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  • Video Tutorials

     

    channel . grandMA3 series MA Tips grandMA series grandMA Tutorials grandMA Quick Start dot2 series dot2 Tutorials dot2 Tips+Tricks grandMA2 series grandMA2 Tutorials grandMA2 Software Releases MA onPC command [...] from our MA experts on your MA product MA offers a whole range of videos on how to use your MA product in the best possible way. Just select your series and click on the links to watch the videos on our [...] Contact MA Lighting International GmbH An der Talle 24-28 33102 Paderborn Germany sales@malighting.com +49 52 51 68 88 65 10 Further links: Service and Support Request MA Worldwide Software Download Video

  • MA Lighting introduces #stayhomeandlearn

     

    tools MA would like to give them an overview of everything that they can use to educate themselves or connect with other MA users. MA Tips videos With the MA Tips videos MA provides new grandMA3 knowledge [...] every week. MA E-learning MA Lighting‘s own free of cost E-learning platform is a powerful tool when entering the world of MA training. MA Software The grandMA3 software is the soul of the grandMA3 platform [...] test it for free. MA Forum The MA Forum is the meeting point for all MA users. Here they can ask questions about grandMA3 and dot2 and exchange with other users about all kinds of MA topics. Find out more

  • Ed Sheeran Tour goes grandMA3

     

    switch to a full grandMA3 system for running lighting and video. He specified two grandMA3 full-size and two grandMA3 light consoles complete with six processing units, all running grandMA3 software and supplied [...] n about grandMA3 with his FOH team comprising two “highly gifted” programmers, Alex Passmore (lighting) and Matt Jones (video). Matt is also out on the road operating lighting, with video operated by Ben [...] dismantled in a day. Over 300 moving lights grace the plot, plus 520 linear video fixtures, which in addition to the playback video and IMAG mix – cut by Phil Mead – are running through four disguise servers

  • Kaija Koo Rocks Helsinki Stadium with grandMA3

     

    Pekka operated all the other lights on his grandMA3 light. Video operator Saku Väänänen utilised the third grandMA3 light to run all the playback video content – created by MOBB Helsinki – with both playback [...] evolved by the combined talents of Ari Levelä (set & video) and Pekka Martti (lighting), who chose to use a full grandMA3 system for lighting and video control. The two have worked together as a visual team [...] tutorials and digested some YouTube videos posted by other grandMA3 users. A video from the band rehearsals was used as a programming reference, and Pekka knuckled down and fully focused on delivering his

  • Matchpoint grandMA2

     

    back-and-forth to get it all done.” Methot had a pair of grandMA2 lights running SMPTE timecode; for “Dynamite” it was synched to timecode with MA’s grandMA 3D software, which had been used in the pre-viz stage [...] started talking about the creative aspects of the show – using video mapped to the court and lighting played in conjunction with the video to fill out the stadium. We were going to do it last year, but [...] launched into Taio Cruz’s ‘Dynamite’ with a lighting and video spectacular. Then during the National Anthem we had theatrical lighting and an abstracted video American flag on the court. There was really nice

  • Eurovision trusts again in MA control

     

    upstage video wall, centre stage video floor and a large, elegant scenic arch. An impressive total of 12 x grandMA2 consoles were installed into the venue: 8 x grandMA2 full-size, 4 x grandMA2 light and [...] reached the maximum amount of 31 x MA class 1 network devices (desks and MA NPU) plus the MA 8Port Nodes and MA 3D on top! The total parameter count being controlled across the MA network was 88,466 and the fixtures [...] Photos: © Photo: Ralph Larmann Used Equipment: 8 x grandMA2 full-size 4 x grandMA2 light 4 x grandMA2 fader wing 25 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) 30 x MA 8Port Nodes 1 x dot2 core

  • grandMA2 gets satisfaction with the Rolling Stones

     

    and feel of the “No Filter” tour, which used 4 x grandMA2 full-size consoles, 1 x MA grandMA2 lights, 5 x MA NPUs (Network Processing Units) and 4 x MA 8Port Nodes. Woodroffe explained: “We had very little [...] chief video and Andy “Fraggle” Porter the lighting crew chief. Ambersphere Solutions Ltd is the distributor of MA Lighting in the UK. Photos: © mhvogel.de Used equipment: 4 x grandMA2 full-size 1 x MA grandMA2 [...] grandMA2 light 5 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) 4 x MA 8Port Node

  • grandMA3 User Training

     

    grandMA3 User Training Duration 2 days Requirements The "grandMA3 User Training" is an introductory course for users with knowledge of the MA Tips Videos . Aim The aim of this course is to familiarize [...] the operator with the basic functions of the grandMA3 software and lighting consoles, as well as the operating philosophy. Content Basics Software Philosophy Hardware and Connections Setup Patch Views

  • grandMA2 dances at UNITE event

     

    consoles were in control. In Belgium 13 x grandMA2 full-size, 8 x grandMA2 light, 1 x grandMA2 ultra-light, 2 x grandMA2 fader wing, 2 x MA onPC command wing and 1 x MA onPC fader wing were used. Up until 9pm [...] with the live video and audio feeds across the globe. Photos: © Tomorrowland Used Equipment: 13 x grandMA2 full-size 8 x grandMA2 light 1 x grandMA2 ultra-light 2 x grandMA2 fader wing 2 x MA onPC command [...] live HD video broadcast feeds featuring performances from the main stage in Belgium, with remote live parties in Germany, Malta, Dubai, Israel, South Korea and Lebanon. At each location grandMA2 consoles

  • Encore Dunhuang debuts with grandMA2

     

    control LD Wang Yugang used 4 x grandMA2 light consoles, 2 x MA onPC command wing, 4 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit), 2 x MA VPU plus MK2 (Video Processing Unit) and 10 x MA 2Port Nodes. “An Encore theatre [...] command wing 4 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) 2 x MA VPU plus MK2 (Video Processing Unit) 10 x MA 2Port Node [...] Co Ltd. is MA Lighting’s exclusive distributor in China. Fan Anwei was the project manager, Zhao Xiaoming was lighting design construction principal. Used Equipment: 4 x grandMA2 light 2 x MA onPC command

  • MA scores a touchdown

     

    team did a great job; it was quite amazing!” Jason Rudolph manned a grandMA2 light for video projection and orb control. “The grandMA2 light is my console of choice,” he says. “It always performs well, and [...] designed the video content and Michael Curry Design crafted the giant lion. A.C.T Lighting, Inc. is the exclusive distributor of MA in the USA and Canada. Photos: © Brad Duns Used Equipment: 1 x grandMA2 light [...] fixtures for the 12-minute show. Jason Rudolph, the lighting director in charge of the video system, used a grandMA2 light console to control the projection and inflatable, illuminated orbs. Super Bowl

  • grandMA2 parties with Finland

     

    Systems Oy is MA Lighting’s exclusive distributor in Finland. Photos: © Photo: Ralph Larmann Used Equipment: 3 x grandMA2 light 1 x grandMA2 fader wing 4 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) MA 3D [...] event name “Finland 100 Grand Opening” by relying on 3 x grandMA2 light, 1 x grandMA2 fader wing, 4 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) and MA 3D for previsualisation. Helle’s design was based on more than [...] Linnavuori was the video content designer, Mikko Makkonen the production manager, Tero Kärpijoki worked as light operator, Saku Väänänen as video operator. Topi Rinne was the head of video. Bright Finland

  • grandMA2 for Mall of Qatar

     

    x grandMA2 light 1 x grandMA2 replay unit 1 x MA onPC command wing 1 x MA VPU plus MK2 (Video Processing Unit) 4 x MA Network Switch 2 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) 12 x MA 2Port Node 2 x MA 4Port [...] 1 x grandMA2 light, 1 x grandMA2 replay unit, 1 x MA onPC command wing, 1 x MA VPU plus MK2 (Video Processing Unit), 4 x MA Network Switches, 2 x MA NPUs (Network Processing Units), 12 x MA 2Port Nodes [...] crucial, MA Lighting was our first choice. Especially because the video content is integrated into the lighting showfile which makes the work a lot easier for the operator. And, of course, MA was chosen

  • Integrated solutions: MA exhibits at ISE

     

    system integration The centre of the MA booth will represent the integration of a lighting system, consisting of MA product solutions all connected via the MA Network Switch. It showcases the powerful [...] scalability level of each MA Lighting system combining network and video processing and replay products. Also on display is the unique distribution level showcasing a range of MA network nodes which feature [...] into building automation The MA booth also shows the easy and seamless integration of the MA lighting system into a building automation system via standard lighting protocols. MA provides the reliable backbone

  • Bon Jovi “This House Is Not For Sale Tour” with grandMA2

     

    tour really tested grandMA2’s ability to talk to the TAIT Navigator system for motion control. On this tour grandMA2 acted as the show controller, working with Navigator and video playback, not just as the [...] really pushed the limits of Stage Markers!” One grandMA2 with three active MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) drove the show’s automation, lighting and video. The lighting rig’s moving pieces included 12 hex [...] A.C.T Lighting is the exclusive distributor of MA Lighting in the US and Canada. Photos: © Steve Jennings Used Equipment: 1 x grandMA2 full-size 3 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit)

  • MA Lighting for Clash of the Choirs

     

    Distribution CC is the exclusive distributor of MA Lighting in South Africa. Photos: © Duncan Riley Used Equipment: 1 x grandMA2 light 1 x MA VPU plus MK2 (Video Processing Unit) [...] from Blond was responsible for the lighting design, having control via a grandMA2 light. He also used a MA VPU plus MK2 (Video Processing Unit). Filmed for Mzansi Channel on DSTV, the competition saw seven [...] who took over as lighting director once the show was on route. MA was used to add AV and graphic content onto the LED Walls via the MA VPU. “MA allowed us to do a lot of programming in a short period of time

  • "Without grandMA3 there wouldn’t have been a solution"

     

    court video systems, provided four programmers with an arsenal of grandMA hardware to play back and trigger various assets and effects during the games: 5 x grandMA3 full-size units with 1 x MA NPU (Network [...] the programmers had used grandMA3 hardware for a long-term show although the grandMA3 is their platform of choice. “We came to the grandMA3 with muscle memory from the grandMA2, and it didn’t take us long [...] x grandMA2 full-size and 1 x grandMA2 light consoles, the latter as backup systems and the tech desk. Three basketball courts were created in the sports complex with giant, wraparound LED video screens

