The MA Lighting grandMA3 Full Size Desk is MA Lighting’s flagship control surface — the most powerful and expansive console in the grandMA3 range. Designed for large‑scale touring, broadcast, theatre, and complex live events, it delivers unmatched processing capability, huge multi‑touch screen real estate, and the most flexible playback environment MA has ever produced.

The MA Lighting grandMA3 Full Size provides 20,480 parameters onboard, scalable up to 250,000 parameters with additional processing units, making it ideal for the most demanding productions. Its three large multi‑touch screens, three dedicated letterbox screens, and dual encoders give programmers instant access to tools, feedback, and playback information. The console’s ergonomically optimised, low‑noise hardware ensures comfortable operation in theatre and broadcast environments.

Key Features

• 20,480 local control parameters, expandable to 250,000
• 3 × foldable multi‑touch monitor screens
• 3 × letterbox multi‑touch screens for contextual playback and encoder feedback
• 2 × multi‑touch command screens
• 71 RGB‑backlit rotary encoders
• 5 dual encoders with customisable feature mapping
• 30 motorised 60 mm faders
• 120 physical playbacks
• 16 assignable X‑keys
• Integrated UPS and keyboard drawer
• Individually backlit, dimmable, silent keys
• Ergonomically optimised, low‑noise hardware (silent by default)

Connectivity

• 6 × DMX512‑A outputs (5‑pin XLR)
• 1 × DMX512‑A input
• 3 × etherCON/RJ45 network ports
• 2 × DisplayPort 1.2 outputs
• USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports
• MIDI In/Out
• Linear Timecode In
• Audio In (3‑pin XLR)
• GPI interface
• 2 × LED desk light outputs

IPS have a full range of MA Lighting control options ready to hire. Popular choices include the grandMA3 Light Desk, the grandMA3 Compact Desk as well as the MA Lighting grandMA3 Processing Unit M 4096.

MA Lighting grandMA3 Compact

The grandMA3 compact console is the smaller of the two compact models, offering the full system benefits of the grandMA3 system, housed in a compact and lightweight format. Easy to transport, the compact models are ideal for owner/operators and also the console of choice for tech-desk duties.

The MA3 Compact features include:

• 6 DMX outputs
• 1 DMX input
• 1 internal foldable monitor multi-touch screens
• 29 rotary RGB backlit encoders
• 5 dual encoders
• 10 backlit motorized 60 mm faders
• 40 separate playbacks
• 16 assignable x-keys

The grandMA3 compact console includes 8 192 control parameters as standard, ensuring that it is the perfect base platform for a wide range of entertainment lighting applications. The system size is scalable to 250 000 parameters with the use of additional grandMA3 processing units.

The grandMA3 light is compatible with grandMA2 and grandMA3 software. The hardware features an ergonomic design and operates as a silent version by default.

The grandMA3 consoles features dual encoders, which provide users with intuitive control of additional features and functions. Feature-mapping of the dual encoders will be customizable, facilitating ease of use and faster programming. Long-life motorized playback faders are used across the entire grandMA3 console range. The faders incorporate a colour-changing light pipe. Furthermore, all playbacks have direct access to button pushes as well as intensity and timing changes thanks to the new rotary RGB backlit encoders. Full desk specifications can be found on the MA Lighting website here.

IPS have a full range of MA Lighting control options ready to hire. Popular choices include the grandMA3 Full Size Desk, the grandMA3 Light as well as the MA Lighting grandMA3 Processing Unit M 4096.

MA Lighting grandMA3 Light

The grandMA3 light console is the work-horse of the range. It provides the perfect combination of power and physical size. Described by MA Lighting as suitable for “all but the most demanding productions”. This makes the grandMA3 light console probably the most versatile lighting console available.

The MA3 features include:

• 6 DMX outputs
• 1 DMX input
• 2 internal foldable monitor multi-touch screens
• 41 rotary RGB backlit encoders
• 5 backlit dual encoders
• 15 backlit motorized 60 mm faders
• 60 separate playbacks
• 6 assignable x-keys
• Built-in uninterruptible power supply (UPS).

The grandMA3 light console includes 16 384 control parameters as standard, ensuring that it is the perfect base platform for the world’s most prestigious entertainment lighting applications. The system size is scalable to 250 000 parameters with the use of additional grandMA3 processing units.

The grandMA3 light is compatible with grandMA2 and grandMA3 software. The hardware features an ergonomic design and operates as a silent version by default.

