Martin ERA 700 Performance IP WHITE – IP65 Outdoor LED Wash Fixture

Product Overview

The Martin ERA 700 Performance IP is a 680 watt, IP65-rated moving head profile built for permanent outdoor installation, architainment, and weatherproof rental and touring. It pairs a 26,000-lumen LED engine with CMYC color mixing, a full-curtain framing system, dual gobo wheels, and networked DMX/Art-Net/sACN control. With an IP66 option via its anti-tamper box and active humidity and heating control, this outdoor moving head wash fixture withstands rain, snow, heat, and salt over long deployments. At under 40 kg and 759 mm tall, it is engineered as a compact, reliable workhorse for large exterior shows.

Product Description

The ERA 700 Performance IP extends the ERA platform to demanding outdoor and installation markets where weatherproofing and uptime are critical. Its 680 watt, 6,500 K light engine produces 26,000 lumens of fixture output (41,600 lumens at the engine), enough for large stages and long throws. A 5.4° to 44° zoom (1:8) covers wide washes through tight aerial effects. The CMYC color mixing system, combined with a pre-installed Spectral Enhancement filter, delivers CRI 90 color accuracy alongside motorized color temperature control. A full-curtain framing module places four independently controllable blades on a ±60° rotating carriage for precise shuttering and shape generation, while dual gobo wheels, dual prisms, dual frost, and an animation wheel provide a comprehensive effects toolkit. The IP65 enclosure eliminates the need for protective domes, and the included anti-tamper box raises ingress protection to IP66 while securing power and data connections in public environments. C5-High salinity protection and an active humidity and heating control system keep the optical system clear of moisture and condensation across seasons. Control is flexible, with DMX, RDM, Art-Net, and sACN over Ethernet including a fail-safe bypass for series-connected fixtures. Available in white and black, the fixture measures just 759 mm tall and weighs 39.7 kg, making it lighter and more compact than many comparable IP-rated fixtures for rental and installation crews. This unit ships in a white finish to blend into bright or architectural outdoor environments.

Key Features

• 680W IP65 LED Engine — Delivers 26,000 lumens of output for large outdoor stages and permanent architainment installations.
• IP65 / IP66 Weatherproofing — Eliminates protective domes; with the anti-tamper box it reaches IP66 and secures power/data connections in public spaces.
• CMYC Color Mixing with CRI 90 — A four-color mixing system plus a pre-installed Spectral Enhancement filter delivers accurate, high-CRI color on camera and on site.
• Full-Curtain Framing System — Four independent blades on a ±60° rotating module enable precise shuttering and shape generation outdoors.
• Dual Gobo Wheels, Prisms and Frost — An extensive effects toolkit covers gobo projection, beam breakups, and wash looks from one fixture.
• Active Humidity and Heating Control — Monitors internal humidity to protect optics from moisture and condensation across seasons.
• Networked Control with Bypass — DMX, RDM, Art-Net, and sACN with fail-safe bypass simplify integration into large outdoor control networks.
• Compact, Sub-40 kg Build — At 39.7 kg and 759 mm tall, it is lighter and shorter than comparable IP fixtures for easier rigging.

Typical Applications

• Permanent Outdoor Installations — IP65/IP66 rating and salinity protection suit long-term architainment and landmark lighting.
• Outdoor Concert and Festival Staging — High output and full effects perform on large open-air stages.
• Rental and Touring (Outdoor) — Weatherproof, compact, and networkable for IP-rated rental inventories.
• Broadcast and Live Events — CRI 90 color and framing support clean on-camera looks outdoors.
• Stadiums and Arenas — Durable, high-output coverage for large venues and exterior bowls.

Technical Specifications

Specifications sourced from Martin (Harman Professional).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the ERA 700 Performance IP rated for permanent outdoor use?
Yes. It carries an IP65 rating (IP66 with the anti-tamper box) plus C5-High salinity protection and active humidity/heating control, so it withstands rain, snow, heat, and dust over long deployments.

What control protocols does it support?
DMX and RDM (USITT DMX512/1990, ANSI/ESTA E1.20) plus Art-Net and sACN over Ethernet with fail-safe bypass for networked outdoor rigs.

How is it powered and connected?
Power is via a Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 TOP connector with weatherproof data in/out. Follow Martin's IP sealing and connector guidance during installation.

How does it compare to the indoor ERA 600 Performance?
The ERA 700 Performance IP is the weatherproof, higher-output sibling (680W/26,000 lumens, CMYC, IP65/66) intended for outdoor and installation use, whereas the ERA 600 Performance is an indoor fixture.

What rigging and clearance does it need?
At 39.7 kg and 759 mm tall it mounts on standard clamp brackets; always use a rated safety cable and verify point loading per your rigging plan.

What warranty and support are available?
Martin fixtures carry the manufacturer's limited warranty. Creation Networks provides commercial AV specification and procurement support for integrators.