  • Ed Sheeran takes grandMA2 around the world

     

    they have 1 x grandMA2 full-size, 1 x grandMA2 light and 2 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) which are all networked. Jones runs the show from the grandMA2 full-size with the grandMA2 light running in [...] 2018. Ambersphere Solutions is MA Lighting’s exclusive distributor in the UK. Photos: © Photo: Ralph Larmann Used Equipment: 1 x grandMA2 full-size 1 x grandMA2 light 2 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) [...] lighting director – grandMA2 it was! Cunniffe has been using the grandMA platform since the 1990s and has also personally invested heavily in the brand. Jones has also been using grandMA for some time, including

  • MA celebrated Summer Nostos Festival

     

    Tellos of Lighting Art was relying on MA Lighting for his design and used 1 x grandMA2 full-size with 3 x grandMA2 light, 2 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) and 3 x MA NSP (Network Signal Processors) for [...] equipment. Bon Studio S.A. is the exclusive distributor of MA Lighting in Greece. Used equipment: 1 x grandMA2 full-size 3 x grandMA2 light 2 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) [...] producer. Nick Charalambides worked as head of video while Eugine Tzafestas was the lighting director and Irene Samartzi the lighting coordinator. PRG XL Video, Germany, and United Technical Group, Greece

  • grandMA2 provide networked control for SAP’s Sapphire NOW/ASUG Annual Conference

     

    Canada. Used Equipment: 2 x grandMA2 full-size 2 x MA VPU plus MK2 (Video Processing Unit) 6 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) 1 x grandMA2 light [...] together.” 6 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) were also deployed. A fiber backbone distributed data and kept several VLANs with MA-Net2, sACN, and media server CITP separated. 2 x MA Network Switch “easily [...] grandMA2 consoles and switches played a key role in networked lighting and video control for SAP’s Sapphire NOW/ASUG Annual Conference at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. Lighting designer

  • MA for Jeff Lynne’s ELO

     

    a bunch of MA VPU (Video Processing Unit) with me this time. We will have a back LED screen, and some form of flat faced moving LED wash light in front of it; over a hundred of them. Using MA VPU will mean [...] elements of the video display, Pitman began by explaining how he came to be there. “My thing when I first started in lighting was this: I didn’t have the money to buy WYSWYG or a grandMA2 back then but [...] mean I’m able to drive the screen and wash lights with live video and pass that further out into whatever comprises the festival rig. The MA VPU might be outboard, but for the operator it’s becomes part

  • Phil Collins returns with grandMA2

     

    lighting director using 2 x grandMA2 full-size, 1 x grandMA2 light and 5 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit). Greil, from Woodroffe Bassett Design, commented: “The grandMA2 system has been a trusty companion [...] manager. Ambersphere Solutions is MA Lighting’s exclusive distributor in the UK. Photos: © mhvogel.de Use Equipment: 2 x grandMA2 full-size 1 x grandMA2 light 5 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) [...] Buckley created the set design, Treatment / Sam Pattinson designed and produced the video content, Ruary MacPhie was the video (camera) director, Joshua Key the media server operator, and Howard Hopkins the

  • Eurovision Song Contest voted again for grandMA2

     

    of four lighting programmers utilising 8 x grandMA2 light consoles. The grandMA2 network was running over 15 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) and 28 x MA 8Port Nodes and was controlling around 1, 600 lighting [...] and Russia third. Photos: © Ralph@Larman.com Used Equipment: 11 x grandMA2 light 3 x grandMA2 full-size 28 x MA 8Port Node 15 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) [...] grandMA2 control was once again considered the only choice for lighting and video control at the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) staged in the Globe Arena, Stockholm, Sweden. Four weeks of intense technical

  • MA meets Adele

     

    lighting director on the road. For lighting control the tour is using 2 x grandMA2 full-size, 1 x grandMA2 light and 5 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit). Neg Earth supplied the lighting equipment for Europe [...] unexpected and invaluable.” Photos: © Ralph@Larmann.com Use equipment: 2 x grandMA2 full-size 1 x grandMA2 light 5 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) [...] appears in a much more abstract way on the front gauze and sometimes she is simply glimpsed through a video or lighting effect. The lighting supports this concept, not just in the way that it sets the mood

  • MA Lighting appoints Total Solution as new distributor for Malaysia and Singapore

     

    l light, video and rigging products in Asia. Total Solution also started a regional service centre in 2005 to enhance its after sales customer support. Riku Kauppinen, MA’s Director of Sales, commented [...] commented on the cooperation: “Strategic partnership with Total Solution will bring MA Lighting even closer to the MA users in the region. True commercial and technical competence as well as commitment that we [...] “We are honoured and very humbled that MA Lighting has chosen our company as their partner for our region. At the same time we feel we have big shoes to fill as MA Lighting offers so much more than just

  • grandMA2 tours with Red Hot Chili Peppers

     

    Therefore we voted again to use MA - in this case two grandMA2 full-size.” Leif Dixon is working alongside Scott as programmer. “It was my intention to create a giant video kinetic sculpture that includes [...] programmer and production designer for the band and a loyal user of MA Lighting consoles. Holthaus commented: ”We have now used grandMA for twenty years! As this is the most ambitious project I have come [...] C.T Lighting, Inc. is the exclusive distributor of MA Lighting products in the USA and Canada. Photos: © Photo: Ralph Larmann Used Equipment: grandMA2 full-size

  • Saturday Showdown for grandMA3

     

    enjoy the grandMA3 himself and looks forward to future projects using its exciting and unparalleled control potential. Find out more about: grandMA3 light grandMA3 onPC command wing grandMA3 processing unit [...] Ryan specified a grandMA3 light as the main console for graphics and lighting, coupled with grandMA3 onPC running on a dedicated computer on the network accessed via a grandMA3 onPC command wing which [...] were played. Two MA Network Switches and one grandMA3 processing unit were also part of the package delivered by lighting and LED vendor, Blond Productions, creating a complete grandMA3 system. In the Showdown

  • grandMA3 software release version 2.0 out now!

     

    grandMA3 User Training and a NEW grandMA3 Essentials Training available. The local MA distributor will help to get access to the MA E-learning platform. Last but not least, MA Lighting offers grandMA3 v2 [...] the release notes and under: www.malighting.com/grandMA3-software Here are some video tutorials directly available. The MA University with the grandMA3 special course v2.0 presents detailed information about [...] MA Lighting has now released grandMA3 software version 2.0.0.4. This software release presents lots of new functionalities and workflow improvements for many different applications: Customizable Encoder

  • grandMA3 software release version 1.9 out now!

     

    release notes and under: www.malighting.com/grandMA3-software . Here are some video tutorials directly available. Additionally, the MA E-Learning with the grandMA3 special course v1.9 presents detailed information [...] about the new software release. The local MA distributor will help to get access to the MA E-learning platform. Last but not least, MA Lighting offers grandMA3 v1.9 public webinars! 45 minutes with the [...] MA Lighting has now released grandMA3 software version 1.9. This software release presents massive workflow improvements and new functionalities in the following areas: New SpeedMaster layer for phasers

  • grandMA3 for Eurovision 2024

     

    that session were 5 x grandMA3 full-sizes (main show) + 1 grandMA3 light (follow spots) utilised as the main show consoles (with 4 grandMA3 full-sizes for backup). Another grandMA3 light was used as a monitoring [...] units – 12 x grandMA3 PU (processing units) XL and 4 x grandMA3 PU Ls, with five grandMA3 PU Ms for the offline sessions and 90 x grandMA3 8Port Nodes all connected over a Luminex network. Plus of course [...] Araneo together with the new MA License, grandMA3’s powerful architecture, facilitated access to and monitoring of every command input into the system used by the 7 x active grandMA3 consoles involved in p

  • grandMA3 software release version 1.8 out now!

     

    release notes and under: www.malighting.com/grandMA3-software . Here are some video tutorials directly available. Additionally, the MA E-Learning with the grandMA3 special course v1.8 presents detailed information [...] about the new software release. The local MA distributor will help to get access to the MA E-learning platform. Last but not least, MA Lighting offers grandMA3 v1.8 public webinars! 45 minutes with the [...] MA Lighting has now released the grandMA3 software version 1.8. In a very short release cycle MA presents massive workflow improvements and new functionalities in the following areas: - New workflow for

  • grandMA3 software release version 1.7 out now!

     

    the grandMA3 devices! The rules: grandMA3 full-size and light (including CRV versions) will get 8.192 parameters more grandMA3 compact XT, compact and replay unit will be doubled ALL grandMA3 onPC devices [...] visit the MA E-Learning for the grandMA3 special course v1.7 which contains detailed information about the new software release. Just contact your local MA distributor to get access! The grandMA3 software [...] with the software update to grandMA3 v1.7! For the complete list of features and enhancements please visit: www.malighting.com/grandMA3-software Here you can find some video tutorials about the new features

  • grandMA3 in control for The Voice Thailand

     

    grandMA3 saves us a lot of time.” It's a platform that Ryan knows well and trusts completely in his wide range of lighting work. “We always use MA systems,” he says, “onPC to full-size, grandMA2 to grandMA3 [...] grandMA3 – depending on the nature of the job and the supplier.” For this show, lighting and video equipment was supplied by Lighting & Equipment Public Company Limited, with support for the grandMA3 system [...] system from MA Lighting’s representative in Thailand, local distribution specialist Total Solution Marketing (TSM). Established in 1998, TSM has enjoyed a successful partnership with MA Lighting since 2016

  • grandMA3 software release 1.6.

