Overview

The MA Lighting grandMA3 Light CRV (Control Room Version) console is a high-performance lighting control solution, designed specifically for use in control rooms where visibility and sightlines can be challenging. This version of the grandMA3 light console is supplied without the monitor wing but features two additional external monitor ports, allowing users to conveniently position external third-party touchscreens without sacrificing functionality. Ideal for professional lighting applications across entertainment, events, and installations, the grandMA3 Light CRV offers the perfect blend of power and versatility in a compact, user-friendly design.

Equipped with 16,384 control parameters as standard, the grandMA3 Light CRV can handle intricate lighting designs with ease, while also being scalable to control up to 250,000 parameters with additional grandMA3 processing units. It is built with a robust array of 60 physical playbacks, 16 assignable x-keys, and a dedicated master area, ensuring maximum flexibility for both live event control and pre-programmed shows. Whether used in theaters, broadcast control rooms, or large-scale event production, this console offers a wide range of playback options to suit any lighting scenario.

The grandMA3 Light CRV includes two internal letterbox multi-touch screens that are context-sensitive and provide detailed feedback for playback and encoder functions. These screens work in conjunction with two internal multi-touch command screens to offer an enhanced user interface, allowing operators to navigate complex lighting systems more efficiently. Additionally, up to four external multi-touch screens can be connected, offering even more workspace and customization options for programming and live control environments.

To ensure fast, intuitive control, the grandMA3 Light CRV features dual encoders, which are customizable to suit specific user needs, as well as long-life motorized playback faders with RGB backlighting. These motorized faders allow users to seamlessly adjust intensity, timing, and other parameters on the fly. Each fader is equipped with a color-changing light pipe, making it easy to track assignments and settings during live performances or high-pressure situations.

The grandMA3 operating system is built from the ground up to feel familiar yet improved for both new users and seasoned grandMA operators. Extensive feedback from industry professionals has shaped this user interface, ensuring it is intuitive while still supporting the full range of advanced lighting control functions. The grandMA3 software introduces new ways to manage fixtures, effects, and features, while maintaining compatibility with grandMA2 systems. This includes native support for GDTF (General Device Type Format), enabling lighting designers to control fixtures with maximum accuracy as intended by the manufacturers.

In addition to its impressive software capabilities, the grandMA3 Light CRV is designed with reliability in mind. It includes a built-in uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to ensure that the system remains operational even in the event of a power fluctuation or outage. With its rugged design, quiet operation, and ergonomic layout, the console is perfectly suited for both touring productions and permanent installations.

Connectivity is a key feature of the grandMA3 Light CRV, offering a wide range of options including six DMX512-A outputs, one DMX input, three etherCON ports, MIDI in/out, timecode input, USB ports, and GPI (General Purpose Interface) for remote control. These robust connectivity options allow the console to integrate seamlessly into any lighting system setup, while its compact size and powerful control capabilities make it ideal for control room applications where space and visibility are crucial.

Features

• Control room version designed for challenging sightlines, with two additional external monitor ports for third-party touchscreens.
• 16,384 control parameters as standard, scalable to 250,000 with additional processing units.
• 60 physical playbacks, 16 assignable x-keys, and a dedicated master area for flexible playback options.
• Two internal letterbox multi-touch screens and two internal command screens, with support for up to four external multi-touch screens.
• Dual customizable encoders and motorized faders with RGB backlighting for intuitive, real-time control.
• Runs on the grandMA3 software platform, with advanced fixture, feature, and effects-handling capabilities.
• Compatible with grandMA2 software and supports GDTF (General Device Type Format) for accurate fixture control.
• Built-in UPS for reliability during power fluctuations.
• Multiple connectivity options including 6 DMX outputs, 1 DMX input, MIDI in/out, timecode input, and GPI remote control.
• Dimensions: 32 x 22 x 7 inches (drawer closed), 32 x 26 x 7 inches (drawer opened); Net weight: 56 lbs.

Specifications

• Parameters: 16,384 (HTP/LTP)
• Parameters Mode2: 4,096 (HTP/LTP)
• Operating voltage/ Supply voltage: AC 100-240V; 50/60 Hz
• Power: max. 300 VA
• Operating Temperature: 32F up to 104F
• Dimensions: 32 x 22 x 7 inches (drawer closed), 32 x 26 x 7 inches (drawer opened)
• Net weight: 56 lbs
• Connectors:
• 1 x powerCON TRUE1
• 3 x etherCON/RJ45
• 6 x DMX512-A Out (5pin XLR female)
• 1 x DMX512-A In (5pin XLR male)
• 1 x MIDI In (5pin DIN female)
• 1 x MIDI Out (5pin DIN female)
• 1 x Linear Timecode (3pin XLR female)
• 1 x Audio In (3pin XLR female)
• 1 x GPI General Purpose Interface (D-SUB DE9 female) for remote control
• 4 x DisplayPort 1.2 for external screens
• 2 x S/PDIF In and Out
• 3 x USB 2.0 (type A)
• 3 x USB 3.0 (type A)
• 2 x LED desk light (4pin XLR female)