New Martin Fresnel

HARMAN Professional Solutions, the global leader in audio, video, control, and lighting systems, introduced its Martin Professional ELP MANET 8f LED Stage and Studio Fresnel. Inspired by Shakespearean theatre and timeless storytelling, its innovative design blends classic tungsten warmth with high-efficiency six-colour LED performance. The result is brilliant light, precise colour rendering, and soft-edge projection for versatile stage and studio use.

ELP MANET 8f debuts Martin’s next-generation light engine, featuring six LEDs—red, green, blue, amber, lime, and cyan—to generate a broad, refined colour palette. Boasting near perfect scores of TM-30 Rf of 95 and a CRI of 98, the fixture delivers true-to-life colour throughout the blackbody curve. Its fully linear colour-temperature control, spanning 1,850 K to 12,500 K in 50 K increments, promises consistent, flawless reproduction without sacrificing output or quality.

A carefully engineered 8-inch (200 mm) Fresnel lens delivers signature soft-edge fades that are free of artifacts, while the 9°–50° zoom system offers precise lumen control. Standard anti-reflective barn doors enable exact beam shaping and eliminate glare for ultra-smooth, even coverage. Despite delivering over 13,000 lumens of output, the ELP MANET 8f’s sub-30 dB noise rating makes it ideal even for the quietest theatres, operas, and broadcast studios.

ELP MANET 8f’s integrated manual zoom and optional pole-operated yoke set a new benchmark for rapid, effortless fixture re-rigging. A single-encoder interface plus onboard NFC ensures fast, intuitive control, while the Martin Companion Mobile App delivers wireless diagnostics and configuration with ease.

“From our first sketch to the final design, this fixture is a true blend of theatrical lighting heritage with the latest lighting innovations,” said Mark Buss, Product Manager, Entertainment Lighting, HARMAN Professional Solutions. “We were also proud to design it with valued input from our global LD community to ensure a natural extension of their creativity. Whether you’re designing a subtle wash for an intimate monologue or unleashing bold, dynamic looks for a broadcast set, the new ELP MANET 8f lets you focus on crafting your story with light—nothing more, nothing less.”