     

    contact your local MA distributor to get access! The grandMA3 software is the soul of the grandMA3 platform and is designed to meet current and future lighting control requirements. MA Lighting provides [...] improvements, especially for grandMA3 onPC users. The new command wing bar fits perfectly at the bottom of screens used together with a grandMA3 onPC command wing or grandMA3 onPC command wing XT. In addition [...] and enhancements click here . Here you can find some video tutorials about the new features. Additionally you can visit the MA E-Learning for the grandMA3 special course v1.6 which contains all information

  • Procom Middle East new MA Distributor for GCC region

     

    current MA users while unlocking new market opportunities. We are delighted to have Procom join the MA family as we collaborate to expand and succeed in the dynamic Middle East market with MA Lighting [...] for MA Lighting in the Middle East market. "We are delighted to join hands with Procom Middle East as our trusted partner in the GCC region & Lebanon," said Stephan Saremba Managing director of MA lighting [...] the natural home for MA Lighting in the region. Our commitment to multi-lingual training programs, technical support, after sales support and product availability will help make MA products accessible to

  • grandMA2 software version 3.2 out now

     

    additional option of being triggered directly by timecode. The MA VPU (Video Processing Unit) has received some important new functionality. MA VPU is now a 64bit application which supports the Hap-Codec [...] channel transparency. Closer integration of MA VPU within the grandMA2 console software allows new smart dialogues for real-time content manipulation and MA VPU pixel mapping playback priorities are now [...] grandMA2 has long been considered the reference in reliable feature-rich entertainment lighting control. Far from being complacent with this enviable reputation, MA Lighting continues to work closely with

  • MA Lighting at Prolight + Sound 2017

     

    Each grandMA2 demo-station on the booth will be supported by a qualified MA Support Team member or an experienced user to ensure your questions are answered. Based on its decades-long knowledge, MA has developed [...] exhibition in Frankfurt, MA Lighting will highlight the latest features and functionality of its dynamic range of lighting control solutions at the booths C51 and C61 in hall 3.0. MA Lighting’s dot2 series [...] to answer questions and introduce all the new features. New software, version 3.3 for MA Lighting’s renowned grandMA2 lighting control solution, will illustrate numerous additional features and workflow

  • MA Lighting supports the Live Events Stage at ISE 2025

     

    the Live Events Summit in 2024, MA Lighting is taking on the headline sponsorship for this year’s Live Events Stage. TPi spoke to Stephan Saremba, Managing Director for MA Lighting, about this year’s co [...] favourite band or theatre play. Within a two-to-three-hour time frame, everything from lighting, video, audio, moving stage elements, laser, pyro and more must be in perfect sync. Then it is all taken [...] Hall 6 5 February | 11:15 - 11:45 Behind the design: Eurovision Song Contest 2024 (Brought to you by MA Lighting) Tue Knudsen Live Events Stage - Hall 6 7 February | 10:30 - 11:00 A Journey to a Successful

  • MA Lighting and Lightpower support #handforahand

     

    people and ensures that the help gets rapidly to where it is needed most.“ MA Lighting Managing Director Stephan Saremba added: "From MA Lighting's point of view the support of #handforahand also has international [...] and commented on the cooperation with Lightpower and MA Lighting: "We are very pleased to have strong supporters on our side with Lightpower and MA Lighting, who appreciate the needs and hardships of the [...] initiative that collects donations for a private solidarity fund to support freelance lighting, sound, video and AV technicians, stage hands, production and event workers. These professions are the most affected

  • grandMA3 software release 1.5.

     

    you can visit the MA E-learning for the grandMA3 special v1.5 course with all information about the new software release. Just contact your local MA distributor to get access! The grandMA3 software is the [...] continue with their existing grandMA2 show. Last but not least, this release offers a completely new tool that MA Lighting had not implemented before: A self-programming grandMA3 Startshow! The user only has [...] experience with the grandMA3 lighting control systems! For the complete list of features and enhancements please visit: www.malighting.com/grandMA3-software Here you can find some video tutorials about the

  • grandMA2 Software Release Version 3.3

     

    function for the MA Network Nodes, allowing for a wider behaviour range for fault situations. RDM via Art-Net is implemented. With the grandMA2 version 3.3 software, the MA VPU (Video Processing Unit) [...] MA Lighting are proud to announce another significant software release for its flagship grandMA2 lighting control platform. With version 3.3, not only are there many new features but also the help and [...] updated to the current status for best workflow support. The MA Network Switch offers network stability and ensures the industry-leading MA support team can cover the entire lighting network. It uses

  • A Great Journey for grandMA3

     

    person who drove the decision to go with grandMA3 for control. Five grandMA3 full size consoles, a grandMA3 light and a grandMA3 extension all running grandMA3 software were at the heart of the lighting [...] and broadcast live on national TV. The grandMA3 network also utilised six grandMA3 processing unit XL and gigabit core switches for the transmission of MA Net3 protocol, with 29 end switches connected [...] supplying the grandMA3 elements. They were closely supported throughout the whole project by ACE, MA Lighting’s mainland China, Hong Kong & Macau distributor, with additional input from MA’s international resources

  • MA Network Switch

     

    control solution from MA console, via MA Network Switch and its network infrastructure to MA DMX distribution. In combination with the MA consoles and additional MA networking devices the MA Network Switch provides [...] distribution MA Lighting presents the perfect solution: With the brand new MA Network Switch, the setup time and the level of complexity to achieve an optimised lighting network is radically reduced. MA now offers [...] while on-site solutions are available via a simple preset assignment. True MA Lighting quality & support Rock solid MA hardware: the MA Network Switch is housed in a typically robust 1RU chassis, with colour

  • Expo City Dubai Converts to grandMA3

     

    in this time, the new grandMA3 software releases had also advanced substantially, so he was confident to switch the system to a full grandMA3. A grandMA3 full-size and a grandMA3 light are in the control [...] by Expo City Organization. Photos: © Agora Find out more about: grandMA3 full-size grandMA3 light grandMA3 processing unit M grandMA3 processing unit XL [...] excited to enter the new world of grandMA3, knowing that this will be the future for the next few years!” Using the possibility to convert a grandMA2 showfile to grandMA3 showfile, he diligently transposed

  • Idols South Africa uses grandMA3

     

    touch screen very accurate. The grandMA3 light integrated well with my grandMA2 light, the MA NPU (Network Processing Unit), MA VPU (Video Processing Unit) and MA 8Port Node. It worked seamlessly with [...] to test the grandMA3 light, Cutts approached Duncan Riley of DWR Distribution, MA’s distributor in South Africa, and he enthuses what a cool experience it was. “Still running on grandMA2 software, it’s [...] Lighting designer Joshua Cutts was thrilled to drive a grandMA3 light for the Idols South Africa 2018 finale hosted at Carnival City in Johannesburg. Hot on the hills of American Idols - the singing c

  • AV Company Invests in grandMA3

     

    has invested in its first grandMA3 console with the purchase of a grandMA3 compact XT. The company provides full turnkey solutions – lighting, audio, LED screens & video, staging, trussing, rigging and [...] that perspective to continue with MA, in addition to the dot2 having been a great workhorse over the last six years and still used extensively on the smaller gigs. “MA Lighting is consistently on international [...] across South Africa generally. The console, delivered by South African distributors DWR, is the second MA console in AV Company’s inventory, following a dot2 acquired in 2016. As the company has grown and

  • grandMA3 Software

     

    Additionally there is a free-to-use MA E-learning available to get you up to speed with the latest grandMA3 software. Soul of the grandMA3 Curious? Here are the videos of the top features you will find in [...] learn more! Download the free-of-cost software now grandMA3 software: Your tool on all plattforms The grandMA3 software is the same on all grandMA3 devices. Additionally, it is available as onPC software [...] seamlessly. The grandMA3 onPC versions for Windows and Mac allow you to output DMX connecting the grandMA3 onPC solutions hardware to your computer. You can start with a simple grandMA3 onPC Node connected

  • Fairground Festival with grandMA3

     

    decided to run the grandMA3 with grandMA2 software that evening. On Saturday, though, I was manning the console myself the entire night and therefore operated the system in grandMA3 mode, which I prefer [...] as handling the content management on all floors. grandMA3 system on the main floor Lighting designer Tobias Reinartz decided to go with the grandMA3 software on the main floor. As there is often a lot of [...] then had a marvellous time with the grandMA3,” the lighting designer added. Lighting system The lighting system of the main floor FoH consisted of two grandMA3 full-size , with one system operated by the

  • grandMA3 for Spectacular WorldSkills Lyon 2024

     

    grandMA3 in 2022, for pre and mid-match shows they created for the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar. Frequently at the forefront of pioneering and new lighting technologies, they own several grandMA3 light [...] Concept K provided a full creative solution – including scenography and lighting design – with grandMA3 control – for the Closing Ceremony of the 2024 WorldSkills Competition, staged in the 60,000-capacity [...] national organising committee for this year’s event – included breathtaking lasers, co-ordination of video content and art direction, complete with show calling. The Concept K team was led by the company’s

  • Dream On with grandMA3

     

    Ltd is the exclusive distributor of MA Lighting in the UK. Photos: © Stuart Martin / RSC Find out more about: grandMA3 full-size Watch also this tech rehearsal video of the Royal Shakespeare Company. [...] y the OSC (open sound control) and DMX remote triggering capabilities – of his grandMA3 system with the new grandMA3 software. The highly acclaimed show was broadcast live for 10 evenings and enjoyed by [...] protocol – plugin for Unreal enabled the grandMA3 and Unreal (which already has inbuilt DMX and OSC) to communicate bi-directionally. By building custom grandMA3 fixture-types, certain aspects in the game

  • Huge MA system

     

    Three grandMA2 full-size plus a backup were utilized as the main show desks, and 11 grandMA2 lights - six active and five backups - were also in the lighting network, created using 20 x MA NPU (Network [...] a grandMA2 full-size). Joshua Cutts ran the audience lighting - also a major element of the broadcast - on a grandMA2 light. The key lighting was looked after by Ivan Eftimov on another grandMA2 light [...] (Network Processing Unit), 25 x MA 8Port Nodes and two Swisson 8-port nodes, running on 10 UPS’s. An MA onPC command wing located backstage was used for testing set and prop practical lights that were also integrated

  • grandMA3 Running Spectacular Maiden’s Tower Installation

     

    underwent a one-on-one grandMA3 course beforehand to get acquainted with grandMA3 as it was also his first time using an all-grandMA3 system, although he’s been an avid grandMA2 user for some time. The basic [...] P6 LED floods. The lights are connected via 6 grandMA3 2Port Nodes and 2 MA Network Switches and the show was programmed on and offsite on a grandMA3 light console by Martin and Marc Marlo Schelesnow. [...] public both locals and visitors. Photo: © Amanda Holmes Find out more about: grandMA3 replay unit grandMA3 light grandMA3 2Port Node

  • Getting passionate about grandMA3

     

    another option! “The grandMA3 delivers everything I need,” he commented, explaining that he had spent 2020 and any downtime during the pandemic “jumping up” from grandMA2 to grandMA3 after more than a decade [...] decade of being delighted with the well-known and loved grandMA2. The main console for Auto de Pascoa was a grandMA3 full size with a grandMA3 light as backup. Approximately 100 moving lights plus some c [...] Church’s crew chief, the video director was Samuel Rocha, and technical director Carlos Cruz co-ordinated the assorted production staging and technical disciplines and departments. MA Lighting’s distributor

  • Full grandMA3 System for Dubai Union Day 2023

     

    all-grandMA3 control system, running mode 3, making use of several features to improve the complete production workflow, from drawing to remote updates on stage. The system comprised 6 x grandMA3 full-size [...] consoles (three pairs each with fully redundant backup) and three grandMA3 lights which were used for technical desks, running with 11 x grandMA3 processing units XL . The main set comprised an impressive 60-metre [...] grandMA3 full-size consoles on the show, a previz suite on site enabled the lighting team, which also included lighting design associate Kathy Pineo, to work in Depence 3 on the third pair of grandMA3 full-sizes

  • grandMA3 is a Match!

