Who's
using grandMA?
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On
Tour
U2
Jay-Z
Fleetwood Mac
Pussycat Dolls
Metallica
AC/DC
Madonna
REM
Bon Jovi
Beyonce
Theatre
Hair (Broadway)
Wicked
Events
YouTube Symphony
Wrestlemania
Ultra Music Festival
Coachella
Detroit Auto Show
Film + Television
Late Night: Jimmy Fallon
Night at the Museum 2
and many, many more...
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| The
grandMA
Product Line |
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Today MA
Lighting presents a new generation of lighting console, the grandMA
range. Combining approved operational modes with a lot of new ideas and
up-to-date technology, these new consoles finally offer the chance to
get ultimate control on larger shows.
There are 6 console products in the range and 4 pieces of software. Any
of the products can be connected together via Ethernet for backup,
multi-user programming or remote control purposes. A channel expansion
system solution for the largest of shows!
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| grandMA full size |
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The grandMA full size
console is the largest console, physically, in the grandMA range. A
real operators console, 3 color touch screen and up to 2 external
monitors make for extremely comfortable programming environment. 20
motorized faders, build in keyboard, mouse, mouse pad and trackball
along with 4 parameter encoders gives operators and programmers a
luxurious programming and playback surface.
Operation Modes
Conventional dimmer control via numerical keypad, fader display,
encoders or motorized faders.
Color scroller and Moving Light controls include unit and group
selections, presets, graphical mouse interface, encoders and trackball.
All output displays are interactive offering direct access for
modifications – see something, touch it, modify it.
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| Features:
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2,048
control channels expandable to 4,096
Simultaneous control of conventional
dimmers, color changers and
moving lights
In-built Trackball which also acts as
mouse, keyboard button for
direct access to touch screen keyboard
Optional external keyboard and mouse
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| Connections:
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2,048
DMX output channels on 4 individual lines or via Ethernet
Additional 2048 channels upgrade via
Ethernet
1 DMX Input (Remote, Snapshot and
Merge facility)
Inputs: SMPTE, MIDI, Remote GO,
RS232 (Remote), Ethernet
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| grandMA light |
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With all of the same
software, features and channels the grandMA light
is a reduced console only in physical real estate. Anything that can be
programmed on a full grandMA can be played back on a grandMA light
while at the same time offering full programming facilities itself. As
well as making the grandMA light ideal for environments where physical
space is at a premium the console also makes a great full blown backup
to the larger grandMA.
Operation Modes
Conventional dimmer control via numerical keypad, fader display,
encoders or motorized faders.
Color scroller and Moving Light controls include unit and group
selections, presets, graphical mouse interface, encoders and trackball.
All output displays are interactive offering direct access for
modifications – see something, touch it, modify it.
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| Features:
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2,048
control channels expandable to 4,096
Simultaneous control of conventional
dimmers, color changers and
moving lights
In-built Trackball which also acts as
mouse, keyboard button for
direct access to touch screen keyboard
Optional external keyboard and mouse
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| Connections:
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2,048
DMX output channels on 4 individual lines or via Ethernet
Additional 2048 channels upgrade via
Ethernet
1 DMX Input (Remote, Snapshot and
Merge facility)
Inputs: SMPTE, MIDI, Remote GO,
RS232 (Remote), Ethernet
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| grandMA ultra-light |
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This small yet highly
powerful 1,024 channel console features the same award winning software
as the grandMA & grandMA light consoles. With its reduced
footprint, a full color TFT touch screen display along with built-in
trackball / mouse and support for an external monitor, the grandMA
ultra-light is an extremely portable and very adaptable programming
environment. The grandMA ultra-light is completely compatible with the
rest of the grandMA range. Shows can be programmed on one of the larger
consoles and then played back or edited on the ultra-light.
Operation Modes
Conventional dimmer control via numerical keypad, fader display,
encoders or motorized faders.
