Skywriter HPX M-20


A 20W balanced RGB laser fixture that delivers high-impact professional effects with unmatched ease-of-use, luscious color, relatively low power draw and ample brightness for mid-to-large venues, touring and outdoor shows.

Features

Certified to the world’s toughest quality standards

All X-Laser projectors are all certified to comply with U.S. FDA standards and also comply with applicable IEC, UL, ETL, CSA & ROHS standards.

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.

Engineered for efficiency

Series of robust external cooling fans and hundreds of square inches of heat sinking area keep the fixture cool, to help your rig produce awesome effects for longer.

Big power, big value

Skywriter series projectors produce mind-blowing effects at a value that makes them accessible for venues, production companies and rental houses of all sizes.

Direct compatibility with lighting consoles

With X-Laser’s Mercury Laser Control System, this projector functions just like any other moving-head fixture when connected to a pro console.

The X-Laser Skywriter HPX M-20 strikes an ideal balance between power and efficiency, delivering 20 watts of full-color RGB output for high-impact laser shows. Designed for production professionals, this fixture offers excellent value for mid-range applications—from medium-sized indoor venues and larger performance spaces to outdoor events and festival stages.

Thanks to its integrated Mercury Laser Control System, the M-20 is fully compatible with lighting consoles using DMX, Art-Net, or sACN. It features over 450 gobos, 11 digital prisms, 50 color macros, and 60 motion macros with adjustable speed and amplitude, giving you the creative flexibility you'd expect from any other top-brand programmable lighting fixture. With over 1,000 analog-mixed RGB colors available, you’ll have a rich palette for show design.

Built for durability and reliability, the M-20 has a sealed optical deck that shields internal optics from wind, dust, and moisture. Cooling is handled by an array of external fans and massive heat-sink surfaces, maintaining stable operation even during long or demanding shows.

Despite its 20W output, the Skywriter HPX M-20 is relatively efficient: it draws around 280W typical power (with up to 400W peak), which makes for a solid power-to-performance ratio.

Every unit is double-quality checked in a 26-point inspection to ensure reliability, and it comes backed by X-Laser’s 2-year “no-hassle” warranty. As a Class 4 high-powered laser, it requires an FDA variance—but the free EZ Variance Kit and X-Laser's industry-leading variance support can help simplify that process.

Whether you're a production company, touring act, or rental house, the Skywriter HPX M-20 delivers pro-level brightness, control, and dependability, while maintaining a smart power draw and a strong value proposition.

Specifications

  • Source
    • 20W Balanced RGB Laser Engine
    • Direct-Injection Diode Modules
    • Red: 638 nm
    • Green: 520 nm
    • Blue: 450 nm
    • 6.5W red, 6.5W green, 8.0W blue
  • Photometrics / Optics
    • High-Speed Closed-Loop Galvanometers
    • Max Scan Angle 45º
    • 30,000 PPS Scanner Speed at 8º Scan Angle
    • Beam Divergence: <1.2 mRad
    • Fully Sealed Optical Deck
  • Electrical / Thermal
    • 90-246V AC Auto-Switching
    • Power draw: 400W peak
    • Neutrik PowerCON TRUE1
    • Operating range: 30º F to 105º F (-1º C to 41º C)
  • Other
    • FDA / IEC Hazard Class IV
    • U.S. FDA Variance Required
  • Control and Interface
    • X-Laser Mercury integrated, 2.25" LCD
    • Fixture profiles for all major console brands
    • EtherStop combined remote stop and control data in / thru
    • ILDA in / thru
    • PowerCON TRUE1 in / thru
    • 5-pin DMX in / thru
  • Color and Effects
    • Additive RGB Analog Color Mixing
    • 1,000+ Colors
    • 50 Color Macros
    • 11 Digital Prisms
    • 450+ “Gobos” / Digital Patterns Built-In
    • 60 Motion Macros with variable speed and amplitude
  • Dimensions / Physical / Materials
    • 14.0” L x 13.4” W x 7.7” H (12.4” H w/ yoke up)
    • (355 mm x 340 mm x 195 mm; 314 mm yoke up)
    • Weight: 23lbs (10.4 kg)
    • Rugged 6061 Aluminum Enclosure
    • IP Rating: IP53

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
X-Laser Skywriter HPX M-20 Specifications Specification Sheet PDF
Mercury Profile - Martin Lightjockey Fixture Profile ZIP
Mercury Profile - Chroma-Q Vista 3 Fixture Profile ZIP
Mercury Profile - ETC Eos Fixture Profile ZIP
Mercury Profile - ADJ MyDMX Fixture Profile ZIP
Mercury Profile - Hog4 Fixture Profile ZIP
Mercury Profile - Elation CompuShow Fixture Profile ZIP
XLERATE Software ZIP
EtherStop quick setup guide User Guide PDF

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