M-PC
M-PC is a professional-grade lighting solution. M-PC gives you the same power and functionality as the software running on all the M-Series consoles. M-PC can be used for offline programming or can be linked to any ArtNet or sACN interface device for direct control of fixtures. It provides a high-value programming platform for a large variety of shows from a rock tour to a simple permanent installation.
M-PC
M-PC gives you the same power and functionality as the software running on all the M-Series consoles. It can be installed on any PC running Windows 7 or higher (laptop not included). It is the same software you will find on the M2PC console surface and can also be used in conjunction with the M-Series Modules or as a tracking backup for M-Series consoles.
M-PC can be used for offline programming or can be linked to any ArtNet or sACN interface device for direct control of fixtures. It provides a high-value programming platform for a large variety of shows from a rock tour to a simple permanent installation.
M-PC is free to download and use. It gives the possibility of patching and programming a complete show with up to 128 universes offline. In Free mode four Artnet/sACN universes can be used without any protection dongle, use it to control simple shows or simply to test fixtures.
M-Series Licensing
M-PC Free - 4 Universes (Artnet, sACN)
M-PC Pro Kit - 128 Universes (Artnet, sACN), 2 DMX 5pin XLR ports
- Support for 128 DMX universes
- Offline and online programming
- 2048 channels in free mode using Martin M-DMX or any ArtNet sACN device
- M-Series Manager Software
- for programming and triggering via time and calendar schedules
- Customizable Graphical User Interface
- with context sensitive toolbars and integrated help menu
- Powerful effects engine
- Keyboard shortcuts
- Parallel execution of multiple cuelists
- Full compatibility across M-Series consoles
- On-the-fly global timing adjustments
- Networking with media server CITP protocol
- Controls up to 65536 parameters
- 1000 cuelists with motorized fader control
- 1000 cuelists with playback control buttons
- Customizable function keys
- 2D visualizer
- Submaster, inhibitives and override functionality
- Fanning functionality
- Auto update for presets and cues, including 'track backwards'
Specifications
PHYSICAL
M-DMX Interface Box
Length: 92 mm (3.7 in.)
Width: 82 mm (3.3 in.)
Height: 41 mm (1.7 in.)
Weight: 245 g (0.6 lbs.)
Ambient temperature: 0° - 50° C (32° - 122° F)
Protection rating: IP20
CONTROL AND PROGRAMMING
Protocol: DMX 512, Art-Net, RDM-compatible, sACN
Two DMX universes maximum with M-PC 2U
128 DMX universes with M-PC Pro
Free MSD 6 3-D Visualizer Lite™ one-year license with M-PC Pro
Extensive fixture library for all known manufacturers
65000 x presets for each group of functions (P/T, color, gobo, etc.)
Effect generator for automated programming of complex effects
Fan function for all channels (including timing parameters)
On-the-fly global timing changes
Individual parameter timings
Intuitive patch feature
Fixture type cloning and swapping
CONTROL/USER INTERFACE
All controls listed below are virtual, on-screen only, and are operated via touchscreen or mouse click Real-world paradigm intuitive interface (images, dynamic text labels and actuals preferred to figures) 10 x playback faders, each with four function-assignable buttons
10 x playback buttons, each with one function-assignable button
24 x submaster faders, each with one function-assignable button
Numeric and functional keypad
Main playback control section
Flash master fader and button
8 x view buttons
PLAYBACK
500 x playback banks, each containing 10 x playbacks
500 x submaster banks, each containing 24 x submasters, can all be active simultaneously
100 x pages of 100 x playbacks activated by touchscreen button
Cuelists can be executed in tracking or non-tracking mode
Unique Q-blender effect on playback override
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS (PC not included)
Windows 7 or higher
Dual core processor, 2.0 GHz (Intel i5 recommended)
4 GB RAM
2 GB available disk space (SSD recommended)
Widescreen monitor, minimum 1280x800 (capacitive touchscreen recommended)
USB 2.0 port for One Key™ and M-DMX Interface Box
10/100 Ethernet port for Art-Net DMX output
100/1000 Ethernet port for MAXNET, Remote operation and sACN
Full administrator rights on PC
ENVIRONMENT
Direct communication with M-Series Modules via USB
Art-Net and sACN compatible DMX distribution
Supports M-DMX, Universal USB/DMX™ and USB Duo™ DMX Interface Boxes
Supports all M-Series Modules, M-Touch and M-play
Free M-Series Manager™ add-on for custom user interfaces and advanced scheduling, astronomical clock, supports GPS, commands by RS232, Telnet, UDP, and HTML
DMX RDM bi-directional communication over M-DMX
and compatible Art-Net devices
INCLUDED ITEMS
One-Key™ USB dongle with 128-universe M-PC™, 4-universe LightJockey 2™ licenses
M-DMX USB-DMX Interface Box
USB cable
Specifications and documentation subject to change without notice.