The grandMA3 consoles features dual encoders, which provide users with intuitive control of additional features and functions. Feature-mapping of the dual encoders will be customizable, facilitating ease of use and faster programming. Long-life motorized playback faders are used across the entire grandMA3 console range. The faders incorporate a colour-changing light pipe. Furthermore, all playbacks have direct access to button pushes as well as intensity and timing changes thanks to the new rotary RGB backlit encoders. Full desk specifications can be found on the MA Lighting website here.

IPS have a full range of MA Lighting control options ready to hire. Popular choices include the grandMA3 Full Size Desk, the grandMA3 Compact Desk as well as the MA Lighting grandMA3 Processing Unit M 4096.

MA Lighting grandMA3 Processing Unit M 4096

Expanding the grandMA3 system is simple with addition of grandMA3 processing units! The processing unit M increases the overall grandMA3 system by 4096 parameters and enables the system designer to expand the lighting control system in small steps. Besides the powerful CPU for frame-synchronous calculation, the processing unit M additionally offers a Mode2 to expand existing grandMA2 systems by 4096 parameters.

The grandMA3 processing units mount directly into a 19inch rack. This model uses a compact 2RU footprint to support efficient touring setups. Each unit provides eight DMX outputs for frame‑synchronous DMX distribution across the network.

grandMA3 processing units offer a perfect system overview on the integrated touchscreen. This easy access to important functions allows for best maintenance if installed in a dedicated rack. Every function can be monitored from the grandMA3 session. You can find the full product specification on the MA Lighting website here.

IPS have a full range of MA Lighting control options in our hire inventory. Ready to hire choices include the big grandMA3 Full Size Desk, the ever popular grandMA3 Light Desk as well as the easily portable grandMA3 Compact Desk. IPS also has a range of network infrastructure hardware ready to hire for further show control data distribution. This includes a range of network switches and nodes.

MA Lighting grandMA2 Full Size

Before the MA3 range launched in 2018, the grandMA2 full-size represented MA Lighting’s most powerful console. Offering the control of conventional light, moving lights, LED fixtures and media from one platform, this hugely sucessful control system still holds its own today.

Key features include:

• Real-time control for up to 65,536 parameters per session in connection with MA NPU (equivalent to 256 DMX universes)
• 8,192 HTP/LTP parameters
• 6 DMX outputs
• 3 internal TFT wide mode touchscreens (15.4″ WXGA)
• 2 external TFT screens can be connected (UXGA, touchscreens accepted)
• 1 internal command screen – multi-touch (9″ SVGA)
• 30 motorized executor faders
• Integrated keyboard drawer
• Built-in uninterruptible power supply (UPS)
• 2 etherCON connectors, 5 USB 2.0 connectors
• Motorized monitor wing
• 2 motorized A/B fader 100mm
• Individually backlit and dimmable silent (clickless) keys

You can find full details on the MA Lighting website here. IPS also stock some other MA2 hardware alongside the MA Lighting grandMA2 Full Size Desk. This includes the MA Lighting grandMA2 Light control desk, as well as the grandMA2 NPU. Alongside these legacy options, IPS also stock the latest MA3 hardware. This includes the big grandMA3 Full Size Desk, the ever popular grandMA3 Light Desk as well as the easily portable grandMA3 Compact Desk. IPS also has a range of network infrastructure hardware ready to hire for further show control data distribution. This includes the MA3 Processing Unit M and a range of network switches and nodes.

MA Lighting grandMA2 Light

Before the MA3 range launched in 2018, the grandMA2 Light represented one of MA Lighting’s most popular console choices. Offering the control of conventional light, moving lights, LED fixtures and media from one platform, this hugely sucessful control system still holds its own today.

Key features include:

• Real-time control for up to 65,536 parameters per session in connection with MA NPU (equivalent to 256 DMX universes)
• 4,096 HTP/LTP parameters
• 6 DMX outputs
• 2 internal TFT wide mode touchscreens (15.4″ WXGA)
• 2 external TFT screens can be connected (UXGA, touchscreens accepted)
• 1 internal command screen – multi-touch (9″ SVGA)
• 15 motorized executor faders
• Integrated keyboard drawer
• Built-in uninterruptible power supply (UPS)
• 2 etherCON connectors, 5 USB 2.0 connectors
• Motorized monitor wing
• 2 motorized A/B fader (100mm)
• Individually backlit and dimmable silent (clickless) keys

You can find full details on the MA Lighting website here. IPS also stock some other MA2 hardware alongside the MA Lighting grandMA2 Light Desk. This includes the MA Lighting grandMA2 Full Size control desk, as well as the grandMA2 NPU. Alongside these legacy options, IPS also stock the latest MA3 hardware. This includes the big grandMA3 Full Size Desk, the ever popular grandMA3 Light Desk as well as the easily portable grandMA3 Compact Desk. IPS also has a range of network infrastructure hardware ready to hire for further show control data distribution. This includes the MA3 Processing Unit M and a range of network switches and nodes.