Color scroller and Moving Light controls include unit and group
selections, presets, graphical mouse interface, encoders and trackball.
All output displays are interactive offering direct access for
modifications – see something, touch it, modify it.
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| Features:
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1.024
control channels
Simultaneous control of conventional
dimmers, color changers and
moving lights
In-built Trackball which also acts as
mouse, keyboard button for
direct access to touch screen keyboard
Optional external keyboard and mouse
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| Connections:
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1,024
DMX output channels on 2 individual lines or via Ethernet
1 DMX Input (Remote, Snapshot and
Merge facility)
Inputs: SMPTE, MIDI, Remote GO,
RS232 (Remote), Ethernet
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| grandMA micro |
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The grandMA
micro is one of the junior members of the grandMA family of
lighting control consoles. Small, but with most of the power of the
rest of the grandMA family, the grandMA micro is perfect for
experienced grandMA users or newcomers to the range.
The same familiar grandMA syntax is used throughout the grandMA micro,
and like the other consoles in the range, the grandMA micro can take
full advantage of DMX over Ethernet & grandMA 3D, the free
visualization program.
Operation Modes
Conventional dimmer control via numerical keypad, fader display,
encoders or motorized faders.
Color scroller and Moving Light controls include unit and group
selections, presets, graphical mouse interface, encoders and trackball.
All output displays are interactive offering direct access for
modifications – see something, touch it, modify it.
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| Features:
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1,024
control channels
Simultaneous control of conventional
dimmers, color changers and
moving lights
In-built Trackball which also acts as
mouse, keyboard button for
direct access to touch screen keyboard
Optional external keyboard and mouse
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| Connections:
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1,024
DMX output channels on 2 individual lines or via Ethernet
1 DMX Input (Remote, Snapshot and
Merge facility)
Inputs: SMPTE, MIDI, Remote GO,
RS232 (Remote), Ethernet
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| grandMA pico |
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When space and price are
at a premium, but grandMA functionality is desired, the grandMA
pico is the choice. Using the same functionality that
established the grandMA line as the leader in its field, the pico
allows those operating on a budget today, but with an eye towards
tomorrow, to have access to the grandMA tradition now. The grandMA pico
is nearly identical to the grandMA micro, but has five faders. Being
the smallest console in the range with one color touch screen display,
five manual faders, five physical playback buttons (on 128 pages),
1,024 DMX channels, free visualization software and support for one
remote, the grandMA pico is the perfect introductory console for
smaller theaters.
Operation Modes
Conventional dimmer control via numerical keypad, fader display,
encoders or motorized faders.
Color scroller and Moving Light controls include unit and group
selections, presets, graphical mouse interface, encoders and trackball.
All output displays are interactive offering direct access for
modifications – see something, touch it, modify it.
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| Features:
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1,024
control channels
Simultaneous control of conventional
dimmers, color changers and
moving lights
In-built Trackball which also acts as
mouse, keyboard button for
direct access to touch screen keyboard
Optional external keyboard and mouse
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| Connections:
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1,024
DMX output channels on 2 individual lines or via Ethernet
1 DMX Input (Remote, Snapshot and
Merge facility)
Inputs: SMPTE, MIDI, Remote GO,
RS232 (Remote), Ethernet
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| grandMA remote |
 
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The grandMA remote
software is a powerful new way to access almost all of the grandMA's
feature set from the palm of your hand. Each grandMA console can
support up to 6 remotes through a wired LAN (Local Area Network)
connection or wireless LAN connection using the "Wi-Fi" standard
802.11b for complete freedom of movement.
The grandMA remote software runs on a Pocket PC or an iPhone/iPod Touch
and is free of charge. In addition, a grandMA remote PC emulator is
availible for trouble shooting and full remote fuctionality running a
PC.
Most Pocket PC & Wireless Access Points will work with the
grandMA however, If you are planning on purchasing a Pocket PC solely
for this purpose, either be prepared to return the unit if it does not
work or pick one from the list below.
