MA Lighting MA4010506

MA Lighting MA4010506

MA Lighting MA4010506

MA Lighting MA4010506

MA grandMA3 compact-8,192 parameter console

SKU: MAL-MA4010506
MSRP: $40,310.00
MAP: $30,232.50

Overview

The MA Lighting grandMA3 Compact is a powerful yet compact lighting control console designed to handle small to medium-sized professional lighting applications. Offering the full benefits of the grandMA3 system, this console provides 8,192 control parameters as standard, with the ability to scale up to 250,000 parameters through additional grandMA3 processing units. This makes it an ideal choice for touring shows, theaters, event spaces, and tech-desk duties where portability and functionality are key requirements. Housed in a sleek, lightweight form, the grandMA3 Compact is easy to transport, making it a go-to solution for owner/operators and professional lighting technicians.

The grandMA3 Compact features a large multi-touch monitor, giving users an intuitive and expansive workspace to manage complex lighting designs. This screen is paired with 5 dual encoders, allowing for streamlined control of additional features and functions. The dual encoders are customizable, giving users the freedom to map functions to meet their specific needs, improving efficiency during programming and live operation. The console also includes a fully optimized command area that mirrors the larger grandMA3 models, ensuring that users have access to the full power of the grandMA3 system, regardless of the compact size of the console.

Playback control is extensive, with 40 separate physical playbacks, 16 assignable x-keys, and a dedicated master area. The console features 10 backlit motorized 60mm faders and 2 backlit motorized 100mm A/B faders, allowing for precise control over intensity, timing, and effects. The faders incorporate a color-changing light pipe, which provides visual feedback, making it easy to see current settings at a glance. These faders are designed for longevity, ensuring smooth operation even after extensive use. Additionally, each playback has direct access to button pushes, as well as intensity and timing changes, thanks to the rotary RGB backlit encoders, giving users granular control over every aspect of their lighting design.

The grandMA3 Compact's user interface is designed with ease of use in mind. The console is compatible with both grandMA3 and grandMA2 software, offering a seamless transition for experienced grandMA users while still being accessible to new users. The grandMA3 software introduces a fresh system architecture with advanced fixture, feature, and effects handling at its core. These new concepts, designed by industry visionaries, simplify practical tasks such as selecting fixtures, adjusting values, storing presets, and playing back cues. The improved interface provides a better overview, faster access, and more accurate information, making programming and live busking more efficient and user-friendly.

The console is designed to support the new GDTF (General Device Type Format), which allows fixture manufacturers to ensure their products are controlled as intended. This native support for GDTF enhances the versatility of the grandMA3 Compact by allowing easier sharing of programmed data between fixtures, improving workflow efficiency, especially in large-scale productions.

The grandMA3 Compact is packed with advanced connectivity options, offering 6 DMX512-A outputs and 1 DMX512-A input via 5-pin XLR connectors, ensuring robust DMX signal distribution to a wide range of lighting fixtures. Additionally, it features 3 etherCON/RJ45 connectors for network integration, 5 USB ports (3 x USB 2.0, 2 x USB 3.0) for peripheral connections, and a DisplayPort 1.2 for external screens. MIDI In and Out, Linear Timecode, and General Purpose Interface (GPI) ports are also included, making the grandMA3 Compact a versatile tool for integrating into complex lighting and multimedia setups.

Designed for durability, the grandMA3 Compact features individually backlit, dimmable, silent keys that ensure quiet operation in live environments. The keys are clickless, providing a tactile feel without the noise typically associated with mechanical buttons, making them ideal for theatrical and broadcast settings where silence is essential.

In terms of power, the console operates on a wide range of voltages (AC 100-240V, 50/60 Hz), with a maximum power consumption of 250 VA. This energy-efficient design ensures that the grandMA3 Compact can handle demanding lighting tasks without excessive power consumption. The console's operating temperature range of 32°F to 104°F ensures reliable performance in various indoor environments, from air-conditioned venues to warmer stage settings.

The grandMA3 Compact's compact dimensions (26 x 17 x 7 inches when folded, 26 x 23 x 13 inches when unfolded) and lightweight build (36 lbs) make it highly portable and easy to integrate into any production environment. Whether used in a small theater or a touring production, the grandMA3 Compact provides the power and flexibility needed for professional-grade lighting control.

Features

  • Compact lighting control console with 8,192 control parameters, scalable to 250,000 parameters with additional processing units.
  • Large multi-touch monitor with 5 dual encoders for intuitive control, and customizable feature mapping for faster programming.
  • 40 physical playbacks, 16 assignable x-keys, and 10 backlit motorized 60mm faders for extensive playback control.
  • 2 backlit motorized 100mm A/B faders, with color-changing light pipes for easy visual feedback.
  • Compatible with both grandMA3 and grandMA2 software, ensuring seamless transition for experienced users and accessibility for new users.
  • Supports GDTF (General Device Type Format) for better fixture control and data sharing between fixtures.
  • 6 DMX512-A outputs, 1 DMX512-A input, 3 etherCON/RJ45 connectors, 5 USB ports (3 x USB 2.0, 2 x USB 3.0), and 1 DisplayPort 1.2 for external screens.
  • MIDI In/Out, Linear Timecode, and General Purpose Interface (GPI) for integration with multimedia systems and remote control.
  • Individually backlit, dimmable silent keys for quiet operation in theatrical and broadcast settings.
  • Energy-efficient operation with a maximum power consumption of 250 VA and a wide operating temperature range of 32°F to 104°F.
  • Compact dimensions (26 x 17 x 7 inches folded, 26 x 23 x 13 inches unfolded) and lightweight design (36 lbs) for easy transport and integration into any production environment.

Specifications

  • Parameters: 8,192 (HTP/LTP)
  • Parameters Mode2: 4 096 (HTP/LTP)
  • Operating voltage/ Supply voltage: AC 100-240V; 50/60 Hz
  • Power: max. 250 VA
  • Operating Temperature: 32F up to 104F
  • Dimensions: 26 x 17 x 7 inches (folded), 26 x 23 x 13 (max. 17) inches (unfolded)
  • Net weight: 36 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
    • 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 for external screens
    • 2 x S/PDIF In and Out
    • 3 x USB 2.0 (type A)
    • 2 x USB 3.0 (type A)
    • 1 x LED desk light (4pin XLR female)