MA Lighting grandMA2 MA NPU (Network Processing Unit)

The MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) unites the calculation power in the network and offers the same performance as the grandMA2 consoles. The MA NPU offers and handles 4,096 parameters.

Before the MA3 range launched in 2018, the grandMA2 was the control system of choice for many international lighting designers and events. Offering the control of conventional light, moving lights, LED fixtures and media from one platform, this hugely sucessful control system still holds its own today.

Key features include:

• Real-time calculation for up to 65,536 parameters with a grandMA2 system (up to 256 DMX universes)
• 4,096 HTP/LTP parameters
• 8 DMX out (XLR 5pin)
• 1 internal command touchscreen (7″)
• 1 powerCON in and out
• 1 etherCON connector
• 3 USB 2.0 connectors

You can find full details on the MA Lighting website here. IPS also stock some other MA2 hardware alongside the MA Lighting grandMA2 NPU. This includes the MA Lighting grandMA2 Full Size control desk, as well as the grandMA2 Light. Alongside these legacy options, IPS also stock the latest MA3 hardware. This includes the big grandMA3 Full Size Desk, the ever popular grandMA3 Light Desk as well as the easily portable grandMA3 Compact Desk. IPS also has a range of network infrastructure hardware ready to hire for further show control data distribution. This includes the MA3 Processing Unit M and a range of network switches and nodes.

ETC EOS APEX 5 Console 24K Output

Flagship ETC EOS Apex 5 Lighting Desk ready to hire now from IPS. Complete with full 24k output, this powerful desk is ready to run almost any show, event or production.

ETC’s flagship line of lighting control consoles offers a sleek control interface engineered for your comfort and customization. Complete with generous programming surfaces and the power to run complex rigs. The Eos Apex is the ultimate hands-on, professional workspace – powered by the ultimate control platform.

Take advantage of state-of-the-art features including:

• 23.8-inch 4K multi-touch LCD touchscreen
• Supports three external display port monitors
• Five 60mm motorized faders
• Five backlit scroll wheel faders with button
• One 5-inch high-resolution fader display, with multi-touch and haptic touch feedback
• Main Playback with two 60mm motorized faders, and display load buttons
• Two banks of 10-button user-definable Target Keys
• Six force-feedback encoders for non-intensity parameter control
• Eight backlit mini encoders for non-intensity parameter control, plus one mini encoder for navigation
• Dedicated 10.1-inch high-resolution encoder displayy
• 6.3-inch keypad touchscreen, with haptic touch feedback, servicing softkeys and custom user layouts
• Built-in keyboard tray, with USB A & C ports
• Four individually configurable Gigabit Ethernet ports, etherCON connectors, PoE++ (802.3bt compliant PSE)
• Two individually configurable 10-Gigabit SFP+ ports, which accept modules for copper, single-mode fiber, or multi-mode fiber connections
• sACN and Art-Net network output protocols
• I/O Garage with four bays, which accept Response backpack-style show control gateways, or Gadget II DMX output modules
• Multiple MIDI and/or SMPTE timecode inputs, MIDI In and Out, Analog/Serial Inputs, OSC transmit/receive, UDP transmit/receive through network interface or Response Gateways

Check out the full specification details from ETC here.

More ETC options at IPS

Alongside the ETC EOS APEX 5, IPS also have the compact ETC GIO @5 console option in our hire stock. If you need further connectivity, we also stock the ETC I/O Garage Show Control kit. This includes the MIDI and SMPTE control gateway modules.

ETC Gio @5 Console 24K Output

ETC I/O Garage Show Control Kit

Chamsys MagicQ MQ250M Lighting Desk

The Chamsys MagicQ MQ250M Stadium combines a high capacity of show control with portability for a complete on-the-go console solution. All the IPS hire stock of the MQ250M console are  fully expanded versions. This means they can control up to 128 universes without any additional processing equipment. Chamsys desks are based around the MagicQ software you are already familiar with accross all the range. IPS also the smaller MagicQ MQ70 desk too if you need a more compact Chamsys control option.

