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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 
 

Please Note - This product has been superceded by the Onyx Key and/or the NX DMX, click on either for more details.

Technical Data

 

FEATURES

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'
 

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 as standard with M-PC Pro
Extensive fixture library for all known manufacturers
65000x 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) 10x playback faders, each with four function-assignable buttons
10x playback buttons, each with one function-assignable button
24x submaster faders, each with one function-assignable button
Numeric and functional keypad
Main playback control section
Flash master fader and button
8x view buttons
 

PLAYBACK

500x playback banks, each containing 10x playbacks
500x submaster banks, each containing 24x submasters, can all be active simultaneously
100x pages of 100x 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

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