HARMAN’s Martin Professional Launches Range of Hardware and Software Solutions at Prolight + Sound 2014

FRANKFURT, Germany — Today at Prolight + Sound 2014, HARMAN’s Martin Professional introduced a range of new lighting solutions that include the MAC Quantum Profile™, Martin ShowDesigner 6™, as well as additions to its VC-Grids™ and VC-Strips™ lines.
 
MAC Quantum Profile™

The MAC Quantum Profile pairs the latest in LED technology with Martin’s propriety optical designs to deliver superior light output. Setting new standards for combined performance and size, this lightweight lighting fixture offers a uniquely compact frame that provides low power consumption and precision movement.

Martin ShowDesigner 6™

ShowDesigner Version 6 is the largest update to Martin’s proprietary 3D Lighting Design program since 2007. The latest iteration features a completely new user interface that is designed to increase productivity as well as the ability to drag-and-drop all design elements, such as truss, fixtures, and textures, onto a new multi-view 3D visualizer. Also, Martin ShowDesigner 6 combines DirectX11 with the latest 3D engine technology to improve rendering time on any video hardware.

VC Family

Martin has expanded its VC-Grids™ and VC-Strips™ family to fit the demands for different pixel pitch on various projects such as architectural installations, stage design, and TV set design. These creative LED video solutions are now available in 15, 25, 30 and 60 mm pixel pitch. Additionally, the power of the P3 and the PowerPort paired with Martin’s calibration technology delivers unparalleled flexibility and simplicity.

Martin also introduced a broad range of mounting solutions and optical accessories for the VC-Dots, VC-Strips and VC-Grids lines to increase versatility across all applications.

As a world leader in the creation of dynamic lighting solutions for the entertainment, architectural, and commercial sectors, Martin lighting and video systems are renowned the world over. Martin also offers a range of advanced lighting controllers and media servers, as well as a complete line of smoke machines as a complement to intelligent lighting. Martin operates the industry’s most complete and capable distributor network with local partners in nearly 100 countries. Founded in 1987 and based in Aarhus, Denmark, Martin is the lighting division of global infotainment and audio company HARMAN International Industries. For more information please visit: http://www.martin.com.

HARMAN designs, manufactures, and markets a wide range of infotainment and audio solutions for the automotive, consumer, and professional markets. It is a recognized world leader across its customer segments with premium brands including AKG®, HARMAN Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon®, and Mark Levinson® and leading-edge connectivity, safety and audio technologies. The Company is admired by audiophiles across multiple generations and supports leading professional entertainers and the venues where they perform. More than 25 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and infotainment systems. HARMAN has a workforce of 14,800 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia and reported sales of $4.7 billion for the last twelve months ended December 31, 2013.