Ma Lighting GrandMa2 Full

The MA Lighting grandMA2 Full Size is the flagship model in the grandMA2 series, known for its power, versatility, and comprehensive control capabilities. Widely regarded as a gold standard in lighting control for large-scale productions, this console is a popular choice for concerts, theater shows, festivals, corporate events, and television broadcasts. It provides an extensive range of features and hardware capabilities, enabling lighting designers and operators to manage complex lighting setups with precision, creativity, and reliability.

Physically, the grandMA2 Full Size console features a sleek, ergonomic design, equipped with three internal 15.4-inch color multi-touchscreens and the option to connect additional external monitors for an expanded workspace. The layout includes 30 motorized faders and 60 rotary encoders, offering intuitive, hands-on control over lighting parameters. The large control surface provides a vast number of executor buttons, faders, and encoders, allowing for direct access to crucial functions and cues during live performances. The inclusion of a built-in keyboard and trackball enhances ease of use, making navigation and command input efficient for the operator.

In terms of processing power, the grandMA2 Full Size can control up to 4,096 DMX channels out of the box, with expansion options available via the addition of NPUs (Network Processing Units) to support up to 65,536 DMX channels. This scalability is a major strength, allowing the console to be adapted for both smaller productions and massive, multi-universe setups with extensive lighting rigs. The grandMA2 Full Size is also capable of controlling video, media servers, and other devices through Art-Net, MA-Net2, sACN, and MIDI, providing seamless integration with other systems and technologies in the production environment.

One of the key highlights of the MA Lighting grandMA2 Full Size is its software, which offers a comprehensive suite of tools for creating, programming, and executing lighting designs. The console includes features like advanced cue handling, timecode synchronization, effects generators, and group management, all of which contribute to efficient and dynamic lighting control. With the ability to visualize lighting designs in 3D, the grandMA2 makes it easier to program complex effects and transitions in pre-production, ensuring that shows run smoothly in real-time. Additionally, the console supports multi-user operation, allowing several operators to collaborate simultaneously on different aspects of the lighting design.