Martin Professional Celebrates 10,000th MAC Viper XIP Milestone

HARMAN Professional Solutions, the global leader in audio, lighting, video and control systems, today announced a major milestone in the success of the Martin MAC Viper XIP, celebrating the 10,000th fixture manufactured in its first 10 months. To mark the achievement, Martin has produced a one-of-a-kind MAC Viper XIP in the brand’s iconic yellow color, built as a commemorative piece honoring the milestone and the people behind its design and production.

With shipping that began in June, 2024, the MAC Viper XIP redefined the market with its unprecedented mix of high-output performance, compact versatility, and Martin’s breakthrough XIP weatherproofing technology. Designed for demanding indoor and outdoor environments, the fixture quickly became a go-to solution for event production companies supporting music festivals, concert tours, television programs, as well as installations in performing arts centers and theaters worldwide.

The 10,000th unit represents more than a sales milestone. It’s a testament to the engineering, design, and production excellence that is poised to define the moving head market for the next decade, just as the original Martin MAC Viper did when it launched in 2012. Built with precision and care by the team at HARMAN’s newly opened, state-of-the-art, facility in Pécs, Hungary, the commemorative fixture also celebrates the more than 300 HARMAN employees responsible for its build quality and reliability.

“Reaching 10,000 MAC Viper XIP units in ten months is a reflection of the trust lighting professionals have in the Martin name,” said Henrik Kristensen, Product Manager of Stage Lighting, Martin Professional. “We’re proud that Martin products are built in our Pécs plant, a facility of low carbon emissions and advanced manufacturing. Most of all, it honors the people at HARMAN who build these and other Martin products with pride every day.”

For further information please call Martin UK distributor Sound Technology Ltd on 01462 0208 96250800.