Martin M2PC Controller

M2PC uses M-PC as software that will run on a Windows PC and can be downloaded here.

M2PC is the complementary control surface to Martin’s M-PC controller software. Featuring the same layout and portable size as the M2GO, the M2PC delivers a professional level of features directly from any PC. Following the philosophy and simplicity of our current M-series controller platform, the Martin M2PC is one of the most powerful and affordable PC-based lighting controllers on the market.

Features:

– USB 2.0 Connection to Windows PC
– 3.5” touchscreen for fast and direct parameter access
– 4 digital encoders for parameters
– 8 customizable function keys
– 4 DMX ports standard
– Standard license for 64 Universes – up to 128 Universes with optional expansion license pack
– Controls up to 65536 parameters
– Customizable Graphical User Interface with context sensitive toolbars and integrated Help menu
– Powerful effects engine
– 1000 cuelists with fader control
– 1000 cuelists with playback control buttons
– Parallel execution of multiple cuelists
– Submaster, Inhibitives and Override functionality
– Parameter and Time-fanning functionality
– Auto update for presets and cues
– On-the-fly global timing adjustments
– M-Series Manager Software for programming and triggering via time and calendar schedules
– Multiple wing attachment (M-Series Modules, M-Play, M-Touch)

Specifications:

Physical:

– Length: 300 mm (11.9 in.)
– Width: 540 mm (21.3 in.)
– Height: 99 mm (3.9 in.)
– Weight: 4.6 kg (10.2 lbs.)

Control and Programming:

– Protocol: DMX512A (RDM), Art-Net2, sACN
– 64 x DMX universes, expandable to 128
– 32768 x channels, expandable to 65536
– No limit to number of DMX channels per fixture
– Extensive fixture library for all known manufacturers
– 2D Plan visualizer for fixture selection
– 65000 x presets for each group of functions (P/T, color, gobo, etc.)
– Effect generator for automated programming of complex effects
– Customizable highlight and lowlight function to identify individual fixtures
– Relative or absolute programming
– Fan function for all channels (including timing parameters)
– On-the-fly global timing changes
– Virtual cuelists
– Macros
– Wait, follow and link cues
– HTP, LTP, chase, timecode, submaster and inhibitive playback functionality
– Individual parameter timings
– Intuitive patch feature
– Fixture type cloning
– All channels with 16-bit resolution

Control/User Interface:

– Main playback interface: 10 x 60 mm playback faders, each with 4 x function- assignable buttons
– 8 x customizable multi-function keys
– Playback Select button
– Master Go section with Go, Pause, Snap and Release
– 4 x digital rotary encoders with push function and status LED for fixture parameter control
– 3.5” touchscreen for parameter groups, effect parameters, fanning and global timings
– Grand master rotary fader and button
– Blind/preview button
– Customizable highlight/lowlight function
– Customizable parameter defaults
– Next/last fixtures/groups
– Large command keys

Playback:

– Assign a cue, cuelist or effect to any playback fader
– 500 x playback banks, each containing 10 playbacks
– 100 x pages of 100 x playbacks activated by touchscreen button
– No limit to cues per cuelist
– Full 16-bit fading for high-resolution fixtures
– Individual fade in/fade out times for all playbacks
– Manual override available at all times
– Live 0-1000% override of global cue timings
– Live programmer timing (“Sneak”)
– Cuelists can be executed in tracking or non-tracking mode

Minimum System Requirements

– Windows 7, 8.1 or 10
– Dual-core processor, 2.0 GHz (Intel i5 or better 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 USB Duo™ DMX Interface Box
– 10/100 Ethernet port for Art-Net DMX output
– 100/1000 Ethernet port for MAXNET and Remote operation
– Full administrator rights on PC

Connections:

– 4 x DMX universe outputs: 5-pin locking XLR
– Ready to receive internal MIDI module and SMPTE timecode module
– Internal MIDI in/out/thru (MIDI show control, MIDI notes, MIDI timecode): Optional
– Internal SMPTE Timecode In/Out: 3-pin XLR (optional)
– 12 VDC power supply input: 4-pin XLR
– Desk lamp: XLR

Electrical:

– AC mains power to 12 VDC external PSU (included): 100-240 V nominal, 50/60 Hz
– Maximum current: 1.4 A
– 12 VDC output: 5 A, 60 W max.

Included Items:

– 1.5 m power cable, EU (Schuko), 3-pin IEC
– 1.5 m power cable, US, 3-pin IEC
– MW 12 VDC 5 A external PSU
– Martin One-Key™ with Martin ShowDesigner 6 Lite™ one-year license and Martin™ M-PC 64 universes license
– User documentation
– Console lid