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to common network standards It's all in your hand. You want to learn more about networking and how to set up your network in the best possible way? Please get in contact with your local MA distributor [...] solution for your network. Click here to find your contact. Would you like to know more about our products? All grandMA3 products at a glance grandMA3 software at a glance More knowledge with MA University In [...] scalable MA System Solutions are our passion and our claim. Thereby the aim is to provide components with the highest MA standards and are intuitive and easy to operate for future-proof control. MA Systems
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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 [...] the industry leading MA technical support. Now, MA networks from console via switch to DMX distribution are fully supported. Outstanding performance The MA network switch ensures maximum performance by full
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were networked 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 [...] 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 [...] on other brand switches, but the MA Network Switch solved all our problems, and I could configure them from the console.” He explains that the show required a huge network “because events in the Keynote
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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 Processing [...] 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 [...] to alter fixture types to suit your needs were two big advantages of the MA architecture”, commented Collins, “plus the network’s overall stability and troubleshooting facilities”. Once the installation
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system settings, advanced network connection and customisation. Content MA system philosophy, MA hardware and principles Introduction The MA system philosophy Introduction to MA network equipment Introduction [...] MA System Specialist Training Duration 2 days Requirements The MA System Specialist Course is for the more advanced network specialists working on larger events with complex networks. Everything you ever [...] wanted to know about a MA network and a lot more in this two-day in-depth course. Aim The aim of the training is to plan, construct and configure an MA system. The course looks at network designs and topology
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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 12 x 2,3kVA5 for lighting control. Nik Evers [...] © 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 [...] 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
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on MA Sectors Intro to Networking Equipment Connecting it together MA Limitations Network protocols (languages) Methods of using multiple consoles MA Parameter count Station and Sessions MA Network Co [...] Software Download MA System Operator Training Duration 1 day Requirements Ideally attendees have completed grandMA2 and/or grandMA3 training courses or have equivalent experience. Aim The MA System Operator [...] Operator Course is for every grandMA2 and/or grandMA3 user who wants to connect a backup console or send data over any kind of network. It introduces the concepts of networking in an easy to digest one day course
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developed a network solution with convincing performance and reliability giving users control over the network via the MA Network Switch. The MA Network Switch offers a simple solution for all types of networks [...] networks. It uses all the entertainment industry protocols and makes the network management easier for users without specialist networking experience. The MA Network Switch is perfect for complex networks [...] 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
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The MA Network Switch offers network stability and ensures the industry-leading MA support team can cover the entire lighting network. It uses entertainment industry protocols and makes the network management [...] output 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
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with a grandMA2 light and two MA NPU (Network Processing Unit). On the control side Boyd has been a regular MA user for the last fifteen years. Siyan provided a grandMA2 light with a pair of MA NPU. “The [...] “The grandMA2 light gives me everything I needed for this run despite being designed/pre-programmed on an MA onPC command wing and a grandMA2 full-size in Oslo. In regards to the MA NPU, the MA solution for [...] US with twenty shows and continued in Europe – all the time accompanied by 1x grandMA2 light and 2 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit). “During the tour, we have done special extended sets (at Radio City
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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 network-wide [...] 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 processing [...] 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
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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 [...] overall networking and control features.” “The so called ‘main shows’ are a mixture of dance, live artist and music and were programmed in our LichtUnit studio with the use of a grandMA2 light, an MA VPU and
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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 [...] the MA Lighting grandMA2 control hardware and data networking infrastructure. Photos: © Photo: Ralph Larmann Used Equipment: 8 x grandMA2 full-size 4 x grandMA2 light 4 x grandMA2 fader wing 25 x MA NPU [...] spare. There were a total of 30 x MA 8Port Nodes, 5 x MA 3D visualisation systems, 4 x grandMA2 fader wing and 16 x video servers all in the control network. These grandMA2 control elements were specified
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sheets. Network nodes can now also be accessed via web-remote allowing full remote configuration. Additionally, the MA Network Switch can now be managed from within the grandMA2 Setup/Network window. The [...] multiple network-wide timecode slots and cues now have the additional option of being triggered directly by timecode. The MA VPU (Video Processing Unit) has received some important new functionality. MA VPU [...] 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
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grandMA2 User Training Duration 3 days Requirements The ‘grandMA2 User Training’ is a starter course intended for beginners with existing knowledge from grandMA2 online tutorials on the MA Lighting YouTube [...] the grandMA2 lighting control panel, the panel interface and the main features of the software and operating philosophy. Content First steps Introduction Hardware Console Layout and Connections MA Philosophy [...] 2 Data Management Masks, Blind, Freeze and Preview Masks Blind Modes Freeze Preview Networking Introduction Networking setting
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specified 2 x grandMA2 full-size and 2 x grandMA2 light for the show, with full tracking backup. The network comprised 10 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit), 11 x MA 8Port Nodes and 8 x MA 2Port Nodes and [...] Photos: © Louise Stickland Used Equipment: 2 x grandMA2 full-size 2 x grandMA2 light 10 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) 11 x MA 8Port Nodes 8 x MA 2Port Nodes [...] triggering element, using an MA system made the timecode easy to use, edit and manipulate. They also made the most of MA’s 3D visualisation software during programming. The MA 3D system, running on four
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At the same time MA will premier its brand new grandMA3 xPort Node DIN Rail versions. Get in touch with our MA team to find out more about the exciting possibilities of the grandMA3 system. In parallel [...] on or networking protocol implementations and much more are on display. MA’s product experts will be on hand to answer all of your questions. Visitors will also find a detailed overview of MA’s networking [...] MA Lighting will highlight the latest features and functionality of its grandMA3 and dot2 lighting control solutions on booth C69 in hall 12.0 (on the groundfloor) at Prolight + Sound exhibition in Frankfurt
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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
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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 [...] Phaser Basics Phaser Creating and editing Phasers Further Functions and Settings Programming tools Network fundamentals
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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 [...] 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 [...] 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
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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 [...] 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) [...] also ran another grandMA2 light to control all the attributes apart from pan/tilt for six over-stage follow spots, together with some house lighting elements. Using an MA control network enabled Jonsson’s