     

    “and the plan worked perfectly!” One grandMA3 light console was utilised per stadium to run the Pre-Match Ceremonies, with one as a floating spare. These nine grandMA3s were all sourced from Europe by Concept [...] and installations worldwide – has been using grandMA3 hardware already for some time. “We believe that the version 3 software is the future of grandMA, and for us, this was an ideal project to use it for [...] “Aldo” Fayard and a team from his company Concept K harnessed the power and flexibility of full grandMA3 lighting control systems to help deliver a series of lightning quick 90-second Pre-Match Ceremonies

  • Having a Crush on grandMA3

     

    The grandMA3 lighting set up on the Wonderego concerts comprised 1 x grandMA3 full-size , 1 x grandMA3 light , 1 x grandMA3 processing unit XL , 1 x grandMA3 processing unit L and 3 x grandMA3 8Port Nodes [...] she prepared herself via online training videos and in-person training arranged via MA Lighting’s Asia Pacific base in Singapore. Through the training, her grandMA3 knowledge increased exponentially and [...] running an all grandMA3 system was “excellent, it unlocks the ability to work quickly and flexibility on building complex shows.” An MA user since 2010 (back in the day of grandMA1) Soyoun thinks the brand

  • grandMA3

     

    wing XT, the grandMA3 onPC command wing, the grandMA3 onPC fader wing, the grandMA3 onPC rack-unit and grandMA3 onPC xPort Nodes for standalone systems up to 4 096 parameters. The grandMA3 onPC software can [...] existing grandMA3 system. grandMA2 compatibility The grandMA3 control consoles are compatible with shows created on grandMA2 consoles. Where features allow, existing shows can be exported from grandMA2 software [...] use in all grandMA3 console models. All grandMA3 console models (except the grandMA3 onPC consoles) incorporate a fully featured Mode2, which runs native grandMA2 software. All grandMA3 products at a glance

  • Videotastic

     

    1 x MA onPC command wing, 1 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) and 2 x MA VPU plus (Video Processing Unit). Marcos Olivio, lighting designer and photographic director, stated: “We used the grandMA2 system [...] brunopolengo.com.br Used Equipment: 1 x grandMA2 light 1 x MA onPC command wing 1 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) 2 x MA VPU plus (Video Processing Unit) [...] the MTV Video Music Brazil Awards. “DNA” is her seventh studio album, and the DVD shoot for this album in HSBC Hall São Paulo – SP was equipped with an MA control system consisting of 1 x grandMA2 light

  • In Oz again

     

    with the musical’s video content. “It’s a lot more flexible on the video side,” he says. “The biggest benefit is being able to manipulate video through Art-Net and being able to communicate between lighting [...] Lights and the video package by Sound Associates. A.C.T Lighting is the exclusive distributor of MA Lighting in North America. Photos: © Cylla von Tiedemann Used Equipment: 2 x grandMA2 full-size [...] set for the new year at Toronto’s Ed Mirvish Theatre, where a pair of grandMA2s is now on hand to control lighting and video for the new musical. Developed from the timeless 1939 MGM screenplay, the new

  • Success story

     

    For lighting and video control, lighting designer and operator Ronen Najar relied on an MA System, consisting of 1 x grandMA2 full-size, 1 x grandMA2 light, 1 x MA onPC command wing, 1 x MA NPU (Network [...] Photos: © Doron Akerman Use Equipment: 1 x grandMA2 full-size 1 x grandMA2 light 1 x MA onPC command wing 1 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) 1 x MA NSP (Network Signal Processor) [...] TV show with video, together with the fact that the video screen blocks the light on the contestant while flying up and down. It was a bit of a challenge to synchronise the lighting and video systems, the

  • Taking a huge step forward

     

    enhanced its MA VPU plus and MA VPU basic in comparison to the MA VPU light. All MA VPU will now offer Full-HD (MA VPU plus MK2 6 layers, MA VPU basic MK2 4 layers, MA VPU light 2 layers - which are rendered [...] With the MA VPU light (Video Processing Unit), MA Lighting has developed a smart and compact video control offering nearly the same performance as the successful MA VPU plus and MA VPU basic. Only 2HU [...] the MA VPU light features sophisticated hardware and proven MA software. Furthermore the in-built screen displays all essential information about the status of the MA VPU light. Additionally MA has enhanced

  • Big in Italy

     

    feeds sub-mixed via the video department’s PPU and output directly to screen. Marco and his business partner Marco De Nardi own two grandMA2 lights, two MA onPC command wings, a grandMA full-size - so they [...] which also incorporated substantial video elements with screen content managed and controlled via grandMA2 light. The edgy industrial stage aesthetic featured scenic video made up from Pixled’s F-37 product [...] commented, “grandMA2 is our video – and lighting - control platform of choice for its power, stability and flexibility.” Almost 200 square metres of Pixled F-37 made up the significant ‘ambient’ video elements

  • “The only lighting desk that can do it”

     

    MTV Video Music Awards (VMA) attracted lots of press for its outrageous performances, the show made headlines among professionals for its creative staging, too. The show was controlled by grandMA2 full-size [...] the job.” To control the Clay Paky fixtures he used two grandMA2 full-size consoles “with massive amounts of universes” and had two more grandMA2 full-size on hand as backups. “There’s really only one kind [...] because they’re so busy. The grandMA2 is perfect at making the quick changes. It’s really the only lighting desk that can do it. Everywhere I travel in the world I see grandMA2.” Kenny notes that the VMA Awards

  • Successful

     

    is achievable. “ With the updated MA VPU, MA Lighting have provided answers to all user requests and added some powerful features and the MA software release 2.8. “The MA VPU has many functions and possibilities [...] The MA VPU (Video Processing unit) which has been on the market for some time recently underwent a complete technology change. MA’s product manager Rene Berhorst, accompanied by managing director Michael [...] recently. It was aimed to bring users up to date with the power of MA VPU over an intense three day period. “The MA VPU is the right video tool to offer users,” commented Althaus. “And judging from the good

  • A huge step forward

     

    the status of the MA VPU light. All MA VPUs offer Full-HD (MA VPU plus 6 layers, MA VPU basic 4 layers, MA VPU light 2 layers - which are rendered in parallel). Also MA VPU plus and MA VPU basic are now [...] With the MA VPU light (Video Processing Unit), MA Lighting has developed a smart and compact video control. Only 2HU in height, the MA VPU light features sophisticated hardware and proven MA software. [...] revised versions of the MA VPU plus and MA VPU basic offer even more functionality and performance than their already sophisticated predecessors. And with the brand new MA VPU light, MA hit the market with

  • Around the globe

     

    the video programmer, Jhonny Hayes video director, Russel Wingfield video crew chief, Michael Green lighting crew chief and Erik Taylor laser programmer. Control Freak Systems is providing the video surface [...] are all controlled from the grandMA2 full-size. Centralised control ensures coherence and a show that looks well put together.” On the video side of the tour the grandMA2 full-size controls four dual-output [...] Infect Productions created the video content under Roger Staub. A.C.T Lighting is the exclusive distributor of MA Lighting in North America. Used products: 2 x grandMA2 full-size

  • Acclaimed

     

    the video cues for the show. She points out that the original London production did not run video through the system. “The video cues were in the media server,” she explains. “For Broadway the video components [...] house at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre while backstage a grandMA2 full-size controls the conventional and moving lights, scrollers, LEDs and video cues for Tony Award-winning lighting designer Hugh Vanstone [...] cue and timing changes. “As well as the lighting package, video, lasers, confetti, haze and footlight pop-ups are all controlled from the grandMA2. We are using Timecode on some of the big production numbers

  • “It feels great to operate”

     

    creative agency Live Legends, chose to run lighting and video on a full grandMA3 system – hardware and software. The show was programmed on two grandMA3s, a full-size and a light, during production rehearsals [...] at the Zaan Theater in Zaandam - one console running lighting and one running video in a global session. The video grandMA3 was triggering a Resolume machine loaded with all the show’s playback content [...] lighting, typically around 40 x 2K conventionals. Video from the screens plays out from 11 layers of the Resolume server triggered via the grandMA3 with the video and lighting cues integrated into main sequences

  • Confidence

     

    used 2 x grandMA2 full-size and 1 x grandMA2 light consoles, 2 x MA onPC command wing, 4 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit), 5 x MA 8Port Node, 4 x 2 MA 2Port Node and 2 x MA VPU plus (Video Processing Unit) [...] Used Equipment: 2 x grandMA2 full-size 1 x grandMA2 light 2 x MA onPC command wing 4 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) 5 x MA 8Port Node MA 4Port Node 2 x MA VPU plus MK2 (Video Processing Unit) [...] designer, Fernando Trevisan (Catatau) the video director, Sidney Aguiar e Fernando Trevisan designed the video content and Carlos Leite (Umbelino) took care of video programming. Zé Carratur and Fernando Trevisan

  • Versatile

     

    – the grandMA2. In total he used an MA System comprised of 2 x grandMA2 full-size 2 x grandMA2 light, 4 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit), 6 x MA 2Port Node and 2 x MA VPU plus MK2 (Video Processing Unit) [...] Lorena Persson Hervia Used Equipment: 2 x grandMA2 full-size 2 x grandMA2 light 4 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) 6 x MA 2Port Node 2 x MA VPU plus MK2 (Video Processing Unit) [...] fixtures and video screens. Pastor explained why he strongly supports the use of MA: “This was the fourth edition of this festival in which we were involved. Like the last shows, we counted on the MA system

  • Five times

     

    audience. 2 x grandMA2 full-size consoles with 14 x MA 2Port Nodes and 5 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) are used on the tour to control lighting and drive multiple media servers for the video content. Jason [...] exclusive distributor of MA Lighting products in the USA and Canada. Photos: © Lewis Lee Courtesy of Maroon 5 Used Equipment: 2 x grandMA2 full-size 5 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) 14 x MA 2Port Node [...] become more and more important to the live show process.” Video programmer Loren Barton also tapped the grandMA2 for the show’s extensive video elements. One hundred Clay Paky Mythos fixtures, which first