Key MQ250M Features include:

• 128 universe output direct from the console
• 10 fully motorised fader playbacks
• 10 encoder playbacks with RGB illumination
• Backlit buttons
• Inbuilt 15″ Multi HD touch display
• Dedicated 5″ Attribute/Encoder touch display
• Dual 100mm Manual Cross Faders
• 2 dedicated high power USBs for charging of phones/tablets (6x USBs total)
• Inbuilt Wi-Fi connects to MagicQ Remote control app
• Inbuilt UPS battery back up

Battling against the GrandMA parameter based restrictions, on the MQ250M all universes of DMX are available direct through the network ports on the rear of the console. They use industry the standard lighting protocols including sACN, ArtNet and Pathport, without the need for additional processing nodes.

Full specification from Chamsys here.

IPS do also offer a range of lighting desks too, including ETC, Avolites and GrandMA – check out our full range here.

The Chamsys MagicQ MQ70 is a Compact Console, small and lightweight lighting control desk console that you can fly with. The MagicQ MQ70 fits within hand luggage carry on restrictions of all the major budget airlines including Easyjet and Ryanair. The console features a 10.1inch Multi touch display, with illuminated encoder and fader tracks.

Some MQ70 consoles supports 24 universes, but all the IPS hire stock versions are fully expanded to offer 48. The console has 3 network ports enabling ArtNet and sACN direct from the console. This is whilst also having 4 assignable physical DMX ports. This feature packed console also includes WIFI inbuilt to the console. This allows quick connection to ChamSys MagicQ Remote focus application without the need for external networking hardware.

The MQ70 features an inbuilt UPS which protects both the console and the Ethernet switch in case of power fail. It has low power consumption and does not require a cooling fan. This enables silent operation, making it the ideal choice for touring shows, broadcast, theatrical and corporate shows.

With built in MIDI input and output, LTC and audio input for synchronisation, the MagicQ MQ70 provides many options for integration with show control and audio systems.

The MQ70 runs the same MagicQ software as other MagicQ consoles, meaning that shows programmed on it can be loaded and ran on any other MagicQ console (within the universe limits).

The IPS hire stock version of the Chamsys MagicQ MQ70 is supplied fully expanded with 48 Universes ready for use. If you are looking for a larger Chamsys control surface, we also have the MQ250M ready to hire too.

Increased processing power, and faster graphics engine, now boasting a brighter screen, the Tiger Touch II is the most specified Titan console.

The Avolites Tiger Touch II represents the perfect combination of power and portability. This third-generation console is packed with enough power for complex shows, yet small and light enough to fly in standard hold luggage. The console features SMPTE timecode support and a redesigned button layout to match the entire Titan range.

The MagicDMX Full USB to DMX Interface offers a full universe of DMX control with RDM support and without any time limit.

The Avolites Arena is the ideal desk for festivals, theatres and anywhere that a larger control surface is required. It combines the popular interface of the Tiger Touch II with more live control than ever before.

40 precision playback faders in three pageable groups.
20 programmable macro executor buttons.
3 metal shaft optical attribute encoders.
4 optical playback encoder pots.
15.6inch vibrant main touch screen with brightness control.
7inch vibrant secondary touch screen.
6 mono LCD screens for digital fader legends.
UPS battery back-up

The Quartz is Avolites smallest all-in-one console, with high quality hardware and an ultra bright touchscreen in a compact size that is perfect for life on the road.

Luminex GigaCore 16Xt Switch

The Luminex GigaCore 16Xt Gigaswitch is a pre-configured ethernet network switch. Designed for professional AV solutions, the Luminex range is perfect for touring and live events, and ready to hire now from IPS.

Connections & Interface

The GigaCore 16Xt is a Gigabit Ethernet switch. This blue coloured 1U rackmount switch from Luminex has ten RJ45 etherCON connectors on the front panel. There are a further two RJ45 etherCON on the rear along with four SFP Cages. IPS also stock a range of fibre cabling to make use of the SFP options and extend networks over larger areas. Please ask for more details and options. This makes the 16Xt very easy to incorporate into a wide range of control systems – and is particularly popular with lighiting technicians. At IPS, our lighting control hire systems are all based around Luminex network processing hardware.

