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Latest Lighting: Martin Sceptron XB plus P3 PowerPort ready to hire

We’re excited to announce that the Martin VDO Sceptron XB is now part of our hire range and in a huge way. Available in both 1000mm and 320mm versions, we’ve invested heavily to ensure we can support projects at any scale. In fact, we currently hold the largest hire stock of Sceptron XB fixtures in the UK.

If you’ve used the original VDO Sceptron 10 before, you’ll feel right at home, but the XB takes things up several notches. It’s over three times brighter, features RGBW colour mixing for richer tones and cleaner whites, and still keeps the same familiar format that makes designing and deploying it so straightforward.

This fixture is built for versatility. Whether you’re lighting a stage, mapping pixels into set pieces, or creating bold architectural looks, the XB delivers every time and with IP65 protection, it’s just as comfortable outdoors as in.

Key features include:

• RGBW LEDs with improved colour rendering (CRI / TM-30 / TLCI)
• Triple the lumen output of the original Sceptron 10
• IP65 rated for indoor and temporary outdoor use
• Control via Art-Net, sACN, or Martin P3 or a mix of both
• Full range of optical diffusers and lenses for different looks
• Matching rigging options for flown, linked, or floor-mounted setups
• Compact, lightweight build for easy integration
• Stand-alone and hibernation modes for flexibility and efficiency

As well as the fixtures, we have all the diffusers, rigging, cabling, PowerPorts and control hardware you’d expect from IPS. We’ve already seen these used to great effect on high profile premieres, and with festival season in full swing, they’re set to be in demand. Plus did we mention IPS has UK’s biggest Martin Sceptron XB hire stock!

If you’re looking for a fixture that can handle both lighting and video roles with power and flexibility, the Sceptron XB is it.

Interested? Get in touch with our hire team now for a quote or to discuss your next event.