Effects; Framing Shutters; Gobos; Gobo Animation System - Martin MAC 2000 Performance User Manual

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The MAC 2000 Performance is compatible with USITT DMX512 controllers. The fixture has two DMX operating
modes, 8-bit and 16-bit.16-bit mode requires three more DMX channels than 8-bit mode but provides more precise
gobo indexing and pan/tilt positioning. All other functions are identical. The complete DMX protocol begins on
page 27.

Framing shutters

Optimized for use in theater, the MAC 2000 Performance features a fully automated, micro-adjusting framing shutter
blade system. For accurate illumination of stage props and scenery, this framing system slices the elliptical beam into
angled shapes.
The system comprises four shutter blades, arranged in two layers. With this 2-layer system, the MAC 2000
Performance has been designed to project shapes with crisp, sharp edges.
Each blade can be swiveled +/- 30 degrees, and the entire module rotates 90 degrees.
Directly attached to the framing system is the iris. You can use either the iris or the framing system, or both together.

Gobos

The gobo wheel provides room for 5 gobos. See page 20 to change gobos.
Gobos may be rotated and shaken at varying speeds and indexed to any position. Extremely accurate positioning is
available in 16-bit mode.
For each wheel, the gobo and type of rotation (indexed or continuous, with or without shake) are selected on the
wheel's Gobo & Function Channel, which also provide commands for continuous wheel rotation. The gobo position
index and rotation speed are selected on its Position/Velocity Channel. In 16-bit mode, the position is further adjusted
on the wheel's Fine Position Channel.

Gobo animation system

The gobo animation system is designed to create animated effects such as flames, sky and water imaging. The MAC
2000 Performance comes with 5 replaceable gobo animation wheels, which are magnetically attached to the motor
shaft, and which can be quickly changed. The gobo animation wheel pivots to allow horizontal, vertical, and angled
effects, such as rising flames or windswept clouds.
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