Taking pride of place at PLASA will be the grandMA lighting console and the release of Version 3.00 software. This release facilitates advanced networking capabilities, including the ability for multiple operators to programme complex shows on the console and for full tracking back-up between consoles and replay units. The grandMA is the largest console in the range and harnesses the benefits of the latest technologies: a distinguishing feature is the three colour TFT touch displays with brilliant contrast and adjustable viewing angle. 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 motorised 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, 4 parameter encoders, in-built 2 GByte hard-drive, 3½" disk-drive and UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supply). 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.
The PLASA exhibition will also be the venue for the launch and first public showing of the brand new grandMA ultra-light console. In addition the full product range of MA Lighting will be shown, including the grandMA light, Scancommander, Lightcommander 12/2 and Lightcommander II lighting consoles, the grandMA replay unit, the grandMA off-line editor, the MA Digital Dimmer and a range of racks and DMX accessories.
AC Lighting can be found on Stand G18/G20.
