daylight version is at 6000°. The cool daylight model has 1/3 more output than its brother. With the LED system, the user...