Martin M-PC Pro-64 / LJ-4 Controller kit

M-PC is the Martin M-Series online and offline editing tool that will run on a Windows PC and can be downloaded here.

It is ideal for training purposes and preprogramming of shows and is a valuable playback and backup resource for the M-Series.

A training video and user manual is also available.

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. It is the same software you will find on the Martin 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 a Martin M-DMX or any ArtNet, 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-PC is available for purchase in two different packages:

M-PC 2U comes with a 2-port Martin M-DMX Interface Box and gives control of two physical DMX universes. It also gives control of four DMX universe over Art-Net and sACN.

M-PC Pro comes with a 2-port Martin M-DMX Interface Box and a Martin One-Key USB dongle with a 64 universe M-PC™ license. This is expandable to 128 DMX universes with an additional license. A fully working free one-year Martin ShowDesigner 6 Lite Visualizer™ license is included on the same Martin One-Key dongle.

Alternatively, a single universe can be controlled with M-PC when using an ENTTEC compatible USB-DMX interface.

Features:

– Support for 64 DMX universes on Pro Edition and 128 with Ultimate expansion pack
– 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 32768 parameters in Pro Edition (65536 with Ultimate expansion license)
– 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’

Specifications:

Physical:

– Martin™ 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
– 64 x DMX universes as standard with M-PC Pro
– Expandable up to 128 x DMX univeses with M-PC ultimate
– Free MSD 6 3-D Visualizer Lite™ one-year license with M-PC Pro
– Extensive fixture library for all known manufacturers
– 65000 x 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)
– 10 x playback faders, each with four function-assignable buttons
– 10 x playback buttons, each with one function-assignable button
– 24 x submaster faders, each with one function-assignable button
– Numeric and functional keypad
– Main playback control section
– Flash master fader and button
– 8 x view buttons

Playback:

– 500 x playback banks, each containing 10 x playbacks
– 500 x submaster banks, each containing 24 x submasters, can all be active simultaneously
– 100 x pages of 100 x playbacks activated by touchscreen button
– Cuelists can be executed in tracking or non-tracking mode
– Unique Q-blender effect on playback override

System Requirements:

– 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 1280×800 (capacitive touchscreen recommended)
– USB 2.0 port for Martin One Key™ and Martin™ 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 Martin™ M-DMX, Martin Universal USB/DMX™ and Martin 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, HTML
– Compatible with Martin ShowDesigner 6™
– DMX RDM bi-directional communication over Martin™ M-DMX and compatible Art-Net devices

Included Items:

– M-PC 2U™ and Martin™ M-DMX Package (P/N 90737070)
– Martin M-PC™ software download instructions
– (2 universes using Martin™ M-DMX Interface Box)
– Martin™ M-DMX 2-port, 5-pin XLR / USB 2.0 Interface Box Martin™ USB cable
– Included in Martin M-PC Pro-64 / LJ-4 Controller kit (P/N 90737060)
– Martin One-Key™ USB dongle with 64-universe M-PC™ and 4-universe LightJockey 2™ licenses
– Martin™ M-DMX 2-port, 5-pin XLR / USB 2.0 Interface Box
– Martin™ USB cable
– Martin ShowDesigner 6 Lite™ 3D Visualizer 1 year license
– Software download instructions