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lighting department, including himself and head of lighting, Desmond Coetzee. It is also dB Audio’s first MA purchase. They had been considering getting a new console for some time, then an extremely busy peak [...] started to ramp up and decided the time was right to make the commitment. The dot2 XLF was delivered by MA Lighting's South African distributor, DWR based in Johannesburg. As a premium production and event [...] consoles, and that "dot2 is an affordable and practical entry into the philosophy and principals of the MA control platform which is an industry leader". The event business in Namibia is compact and high value
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Ltd is the distributor of MA Lighting in the UK. Photos: © mhvogel.de Used equipment: 4 x grandMA2 full-size 1 x MA grandMA2 light 5 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) 4 x MA 8Port Node [...] 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 [...] grandMA. It's an enjoyable console to program and run, has great reliability and availability, is powerful and looks good sitting out there and the support you get throughout the world from the MA Lighting
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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 control [...] 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) [...] beginning of this year our office made a strategic change and switched our programmers to the grandMA2 family. This was the result of an ongoing discussion that started in 2017. We’re always looking forward
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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 [...] 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
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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 [...] Frisbee and Rober Juliat Victor follow spots. “From my point of view there is no other option than grandMA2 for shows like these”, Helle stated. “Especially when two or more operators are working with one show
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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)
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great interest for the rest of grandMA3 users too.” Photos: © Matt Crockett Find out more about: grandMA3 full-size grandMA3 light grandMA3 processing unit L grandMA3 replay unit [...] Prada. “grandMA3is a huge leap forward from grandMA2,” he says. “I think one of my favourite features has to be MIB (Move in Black). I never used it on grandMA2for various reasons, but on grandMA3, MIB is [...] – along with various other well-known users of MA Consoles – been working closely with MA Lighting for the past two years, specifically to improve grandMA3 software’s suitability for theatre use. He says
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“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 [...] World Cup infotainment department, the grandMA3 light desk from the infotainment team – supplied by Qatar-based supplier QVision – was added to the network for a fully redundant back-up system for both [...] 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
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Highlight A/S is the exclusive distributor of MA Lighting in Denmark. Used equipment: 2 x grandMA2 full-size 2 x grandMA2 light 6 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) 1 x MA onPC command wing [...] design representative of this landmark event. Using 2 x grandMA2 full-size, 2 x grandMA2 light, 6 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) and 1 x MA onPC command wing as back-up Moylan controlled a show with [...] and one 3D programming station. The MA NPU were distributed in areas were groups of lights were clustered. Thanks to the robust import and export system of the grandMA2 we were able to easily jump on the
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looked like an MA showroom! There were grandMA2 consoles on every stage. We had two at every station, and sometimes the bands brought their own.” “Ninety percent of the artists used grandMA2,” Jackson reported [...] Systems and Bandit Lites furnished the grandMA2 consoles. A.C.T Lighting, Inc. is the exclusive distributor of MA products in the US and Canada. Used Equipment: grandMA2 full-size [...] and Pearl Jam. grandMA2 full-size consoles were on hand to provide control for festival performers. Seth Jackson served as festival lighting designer and lighting coordinator. grandMA2 full-size consoles
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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)
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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) [...] just as the lighting desk. We 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 [...] driven from a console, we needed to use grandMA2. And with the incredible power of Stage Markers, it expanded our creative possibilities.” “Bon Jovi has been using MA for almost ten years now,” says Brant. “The
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musical, and a solid grandMA advocate, the first time he used a full grandMA3 system set up. Matt has always been an MA user, but this was the first year he had used the grandMA3 in full 3 mode, having opted [...] opted to run their grandMA3 console in grandMA2 mode when he was last working there for the “Miss Saigon” show. The set was minimal and industrial, lots of scaffolding structures with and wooden platforms [...] and custom LED strips … all controlled via the grandMA3. Matt thought “the time was absolutely right” for him to make the transition to full grandMA3, having talked to numerous other LDs who had already
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Since 2006 the theatre has featured an MA control system consisting of: 1 x grandMA full-size, 1 x grandMA micro, 1 x MA NSP (Network Processing Unit) and 1 x MA 2Port Node onPC Pro. “All elements are [...] invested in a grandMA2 ultra-light. Daniel Zappietro, LD and Electrical Enginering Manager at the Teatro Nacional Cervantes, commented on why the theatre made the commitment to grandMA2: “We have been using [...] using grandMA series one for more than ten years when it replaced some older consoles. The MA consoles are one of the best investments we have made, and I consider it to be the best lighting desk both now
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and programmer Umut Yurtseven, who is just 16 years old, used 1 x grandMA2 full-size, 1 x grandMA2 light and 1 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) controlling dozens of moving lights amongst others 46 x [...] VE Isik Sistemleri A.S. is MA Lighting’s exclusive distributor in Turkey. Photos: © Phantom Event Engineering Used Equipment: 1 x grandMA2 full-size 1 x grandMA2 light 1 x MA NPU (Newtork Processing Unit) [...] create the shows I want to create. Over the years I’ve become pretty familiar with MA’s products – I started using the grandMA2 onPC software when I was nine years old so you can say I grew up with the system
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five smoke and haze generators, Gabriel chose a grandMA3 light console complete with a grandMA3 processing unit M to run everything. “I chose grandMA3 for the streamlined design workflow it offered in [...] directly imported into grandMA3, so when the 3D information was fully ported over, he could visualise precisely how the light would fall on the set in grandMA3 3D Stage View. The grandMA3 specific feature that [...] production, and creative teams. Gabriel has been using grandMA3 since version 1.4 and previously grandMA2 for around 10 years. He believes that the MA Lighting brand has built its reputation as a solid, reliable
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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 [...] 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 via a ring network to transmit sACN [...] 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
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full grandMA3 system for control. Two grandMA3 full-size consoles plus one grandMA3 onPC command wing were joined by two grandMA3 processing unit L, five grandMA3 processing unit M and 16 x grandMA3 8Port [...] distributor of MA Lighting in Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia. Photos: © Gabriel Chan Find out more about: grandMA3 full-size grandMA3 onPC command wing grandMA3 processing unit L grandMA3 processing unit [...] which saves a lot of time compared to exporting it to XML files for the grandMA2!” They think that grandMA3’s powerful networking capabilities are a major advantage for lighting a show like this. “It allows
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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 [...] was aired on the Mzansi Magic Network. Deciding that Idols would be the ideal opportunity to test the grandMA3 light, Cutts approached Duncan Riley of DWR Distribution, MA’s distributor in South Africa, [...] 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
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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 [...] platform. Last but not least, MA Lighting offers grandMA3 v1.9 public webinars! 45 minutes with the most important changes and functions of the new software version, presented by the MA Lighting Tech-Support. [...] .com/rt/4398774817948473180 The grandMA3 software is the soul of the grandMA3 platform and is designed to meet current and future lighting control requirements. MA Lighting provides new and existing users
