The MAC Aura XB takes an award-winning, innovative, compact LED wash light to the next level, incorporating many new features first introduced with the MAC Quantum Wash™.

Not only does the MAC Aura XB offer additional brightness, it also features a new superior colour mixing system and an optimised lens design for tighter beams and more even washes. Martin's unique and patented Eye-candy Aura Effect™ is also part of the package.


  • Super bright single lens wash with fully premixed colour
  • Compact design and low weight
  • High efficiency, low power consumption, long service life
  • Super-bright single-lens wash with fully premixed colour
  • Broad colour palette, RGBW colour mixing
  • Eye-candy Aura Effect™
  • Uniform shades
  • Built-in FX engine
  • 10 to 60° uniform zoom
  • 6000 Lumens output
  • Rapid movement
  • Compact, low weight design (6.5 kg)
  • High efficiency, low power consumption, long lifetime
Physical
Length (across yoke)302 mm (11.9 in.)
Width (across yoke)302 mm (11.9 in.)
Height (head straight up)360 mm (14.2 in.)
Weight (without accessories)6.5 kg (14.4 lbs.)
Dynamic Effects
Beam colour mixingRGBW
Aura (secondary lens array illumination) colour mixingRGB
Beam colour temperature controlCTO, variable 10 000 - 2500 K
Beam and aura electronic 'colour wheel' effect33 LEE-referenced colours plus white, variable-speed colour-wheel rotation effect and random colour
Beam and aura independent shutter effectsElectronic, with regular and random pulse, burst and strobe effects
Pre-programmed effectsRange of independent and synchronised Beam and Aura FX, two combinable
Electronic dimmingIndependent beam and aura, four dimming curve options
Zoom10° - 60° (one-tenth peak angle)
Pan540°
Tilt232°
Pan and tilt speedAdjustable via onboard control panel and DMX
Control and Programming
Control optionsIndependent or synchronized Beam and Aura control
Control systemDMX, RDM
Control resolution8-bit, with 16-bit control of pan & tilt
DMX channels14/25
Setting and addressingControl panel with backlit graphic display
DMX complianceUSITT DMX512-A
RDM complianceANSI/ESTA E1.20
TransceiverRS-485
Firmware updateVia DMX with Martin™ USB Duo DMX Interface Box
Optics and Photometric Data
Light source19x 15W RGBW
LED Array System LED refresh rateBeam 1200 Hz, Aura 4395 Hz
Minimum LED lifetime50 000 hours (to >70% luminous output)*
Total luminous output (wide, one-tenth peak)6000 lumens
Total luminous output (narrow, one-tenth peak)4300 lumens
Video compatibilityDesigned for use with HD/high-speed video cameras
* Figure obtained under manufacturer´s test conditions
Construction
ColourBlack
HousingHigh-impact thermoplastic, flame-retardant to UL 94 5VA
Protection ratingIP20
Installation
Mounting pointsM12 hole for rigging clamp, attachment points for surface-mounting bracket
OrientationAny
Minimum distance to combustible materials200 mm (8 in.) from fixture
Minimum distance to illuminated surfaces1 m (3 ft. 4 in.) from fixture
LocationIndoor use only, must be fastened to surface or structure
Connections
AC powerNeutrik PowerCON TRUE1 NAC3PX dual socket
AC power input socketAccepts Neutrik PowerCON TRUE1 NAC3FX-W cable connector AC power thru socket
Electrical
Maximum power consumption400 W
Power supply unitAuto-ranging electronic switch mode
AC power100-240 V nominal, 50/60 Hz
Typical half-cycle RMS inrush current10.7 A
Power consumption, all effects static, zero light output<25 W
Typical Power and Current
100 V, 60 Hz359 W, 3.8 A, PF 0.99
120 V, 60 Hz355 W, 3.2 A, PF 0.99
208 V, 60 Hz350 W, 1.8 A, PF 0.97
230 V, 50 Hz349 W, 1.7 A, PF 0.95
240 V, 50 Hz349 W, 1.6 A, PF 0.95
Measurements made at nominal voltage with all LEDs at full intensity. Allow for a deviation of +/- 10%.
Thermal
CoolingForced air (temperature-regulated, low noise, user-definable levels)
Maximum ambient temperature (Ta max.)40° C (104° F)
Minimum ambient temperature (Ta min.)5° C (41° F)
Total heat dissipation (calculated, +/- 10%)1230 BTU/hr.
Approvals
EU safetyEN 60598-2-17 (EN 60598-1), EN 62471
EU EMCEN 55103-1, EN 55103-2, EN 55015, EN 61547
US safetyUL 1573 US EMC: FCC Part 15 Class A
Canadian safetyCSA E598-2-17 (CSA E60598-1)
Canadian EMCICES-003 Class A
Australia/NZC-TICK N4241
SKU Manufacturer’s SKU Image Name Colour/description
MAR1218 90232100HU MAC Aura XB in cardboard MAC Aura XB in cardboard
MAR1220 90232110HU MAC Aura XB in 6-unit flightcase MAC Aura XB in 6-unit flightcase
MAR1219 90232105HU MAC Aura XB White in cardboard MAC Aura XB White in cardboard