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Martin Atomic 3000 Strobe Hire

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Martin Atomic 3000 strobe dry hire. 3000W xenon flash tube strobe for festivals, concerts and big stage moments. Variable rate 0.5-18 Hz, 2 channel DMX. London, Surrey & UK.

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The Martin Atomic 3000 is the touring industry’s go-to strobe. A 3000W xenon flash tube delivers brutal punch, with variable intensity, frequency and pulse duration on DMX. Built for big stages and big moments. Dry hire from lighting hire at STLS.

Specs At A Glance

Fixture Type High-output xenon strobe
Light Source 3000W xenon flash tube
DMX Channels 2 channel mode (intensity, rate)
Flash Rate Variable 0.5 to 18 Hz
Effects Variable intensity, rate and flash duration; auto programs
Control DMX, standalone, master/slave
Power Draw 3000W peak (use one fixture per 16A circuit)
Weight 13 kg

What’s Included In Dry Hire

Each Martin Atomic 3000 hire comes with the fixture, hook clamp, safety bond and powerCON power lead. PAT certificate on request. Add DMX cable to your order if you need it.

Key Features

  • 3000W xenon strobe tube for serious punch
  • Variable flash rate from 0.5 Hz up to 18 Hz
  • Adjustable intensity for soft pulse or full hit
  • Adjustable flash duration for tight blasts or longer washes
  • 2-channel DMX control: intensity and rate
  • Built-in auto programs and master/slave for cue-free use
  • Industry-standard touring strobe, recognised by every lighting designer
  • Compact form factor for ground stack or fly use

Common Uses

Concerts and live music, festival main stages, club nights, drop moments in DJ sets, theatre and dance shows, music videos, sports events and award show finales. Anywhere the show needs a serious flash hit.

Important Notes

The Atomic 3000 is a high-intensity xenon strobe. Use with care around audience members with photosensitive epilepsy, and check venue rules. Pre-show announcements for strobe content are standard practice.

Similar Or Alternative Fixtures

Looking for LED strobes or different effects? See our LED lighting range for LED strobes and blinders, or the full lighting hire catalogue.

Frequently Asked Questions

How bright is the Martin Atomic 3000?
3000W xenon flash tube. One of the brightest strobes on the touring market. Designed to be seen across festival main stages and arena rooms.

How many DMX channels does it use?
2 channel mode: intensity and rate. Simple, fast to programme into any cue stack.

What’s the flash rate?
Variable from 0.5 Hz (slow pulse) up to 18 Hz (rapid). Adjustable on DMX or via on-fixture controls.

What’s the power draw?
3000W peak. Run one fixture per 16A circuit for safety. Don’t share circuits with other lighting fixtures.

Is it LED or xenon?
Xenon flash tube, not LED. The classic strobe technology, brighter and punchier than current LED strobes.

How heavy is the Atomic 3000?
13 kg. Easy to hang on truss with a hook clamp and safety, or ground-stack on flat surfaces.

Are there strobe safety guidelines?
Yes. Pre-show announcements should warn about strobe content for audience members with photosensitive epilepsy. Most venues have specific strobe rules. Check before the show.

Can I run it without DMX?
Yes. Built-in auto programs and master/slave mode let you run the Atomic 3000 cue-free with simple manual control.

Hire The Martin Atomic 3000

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.

PHYSICAL

Length: 425 mm (16.7 in.) without bracket
Width: 245 mm (9.6 in.) without bracket
Height: 240 mm (9.4 in.) without bracket
Weight: 7.5 kg (16.5 lbs.) without bracket
GENERAL

DYNAMIC EFFECTS
Variable strobe: 0 – 650 ms (50 Hz supply), or 0 – 530 ms (60 Hz supply)
Strobe rate: 0 – 25 flashes/second (50 Hz supply), 0 – 30 flashes/second (60 Hz supply)
Strobe intensity: Blackout – maximum
Blinder effect: Continuous with auto fade
Special effects: Ramp up, ramp down, ramp up-down, random flash, lightning, spikes, blinder, single flash
CONTROL AND PROGRAMMING
Control options: DMX, stand-alone, multi-fixture chase (with Detonator remote), MC-1
Stand-alone control: Via N.O. or N.C. SPST switch
Stand-alone options: Selectable flash rate or blinder effect
Setting and addressing: DIP switch
DMX channels: 1, 3, and 4 channel modes
Receiver: RS-485
DMX compliance: USITT DMX512/1990

    Let's get planning

    If you're interested in hiring this piece of equipment, please request a quote by using the form below so we can check your requirements against our lead times, or speak to a member of our team on 02083 964 207.