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party manufacturers are MA-Net3 members on the network and can visualize all granted parameters instantly. grandMA3 viz-key also enables all non-granted parameters for visualization. MA Lighting has already [...] grandMA3 viz-key is the easiest way ever to cross-connect between any scale of grandMA3 lighting control system and compatible 3 rd party visualizers. For many years users were asking for solutions to [...] to connect grandMA3 lighting control systems with existing visualization platforms - from a single onPC software device up to a full-blown multi-user system. grandMA3 viz-key is the unique solution for stable
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equipped with 2 x grandMA2 full-size, 2 x grandMA2 light and 2 x grandMA2 fader wing whereas its concert hall relies on 2 x grandMA2 ultra-light and 2 x MA 2Port Node as well as 2 x MA DMX Booster. Xu Zhi [...] for the Concert Hall. Used Equipment: 2 x grandMA2 full-size 2 x grandMA2 light 2 x grandMA2 ultra-light 2 x grandMA2 fader wing 2 x MA 2Port Node 2 x MA DMX Booster [...] project manager for ACE – Advanced Communication Equipment Co Ltd., MA Lighting’s exclusive distributor in China, commented: “The choice for MA was an easy one. Not only is it a well-known brand in China, it
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an exciting new chapter for MA Lighting. Gobo Oy brings a strong network, deep market knowledge, a shared vision for the future, and is an ideal partner for the next phase of growth. In addition to Finland [...] Finland, Gobo also serves as the exclusive MA distributor in Denmark and Sweden. Stephan Saremba, Managing Director of MA Lighting International GmbH, commented: “We are thrilled to collaborate with Gobo [...] will deepen our engagement with current MA users while unlocking new market opportunities.” Jens Lind, Managing Director of Gobo Oy added: “We are proud that MA Lighting has entrusted us with another area
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DMX universes with MA-Net3, Art-Net, and sACN networks, all configured on Luminex's top level switchers. The entire network infrastructure was managed using Araneo software with the MA License offering intuitive [...] Chojczak specified an all grandMA3 system for lighting control on the Main Stage, comprising four grandMA3 full-size consoles running as two main and one backup, plus another grandMA3 full-size for the onsite [...] grandMA3 full-size consoles this year were used in "Full Tracking Backup" mode as the central control system, together with six grandMA3 processing unit Ls. The signal was distributed via grandMA3 8Port
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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 was the lighting control system of choice for The Voice Thailand 2024, produced by Exit 365 and co-produced by Lighting and Equipment and showing on the Channel ONE 31 television network and Netflix [...] 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
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timeframe after Kenry made the decision to utilise a full grandMA3 set up. This comprised two grandMA3 full-size consoles running with two grandMA3 processing unit Ms, controlling approximately 400 lighting [...] the way-to-go. Nesmar has been a grandMA user since series 1 as well as an official grandMA trainer in Latin America, more recently specifically focusing on the grandMA3 software, and was delighted to be [...] Creative, DIH Studio and Kenry. Photos: © Jay Betancourt Find out more about: grandMA3 full-size grandMA3 processing unit M grandMA3 viz-key
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Church band Worship Central, accompanied by his recent purchase, a grandMA2 full-size lighting desk. The grandMA2, supplied by MA Lighting’s UK distributor Ambersphere Solutions, made the perfect tour companion [...] there is no doubt in my mind that the grandMA2 provides all the requirements I have for creative lighting design, and the demands of the show’s networking needs, in a most effective and user-friendly [...] way. It’s been brilliant to have the grandMA2 on tour these past few weeks,’ observes Tamplin. The grandMA2 is TSL’s first purchase from Ambersphere Solutions and Tamplin has found it a powerful and intuitive
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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 [...] 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
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for the show, voted himself - for three grandMA3 light, 1 x grandMA3 full-size, 1 x grandMA2 light and 5 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) for control, plus MA 3D for visualization of the show. He commented [...] choice: “We loved using the new grandMA3 hardware. Even though we’re still on grandMA2 software, the grandMA3 hardware has breathed new life into the well-established grandMA2 platform. The more ergonomic layout [...] person who doesn’t love those buttons!” “It is hard to imagine even trying to use a product other than MA to control a lighting system like this. Though it wasn’t an overly complex show, the seamless way that
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location grandMA2 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 [...] 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 wing 1 x MA onPC fader wing [...] created by Leon Driessen, main stage operator in Belgium. In a combined effort, MA Lighting’s Belgian distributor FACE and MA Lighting picked up on the idea and choose a software to connect the lighting across
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. “When I went to university, I purchased a MA 2Port Node and that quickly became the standard control along with MA onPC. Since then, I have used a grandMA2 on numerous occasions but the company has never [...] acts and one-off shows. “I was pretty much bought up on MA consoles; my very first professional job was at Cromer Pier Pavilion Theatre with a grandMA1 light which I believe is still in use!” opens White-Robinson [...] plus a dot2 F-wing.” “I was immediately struck by the ‘MA characteristics’ on the dot2,” continues White-Robinson. “If you are familiar with a grandMA2 then the dot2 functions are instantly recognisable.
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is supplied by Agora, network equipment is owned by Expo City Organization. Photos: © Agora Find out more about: grandMA3 full-size grandMA3 light grandMA3 processing unit M grandMA3 processing unit XL [...] 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 [...] 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
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grandMA3 system to control the lighting. This consisted of four grandMA3 full-size consoles for the production and four grandMA3 light as mobile consoles in the stadium, supported by twelve grandMA3 processing [...] further three grandMA3 full-size consoles were used for preparatory work at the previz studio. “The full redundancy as well as the incorporation of the remote consoles into the network were particularly [...] time,” explains Roland Greil. The opening ceremony of the AFC Asian Cup marked the first use of a grandMA3 system by the team around Roland Greil. “Having a high-performance platform was of enormous importance
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Avolites and MA Lighting badged products at respected trade shows around the world and we are determined to put a stop to this.” Michael Adenau, managing director and founder of MA Lighting, added: “MA Lighting [...] series like grandMA2 and grandMA3. By buying counterfeits you are killing this industry and despising the hard work of all manufacturers.” Neminathan also stated that Avolites and MA Lighting plan to continue [...] Avolites and MA Lighting recently joined forces with the organisers of entertainment technology trade event Prolight + Sound to shut down the booth of prolific counterfeit operation PPL (Popular Lighting
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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
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facilitate this and also for the networking capabilities that I decided to make the switch to all grandMA3 for this project,” he stated, adding that he has been working on the grandMA platform for the last 10 [...] grandMA3, a process that worked very smoothly and which Manu describes as “super cool”. He really enjoyed using the grandMA3’s Phasers, describing them as “one of the best features” of the grandMA3 software [...] process”. The show was run from a grandMA3 full-size console, and for the gigs, serviced by Event EQ, a grandMA3 light was provided for backup together with 3 x grandMA3 processing units. In the USA, the
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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 Processing Unit) plus 2 x grandMA2 full-size and 1 [...] choice. “We came to the grandMA3 with muscle memory from the grandMA2, and it didn’t take us long to adapt to the grandMA3,” says Lechterman. He gives kudos to the grandMA3’s multi-user environment – something [...] file and all the venues were networked together.” The NBA restart marked the first time any of the programmers had used grandMA3 hardware for a long-term show although the grandMA3 is their platform of choice
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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 [...] familiar to you, but it has been improved. You are new to the world of MA Lighting and start learning grandMA3? Also, great – The grandMA3 software provides an entry level with a variety of features that make [...] and simple way 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
