MA Lighting grandMA2 Full Size

The MA Lighting grandMA2 Full Size is one of the most versatile and powerful lighting control consoles in the entertainment industry. Known for its exceptional performance, reliability, and user-friendly interface, this console is widely used in high-end productions such as large-scale concerts, theater performances, corporate events, and broadcast television. It offers extensive control capabilities for a wide range of lighting fixtures, media servers, and other devices, making it a central hub for lighting design and operation in professional environments.

The grandMA2 Full Size features a sleek and ergonomic design, with a large touch-sensitive screen interface and an intuitive layout that allows lighting designers to easily navigate through complex programming tasks. The console includes three color multi-touch screens and two external touchscreens for additional control, giving operators a flexible and customizable workspace. With a total of 90 motorized faders and 60 rotary encoders, the MA Lighting grandMA2 provides ample tactile control options for manipulating lighting effects and settings in real-time. The console also features an integrated keyboard and trackball, making it easy to input commands and manage show data quickly.

One of the key strengths of the grandMA2 Full Size is its scalability and network capabilities. The console can control up to 4,096 DMX channels natively, with the ability to expand to 65,536 DMX channels by adding MA NPUs (Network Processing Units). This allows it to handle even the most demanding lighting setups, whether in massive stadium concerts or intricate theatrical productions. The grandMA2 supports multiple protocols, including DMX, Art-Net, and MA-Net2, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of lighting systems and equipment. Additionally, it can be networked with other grandMA2 consoles, MA 3D, and MA VPU (Video Processing Units), enabling large multi-console setups for collaborative control and real-time visualization of lighting effects.

The software on the grandMA2 is another standout feature, offering a wealth of tools for creating, storing, and executing complex lighting sequences. The console includes powerful features such as advanced cue and effect handling, group management, timecode synchronization, and 3D visualization. These tools make it possible to create dynamic, synchronized lighting shows with intricate transitions, color fades, and movement patterns. The built-in media server control also enables seamless integration of video content into lighting designs, allowing operators to synchronize lighting and video effects in real-time for a more immersive experience. Furthermore, the grandMA2’s backup and recovery system ensures that show data is always safe and can be restored quickly in case of any issues.