  • Fire and LEDs

     

    lighting and video control – was an MA VPU plus for displaying video in full HD, ensuring the highest frame and DMX synchronicity, scaling video and creating myriad effects. Brickman, who used a grandMA2 full-size [...] patch in the grandMA2 desk. This process enabled Brickman to quickly choose between video pixel map effects or direct lighting control from the grandMA2, all controllable by the grandMA2 software. He could [...] A.C.T Lighting, Inc. is the exclusive distributor of MA Lighting in the USA and Canada. Used Equipment: 1 x grandMA2 full-size 1 x MA VPU plus (Video Processing Unit)

  • One more time in Afrikaans

     

    lighting gear with an MA control system, consisting of 1 x grandMA2 light, 1 x MA onPC command wing, 1 x grandMA2 fader wing, 1 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) and 3 x MA VPU plus (Video Processing Unit) [...] DWR Distribution is MA Lighting’s exclusive distributor in South Africa. Photos: © Duncan Riley Used Equipment: 1 x grandMA2 light 1 x MA onPC command wing 1 x grandMA2 fader wing 1 x MA NPU (Network Processing [...] harmony. He explains that the show ran with three MA VPU, one feeding the OB van. “We had two optic fibre lines, one as backup and one as the main MA VPU. Video clips were edited so they fitted pixel perfect

  • Home

     

    Download now grandMA3 v2.2.5.2 Read more grandMA3 Nodes Portfolio Read more Latest news grandMA3 for Jesus Christ Superstar production Read more MA University Discover more and get started now! Read more [...] Software Download Messen MA Fixture Share MA Tips Counterfeits Termine Video-Tutorials Contact us Online User-Manuals [...] Read more Contact MA Lighting International GmbH An der Talle 24-28 33102 Paderborn Germany sales@malighting.com +49 52 51 68 88 65 10 Further links: Service and Support Request MA Worldwide Software

  • Edutainment

     

    workflows or get deeper into specific commands? MA Tips YouTube Playlist MAking of Videos In our MAking of videos you will benefit from the various experiences of MA users around the world. With informative [...] Creating a GDTF Lighting Fixture More Video Tutorials Do you want to find more information on MA products and software? Have a look at further tutorials for grandMA2, dot2 and many more - directly here [...] Contact MA Lighting International GmbH An der Talle 24-28 33102 Paderborn Germany sales@malighting.com +49 52 51 68 88 65 10 Further links: Service and Support Request MA Worldwide Software Download E

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  • Bestselling

     

    Marcos Olivio, were assisted by an MA system consisting of 2 x grandMA2 light, 1 x MA onPC command wing, 1 x MA onPC fader wing, 2 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) and 4 x MA 2Port Nodes onPC PRO. This setup [...] Photos: © brunopolengo.com.br Used Equipment: 2 x grandMA2 light 1 x MA onPC command wing 1 x MA onPC fader wing 2 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) 4 x MA 2Port Node onPC PRO [...] LED sources. Marcos Olivio commented: “First of all the MA system is the most reliable on the market which was key to us. Second we used grandMA 3D for preprogramming which gave us many benefits in terms

  • Powerful couple

     

    lighting designer Joshua Cutts relied on 1 x grandMA2 light and with 1 x MA onPC command wing as backup as well as 1 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) all provided by AV Unlimited. A professional group of [...] make things happen.” Photos: Courtesy of Don’t Look Down Used Equipment: 1 x grandMA2 light 1 x MA onPC command wing 1 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) [...] of the media servers and for the first time I was allowed to see thumbnails of all video clips because of the new grandMA2 software release.” Cutts always appreciates working with AV Unlimited. “They are

  • Technical expertise counts

     

    years on, MA Lighting is undeniably the premier choice of control for lighting and video designers and operators throughout the entertainment sector. The scalable grandMA2 with its sister product MA VPU (Video [...] dependability. Glyn O’Donoghue of MA Lighting International explains, “We don’t often shout about the success of the grandMA2 software but the relentless efforts of the team at MA Lighting has produced a product [...] grandMA2 represents at least 120 men years of work. In the grandMA2 series, our team here in Waldbüttelbrunn have created a complete package for the industry and now, with the release of the grandMA2 3.0

  • Product Archive

     

    Product Archive MA DNA since the beginning MA Lighting has a rich product history dating back to the beginning of the 1980’s. Since that decade MA has developed product solutions for users worlwide and [...] set standards in the fields of lighting control, video, network and dimming. Products like Lightcommander, Scancommander as well as grandMA and grandMA2 are well known to our industry. In this area you

  • An established couple

     

    assisted on the video programming. Drew Finley is the content creator. A.C.T Lighting is the exclusive distributor of MA Lighting in North America. Used Equipment: 2 x grandMA2 full-size MA NPU (Network [...] the artist for the last decade, supplied two grandMA2 full-size consoles. Everything in the show, including the video content, is triggered by the grandMA2; a backup unit is also on hand. “We had a multi-user [...] of the desk and using the MA NPU (Network Processing Unit). The speed and processing is unmatched by anything I’ve ever used.” He enjoys the new layout feature of the grandMA2 series, which he finds “very

  • Wagner’s Ring Cycle

     

    ng’s grandMA3 system was comprised of 2 x grandMA3 full-size, 1 grandMA3 light, one grandMA3 onPC command wing XT and 2 x grandMA3 processing units XL, 2 x grandMA3 2Port Nodes, 28 x grandMA3 4Port Nodes [...] Saviranta and video operators, Heikki Riihijärvi and Jani Virmavirta. Photos: © Mikki Kunttu Find out more about: grandMA3 full-size grandMA3 light grandMA3 onPC command wing XT grandMA3 processing unit [...] Mikki designed lighting, video and scenography, as well as programmed lighting and video for the production on a grandMA3 system. Control for all four Ring Cycle operas was MA, but for this final work

  • South Africa chooses its finest artists

     

    was working as spot caller. Used equipment: 1 x grandMA2 light 1 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) 2 x MA VPU plus (Video Processing Unit) 1 x MA onPC command wing [...] 1 x MA onPC command wing, 2 x MA VPU plus (Video Processing Unit) and 1 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit). Cutts from Visual Frontier has lit Skouspel for the past seven years: “I used Gearhouse Splitbeam [...] “That is why I made MA my showcase solution. It’s where I feel the most comfortable. All MA coponents speak the same language and the show runs effortlessly.” The show used two MA VPU, one main and one

  • A tale of love and life

     

    designer Jimmy Lawlor used grandMA onPC stations to monitor the production. Now, both lighting and video run nightly on a single grandMA2 light with an MA onPC command wing and an MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) [...] honours as Best Musical Revival. The lighting and video for “Hedwig” were programmed on two grandMA2 full-size consoles. During rehearsals Kevin Adams, video designer Ben Pearcy, associate lighting designer [...] Vegas where they worked on a grandMA2 console. They reunited for “Hedwig,” and Adams was “delighted” to partner with the programmer and the grandMA2 again. Adams liked grandMA2’s graphical “Magic Sheets on

  • Tall, taller, tallest

     

    Inc. is the exclusive distributor of MA Lighting in the USA and Canada. Used equipment: 6 x grandMA2 full-size 1 x grandMA2 light 1 x MA onPC command wing 12 MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) [...] 4U2C had four active and two back up grandMA2 full-size on hand. A grandMA2 light acted as the stage desk with an MA onPC command wing as the tech desk; twelve MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) were deployed [...] deployed. “We worked with the four grandMA2 full-size consoles at the same time,” explains Gaudreau. “With 102 DMX out, grandMA2 was really the best tool for us.” Gaudreau adds that, “Alex Monas, our contact

  • Touchdown

     

    grandMA3 consoles made their Super Bowl Halftime Show debut at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium where they joined a complement of grandMA2 consoles to control video elements, stage effects and the LED wristbands [...] halftime show for the last decade, was equipped with a pair of grandMA3 light consoles and four grandMA3 processing unit M to control all the video elements in the show as well as the LED lighting not from moving [...] says. A.C.T Lighting is the exclusive distributor of MA Lighting in the US and Canada. Photos: © Ish Zendejas Find out more about: grandMA3 light grandMA3 processing unit M

  • Talent search

     

    and video designer Mikki Kunttu once again created a stunning design for the TV show that seeks to discover the best unsigned singer in Finland. To achieve this task, Kunttu relied on 1 x grandMA2 light [...] light and 1 x MA onPC command wing as backup for lighting control and stated: “grandMA2 is the only choice for me. As we are working on one of the most popular TV formats we had to use the best equipment [...] crew and equipment. But MA again proved to be rock solid.” Pekka Martti was the lighting operator from Akuntehdas Oy, the lighting equipment supplier. Johan West co-ordinated the video that was provided by

  • Popular

     

    event. Controlling the lighting system was MJF’s new grandMA2 light with an MA onPC command wing working as a backup control surface. grandMA2 has become one of the most popular and sought after control [...] Festival. Show Technology Australia Pty Ltd. is MA Lighting’s distributor in Australia. Photos: © Paul Collison Used Equipment: 1 x grandMA2 light 1 x MA onPC command wing [...] comments “as usual, the MA System was the perfect addition to this package. In a way, it was the hub of this event, controlling not only lighting, but also all the Timecode video packages, projection screens

  • Overview

     

    global MA knowledge to the highest quality standards. This is particularly important when it comes to MA console training, however it is equally relevant when setting up a network utilizing MA hardware [...] ing of MA’s products and philosophies for you. E-learning: Interactive learning at your fingertips MA Lighting‘s own E-learning platform is a powerful tool for you when entering the world of MA training [...] learning environment for MA products. Utilizing a unique combination of tutorial videos, multiple choice and quiz questions, the system lets you delve deeper into the world of MA products. Furthermore, you

  • Reunited

     

    and Foxy. PRG supplied the lighting and PRG-Nocturne the video equipment. Chris Hillson was the video director and Mel von der Decken the video racks engineer. John Martin worked as production director [...] managers. Ambersphere Solutions Ltd is the distributor of MA Lighting in the UK. Photos: © mhvogel.de Used Equipment: 2 x grandMA2 full-size 4 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) [...] lighting was operated by lighting director and programmer Roland Greil using 2 x grandMA2 full-size consoles and 4 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) which were controlling nearly 130 moving lights and, amongst

  • Back for good

     

    grandMA2 full-size consoles: one test, one back-up and one live. By using MA Lighting’s MA VPU (Video Processing Unit) software package he is able to seamlessly conjoin the lighting and the video. “The [...] Ambersphere Solutions (MA’s exclusive distributor in the UK) family of brands. Besides Ayrton and Clay Paky moving lights as well as Robert Juliat followspots there are grandMA2 consoles for control. Routledge [...] the lighting is in 3D and being able to direct video to all parts of the rig without having to merge multiple strands of information is all down to the MA 3D visualisation platform. It turns what could

  • Mexican Rockstars

     

    Showco S.A. de C.V. is the MA distributor in Mexico. Photos: © Chris Costoso Used Equipment: 1 x grandMA2 full-size 1 x grandMA 2 light 2 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) 8 x MA 8Port Node [...] lighting design by Alain Corthout. The tour used 1 x grandMA2 full-size and 1 x grandMA2 light consoles, 2 x MA NPU (Network Processing Units) and 8 x MA 8Port Nodes for lighting control of over 200 Clay Paky [...] adjustments are programmed with the grandMA2 full-size while the grandMA2 light is operated by Tacho Gonzalez and used for the system setup. During the show, the grandMA2 light is used for Full-Tracking-Backup

  • Culture Capital

     

    designer Luc Peumans from Painting with Light, Belgium, specified 1 x grandMA2 full-size, 1 x grandMA2 light along with 2 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) for the show. For the musical a large orchestra [...] that was ever used in the region. Eclipse Staging Services from Dubai supplied all the lighting and video equipment.