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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 [...] by Ben Lapworth. Mark, Alex and Matt collectively made the decision to go with grandMA3. “Running the latest grandMA3 hardware was never in question,” noted Mark, “so this was rapidly followed by the [...] time to go with an all grandMA3 set up.” “It’s been a straightforward and smooth process for everyone involved,” he confirms, adding that they received some great support from MA’s exclusive UK distributor
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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. [...] 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 [...] public both locals and visitors. Photo: © Amanda Holmes Find out more about: grandMA3 replay unit grandMA3 light grandMA3 2Port Node
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same network, with the grandMA3 lights used as technical desks in different areas of the site. The lighting plots for each room were drawn up in Vectorworks and imported seamlessly into the grandMA3s via [...] 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
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in Cleveland – all powered by grandMA3 software.” Photos: © Luxious Creative Find out more about: grandMA3 full-size grandMA3 light grandMA3 processing unit XL grandMA3 8Port Node [...] long history with MA and was hands-on with the grandMA3 system for this tour. “I’ve been running grandMA3 software exclusively now for almost two years,” he says. “I’ve been on the MA platform since 1998 [...] eventually to MA. “I was doing a mix of design and programming, both programming my own shows and for others including Steve Cohen and Baz Halpin,” he recalls. “By the time I transitioned to MA, grandMA2 was becoming
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wing grandMA3 onPC 8Port Node 4k grandMA3 onPC 4Port Node 4k grandMA3 onPC 2Port Node 2k grandMA3 onPC 8Port Node DIN-Rail 4k grandMA3 onPC 4Port Node DIN-Rail 4k grandMA3 onPC 2Port Node DIN-Rail 2k * [...] download the grandMA3 onPC software, connect a grandMA3 onPC xPort Node and you are ready to control your fixtures! A few more facts? All grandMA3 onPC xPort Nodes can handle MA-Net3, MA-Net2, sACN and Art-Net [...] get the grandMA3 onPC xPort Nodes as PoE (Power over Ethernet) variant! More information here: grandMA3 onPC 2Port Node 2k grandMA3 onPC 4Port Node 4k grandMA3 onPC 8Port Node 4k grandMA3 onPC xPort Nodes
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in an MA system consisting of 4 x grandMA2 full-size and 3 x grandMA2 light, 4 x MA Network Switch, 6 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit), 2 x MA 8Port Node, 4 x MA 2Port Node and 4 x MA NSP (Network Signal [...] delivered the MA system. Lbits Ltda is the exclusive distributor of MA Lighting in Brazil. Photo: © Daniel Ridano & Philip Norfolk Used equipment: 4 x grandMA2 full-size 3 x grandMA2 light 4 x MA Network Switch [...] Switch 6 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) 2 x MA 8Port Node 4 x MA 2Port Node 4 x MA NSP (Network Signal Processor) 4 x dot2 core 4 x dot2 XL-F
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show for the event was controlled by 1 x grandMA2 full-size console in addition with 2 x MA NPU (Networking Processing Unit) as well as 2 x MA Digital Dimmer 12 x 2,3kVA and was broadcast live by numerous [...] the show. LightNeq s.r.o. is the distributor for MA Lighting in Slovakia. Photos: © ROBE lighting Used equipment: 1 x grandMA2 full-size 2 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) [...] editing of the MA system. I can’t pick any function as the best one. For me the whole grandMA2 is the best, and the only choice for professional lighting designers and operators.” The MA system controlled
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and play networking. 2015 By the end of 2015 MA introduces the MA Network Switch. With the MA Network Switch, the setup time and the level of complexity to achieve an optimised lighting network is radically [...] radically reduced. MA offers the complete lighting 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 [...] 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
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for all types of networks. It uses all the entertainment industry protocols and makes the network management easier for users without specialist networking experience. The MA Network Switch is perfect [...] in Frankfurt. It was the same for the MA Network Switch that was equally well received and highlighted the importance of network control. dot2 version 1.3. will allow users to work even faster and more [...] 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
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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 [...] 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) [...] 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 great ones that he
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1 x grandMA2 light, 1 x grandMA2 light SV (silent version), 1 x MA onPC fader wing, 1 x grandMA2 onPC (19" fileserver) and 2 x MA 4Port Nodes for the Big Hall; 1 x grandMA2 light, 1 x grandMA2 light SV [...] (Silent Version), 1 x MA onPC fader wing, 1 x grandMA2 onPC (19" Fileserver) and 2 x MA 4Port Nodes in the Small Hall as well as 1 x MA onPC command wing, 1 x MA onPC fader wing and 1 x MA 2Port Node in Kaistudio [...] including MA-Net2, Art-Net and sACN. An example of how we use the network is that in the Small Hall we control the light from the backstage area via an MA onPC command wing, while the grandMA2 light serves
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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 Processing [...] Germany 4 x grandMA2 full-size 3 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) Rigoletto – Bregenz Concert Touring/Live Event 2019 Austria 1 x grandMA2 full-size 1 x grandMA2 light 1 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) [...] 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
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The new MA 2Port Node onPC 2K, MA 2Port Node onPC 1K and MA 2Port Node set an additional benchmark in MA Lighting’s networking product range as they feature the 1Gbit capability. They allow the conversion [...] arge grandMA2 onPC software the onPC versions offer parameter: MA 2Port Node onPC 2K = 2.048 Parameter; MA 2Port Node onPC 1K = 1.024 Parameter. Furthermore the MA 2Port Node onPC 2K and MA 2Port Node [...] onPC 1K can be combined with the MA onPC command wing and MA onPC fader wing for parameter expansion. Read more about the: MA 2Port Node onPC 2K MA 2Port Node onPC 1K MA 2Port Node
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recently introducing a new series of 1Gbit Network Nodes, MA Lighting are now launching wall mounted PoE (power over Ethernet) versions of the 1Gbit MA 2Port Node and MA 4Port Node, allowing the conversion of [...] into DMX or vice versa. These latest Network Nodes fit perfectly into the MA system and it’s high speed MA-Net2 protocol, ensuring maximum performance and network stability. Optimised for installations [...] the bottom of the housing for ergonomic operation. All 1Gbit MA network Nodes are fully configurable from any of the grandMA2 consoles or grandMA2 onPC software. To achieve the highest flexibility, each DMX
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the exclusive distributor of MA Lighting in North America. Used equipment: 2 x grandMA2 full-size 1 x grandMA2 light 2 x MA NSP (Network Signal Processor) 2 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) [...] out in September. Accompanying the band are 2 x grandMA2 full-size, 1 x grandMA2 light, 2 x MA NSP (Network Signal Processor) and 2 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit). The equipment was specified by the [...] there’s a grandMA2 light on hand for back up. All are networked together and can control lighting and the Green Hippo Hippotizer.” Franks notes that Williams transitioned to the grandMA2 after almost a
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relied for the show on an MA Lighting system, consisting of 2 x grandMA2 light, 1 x grandMA2 fader wing and 2 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit). Jeffrey Goes commented: “The grandMA2 offered the best solution [...] equipment. The MA equipment was delivered by The Unit Showcontrol. Ampco Flashlight supplied the lighting equipment. Used Equipment: 2 x grandMA2 light 1 x grandMA2 fader wing 2 x MA NPU (Network Processing [...] solution in networking and stability for this outdoor event. Especially in bad weather conditions it proofed to be a solid, stable control system. This was essential. Furthermore it offered us a perfect back-up
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level of complexity to achieve an optimised lighting network. In combination with the MA consoles and additional MA networking devices the MA Network Switch provides a very easy to use solution, even for [...] range can be found at the dot2 website: www.ma-dot2.com Another adjacent booth of MA Lighting is dedicated to MA’s flag-ship lighting control range; grandMA2. A pre-release of the upcoming software candidate [...] Main features are RDM with MA Nodes, Bitmap Effects, Internal Timecode Generator, full implementation of Web Remote, Workflow Improvements, MA 3D improvements, MA Network Switch integration as well as
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Lighting designer and programmer Bas Kemper worked with 2 x grandMA2 full-size consoles and 1 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) as well as 1 x MA onPC command wing to control more than 240 moving lights. Kemper [...] grandMA ‘series 1’ because of its excellent networking capabilities, the easy setup and the personalisation of the desk with the potential to previsualise the show using grandMA 3D. Now the grandMA2 makes [...] The visuals were created by Vision Impossible. Used Equipment: 2 x grandMA2 full-size 1 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) 1 x MA onPC command wing
