Wolfmix W1 MK3vsWolfmix WING
Summary
Wolfmix W1 MK3 and Wolfmix WING: 2 Wolfmix lighting controls compared side by side. They differ on 11 of 13 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Wolfmix W1 MK3CurrentView details → | Wolfmix WINGComing soonView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Wolfmix | Wolfmix |
| Status | Current | Announced |
| Released | — | 2026 |
| Control | ||
| Type | Standalone performance controller | Fader wing / companion |
| DMX universes | 2 (4 with add-on) | 2 (up to 8 fused with a W1) |
| Max fixtures | 680 | 680 |
| Faders | None (encoders and pads) | 8 motorised, touch-sensitive, plus main |
| Screen | 4.3-inch colour touchscreen | 8 OLED strip displays |
| Runs without a computer | Yes | Yes |
| Music sync | Built-in mic or 3.5 mm line in | MIDI timecode for cue lists |
| Features | Colour, move and beam FX, 200 presets, Flash buttons (strobe, blinder, smoke), 20,000+ fixture library, DMX splitter mode, Links to a second W1 or a WING | Cue lists (up to 5000 cues), Subgroups, Mapping mode, Generic MIDI controller, Needs a W1 for setup, VESA mount |
| Connections | ||
| DMX outputs | 3 × XLR out, 1 × XLR in/out (WLINK) | 2 × 3-pin and 2 × 5-pin XLR |
| MIDI | USB MIDI | USB MIDI controller (maps to any DAW) |
| Power | USB-C, 5 V | USB-C power delivery (45 W); powers a W1 |
| Size & weight | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 195 × 220 × 62 mm | 220 × 290 × 57 mm |
| Weight | 1.07 kg | 1.54 kg |
Key differences
- Type: W1 MK3 – Standalone performance controller WING – Fader wing / companion
- DMX universes: W1 MK3 – 2 (4 with add-on) WING – 2 (up to 8 fused with a W1)
- Faders: W1 MK3 – None (encoders and pads) WING – 8 motorised, touch-sensitive, plus main
- Screen: W1 MK3 – 4.3-inch colour touchscreen WING – 8 OLED strip displays
- Music sync: W1 MK3 – Built-in mic or 3.5 mm line in WING – MIDI timecode for cue lists
- DMX outputs: W1 MK3 – 3 × XLR out, 1 × XLR in/out (WLINK) WING – 2 × 3-pin and 2 × 5-pin XLR
Both are the same on runs without a computer (Yes).