  • Country heroes

     

    four grandMA2 full-size just to manage the complexity of the show,” says Butts. The consoles need to manage large amounts of data. “Kenny has 400 lights and lots of video – 24 layers of HD video and four [...] Field. “I’ve been one of the beta testers for the grandMA2, and this year marks the first time that I felt I could exclusively spec the grandMA2,” reports Mark Butts who serves as programmer for the “Brothers [...] The features on the grandMA2 full-size are really great when you have multiple programmers working on the same file and the same network.” Among the lights controlled by the grandMA2 are 16 Clay Paky Sharpy

  • “Incredible reliability, flexibility and power”

     

    the exclusive distributor for MA Lighting in the USA and Canada. Used Equipment: 2 x grandMA2 light 2 x grandMA2 replay unit 1 x MA VPU plus MK2 (Video Processing Unit) 1 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) [...] universes and MA’s top-of-the-line MA VPU plus (Video Processing Unit). Tobin Center Technical Director Stefan De Wilde is no stranger to grandMA2 consoles. “I have purchased and specified many grandMA1 and grandMA2 [...] providing the grandMA2 products. A grandMA2 light console with grandMA2 replay unit will be located in each of the performance spaces. H-E-B Performance Hall will also be equipped with a MA NPU (Network Processing

  • “The evolution of entertainment”

     

    Keith Greco and video director Pamela Schneider to create this extraordinary world of movement, video and light. Lighting designer Eran Klein used for the park 4 x grandMA2 full-size and 4 x MA NPU (Network [...] was done on grandMA2 full-size supplied by A.B Electronics MA Lighting’s distributer in Israel. The design integrated more than 2.000 light fixtures, the system ran on MA-Net via the MA NPU and was controlled [...] controlled by the grandMA2 full-size. Klein commented: ”We are familiar with MA Lighting products since a long time and the decision to work with the grandMA2 was the natural decision in order to transform

  • A perfect couple

     

    “With some guidance from XL Video the solution I figured out started from a simple position. The grandMA2 lends itself to being used as a virtual switcher/vision mixer for video in its physical layout. Take [...] using a grandMA2 full-size to map the content to the screens. Having used lots of different desks I’d say it’s the perfect surface for the job”, Haddow reported. “I approached the grandMA2 initially as [...] sales, service, support and training centre for MA Lighting products. The lighting equipment was supplied by Lite Alternative. Used Equipment: 1 x grandMA2 full-size

  • Ready for the future

     

    rental has just increased its rental stock with 6 x MA VPU plus MK2 (Video Processing Unit) and 2 x MA VPU light and thereby enlarged its amount of MA Lighting products. The German service provider for [...] rent from now on. Photo: © Sebastian Huwig Here you can find more information about: MA VPU plus MK2 MA VPU basic MK2 MA VPU light [...] Sebastian Huwig, managing directors, decided in 2011 to rely on MA Lighting products. At the beginning of 2012, the company invested in the MA VPU MK1 to be able to offer all the required products for a modern

  • Celebration time

     

    designer and video content producer Paul Collison again relied on MA Lighting products. In detail he used 2 x grandMA2 light and 1 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) as well as the grandMA2 3D software [...] barge itself.” “grandMA2 was the appropriate control system to use on this project”, commented Collison. “I could program in 3D using grandMA3D and had the rock solid network of grandMA2 for the show. Furthermore [...] Furthermore I had my main and back-up consoles in the control room and additionally an MA NPU and a grandMA2 onPC system on the barge in the middle of the bay. If there would have been a problem with the

  • Software release 3.3 and 1.3 gained much attention

     

    software, version 3.3 for MA Lighting’s renowned grandMA2 lighting control solution, features numerous updates. A major step in keeping the fixture libraries updated is the new online MA Fixture Share which [...] Pan/Tilt. Furthermore, the MA VPU (Video Processing Unit) now has a completely reworked Warper functionality including pixel-exact U/V mapping and a snapshot / masking tools. The MA Network Switch offers a [...] MA’s latest software releases, grandMA2 3.3 and dot2 1.3 (both will be released shortly after Prolight to the public), received the most attention and praise at the recent Prolight + Sound exhibition in

  • History

     

    new products from MA: the grandMA light, the grandMA replay unit and the grandMA offline editor . In the autumn of 2001, the grandMA range is completed with the introduction of the grandMA ultra-light. 2001 [...] environment. 2009 MA Lighting’s MA Video Processing Unit (VPU) is especially developed to further extend the MA system by integrating innovative video control.The whole operation relies on MA's well established [...] the MA VPU is really timesaving. This plug & play solution allows for instant show start. After connecting the MA VPU to a grandMA/grandMA2 console everything is ready to go. With the MA VPU video is

  • Market Segments

     

    moving lights, conventionals, LED lightsources and video screens with a MA console. Living the daily life on tour can be hard, but with rock solid MA equipment you are always on the safe side. See our [...] Contact MA Lighting International GmbH An der Talle 24-28 33102 Paderborn Germany sales@malighting.com +49 52 51 68 88 65 10 Further links: Service and Support Request MA Worldwide Software Download Market [...] controlling the lighting for Hamlet or any of the other theatrical classics or musicals. With your MA console, everything is at the touch of your fingertips. See our News Television | Film With an audience

  • Successful

     

    combination with the grandMA2 onPC software, the MA 2Port Nodes are also available in 1,024 and 2,048 parameter versions for standalone use or combined with the MA onPC command wing and MA onPC fader wing for [...] otocol). Glyn O’Donoghue, MA Lighting’s Managing Director, commented on MA’s very successful tradeshow presence: “PLASA was again an ideal platform to show what’s new from MA. Located on the stylishly [...] designed booth of MA’s UK distributor Ambersphere Solutions, we had an excellent response to our highlighted products, the version 3.0 software as well as the new MA 2Port Node and the MA 4Port Node solutions

  • A collection of talents

     

    Distribution CC is the exclusive distributor of MA Lighting in South Africa.Used Equipment:1 x grandMA2 full-size1 x grandMA2 light1 x MA VPU plus MK2 (Video Processing Unit) [...] compete with, and also light for the DVD recording. The show used 1 x grandMA2 full-size, 1 x grandMA2 light and 1 x MA VPU plus MK2 (Video Processing Unit) for control while in the rig 24 x Clay Paky Sharpy

  • “It’s amazing”

     

    performance area.” Two grandMA2 full-size consoles run the lighting for the tour; two grandMA2 lights, one active and one back-up, run the video system with a handful of MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) [...] T Lighting, Inc. is the exclusive distributor of MA Lighting products in the USA and Canada. Used Equipment: 2 x grandMA2 full-size 2 x grandMA2 light MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) [...] grandMA2 full-size and grandMA2 light consoles. With offices in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and Nashville, Tennessee, SES is marking its 28th year offering full production services, audio, video and lighting

  • Romanian music at its best

     

    pre-programming on grandMA2 onPC in conjunction with the grandMA 3D visualiser. “A visualiser is very helpful even if you only have a simple rendering of the set loaded. And grandMA 3D is the best! It saved [...] featured a lighting design by Sergiu Ardelean who used the cost-free grandMA2 onPC software for pre-programming, and ran the show on a grandMA2 full-size. Alin Popa was the head of lighting. Ardelean commented: [...] commented: “For big and complicated set-ups and productions I always request a grandMA2. The grandMA2 full-size is a brilliant console, powerful and extremely stable. My luck was that Five’s, the lighting equipment

  • Around the globe

     

    units with 6 MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) and “lots of universes,” says Fitzgerald. “We have 16 universes of just Elidy fixtures. We’re running all the video servers via Art-Net - grandMA2 has the ability [...] Jungle Tour. A.C.T Lighting is the exclusive distributor of MA Lighting in the USA and Canada. Used Equipment: 2 x grandMA2 full-size 6 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) [...] two grandMA2 full-size units – and we’re very happy with the rig.” VER supplied the tour’s gear. Controlling the full complement of almost 8,000 lighting 'fixtures' on the show are two grandMA2 full-size

  • “Awesome console”

     

    (BCEC) has taken delivery of a MA Lighting grandMA2 light console which will become the venue’s main, large show lighting console. “It was time we upgraded and the grandMA2 is an awesome console,” remarked [...] took delight in taking the grandMA2 out for its inaugural run and he was thrilled with its performance. “I’ve used the classic grandMA light for many years but the grandMA2 light is great,” he said. “I found [...] grandMA ‘series 1’ and the grandMA2 very easy. After a few hours on the new board I knew I was going to be confident using it for the first time on one of our larger shows for the year.” The grandMA2 light

  • “It gets bigger and bigger”

     

    grandMA2 consoles proved to be country strong when they turned out in force for the 2013 CMT Music Awards at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. Lighting designer Tom Kenny used 6 x grandMA2 full-size [...] Kenny with 140 Clay Paky Sharpys for inside and outside the arena. Two grandMA2 consoles were on hand to control the show’s video elements and four to handle lighting control. “They are the ‘the’ desk for [...] performing fantastic as always.” A.C.T Lighting is the exclusive distributor of MA Lighting in North America. Used Equipment: 6 x grandMA2 full-size