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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 Processing Unit) and 1 x MA NSP (Network Signal Processor). Najar [...] of MA Lighting in Israel, Jordan and Palestine. 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 [...] been working for ten years only with MA Lighting control and it is my favourite. There is no other console that is so reliable and powerful. Also the philosophy of MA is the best in my opinion and I’m able
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Danish lighting designer Kasper Lange relied on 7 x grandMA2 full-size and 2 x grandMA2 light consoles, 19 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) and 9 x MA 8Port Node for control. Amongst numerous Martin Moving [...] DMX output across a big network was a big benefit. The MA part of the ESC network used 17 x Luminex GigaCore switches. Also the ease of working with timecoded shows on the grandMA2 was great.” Johnny Sørensen [...] 2 x grandMA2 light 19 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) 9 x MA 8Port Node
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Andrejs Dubkovs (Lumen Art Division) used 1 x grandMA2 full-size console and 1 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit). Dubkovs explained his preference for MA control solutions: “I’ve been working with many lighting [...] delivered the lighting equipment. Photos: © Sergey Antipin Used Equipment: 1 x grandMA2 full-size 1 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) [...] lighting boards and brand names, but for the last seven years we’ve been mainly using MA equipment. This is because MA products are very reliable and offer a handy and user-friendly environment. My favourite
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Ltd., MA Lighting’s exclusive distributor in China, has just installed 1 x grandMA3 light, 1 x grandMA3 replay unit, 6 x grandMA3 processing units and 16 x grandMA3 8Port Nodes, all running grandMA3 software [...] 454 meters high, so the network system had to deal with these distances. “The grandMA3 light and grandMA3 replay-unit are used as master and backup. The console and the network cabinet realize the lon [...] the MA system as well as our technology, services and commitment to providing the best solutions." Photo: © Huang Chongzhi, Lux Li Find out more about: grandMA3 light grandMA3 replay unit grandMA3 processing
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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 Processing [...] 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) [...] 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
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port network nodes. For use in 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 [...] 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
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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 Processing Unit) [...] 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 third [...] “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
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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 [...] 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 can
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this year - was controlled using a grandMA “series 1” console. However this moved to 2 x grandMA2 light for 2012 with 2 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) and 4 x MA 2Port Node onPC PRO. Lighting designer [...] Design e Iluminaçao delivered the lighting equipment. Used Equipment: 2 x grandMA2 light 2 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) 4 x MA 2Port Node onPC PRO [...] designer and director of Spectrum Design e Iluminaçao Marcos Olivio commented: “The grandMA2 system was chosen a long time ago. As most shows we are working on are DVD shoots, live and corporate events, the system
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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
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Morris 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 [...] 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 [...] 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)
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grandMA and grandMA2 consoles almost exclusively for the last seven years. “MA consoles are by far the most user-friendly on the market today”, he says. For Bryan’s new tour he’s running 2 x grandMA2 full-size [...] Lighting Inc. is the exclusive distributor for MA Lighting in the US and Canada. Photos: © Todd Kaplan Use Equipment: 2 x grandMA2 full-size 1 x grandMA2 light [...] full-size at FOH and 1 x grandMA2 light at dimmers for tech and emergency backup. He programmed the majority of the show himself but brought in programmer Johnny Caudill for rehearsals; he plans to call
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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 [...] 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) [...] Purchased through Chameleon Touring Systems, the grandMA2 consoles choice was a bit of a ‘no brainer’ according to Stuart Anderson. The networking ability of the MA Lighting system allows multiple operators to
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for all the action was designed by Javier Tan, who chose a grandMA2 control network comprising 2 x grandMA2 full-size consoles and 1 x grandMA2 light. These were controlling nearly 800 moving lights, 450 [...] The lighting data network was set up and tech’d by Fares Aljunied who is also an MA control specialist. Photos: © Louise Stickland Used Equipment: 2 x grandMA2 full-size 1 x grandMA2 light [...] animated lightshow. MA has been Javier’s control of choice for some time – he’s been actively using the consoles for the last eight years, and thinks the networking capabilities of the grandMA2 system are “
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flexibility and networking capabilities of grandMA3 made it a ‘no-brainer’ when choosing a control system,” commented Christian Borgers from the project’s lighting specifier and supplier, Rolight – MA Lighting’s [...] “The grandMA3 compact XT is a fantastic solution for theatres like this with all the power and features needed in a very small footprint console,” enthused Christian. grandMA3 offers three network interfaces [...] grandMA3 replay unit as Executors and Macros triggering a Christie Pandora’s Box Widget Designer communicating via custom software with the AMX controller via the building’s layered network. grandMA3 was
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São Paulo – SP was equipped with an MA control system consisting of 1 x grandMA2 light console, 1 x MA onPC command wing, 1 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) and 2 x MA VPU plus (Video Processing Unit). [...] moving lights, MA consoles and MA VPU, Apple Produções delivered the LED screens. Photos: © brunopolengo.com.br Used Equipment: 1 x grandMA2 light 1 x MA onPC command wing 1 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) [...] lighting designer and photographic director, stated: “We used the grandMA2 system due to its reliability. The past years working with MA products have given us a lot of confidence. The whole system offers
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painted in colour. For lighting control he used 1 x grandMA2 light, 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 [...] 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 [...] give them the plan and only have to arrive to start programming.” The MA NPU was sub-hired from MGG Productions. To manage the MA network the expertise of Marcel Wijnberger was called in. “This is the one
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programmer Paul Collison trusted again in MA Lighting using 2 x grandMA2 ultra-light, 1 x grandMA2 fader wing, 1 x MA onPC command wing and 3 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) to control nearly 600 fixtures [...] Ltd. is MA Lighting’s exclusive distributor in Australia. Photos: © Julian Williams Used equipment: 2 x grandMA2 ultra-light 1 x grandMA2 fader wing 1 x MA onPC command wing 3 x MA NPU (Network Processing [...] on his choice: “The grandMA2 system is something I never stray from. After doing the initial designs in Vectorworks, the fixture data was ported to the MA showfile via the grandMA2 plugin. After a few tidy
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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) [...] 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 [...] 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
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the grandMA2, or MA products in general, in terms of control. grandMA2 is bulletproof.” A.C.T Lighting is the exclusive distributor of MA Lighting in North America. Used Equipment: 4 x grandMA2 light [...] systems on the same network. We chose the grandMA2 for its robustness, its ability to network and its Telnet capability. We visited A.C.T Lighting to get training on the system.” “grandMA2 was used to control [...] Corporate event production company Riverview Systems Group Inc. of Milpitas, California chose 4 x grandMA2 light to handle lighting and display control for their client Zimmer at the AAOS (American Assoc.
