Skywriter HPX M-2


The Skywriter HPX M-2 delivers 2W of brilliant color and tight RGB beam precision in a lightweight, compact form—an affordable entry point for pros working in small to midsize venues.

Features

Direct compatibility with lighting consoles

With X-Laser’s Mercury laser projector control system, The Skywriter HPX M-20 functions just like any other moving-head fixture when connected to a pro console.

Professional, precision graphics

With ILDA-standard 20K graphics scanners, you can easily create sharp and stunningly bright graphics, logos, text and animated projections up to 100 feet tall.

Road ready, road rugged

With a sealed optical deck for weather resistance and a solid build that makes rigging worry-free, you can focus on creating the best possible laser show both indoors and out.

Step into the world of professional laser effects with the X-Laser Skywriter HPX M-2, a powerful yet compact 2-watt RGB fixture that’s ideal for smaller venues, touring rigs, and installations where space and budget matter. Despite its small size, this laser packs serious punch—with ultra-tight, low-divergence beams engineered for crisp graphics, richly saturated color, and high-precision effects.


Control is seamless: the Skywriter HPX M-2 integrates with X-Laser’s Mercury Laser Control system, letting you harness 5-pin DMX, Art-Net, or sACN across more than 450 gobos, 11 digital prisms, 50 color macros, and 60 motion macros. Use the built-in master or basic control modes to tailor your show to your console or workflow.


Built to withstand live performance demands, the M-2 features a sealed optical deck to protect against dust and moisture, and rugged circuitry cooled by external fans to maintain optimal performance. This durability pairs with a featherlight, road-friendly design so you can transport it easily without compromising on professional quality.


With its combination of compact footprint, precision beam control, and pro-level effects, the Skywriter HPX M-2 is an outstanding value—delivering the hallmarks of high-end laser performance at a price point that’s easily accessible to smaller production companies, clubs, and mobile lighting setups.

Specifications

  • Control: X-Laser Mercury control, ILDA
  • Scanners: High-speed, closed-loop galvanometers, max scan angle 45º, 30K PPS at 8º
  • Settings interface: Mercury LCD
  • Color modulation: Analog, 1,000+ colors
  • Laser energy: 2W raw (500mW R, 500mW G, 1W B)
  • Beam source: Direct-injection diode modules
  • Wavelengths: 638nm red, 520nm green, 445nm blue
  • Physical: 15”W x 12.3”H x 9.4"L; 15lbs (381mm x 235mm x 260mm, 6.8kg)
  • Housing type: Anodized 6061 aluminum
  • Power draw: 40W typical, 85W peak
  • Power: 110V/220V auto-switching, 150W powerCON TRUE1 in/out
  • Beam divergence: <1.6 mRad
  • Cooling: Forced air through heat sink and TEC
  • FDA/IEC hazard class: Class 4
  • International safety: IEC 60825-1 ed. 2007
  • FDA/CDRH:10 and 1040.11(c)
  • Canadian safety: CSA C.22.2 No. 60950-1
  • EU safety: EN 60825-1, EN 60950

Downloads

Filename Document type File type
Mercury Profile - ChamSys Fixture Profile ZIP
Mercury Showfile Sample - Onyx Demo Showfile ONYXSHOW
Mercury Profile - Obsidian Onyx Fixture Profile EXE
Mercury Profile - grand MA 3/GDTF Fixture Profile GDTF
Mercury Profile - grand MA 2 Fixture Profile ZIP
Mercury Profile - Avolites Fixture Profile ZIP
Mercury Software ZIP
Skywriter HPX Mercury Manual User Manual PDF

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