  • “A very wise investment“

     

    chose to invest in four MA onPC command wing from Ambersphere Solutions; the grandMA2 system is great for demonstrating a range of programming styles and challenges and because the MA platform is used pro [...] live performance. The MA option has proved to be a popular choice. “One of my graduates purchased a MA onPC command wing last year and I watched students using it to programme video on the same network as [...] Ambersphere Solutions, MA Lighting’s exclusive distributor in the UK recently equipped Rose Bruford College with 4 x MA onPC command wing. Rose Bruford College has an enviable reputation in the fields

  • References

     

    grandMA3 light 4 x grandMA3 processing unit M Summer night concert of the Vienna Philharmonic Architainment 2019 Austria 4 x grandMA3 full-size 1 x grandMA3 full-size CRV 1 x grandMA3 light 10 x MA NPU [...] 2019 China 1 x grandMA3 light Eurovision – Australia Decides TV/Film 2019 Australia 1 x grandMA3 full-size 3 x grandMA3 light 1 x grandMA2 light 5 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) MA 3D ROCK THE BALLET [...] Germany 1 x grandMA2 full-size 1 x grandMA2 onPC 2 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) Idols South Africa – Johannesburg TV/Film 2018 South Africa 1 x grandMA3 light 1 x grandMA2 light 1 x MA NPU (Network

  • A handsome couple

     

    delivered the video. Mikki Kunttu Oy provided the MA equipment. Starlike is the exclusive distributor for MA Lighting in Finland. Photo: © Mikki Kunttu Used Equipment: 2 x grandMA light 1 x MA NPU (Network [...] received a lighting and set design by Mikki Kunttu who again relied on an MA control system consisting of two x grandMA2 light and an MA NPU (Network Processing Unit). Kunttu says about his design: “It is the [...] “The grandMA2 delivers the most reliable network and control environment. With the busy production schedules it’s also necessary to make quick adjustments ‘on the fly’, for which the grandMA2 is perfect

  • Premiere

     

    local control was done by a grandMA2. Paul van Dyk delivered the soundtrack for the installation and also performed a live session on Sunday evening at the Motorwerk. The video of the event can be found here [...] here . Visitors to the lighting.stream website could select the beam positions as well as various video animations starting at specific musical event points and thus created patterns to the music of Paul [...] with equipment and took care of the technical implementation. “Thanks to the open nature of the grandMA2 infrastructure, we were able to develop a modular and dynamic system where the users can bring their

  • Multiple shows, one control

     

    control room now houses a brand new MA Lighting system comprising of two grandMA2 light consoles, a MA NPU (Network Processing Unit), a MA onPC command wing and a grandMA2 fader wing. The installation was [...] studio. Show Technology Australia is MA Lighting’s distributor in Australia. Used Equipment: 2 x grandMA2 light 1 x MA onPC command wing 1 x grandMA2 fader wing 1 x MA NPU (Network Processsing Unit) [...] the studio floor for another grandMA2 light console,” added Stuart. “But with the MA onPC command wing we can do everything we need to do. We don’t actually use the MA onPC command wing while we are ‘on-air’

  • On a large scale

     

    two grandMA2 full-size consoles, with an additional grandMA2 full-size at ‘dimmer beach’ as well as four MA NPU (Network Processing Unit). “We ran Art-Net from the media servers into grandMA2 for pixel [...] Grant Orchard. DWR Distribution CC is MA Lighting’s exclusive distributor in South Africa. Photos: © Neil Van Schalkwyk Used Equipment: 3 x grandMA2 full-size 4 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) [...] show, revealing different elements as the music called for them. For lighting and video control, Formative relied on grandMA2. The artist’s brief was to create a live show – in impact - like some of those

  • Challenge mastered

     

    Lighting designer Luis Pastor is known to be a big MA fan. Therefore it was no wonder that he used 2 x grandMA2 full-sizes, 1 x grandMA2 light and 4 x MA NPU (Network Processing Units) for the Opening Ceremony [...] the lighting equipment. Photo: © Lorena Persson Hervia Used Equipment: 2 x grandMA2 full-size 1 x grandMA2 light 4 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) [...] was 100 percent coordinated with the video elements, from colour changes with delays following the images right up to the most complex of bitmap effects. The grandMA2 again performed perfectly and provided

  • Suspense pure

     

    winners were announced. 1st prize: An MA onPC command wing went to Erich Bertti 2nd prize: an MA 2Port Node 1K went to Douglas Junio 3rd prize: A merchandising kit from MA Lighting/Clay Paky went to Leonardo [...] Francesco Romagnoli and Marcos Olívio, the second MA 3D contest was hosted in São Paulo, Brazil. The first day of the contest started with a grandMA2 Advanced User Training course accompanied by a lecture [...] party, also with the support of MiM Produçoēs. MA Lighting and Clay Paky were the sponsors of the event that was realised by Lbits (Lighting Bits) Ltda and MA Lighting Latin America. More information on the

  • Newcomer joins charts topper

     

    created the stage, video content and lighting design for the tour. They chose 3 x grandMA2 light, 4 x MA Network Switch, 4 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit), 2 x MA 8Port Nodes and 11 x MA Digital Dimmer [...] Photos: © Ralph@Larmann.com Used Equipment: 3 x grandMA2 light 4 x MA Network Switch 4 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) 2 x MA 8Port Node 11 x MA Digital Dimmer 12 x 2,3kVA [...] products from MA Lighting’s German distributor Lightpower because they have excellent support, especially when it comes to using new products like - in this case - the MA Network Switch.” “The MA Network Switch

  • Sporty

     

    installed 6 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit), 1 x grandMA2 full-size and 1 x grandMA2 light at the Honda Stage where they controlled lighting fixtures; an additional grandMA2 light controlled video content [...] factor in the arena,” Geasey says. The arena’s grandMA2 complement consisted of 6 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit), 2 x grandMA2 full-size and 1 x grandMA2 light; they controlled lighting only for the game [...] C.T Lighting, Inc. is the exclusive distributor of MA Lighting in the USA and Canada. Used Equipment: 3 x grandMA2 full-size 4 x grandMA2 light 12 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit)

  • 25 years of freedom

     

    the night sky over Berlin. Lighting designer Björn Hermann used 4 x grandMA2 full-size consoles as well as 2 x MA VPU plus MK2 (Video Processing Unit) for this show at the Brandenburger Tor. Lighting fixtures [...] the lighting equipment. Photos: © Ralph@Larmann.com Lighting Equipment: 4 x grandMA2 full-size 2 x MA VPU plus MK2 (Video Processing Unit) [...] which is truly memorable. Additionally I would like to thank Lightpower (MA Lighting’s distributor in Germany and Austria) as well as MA Lighting themselves for their great support.” Sven Sören Beyer was the

  • Back on the road

     

    capable of running everything, including the video.” A.C.T Lighting is the exclusive distributor of MA Lighting in North America. Used Equipment: 1 x grandMA2 full-size [...] own grandMA2 full-size on tour to run “the whole show” and reports that “it’s working as good as it always has. It’s super comfortable; it’s like hanging out with an old friend each day. My grandMA2 is more [...] Fleetwood Mac is back on the road and a grandMA2 console has joined the iconic band on the Fleetwood Mac Live 2013 World Tour. The new tour, which began in Columbus will wrap in Australia in December,

  • Post-rock dance music on tour

     

    long history with MA consoles, too. “We started with one many years ago and have really ramped up our inventory so we now carry two grandMA2 full-size, a grandMA2 light, an MA NPU, an MA onPC command wing [...] Lighting designer Saxton Waller selected a grandMA2 full-size with a MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) for two sold-out STS9 (Sound Tribe Sector 9) concerts at the famed Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison [...] grandMA1 full-size. They are the go-to desk for any major tour; they’re on every rider and are specked for all the big national festivals.” A.C.T Lighting, Inc. is the exclusive distributor of MA products

  • A travel into mythology

     

    lighting and video equipment. The grandMA2 is owned by the Finnish National Opera. Audico Oy is the exclusive distributor of MA Lighting in Finland. Photos: © Mikki Kunttu Use Equipment: 1 x grandMA2 light [...] Opera, Helsinki, a completely new look. Kunttu explained, why the grandMA2 was his favourite choice for the project: “grandMA2 and MA 3D were the perfect tools for the production. All the way from design [...] cue lists. All lights and media servers were programmed and operated via the grandMA2 light. For pre-programming I used MA 3D for the lights and a media server for the screens. This was then loaded into

  • About us

     

    Software Download About us MA Lighting Technology MA Lighting International Two strong partners for your success The leading international position of MA Lighting rests on two columns – MA Lighting Technology [...] manuals , video tutorials and a growing MA community, the MA University offers a global, certified and tailored training program suited to the needs of our users. Support + Service Part of the MA experience [...] but as a complete MA system, the aggregate MA components built a synergy that is absolutely unequalled on the market. Products that set the standard Since its foundation in 1983, MA Lighting has expanded

  • “The Final Qountdown”

     

    Using a grandMA2 full-size and a grandMA2 light as backup gave him the assurance needed to accomplish his mission. Programmer and operator Martijn van Summeren stated, “We chose the grandMA2 consoles for [...] creativity of a designer or operator. The grandMA2 did its job very well.” “The basic idea was to create the look and feel of a casino entrance. Many video screens were used to mimick a classy Las Vegas [...] Binnenmarsch. Rent-All provided the lighting and sound equipment. Rolight Theatertechniek BV is the MA Lighting distributor in the Netherlands.