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“Apart from the fact that MA is our preferred control solution, we chose MA for its network ability so we can have multiple consoles in different locations on the same network,” Clint remarked further. [...] a theme park. MA Lighting consoles have been the console of choice for Village Roadshow Theme Parks since 2009 and fortunately they could meet this brief with 1 x grandMA2 light, 1 x MA onPC command wing [...] in more network processors to handle that expansion rather than having to create a whole new control system each time.” The MA equipment was delivered by Show Technology Australia Pty Ltd., MA Lighting’s
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lighting control – 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 [...] Photos: © 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) [...] of the console in connection over MA-Net2 with the MA VPU also made a huge difference. Furthermore, this we worked with variable speed motors that we programmed in MA 3D which also made our job easier
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required a different approach to lighting, and for lighting control, Campana used 2 x grandMA2 light and 1 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit). Campana explains: “We already played 10 gigs in the arena back in [...] Photos: © Angelo Becci Use Equipment: 2 x grandMA2 light 1 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) [...] away that the whole lighting set-up had to be managed by a grandMA2 console. This has been a recurring choice throughout my career, and MA Lighting is my go-to brand.” “I am convinced that this is the only
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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 [...] lighting equipment. Photo: © Lorena Persson Hervia Used Equipment: 2 x grandMA2 full-size 1 x grandMA2 light 4 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) [...] bitmap effects. The grandMA2 again performed perfectly and provided us with a very safe and stable control system and the possibility of covering the whole space thanks to the MA NPU.” Around 400 moving
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distributor of MA Lighting in the US and Canada. Photos: © Ralph@Larmann.com Used Equipment: 2 x grandMA2 full-size 1 x MA onPC command wing 4 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) 2 x MA NSP (Network Signal Processor) [...] South America. Whitehouse programmed the tour on a grandMA2 full-size with Jason Gangi, who is also the lighting director. “I like using grandMA2 best,” Whitehouse says. “We did seven weeks of rehearsals [...] Justin Timberlake kicked off his “20/20 Experience” World Tour in Montreal and 1 x grandMA2 full-size was out in force. True to its name, the tour is “an experience rather than a show,” says lighting designer
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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
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like this one. Thanks to the networking capabilities of the MA System it has been possible to pre-program the lighting on a grandMA2 onPC, then transfer the show to the grandMA2 light. This was a real time [...] through different venues in Europe accompanied by a grandMA2 light console that is owned by the Tero Saarinen Company. Kunttu stated: “The grandMA2 is the standard in every production for the Tero Saarinen [...] was basically the opera house’s network and control setup. For the touring version of the piece, all the extra elements were deleted from the showfile.” “Also the grandMA2 offers the best possible flexibility
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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 Processing Unit) [...] 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 [...] 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
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selected the grandMA2 for the tour since he’s most comfortable programming that platform. “We’re carrying the grandMA2 light with us now, but you can find grandMA2 in most places. grandMA2 does everything [...] everything I need.” Keller initially migrated to grandMA2 “for its networking” capabilities, he says. Since then he’s discovered that “it’s a very friendly board. Once you get your profile set up it’s easy and [...] lighting for the tour. A.C.T Lighting, Inc. is the exclusive distributor of MA Lighting in the US and Canada. Used Equipment: 1 x grandMA2 light
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USB connections the MA onPC fader wing daisy-chains the USB for the MA onPC command wing. The MA 8Port Node and MA 4Port Node set an additional benchmark in MA Lighting’s networking product range as they [...] The 2012 PLASA show saw MA Lighting premiere the MA onPC fader wing, the MA 4Port Node and the MA 8Port Node as well as the presentation of the MA onPC command wing after its introduction to the market [...] speed has become possible which gives our MA System an additional performance increase. The MA onPC command wing, MA onPC fader wing, MA 8Port Node onPC and MA 4Port Node onPC form our new ‘onPC’ solutions
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the 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 [...] 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 [...] key aspects of the show was that the whole MA System was triggered by SMPTE timecode from the musical director’s Pro Tools system. It ran flawlessly. I find the MA VPU amazing to use, it behaves more like
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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 [...] 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 [...] flexibility of the grandMA3. Having taken a sizable chunk of his lockdown time to time to study and learn the full capabilities of grandMA3, he become an early adopter of grandMA3 software and subsequently
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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, 100
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grandMA2 light with an MA onPC command wing and an MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) as backup in the compact booth. Brian Dawson is the board operator. “grandMA2 offered us a really good networking solution [...] full-size 1 x grandMA2 light 1 x MA onPC command wing 1 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) [...] 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
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multiuser network. 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 [...] 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 [...] grandMA2 on two separate control systems and one pre-vis suite. “It was more of a modern design,” Butts says. “It seemed like a really good time to upgrade. We had all these Jarags, and the grandMA2 consoles
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Nogueira, 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 [...] Cerqueira 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) [...] Processing Unit) to control more than 842 fixtures of different types. Nogueira explained: ”I used the grandMA2 because it is the system that I’ve been using over the past years. I have an incredible level of
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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 [...] products in the US and Canada. Used equipment: 1 x grandMA2 full-size 1 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit)
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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
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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) [...] 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. “We [...] “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 from
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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) [...] 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 [...] 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
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control 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 [...] 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) [...] fixtures. Just to control the rib side, I had to control 510 fixtures.” “I drew the whole rig in grandMA 3D to help with programming,” said Cutts. “Out of the ten performances, seven were fully automated
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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 for previsualisation. Said [...] 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
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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
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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 [...] form another arrow-shaped space jutting into the 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 [...] LA band Maroon 5 has kicked off its World Tour 2015 with two grandMA2 full-size consoles controlling lighting and video elements. Maroon 5 launched its World Tour 2015 in Dallas and will finish in Auckland
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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) [...] 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 [...] and Philips Vari*Lite VL3500 Washes … that offered the flexibility we needed. Furthermore, the grandMA2 system was a great choice and proved once more its advantages and power, especially when adapting
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a 16 x MA DMX Booster.” All of the installation work was carried out by A.B. Electronics, MA Lighting’s distributor in Israel. Used Equipment: 1 x grandMA2 light 1 x grandMA2 ultra-light 3 x MA 4Port Node [...] installed with grandMA2 control with the move into the new facility. Chief lighting designer Michael Schwartz explains the selection of the grandMA2: “I chose MA due to my experiences with the MA system in the [...] studios.” For the large studio, Schwartz selected 1 x grandMA2 light and 1 x MA command wing and for the small studio he chose 1 x grandMA2 ultra-light. Sagi Lamay, project manager from A.B. Electronics
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the shot.” Grill opted for the grandMA2 “because of the strength of their networking,” he says. “Stuff was everywhere, so we needed the efficiency of using the MA network. It made things really simple thanks [...] Mahwah, New Jersey, specified a grandMA2 for control of some 375 moving lights during the spectacular and utilised a second grandMA2 full-size as a backup console. A grandMA2 light served as the focus console [...] ly than anything else.” He adds that, “We had great support from MA in transitioning from grandMA, which we had been using, to grandMA2. And A.C.T took good care of us.” Lighting director and programmer