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| Recommended
Pocket PCs:
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HP iPAQ rx3115 &rx3715
Asus
MyPal A716
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| Recommended
Wireless Access Points:
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HP ProCurve 520wl with 170wl wireless card
Asus WL-330g
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The
above PocketPC's and Wireless Access Points are recommendations for
users who are purchasing new equipment. Typically, any similar devices
that fully support the 802.11b standard will work with the grandMA
network. When connecting a remote to a network of multiple consoles
and/or NSP's, special consideration must be given to the amount of
bandwidth used. Please contact us for further recommendations and setup
tips.
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| grandMA on PC |
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These PC based software
applications, which are available free of charge, allow grandMA users
to edit and manipulate shows without the need for a console. These
powerful pieces of software will work with Windows 2000 & XP on
a PC with a 300MHz or faster processor with 64MB of RAM and Direct X. A
screen resolution of at least 1,024 x 768 is recommended and, if
supported by the PC, multiple monitors can be utilized.
The Offline looks and reacts in the same way as a
“normal” grandMA console and can be set to emulate
the grandMA & the grandMA light front panel configurations, or
can be customized if screen space is limited. The onPC software has all
of the same functionality but consolidates the controls into a more
streamlined interface for greater ease of use.
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| System
Requirements:
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IBM®
compatible PC- Dual Core Processor with 2.4 GHz CPU (SSE2)
1 GB RAM
Microsoft Windows XP Operating System with ServicePack 3 or Microsoft
Vista Operating System (with admin rights) or Windows 7 OS
Microsoft DirectX 9 or higher
Network Card 10/100/1000 T/TX
Any Graphics Card with hardware acceleration and at least 64 MB
graphic-RAM
- example: NVIDIA 9800 GTX
Tested and recommended laptop-version: Apple Macbook Pro 15"/17" with
Microsoft XP via Bootcamp or Parallels
Important: Please do not use any shared memory for graphic cards
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| grandMA 3D |
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grandMA 3D is a free
state of the art visualization program for PC’s running
Windows XP or Vista.. Connection to any grandMA console is via Ethernet
and allows lighting designers and console operators to visualize their
programming in a highly realistic virtual environment. grandMA 3D uses
Direct X technology from the computer gaming industry and requires no
external devices, such as dongles or interfaces.
Since the grandMA 3D acts as an integral part of a grandMA console,
information only has to be input once as opposed to twice as with other
visualization systems. Once fixtures are specified in the console they
automatically appear on the grandMA 3D software ready to be positioned
in the virtual environment. This 3D positional information is then
stored in the grandMA console show file.
The 3 dimensional environments can be built inside of the grandMA 3D
software and any bitmap file can be placed on any surface allowing for
the complete customization of the virtual environment. grandMA 3D also
connects directly to the free grandMA Offline software, either on the
same PC or another PC on the same network. This means that, completely
free of charge, users can preprogram their shows at home, hotel room or
in transit on their personal computer and then upload their show data
via floppy disk or directly via Ethernet to any grandMA console.
Animation files can be created directly in the grandMA 3D software that
will show camera movements and series of cues from the grandMA console.
These can then be used as client presentations. The complete offline
creation of show lighting, for free!
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Requirements:
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IBM®
compatible PC- Dual Core Processor with 2.4 GHz CPU (SSE2)
1 GB RAM
Microsoft Windows XP Operating System with ServicePack 3 or Microsoft
Vista Operating System (with admin rights), or Windows 7 OS
Microsoft DirectX 9 or higher
Network Card 10/100/1000 T/TX
High-Speed 3D Graphics Card with hardware acceleration, 512 MB
graphic-RAM and
- vertex shader version > = 3.0
- pixel shader > = 3.0
- 1024 x 768 pixel resolution or higher
- example: NVIDIA 9800 GTX
Tested and recommended laptop-version: Apple Macbook Pro 15"/17" with
Microsoft XP via Bootcamp |
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