The grandMA console held pride of place on the AC Lighting stand at PLASA and the show was the venue for the launch of Version 3.0 software. The grandMA is the largest console in the range and is completely at home in the world of complex large-scale theatre and touring productions. The release of Version 3.0 software introduces advanced networking capabilities allowing multiple operators to programme complex shows and provides facilities for full tracking backup between consoles and replay units. A distinguishing feature of the grandMA is the provision of three colour TFT touch displays. All output displays are interactive offering direct access for modification following the philosophy of 'see something - touch it - modify it'. In addition, the console will support two optional external monitors. The console is equipped with 20 motorized faders that can be assigned to a host of functions including controlling single channels just like a preset board, varying the intensity of scenes like a memory board, manually making cross fades to the next scene and many other tasks. The console is also equipped with keyboard, mouse, mouse pad, trackball, four parameter encoders, in-built 2Gb hard-drive, 3½" disk-drive and UPS. As standard the console has 2048 control channels with softpatch to 2048 DMX addresses with 4 separate DMX512 outputs. A further 2048 DMX outputs can be provided via an Ethernet upgrade. Audio input, SMPTE, MIDI, Parallel printer port and RS232 ports are also provided.
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