Skywriter HPX M-5


A compact, tour-proven 5 W RGB laser that delivers beautifully balanced color, tight beams, and pro-level effects—popular among midsize production companies for its versatility, value, and ease of use.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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Meet the X-Laser Skywriter HPX M-5, a 5-watt RGB laser fixture that hits the sweet spot between power, portability, and performance. Designed with midsize production companies in mind, this model delivers premium visual output without the bulk or complexity of higher-watt systems.

Despite its lightweight and streamlined design, the M-5 packs a balanced RGB engine that produces rich, saturated color and clean low-divergence beams—ideal for both aerial beam effects and eye-catching liquid sky-type atmospheric lighting. Whether it's beams or even occasional graphics displays, the M-5's beams stay tight and precise.

Its integrated Mercury control system makes the M-5 fully compatible with all major lighting consoles through DMX, sACN, and Art-Net, giving lighting designers familiar console-style control without adding extra devices or operators. With access to over 450 gobos, 50 color macros, and 60 motion macros, designers can build dynamic, expressive laser shows that complement their broader lighting designs.

Tour after tour, the Skywriter HPX M-5 has proven itself as a reliable mainstay in lighting rigs. Its durable build, sealed optical deck, and external cooling system ensure consistent performance across stages and environments. Production teams appreciate how quickly it integrates into setups, while its efficiency helps minimize power consumption and transport logistics.

For those looking to elevate their lighting with a reliable, cost-effective, and powerful RGB laser, the M-5 offers a professional-grade experience that’s both approachable and deeply capable—making it a favorite special effect fixture for mid-tier shows, live events, and installations.

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 2.25"
  • Color modulation: Analog, 1,000+ colors
  • Laser energy: 5W raw (800mW R, 1.7W G, 2.6W B)
  • Beam source: Direct-injection diode modules
  • Wavelengths: 638nm red, 520nm green, 445nm blue
  • Physical: 15”W x 12.3”L x 9.4"H; 15lbs
  • Housing type: Anodized 6061 aluminum
  • Power draw: 80W typical, 100W peak
  • Power: 110V/220V auto-switching, 150W powerCON TRUE1 in/out
  • Beam divergence: 1-2 mRad
  • Cooling: External heat sink and fan system
  • 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
X-Laser Skywriter HPX M-5 Specifications Specification Sheet PDF

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