The Martin Mac Viper Profile is a high-output 1000W discharge moving head profile from Martin by Harman. Industry-standard touring fixture with sharp gobo projection, motorised framing shutters, CMY colour mixing and a wide zoom range. Dry hire from moving lights at STLS.
Specs At A Glance
| Fixture Type | Moving head profile / spot |
|---|---|
| Light Source | 1000W Philips MSR Gold FastFit lamp |
| Beam Angle | 10° to 44° motorised zoom |
| DMX Channels | 20, 24, 33 channel modes |
| Effects | 4-blade framing shutters, rotating and static gobos, animation wheel, prism, iris, CMY colour mix |
| Control | DMX, RDM |
| Weight | 36 kg |
What’s Included In Dry Hire
Each Martin Viper hire comes in its flight case with hook clamp, safety bond and powerCON power lead. PAT certificate on request. Add DMX cable or top loaders to your order if needed.
Key Features
- 1000W Philips MSR Gold FastFit lamp for major output
- 10° to 44° wide motorised zoom range
- 4-blade independent rotating framing shutters for clean shapes
- Full CMY colour mixing plus colour wheel
- Rotating gobo wheel (7 gobos) and static gobo wheel (6 gobos)
- Animation wheel for fire, water and texture effects
- Rotating 3-facet prism plus motorised iris
- Industry-standard touring fixture, easy to spec into any plot
Common Uses
Theatre productions, large concerts, awards shows, TV broadcast, corporate stages and festival main stages. A serious fixture for jobs where punch and projection quality matter.
Similar Or Alternative Fixtures
Need different effects? See our moving light range for Robe Pointe, MegaPointe, BMFL Spot and Martin Mac Aura. Need a desk to programme it? See lighting control hire for Chamsys MagicQ and ETC Eos options.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many DMX channels does the Martin Viper use?
20, 24 or 33 channel modes depending on level of control. 33 channel mode gives full fine and shutter control for theatre work.
What lamp does the Viper use?
A 1000W Philips MSR Gold FastFit lamp. Rated lifetime around 750 hours. Spare lamps available on request for long hires.
Does the Viper have framing shutters?
Yes. Four independent rotating framing shutters for clean edge control and shaped beams. A key feature for theatre and TV work.
What gobos does it have?
Seven rotating glass gobos plus six static metal gobos, indexable, plus an animation wheel for texture effects.
How heavy is the Martin Viper?
36 kg. A heavy fixture, so spec your truss and rigging accordingly with heavy-duty hook clamps and safety bonds.
What’s the power draw?
Around 1200W peak. Use one fixture per 13A socket on UK power, or run from a 16A circuit for safety.
Hire The Martin Viper
Send us your dates, fixture count and venue. We’ll confirm availability and quote. Collect from our Surrey depot or we’ll deliver UK-wide.
Get a quote or call us direct.
