MA Lighting's Latest Offering: The grandMA3 Console
MA Lighting Unveils grandMA3 Console at Prolight + Sound 2018
At the Prolight + Sound 2018 trade fair, MA Lighting introduced the grandMA3 console, a new product that has caused a significant stir in the lighting industry. The event, held in Frankfurt, Germany, was a great success for MA Lighting, with the grandMA3 console being the center of attention.
Daniel Kannenberg, a member of the MA Lighting team, was the one to introduce the grandMA3 console at the event. The console is renowned for its extensive real-time control capabilities, accommodating up to 250,000 parameters per session when connected with grandMA3 processing units.
The grandMA3 console features multiple DMX outputs and inputs, advanced multi-touch screens (including foldable monitor and letterbox-type screens), numerous rotary RGB backlit encoders (up to 71 in the full-size model), motorized faders, and a large number of independent playbacks and assignable keys for flexible control. It also integrates a keyboard drawer, built-in uninterruptible power supply (UPS), and various connectivity options such as etherCON, USB, MIDI, and DisplayPort for external screens.
The console's key technical highlights include 6 DMX512 outputs, 1 DMX input, internal multi-touch command and control screens (multiple types), 41 to 71 rotary RGB backlit encoders depending on model, 15 to 30 motorized 60 mm faders, 60 to 120 independent playbacks, 16 assignable X-keys, silent (clickless), dimmable backlit keys, integrated keyboard drawer and UPS, support for multiple external multi-touch screens, and extensive connector options supporting rich interfacing.
The grandMA3 was met with positive reactions from industry professionals at the Prolight + Sound 2018 fair. It was praised for its scalability, modern user interface with flexible multi-touch screens, and vast parameter control suited for the most demanding live productions and events. The upgraded hardware and software integration enabled complex show control and seamless connectivity, which was welcomed by lighting professionals who value reliability and adaptability.
The grandMA3 ecosystem also includes remote control apps, such as grandMA3 Remote (G3Link), allowing wireless operational flexibility on site, which was positively noted for improving user workflows.
In the Lightpower Village, the MA Lighting Team was deeply engaged in discussions at their booth, reflecting the high level of interest in the grandMA3 console among attendees. The regular presentations of the grandMA3 attracted numerous interested clients and potential customers.
[1] MA Lighting - grandMA3 Product Information: https://www.malighting.com/en/products/grandma3 [2] Prolight + Sound 2018 - Official Website: https://prolight-sound.messefrankfurt.com/frankfurt/en.html [3] grandMA3 Remote (G3Link) - MA Lighting Product Information: https://www.malighting.com/en/products/grandma3-remote-g3link
- The grandMA3 console, launched at Prolight + Sound 2018, showcases advanced technology with features like DMX outputs and inputs, touch screens, rotary encoders, motorized faders, and a keyboard drawer, making it a cutting-edge gadget for the lighting industry.
- The newly-unveiled grandMA3 console has been commended by industry professionals for its scalability, modern user interface, and vast parameter control, demonstrating the latest advancements in technology and gadget design.
