Martin Pro MAC 101 a Winner on Albanian Edition of The The Million Pound Drop

One of the most successful game shows on British television, The Million Pound Drop, is being produced for the first time in Albania with Martin Pro MAC 101 LED luminaires as a key part of the lighting rig.

The Albanian television station Top Channel began airing 100 Million in January to top ratings. Martin Professional distributor Prosound Audio & Light of Albania provided the MAC 101 LED moving head wash lights for the opening show and the station was so impressed it decided to purchase the units.

"They chose the MAC 101 for the beam effect, nice color reproduction, flicker-free on camera looks and not least its low price. Also, for the low power consumption vs. output," says Prosound sales manager Kliton Gjika. "Beside them are 300W fixtures and it is easy to see that the MAC 101 outperforms them."

Martin's MAC 101 has found use in a wide variety of applications, from tours and events to nighttime venues and television studios. Weighing 8lbs and easy to handle and rig, the versatile LED moving head wash light features a tight and surprisingly bright beam, rapid movement, and calibrated colors, the company says. On 100 Million, they are placed directly above and beside a backdrop LED screen as key visual effects in primary camera looks. Lighting design for the show is by Top Channel personnel.

"The MAC 101 has performed very well and I think everyone in the industry now realizes that the days of the discharge lamp are numbered," Kliton says, giving thanks to "Top Channel's vice general manager and lighting department personnel for their support and belief in Prosound and Martin Pro."