The 16Xt front panel features a LCD display and physical controls for on unit hardware configuration. Supplied from IPS in a default configuration as standard, all options can also be managed through an intuative web interface – and also using the excellent Luminex Areaneo software.

Supporting 10/100/1000Mbps on each of the 16 ports, the Luminex 16Xt is a gigabit speed switch. It offers full non blocking wire-speedswitching performance. Mainly used for our lighting networks at IPS, the Luminex range is equally at home on audio, video or converged networks. It supports a huge range of protocols including Dante©, Ethersound©, sACN, ArtNet, MANet2, and many more. There are easy to use options within the switch interface to configure features. These include redundant links and protocols involving PTP clocking or Multicast.

Complete control system from IPS

The Luminex 16Xt works seamlessly with Luminex Luminode DMX processors. Options ready for hire now from IPS include the Luminode 4 and Luminode 12 DMX processors.

Luminex Luminode 12 Ethernet-DMX Processor

The Luminex Luminode 12 is part of the Luminode series, which represents an new generation of Ethernet / DMX processing. Built around 16 process engines within the hardware, the Luminode can be configured for a wide range of tasks. Compatible with control protocols including Art-Net, sACN, KiNET, RTTRp. This RDM enabled device features 12 5pin DMX connectors on the front panel. Each of these is fully optically and galvanically isolated, and can be configured as either an input or output. There is an RJ45 etherCON on the front (and another on the rear) for easy integration into a gigabit IP based network.

Unit configuration is via the multi-control encoder on the front panel which drives the handy screen. However the real power becomes clear when managing the Luminode via the web interface, or using the Luminex Araneo software. The process engines can be configured to perform tasks including a powerful merging function, which can be based on either HTP or LTP status. It can also work as an automated backup system, or a console switch, or also many other clever system configurations too.

Full Luminode specifications avaliable on the Luminex website here.

IPS also stock the more compact 4 way Luminode 4 too – check this link for the listing. This features the same system options but fitted with six process engines and four physical DMX outputs.

Complete Lighting Control Solutions

The Luminex Luminode 12 is ready to hire now from IPS. We also have an extensive range of lighting control equipment in stock – including DMX distribution, Luminex Network Switches and much more. Custom control racks can also be supplied as part of a full lighting control system. These can be supplied ready to tour and based around your choice of lighting control desk. Ask us for details of our Avolites, GrandMA, Chamsys and ETC based systems.

The 10 port LumiSplit with A/B zone selection offers you the highest port flexibility at configuring multiple DMX lines.

The Ethernet-DMX4/Truss MkII is an Ethernet node that serves four DMX512 outlets, conform to DMX512-A, that can be used as input or output. The Ethernet links on the front and the side are 10/100BaseTX connections on Neutrik RJ45 Ethercon connector.

The P3 PowerPort 1500 is an integrated power supply and data processor for the Martin range of creative LED video products, including the VDO Sceptron, Exterior PixLines, VC-Grids, VC-Strips and VC-Dots. When driven by one of Martin 19s award-winning P3 System Controllers,?it combines stable power delivery with high-speed, high-capacity video processing. Setup and configuration are easy and intuitive.

The W-DMX BlackBox F-1 G6 Transceiver is a single universe, highly flexible wireless solution. This unit supports transmit and receive modes of both DMX and RDM signals

The W-DMX BlackBox FLEX-1 G4 Transceiver is perfect as a single universe, highly flexible solution for W-DMX support. The unit supports both transmit and receive modes of both DMX and RDM signals, and support for both 2.4GHz and 5.8GHz frequency bands, giving access to more channels and hence greater reliability

The XRC-200 is an easy to use DMX recording and replay unit. The operating concept is similar to a CD player and can be used by non-professionals.

The Jester lighting desk is a compact user-friendly memory desk that records channel levels and provides both theatre style sequential memory access and submaster style access.

Eight Universe wireless CRMX & DMX/RDM transmitter with Ethernet & Wi-Fi

Transmit up to eigth simultaneous streams of CRMX / DMX wirelessly. Supports sACN and Art-Net.

Lumen Radio now owns Wireless Solution (who manufacture the other Wireless DMX products within the IPS hire stock) and the Stardust has modes to support all our existing stock of transceivers as well as connecting directly to an increasing number of lighting fixtures. Ideal for getting data to places that cables can’t go!