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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) [...] 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) distributing [...] the grandMA2 consoles. The show is a lot of songs and a lot of cues but grandMA2 is very fast and efficient,” says Jeff Cranfill, vice president of SES. SES began a big transition to grandMA2 in its inventory
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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 [...] movement, video and light. Lighting designer Eran Klein used for the park 4 x grandMA2 full-size and 4 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit). Eran Klein of Cochavi&Klein light architects explained: ”It was [...] 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
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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 both [...] Photos: © Brinkhoff/Moegenburg Used Equipment: 1 x MA onPC command wing 2 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) [...] 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
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very easy to walk in and clone your show then just add their MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) and everything is good to go.” He says the grandMA2’s “speed and precision with individual parameter timing and [...] designer for Slipknot, is using a grandMA2 full-size and amongst others 30 Clay Paky Stormy, obtained from Christie Lights, on the shows. Ahlstrand chose the grandMA2 for the show for “its reliability and [...] Kocurek.” A.C.T Lighting, Inc. is the exclusive distributor of MA Lighting in the USA and Canada. Photo: © Todd Kaplan Used Equipment: grandMA2 full-size
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stadium and TV audience. Besides many other fixtures the MA system was in control of 150 moving lights. Find out more about: grandMA3 full-size MA Network Switch [...] International, Al Janoub and Education City was recently performed using 2 x grandMA3 full-size and multiple MA Network Switches. Qatar Vision Company developed, produced and managed the inauguration and
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to spec a grandMA2 control package. “The grandMA2 light is a fantastic console to program with”, exclaimed Peter. “We got some fantastic support from Show Technology. I love the grandMA2 light as it’s [...] primary grandMA2 light with another as a slave. That way I could program with the secondary grandMA2 light in the stalls with the primary console in place doing all the processing – the networking side of the [...] the grandMA2 consoles is one of its most brilliant features.” Peter particularly likes the flexibility of the grandMA2 light, how you can configure it exactly how you like it. “The grandMA2 has a much
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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 [...] 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)
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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 [...] 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) [...] 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
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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 [...] 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 one of our [...] 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
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both are veteran MA users. “We both spent a few years on the grandMA,” Weber says. “I switched over to the grandMA2 last year for Green Day, and found it a very fluid changeover. The grandMA2 has a good feel [...] syntax is close to that of the grandMA ‘series 1’. It seems like it can be hit or miss with updated/re-designed consoles, but think MA got it right with the grandMA2.” Upstaging supplied the lighting equipment [...] co-lighting director. Weber and programmer/co-lighting director Dave Hill manned two grandMA2 full-size consoles, networked together, for the tour. “We love them“, says Weber. “I handled the key lighting on one
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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 as the [...] 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
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MA Lighting has introduced new products for its grandMA3 onPC range: the grandMA3 onPC fader wing and the grandMA3 onPC xPort Nodes DIN-Rail. The grandMA3 onPC fader wing is designed as the perfect hardware [...] to the grandMA3 onPC software. In combination with this free of charge software, the grandMA3 onPC fader wing offers the full playback capabilities and adds 2 048 Parameters to the grandMA3 onPC parameter [...] free-of-cost, easy-to-install and -use grandMA3 onPC software for MAC and Windows, plus the powerful onPC hardware solutions. All grandMA3 onPC products are based on MA’s decades of experience in the development
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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 [...] coloured and manipulated directly from any grandMA2 console. It is as simple as controlling any other fixture – the MA VPU just has to be added to the network session. Nick Britz from DWR Distribution, who [...] 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
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Hippo media servers, controlled by a grandMA2 full-size and operated in conjunction with the Philips Color Kinetics (PCK) LSM control system and its associated network. The media servers drove 11,500 pixel-mapped [...] the pixel mapping. “grandMA2 would have been any designer’s choice for this application,” he says. “I was familiar with using pixels; it’s still animated light. And the grandMA2 full-size worked great.” [...] programmer Darian Koop. A.C.T Lighting is the exclusive distributor of MA Lighting in North America. Used Equipment: 2 x grandMA2 full-size
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again using a grandMA2 system. Ambersphere Solutions is the exclusive distributor of MA Lighting in the UK. Used Equipment: 2 x grandMA2 full-size 1 x grandMA2 light 5 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) [...] grandMA2 full-size consoles. These were run as main and backup. Another grandMA2 light was used as a technical desk on the field of play, and the control system also utilised five MA NPU (Network Processing [...] Control data was output via ArtNet from the grandMA2 and merged into the streams of the other consoles operating show lighting via PRG’s Series 400 nodes. grandMA2 is Tim’s choice of control platform and has
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the Clay Paky fixtures and the grandMA2 for the tour. A.C.T Lighting, Inc. is the exclusive distributor of MA products in the USA and Canada. Used Equipmet: 1 x grandMA2 full-size [...] opted for a grandMA2 full-size console to run all the lights, media servers - even a heater for drummer Mick Fleetwood. “The whole show is cue-to-cue, no timecode,” he reports. “The grandMA2 is a nice stable [...] this is a straightforward show, it’s still important to have a system you can rely on. The grandMA2’s networking capabilities are also awesome; they enabled me and lighting director Chris Lose, who is touring
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various positions on and around the field through the network. “Of course, all grandMA consoles worked flawlessly,” Biscow reports. “Strictly FX now uses MA consoles and products exclusively in our tours and [...] 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 [...] 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
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“You can set it up just like the grandMA ‘series 1’ or however you like, and that’s fantastic,” he says. “Everyone has their own way of using a grandMA2. The grandMA2 has some really neat new features, such [...] controlled by a grandMA2 full-size. “There’s quite an assortment of fixtures in the rig, many of them dictated by the amount of space we have,” explains Mac Mosier. Using the grandMA2 on this tour has been [...] and maintain the wellbeing of the lighting rig each day. Any crew member can walk up to a grandMA2 network station and have access to fixture tests and functions at the press of a single button. With a
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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
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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 [...] contain real MA equipment and MA products. The ratio of students to teachers is controlled to make the process as comfortable and effective as possible. All training is certified worldwide by MA Lighting offering
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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 [...] lighting design, but all the consoles were networked so the programmers could work independently or collaboratively,” Branton explains. Kevin Lawson praises grandMA2’s “fantastic multi-user capacity,” something
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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 [...] 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 [...] Eyesupply. Alda Events produced ASOT 650 Utrecht. Photos: © Tom Doms Used Equipment: 3 x grandMA2 full-size 1 x grandMA2 light
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opening in the first half of 2016. For lighting control he specified an MA Lighting dot2 XL-B console running an Art-Net based network driving all the show and architectural lighting in the venue. Rogers [...] Rogers explained his reason to vote for the dot2: “I have been programming MA consoles for the last nine years. The new software platform and industrial build of the dot2 provided a perfect product for this [...] this installations - combining the power and flexibility of the grandMA2 series in an intuitive, accessible and compact form.” “We needed a robust control solution to handle a wide variety of fixture types
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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 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
