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MAC Aura XIP: Steppy Dimming / Unsmooth Color Transitions

Escalation Article


Written by Daniel Fabriczy

Updated at September 28th, 2026

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Brand: Affected Products: Summary: Troubleshooting:

Brand:

  • Martin

Affected Products:

  • MAC Aura XIP

Summary:

  • Certain MAC Aura XIP fixtures may experience steppy or unsmooth dimming transitions when fading between colors.  Updating the fixture to firmware v1.4.0 resolves this dimming issue.

Troubleshooting:

  • End-User Action: Update the fixture firmware to version v1.4.0 or higher using Martin Companion.
     
  • Resolution: Install firmware v1.4.0 via Martin Companion.
     
  • Verification: Perform smooth dimming and color fades via DMX (RGB/CTC channels) to confirm transitions are fluid.

 

 

 

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