  • Touring for Christmas

     

    tours and do all the programming as well.” The grandMA2 light is Jackson’s “console of choice.” A veteran grandMA user, he made the switch to grandMA2 light on last year’s tour. “The power of the desk is [...] of Last Minute Lighting, LLC, took advantage of running grandMA 3D together with his MA onPC command wing to do previs for the tour. “grandMA 3D is a major tool, an absolutely wonderful tool that I use [...] display featuring a light show and big-screen images and videos synchronised with their music. Lighting designer Richard Jackson included a grandMA2 light console for control. Mannheim Steamroller debuted

  • Outstanding performance

     

    overall 7-hour broadcasts. MA Lighting took 100% control of the show. 8 x grandMA2 full-size consoles, as well as 5 x grandMA2 fader wing ran all lighting, triggered via Timecode. 15 x MA NPU (Network Processing [...] Processing Unit) devices and 21 x MA NSP (Network Signal Processor) handled all traffic in one session on the MA-Net2. “I feel very good having grandMA2 on this show, it’s very reliable and that’s so important [...] performance including lighting, video, pyro, sound and camera angles. “It all comes down to timing and control and grandMA2 delivers every time. I’ve worked on many Eurovisions where MA Lighting desks were used

  • On a mission

     

    but there were so many cues and transitions.” Building the show ahead of time using grandMA2 onPC with grandMA 3D MA Lighting’s free visualizer software gave the Dodd programmers a good leg up, however. “It [...] two grandMA2 full-size consoles enabled the programmers to work double duty without stepping one each other’s toes. “The grandMA2’s user modes allowed us to do that,” Greene reports. “The MA NPU (Network [...] show at Urbana 12. A.C.T. Lighting is the exclusive distributor of MA Lighting in North America. Used Equipment: grandMA2 full-size MA NPU (Network Processing Unit)

  • Journey into the deep blue

     

    Saarinen Company supplied the grandMA2 lighting console. Starlike is the exclusive distributor for MA Lighting in Finland. Photos: © Mikki Kunttu Used Equipment: 1 x grandMA2 light [...] masked on a stage bathed in deep-blue light. Lighting and set designer Mikki Kunttu relied on a grandMA2 light to control the show’s lights and the media server. He states: “This line of work requires both [...] programming. There is really no other console on the market that can deliver these with such ease. The grandMA2 is also very reliable for touring.” “Vox Balaenae is a piece with a minimal number of fixtures”, continues

  • On the playing field

     

    Hartwall Arena, Helsinki Finland. Lighting and concept designer Mikki Kunttu used 2 x grandMA2 light consoles and an MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) for control. Kunttu commented: "The main themes were firstly [...] operator. The music was created by Tuomas Holopainen of Nightwish. RGB Oy; Johan West was the video supplier and the MA system was delivered by Mikki Kunttu Oy. Photos: © Ralph@Larmann.com

  • Looking good

     

    A.C.T Lighting is the exclusive distributor of MA Lighting in the USA and Canada. Used Equipment: 1 x grandMA2 full-size 2 x grandMA2 light 2 x grandMA2 fader wing [...] ” Programmers Felix Peralta, Kevin Lawson and Laura Frank utilised 1 x grandMA2 full-size, 2 x grandMA2 light and 2 x grandMA2 fader wing. Peralta was responsible for programming the scenic and effects [...] grandMA2’s “fantastic multi-user capacity,” something he and Peralta took advantage of, and the system’s expandability. “We can keep adding universes and not hit a ceiling,” he says. “And grandMA2 doesn’t

  • “The next level”

     

    specifying a full grandMA3 hardware and software system for lighting control, comprising 2 x grandMA3 consoles (main and backup), 2 x grandMA3 processing unit XL and 1 x grandMA3 4Port Node. It is a hectic [...] direct from the media server to the grandMA3 to trigger specific video effects, and for others they utilised the grandMA3’s DMX merge input. Paulinho loves many grandMA3 features including the MultiTouch screens [...] November. MA Lighting’s distributor in the Dominican Republic is Wholestage Caribbean based in Santo Domingo. Photos: © PicArt Find out more about: grandMA3 full-size grandMA3 processing unit XL grandMA3 4Port

  • A State of Trance

     

    André Beekmans relied on 3 x grandMA2 full-size and 1 x grandMA2 light consoles for lighting control in Utrecht. He commented: “For all our big jobs we’re requesting grandMA2 consoles. We’re open for all the [...] Eyesupply. Alda Events produced ASOT 650 Utrecht. Photos: © Tom Doms Used Equipment: 3 x grandMA2 full-size 1 x grandMA2 light [...] the other platforms but grandMA2 works best for us. Especially for large setups, it’s so stable and it works brilliantly with timecode and all the network options. We preprogrammed the show’s intro to

  • Legendary union

     

    with me. Christie provided me with a grandMA2 light last year for the worldwide Motley tour, and now Epic has provided us with these two grandMA2 full-size and one MA onPC command wing for the KISS/Mötley [...] migrated to grandMA2 for the tour after using the grandMA full-size ‘series 1’ console for the last eight years. He praises “the speed of the processor and the saving/loading feature” of the grandMA2, which he [...] lighting supplier. A.C.T Lighting is the exclusive distributor of MA Lighting in North America. Used Equipment: 2 x grandMA2 full-size 1 x MA onPC command wing

  • Power and speed

     

    director was Julia Knowles. The MA Lighting distributor for the UK is Ambersphere Solutions. Photos: © John Marshall JM Enternational Find out more about: grandMA3 full-size grandMA3 light [...] comprising Alex Mildenhall looking after the show’s ‘effect’ lights using a grandMA3 full-size console running grandMA3 software, and Ross Williams who took care of all the key lighting. The impressive [...] ! Alex himself owns three grandMA3 light consoles – one of which was running as his backup on this event. He had been working with the powerful and versatile new grandMA3 software for some months already

  • “No limitations”

     

    ” “Now the show is up and running we are using a grandMA2 light with an MA onPC command wing and a touchscreen computer as backup. There are 2 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) for processing and we use [...] Making the most of what the grandMA2 consoles have to offer was lighting programmer Jonathan Rouse along with Neville Bull, in charge of AV. “Although I have used grandMA desks for some time now, this is [...] anyone waiting once!” Rouse admits to being a loyal and long-time grandMA ‘series 1’ user but has been more than impressed by the grandMA2. “These desks are very easy to use but have enormously powerful c

  • Your Stories

     

    Hagger Great Britain 100% MA user, I love the versatility and professionalism of our grandMA1...grandMA2...grandMA3... tables, without a doubt my favorite platform. I am a MA user for all kind of shows [...] young. My first meeting with MA Lighting. The good old MA 24/6. Nowadays my favorite table is grandMA3. Evelyn Van't Hof Theater de Bussel Netherlands Start using grandMA1 with the cd that came with the [...] Korea Hello, I started programing MA3 and MA2 in 2022 (I was only 13 years old). I am passionate in this industry and I really love your product. I start learning MA with MAonPC. After I start to make

  • “Weapon of choice”

     

    Day One, Lisle says. Chmielewski programmed the tour on a grandMA2 light with three active MA NPU (Network Processing Unit). A back up grandMA2 light was also available on the road. He calls the platform [...] custom toolset for programming is unrivaled,” he says. “All of the integration of grandMA 3D, grandMA2 onPC and MA NPU makes everything seamless as the ability to previs everything, including Art-Net merging [...] Neg Earth, UK. A.C.T Lighting is the exclusive distributor of MA Lighting in the US and Canada. Used Equipment: 2 x grandMA2 light 3 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit)

  • Miss South Africa

     

    and lighting designer, Joshua Cutts from Visual Frontier, used 1 x grandMA2 full-size, 1x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) and grandMA2 onPC for back-up on Miss South Africa, hosted at Sun City’s Superbowl [...] 2015. DWR Distribution CC is the exclusive distributor of MA in South Africa. Photos: © Duncan Riley Used Equipment: 1 x grandMA2 full-size 1 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) [...] walls of the corridor between the stairs were lined with mirrors on the left and right. “We placed a video wall at the back of the corridor to have multiple images of girls and footage,” said Cutts. “It was

  • The jury has decided

     

    using one grandMA3 light console with a grandMA3 XT as tracking backup. These were running over a fiber network comprising one grandMA3 processing unit L, three grandMA3 4Port Nodes, one grandMA3 8Port Node [...] that the grandMA3 system needs considerably less physical hardware to control larger numbers of parameters, and they only need one grandMA3 processing unit L on this show. In terms of grandMA3 features that [...] received from MA whilst working on this project, especially from Luke Chikkala and brand manager Daniel Kannenberg who have been “amazing”, all helping to smooth the transition from grandMA2 to grandMA3. Andre

  • History lesson

     

    and Lead Programmer Tim Routledge chose two grandMA2 full-size consoles (live and tracking backup) to control all the stage lighting on the night. grandMA2 control was picked for its flexibility and stability [...] Hill, who also picked a grandMA2 full-size for control. The Palace lighting augmented a projection system designed by Durham and Steve Greetham and Andy Joyes of XL Video which, once darkness finally fell [...] Productions with event design by Malcolm Birkett. In addition to all the grandMA 2 consoles on site, Marenghi and Routledge used two grandMA2 light for plotting and ‘virtual rehearsals’. This was done during the

  • The glitz and glamour of Bollywood

     

    programmer, operator Harold Fernandez used 3 x grandMA2 full-size consoles on this year’s show. Fernandez had many reasons to rely on the grandMA2: “As the industry changes, so do the challenges of lighting [...] easy way to operate these products is via the grandMA2. One can create so many different viewing options and layout formats with the console. Also the MA 3D visualizer is great and lets you see your design [...] Ltd. Beiao Events supplied the equipment. Virtual Vision Pvt. Ltd. planned and executed all the video content and graphics for the show. All lighting for the sub-events like green carpet, venue and IIFA

  • Epic romance

     

    fire effects. For production he programmed on a grandMA2 full-size and utilized two MA onPC command wing for feeding designer screens. “The grandMA2 feeds Art-Net directly out to PRG’s Series 400 system [...] operator. A.C.T Lighting, Inc. is the exclusive distributor of MA Lighting products in the USA and Canada. Used equipment: 2 x grandMA2 light 2 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) [...] balancing the looks of each scene.” Programmer Chris Herman selected 2 x grandMA2 light – one main and one back up – and 2 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) to run conventional and moving lights as well

  • The essence of lighting control

     

    MA Lighting is well known for its approach towards professional lighting control and enjoys a distinguished reputation for quality and reliability. Now MA presents a new range of compact lighting control [...] through black. All details about the dot2 range can be found here: www.ma-dot2.com But the website has much more to offer like training videos, online manuals, a software download section as well as a link to

  • New Open Data standard

     

    Vectorworks, Inc., MA Lighting and Robe lighting announce a new development for the entertainment design and production industry that will change the way lighting designers, lighting fixture manufacturers [...] “Our main motivation was to make everyone’s life easier,” said Gerhard Krude, managing director of MA Lighting Technology. “Users of any lighting control system, CAD and previz software that can process [...] contains all the information required to control and visualize all kinds of devices like fixtures, video, pyro, special FX or lasers in a standardized manner. It supports the manufacturers to structure and

  • Prime Circle invests in dot2

     

    band’s bass player Marco Gomes who is involved in all aspects of their production, and was supplied by MA’s South African distributor DWR, with whom Prime Circle has a long working relationship. Founded in [...] was soon convinced it was the way to go. Their dot2 was delivered in July. The fact it came with the MA 3D visualiser software was a huge bonus recalls van Niekerk, making the entire package even more flexible [...] declares. Going forward, he will be using the dot2 to trigger their media server and run all the video visuals as well as the lightshow. DWR’s Duncan Riley commented, “Prime Circle, with their work ethic

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