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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 [...] program and pull it across.” “The speed of the grandMA2 full-size is amazing,” Cooper continues. “Even while running lots of universes and MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) I’m able to program as fast and [...] 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
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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 [...] XL-B; two playback expansion wing solutions; dot2 F-wing and dot2 B-wing and the dot2 Node4 (1K) network output node as well as the dot2 onPC console software and the dot2 3D visualisation software solutions [...] functionality with outstanding ease-of-use. Full tracking backup is available via plug and play networking. Intuitive operation is the core of the dot2 philosophy and with all connectivity onboard, the
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r programmed the lighting using two grandMA2 full-size consoles, two grandMA2 light and a MA onPC command wing as well as a MA onPC fader wing. The two grandMA2 full-size served as the main and backup [...] Inc. is the exclusive distributor of MA Lighting in the USA and Canada. Used equipment: 2 x grandMA2 full-size 2 x grandMA2 light 1 x MA onPC command wing 1 x MA onPC fader wing [...] for me without making the lengthy trip to the booth.” Grill calls the grandMA2 “always easy to use and reliable. The network was flawless, and the desk was outstanding. Stuff that used to take hours and
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during the programming stage and on site.” Find out more about: grandMA3 full-size grandMA3 light grandMA3 processing unit L grandMA3 processing unit XL Credits: Konzept, Stage Design, Regie: Sven Soeren [...] with four grandMA3 consoles and grandMA3 software For the integrated control of the complex light show with multiple hundred floodlights and the stadium lighting, the team opted for a grandMA3 system with [...] With the grandMA3, we were easily able to integrate the house lighting elements in the sessions. The lighting controls for the opening ceremony consisted of three grandMA3 full-size, one grandMA3 light and
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relied on two grandMA2 light consoles to control the show’s lighting. Collison commented: “The biggest advantage for the grandMA2 platform on this project was the simplicity of the networking. Being able to [...] professional and outstanding crew”, praised Collison. Photos: © Paul Collison Used Equipment: 2 x grandMA2 light
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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 Unit) [...] 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 with [...] is cued and then rehearsed again and again and again. The MA system always delivers a great result.” Preprogramming was accomplished on a grandMA 3D running on five custom built Cape Cross PCs. In total
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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 [...] the rig and plot from the desk is incredible, and it’s all available on the front layer.” “The networking capabilities are the most powerful feature”, Fernandez continues. “They are simple to set-up and
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thinks that MA has a great reputation for having robust, reliable and quality engineered products that can be counted on. The three grandMA2 full-size consoles, MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) and MA 8Port [...] XL-F at length with MA Lighting’s Slovenian distributor MK Light Sound before taking the decision. They had been looking for a smaller console for some time, and once they heard that MA was releasing something [...] smaller, waited until dot2 was launched. Extremely pleased with the performance of the other three grandMA2 consoles throughout the organisation it made sense to keep with the same brand and its renowned stability
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platform of choice. Peter was delighted that MA’s small and highly versatile dot2 was also within a reasonable price range. The console was supplied via MA’s South African distributor, DWR Distribution [...] producing a good show. “The functionality of the larger MA consoles is all there” he observes, adding that it enables him to do 3D visualisation and networking, and the 8 universes of DMX give dynamic control [...] South African lighting designer Peter Rieck is the proud owner of one of MA Lighting’s new dot2 XL-F consoles. Peter, an industry professional for 15 years and one of the country’s leading television lighting
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the first time in his life. He programmed on Dream Sets grandMA2 full-size with two MA on PC command wing for back-up and one MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) for signal processing. The clock ticking was [...] have a team running all day and all night, was a highlight for me,” said Cutts. DWR Distribution is MA Lighting’s exclusive distributor in South Africa.
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rest of the programming team before deciding on grandMA3 (running in grandMA2 mode). They chose a grandMA3 solution for “the user-friendliness, networking capabilities, multi-user functionality ... and of [...] rental specialist Ampco Flashlight, and for lighting control, this included 14 x grandMA3 light consoles and 32 active grandMA3 processing units (PUs) used by Production lighting designer Henk-Jan van Beek of [...] Art-Net. Ten of the grandMA3 consoles were stationed at FOH in the arena, and divided into three different sessions (main, décor / specials and key lighting), two more grandMA3 light were on the floor
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both chose to run the show on their own grandMA3 light consoles running grandMA3 software. Tom took care of the show’s moving and intelligent lights on one grandMA3 light including 55 x moving lights from [...] presenters and contestants on his grandMA3 for which he utilised five ‘tungsten’ LED moving lights and around 40 generic light sources. Tom and Dan are both experienced grandMA users and programmers, they have [...] Tom likes the flexibility on the grandMA3, being able to place what you want where, and the ability to set up the console just as you like it. “Compared to grandMA2, the new GUI interface is even more
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grandMA2 onPC software MA Lighting intensifies its fight 11-07-2018 MA Lighting strongly discourages all users from using the grandMA2 onPC software to unlock parameters on counterfeit or non-MA approved [...] Against the illegal use of grandMA2 onPC software MA strikes against product copier Avolites and MA Lighting shut down counterfeit business at Prolight + Sound 2018 MA Lighting and Avolites join forces [...] the same key layout as our grandMA2 consoles and MA onPC command wings and emulate their interface to the grandMA2 onPC software. The moment someone installs the grandMA2 onPC software on this Chinese hardware
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Funke chose a full MA Lighting grandMA3 control system to run lighting for this unique show that was recorded, both for a new album for later broadcast over the ARTE Concert network. The musical numbers [...] and occasion to use a grandMA3 light running software version 1.8.1.0 with Art-Net nodes. A grandMA2 user and advocate for many years, he’d started working with the full grandMA3 system earlier in the year [...] control wherever the show, and for me it was the right time to make the switch to grandMA3,” he explained. The grandMA3 onPC command wing neatly packed down into a sensible sized Pele case for hand carrying
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feel the same as on a grandMA2 full-size. The software works solidly and is extremely easy to use and understand. Coming from grandMA2 it’s the same language; the networking is foolproof, literally as [...] designed and programmed by award winning lighting designer Michael Straun. He chose to run the show on an MA Lighting dot2 core console after attending one of the seminars run by exclusive UK distributor, Ambersphere [...] programming styles when going through everything from scratch in that sort of environment.” “For me, MA produce good software that works - with good hardware that works and the dot2 carries on this tradition
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all the components were completely remotely controlled. On the technical side, a grandMA3 system, running grandMA3 software, was used for the control and for the lighting, among others, Prolights Pixie [...] "The idea for a completely remote controlled concert came from Peter Brandt of Remote Recording Network GmbH. Coming from the sound department, he and his friends at Riedel developed a concept of how this [...] chaft, while Marc Brunkhardt, who acted as the lighting programmer and director, sat behind a grandMA3 full-size in Frankfurt, Germany, controlling the rig remotely. Sven Offen from Vienna, Austria, was
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With fellow General Device Type Format (GDTF) founders MA Lighting and Robe lighting, global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. touts that DIN SPEC 15800 officially recognizes GDTF as an [...] monumental moment in the maturity of the GDTF file format,” said Gerhard Krude, managing director of MA Lighting Technology. “This signifies that the industry is ready to embrace the benefits of using it [...] talented regional sales management team which helps oversee and co-ordinate the worldwide distribution network covering over 100 countries. Robe’s moving and LED lights can be found everywhere. They are working
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With fellow General Device Type Format (GDTF) founders MA Lighting and Robe Lighting, global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. reveals several valuable updates to GDTF - the standard for [...] responsiveness to critiques and requests to improve the formats,” said Gerhard Krude, managing director of MA Lighting Technology. “All in all, we emphasize that GDTF and MVR are made by the industry for the industry [...] talented regional sales management team which helps oversee and co-ordinate the worldwide distribution network covering over 100 countries. Robe’s moving and LED lights can be found everywhere. They are working
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