Martin Macula System in Flightcase

Martin Macula System in Flightcase

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.

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

Specifications

Physical

• Macula Base Station
  • Width: Max. 1500 mm (59.1 in.)
  • Depth: Max. 1500 mm (59.1 in.)
  • Height: Max. 2260 mm (89.0 in.)
  • Weight: 20.1 kg (44.3 lbs.)
• Macula Camera
  • Width: 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 drag
• Left Handle: Motorized Fader, Action Button & Z-Roller
• Right Handle: Motorized Fader, Action Button, 15 LCD Shortcut Buttons & Z-Roller
• Monitor: 15.6” Touch Screen

Camera Video Input

• Standard: NDI HX2
• Resolution: Supporting all standard resolutions up to 1920x1080 (Full HD)
• Framerate: Supporting frame rates up to 60fps

Compatible Cameras

• Everet EVZ220
• Everet EVZ230
• Aida HD-NDI-X20
• BirdDog PF120

Position Processing

• Method: Real-world XYZ position tracking
• Multi-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, Dimmer, Color, CTO, 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 LCD 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.
• Different banks can have a different Leader fixture (fixture with camera), enabling dynamic camera switching.

DMX Controls

• Recall presets via DMX
• Recall 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 or attachment to surface or truss using third-party accessories
• Location: Indoor or outdoor protected from elements

Connections

• Macula Base Station
  • Power input: IEC C14 socket
  • DC Power through (towards monitor): Neutrik 4-pin locking XLR
  • User interface monitor: Neutrik HDMI
  • USB Touchscreen Out: Neutrik USB
  • Peripherals and USB memory devices: Neutrik USB
  • Left Handle Interface: Custom 8-pin connector
  • Right Handle Interface: Custom 8-pin connector
  • NDI Video Network (Camera and PSN): 1x etherCON socket (100/1000Mbit)
  • EtherDMX Network (Art-Net, sACN and PSN): 1x etherCON socket (100/1000Mbit)
• Macula Camera (mounted in camera mount kit)
  • NDI Video Out and PoE In: 1x etherCON socket (100/1000Mbit)

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: 15 A
• Typical earth-leakage current: 0.05 mA
• Power Factor: 0.25 @ 100V / 120V / 208V / 230V / 240V
• Max current draw: 0.7 A @ 100V / 120V / 208V / 230V / 240V
• Typical current draw: 0.7 A @ 100V / 120V / 208V / 230V / 240V *

Power Consumption

• Maximum: 30 W
• Typical: 30 W *

* Measurements made at nominal voltage. Allow for a deviation of +/- 10%.

* Typical: machine running at full capacity.

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%): 102 BTU/hr

Environmental

• RoHS: Compliant
• REACH: Compliant
• WEEE: Compliant
• Proposition 65: Compliant

Approvals

• EU safety: EN 62368-1
• EU EMC: EN 55032, EN 55035, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3
• US safety: UL 62368-1
• Canadian safety: CSA C22.2 No. 62368-1
• Australia/NZ: RCM
• United Kingdom: UKCA
• India: BIS (pending)
• Korea: KS C

Included Items

• Macula System in Flightcase
  • Macula Control Unit and Encoder Head
  • Adjustable Tripod
  • 15.6” Touch Screen
  • Pole for Touch Screen placement
  • Control Unit to Touch Screen loom (HDMI + 12Vdc + USB)
  • Left motorized handlebar
  • Right motorized handlebar
  • Control Unit to Left motorized handlebar cable
  • Control Unit to Right motorized handlebar cable
  • EU-type IEC C13 power cable with Schuko connector
  • US-type IEC C13 power cable
  • UK-type IEC C13 power cable
  • Flightcase
  • Multi-Language Safety and Installation Manual
• Macula Camera Kit
  • NDI Camera (Everet EVZ220)
  • Camera attachment screw
  • 3/16" Allen key
  • PoE Injector for Camera with IEC C6 input
  • EU-type IEC C5 power cable with Schuko connector
  • US-type IEC C5 power cable
  • UK-type IEC C5 power cable
  • Multi-Language Safety and Installation Manual
• MAC Ultra Performance Camera Mount Kit
  • Camera Mount Ring for MAC Ultra Performance
  • Snoot upgrade for MAC Ultra Performance (incl. front-accessory screws)
  • Camera safety screws
  • Short network cable between camera and robust etherCON socket
  • Safety Cable
  • Multi-Language Safety and Installation Manual
• MAC Viper XIP / MAC Encore Two Camera Mount Kit
  • Camera Mount Ring for MAC Viper XIP / MAC Encore Two
  • Camera safety screws
  • Short network cable between camera and robust etherCON socket
  • Safety Cable
  • Multi-Language Safety and Installation Manual

Accessories

• Transport and Storage
  • Flightcase for Macula System: P/N MAR-91515071
• Camera Mount Kits
  • MAC Ultra Performance Camera Mount Kit: P/N MAR-90770001
  • MAC Viper XIP / MAC Encore Two Camera Mount Kit: P/N MAR-90770002