    This form collects your name, email address and telephone number so that we can contact you regarding your enquiry. Our Privacy Policy will provide further information on how this data is managed.

    The Martin Atomic 3000 is the touring industry’s go-to strobe. A 3000W xenon flash tube delivers brutal punch, with variable intensity, frequency and pulse duration on DMX. Built for big stages and big moments. Dry hire from lighting hire at STLS.

    Specs At A Glance

    Fixture Type High-output xenon strobe
    Light Source 3000W xenon flash tube
    DMX Channels 2 channel mode (intensity, rate)
    Flash Rate Variable 0.5 to 18 Hz
    Effects Variable intensity, rate and flash duration; auto programs
    Control DMX, standalone, master/slave
    Power Draw 3000W peak (use one fixture per 16A circuit)
    Weight 13 kg

    What’s Included In Dry Hire

    Each Martin Atomic 3000 hire comes with the fixture, hook clamp, safety bond and powerCON power lead. PAT certificate on request. Add DMX cable to your order if you need it.

    Key Features

    • 3000W xenon strobe tube for serious punch
    • Variable flash rate from 0.5 Hz up to 18 Hz
    • Adjustable intensity for soft pulse or full hit
    • Adjustable flash duration for tight blasts or longer washes
    • 2-channel DMX control: intensity and rate
    • Built-in auto programs and master/slave for cue-free use
    • Industry-standard touring strobe, recognised by every lighting designer
    • Compact form factor for ground stack or fly use

    Common Uses

    Concerts and live music, festival main stages, club nights, drop moments in DJ sets, theatre and dance shows, music videos, sports events and award show finales. Anywhere the show needs a serious flash hit.

    Important Notes

    The Atomic 3000 is a high-intensity xenon strobe. Use with care around audience members with photosensitive epilepsy, and check venue rules. Pre-show announcements for strobe content are standard practice.

    Similar Or Alternative Fixtures

    Looking for LED strobes or different effects? See our LED lighting range for LED strobes and blinders, or the full lighting hire catalogue.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How bright is the Martin Atomic 3000?
    3000W xenon flash tube. One of the brightest strobes on the touring market. Designed to be seen across festival main stages and arena rooms.

    How many DMX channels does it use?
    2 channel mode: intensity and rate. Simple, fast to programme into any cue stack.

    What’s the flash rate?
    Variable from 0.5 Hz (slow pulse) up to 18 Hz (rapid). Adjustable on DMX or via on-fixture controls.

    What’s the power draw?
    3000W peak. Run one fixture per 16A circuit for safety. Don’t share circuits with other lighting fixtures.

    Is it LED or xenon?
    Xenon flash tube, not LED. The classic strobe technology, brighter and punchier than current LED strobes.

    How heavy is the Atomic 3000?
    13 kg. Easy to hang on truss with a hook clamp and safety, or ground-stack on flat surfaces.

    Are there strobe safety guidelines?
    Yes. Pre-show announcements should warn about strobe content for audience members with photosensitive epilepsy. Most venues have specific strobe rules. Check before the show.

    Can I run it without DMX?
    Yes. Built-in auto programs and master/slave mode let you run the Atomic 3000 cue-free with simple manual control.

    Hire The Martin Atomic 3000

    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.

    PHYSICAL

    Length: 425 mm (16.7 in.) without bracket
    Width: 245 mm (9.6 in.) without bracket
    Height: 240 mm (9.4 in.) without bracket
    Weight: 7.5 kg (16.5 lbs.) without bracket
    GENERAL

    DYNAMIC EFFECTS
    Variable strobe: 0 – 650 ms (50 Hz supply), or 0 – 530 ms (60 Hz supply)
    Strobe rate: 0 – 25 flashes/second (50 Hz supply), 0 – 30 flashes/second (60 Hz supply)
    Strobe intensity: Blackout – maximum
    Blinder effect: Continuous with auto fade
    Special effects: Ramp up, ramp down, ramp up-down, random flash, lightning, spikes, blinder, single flash
    CONTROL AND PROGRAMMING
    Control options: DMX, stand-alone, multi-fixture chase (with Detonator remote), MC-1
    Stand-alone control: Via N.O. or N.C. SPST switch
    Stand-alone options: Selectable flash rate or blinder effect
    Setting and addressing: DIP switch
    DMX channels: 1, 3, and 4 channel modes
    Receiver: RS-485
    DMX compliance: USITT DMX512/1990

      Let's get planning

      If you're interested in hiring this piece of equipment, please request a quote by using the form below so we can check your requirements against our lead times, or speak to a member of our team on 02083 964 207.

      This form collects your name, email address and telephone number so that we can contact you regarding your enquiry. Our Privacy Policy will provide further information on how this data is managed.

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