...the ultimate M-PC companion…

Martin ProfessionalM2PC

M2PC Reference Guide Rev J

Introduction

Welcome to the Martin M2PC

The newest member of the M-Series of

controllers from Martin Professional

The ultimate companion for the M-PC software

…M2PC is the complementary control surface for Martin M-PC controller software. With the exact same layout and size as the M2GO, the M2PC can deliver a professional level of features directly from your PC…

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M2PC

…With the M2PC control surface and a simple USB cable, any current Windows-based PC can be turned into a powerful lighting console…

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M2PC

Powerful

Lightweight

Affordable

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The right design

Finally, the perfect lighting control

wing surface

Affordable yet powerful

Listen &Understand

…the M2PC is the result of listening to and understanding customer needs and has been developed with cost, ergonomics, feature set, size and weight in mind…

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M2PC unique features

Complete programmer and playback in one

Small footprint

Professional design

…the Martin M2PC again sets a new standard as one of the most powerful and affordable PC-based lighting surface control on the market. Its rugged design will guarantee years of loyal service…

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M2PC key features

Full M-Series software

2 DMX portsupgradable to 4

10 Playbacks

…using the same software as the M1 and other M-Series software, the M2PC offers up to 4 DMX ports and 10 playback faders each with 4 buttons…

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Built like no other

Industrial components

Meticulous assembly

Unmatched quality / price

…M2PC components are industrial grade and made to endure the toughness of rental and touring…

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Performance

Using the power of todays PC’s

Efficient communication

protocol

Quick and snappy user interface

…The Martin M2PC uses the power of today’s computer and can outperform the most powerful lighting console on the market. Utilizing a quick communication protocol, all user actions on the hardware surface are immediately translated to the output. …

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Ease of use

Software simplicity

Clean interface

Logical commands

…the Martin M2PC is the easiest lighting console you will ever learn. Why? Because the Martin M-Series software has been designed from the ground up with a single philosophy in mind -simplicity…

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Ergonomic

Comfortable

Nice layout

Direct access

…comfortable, low profile design with proper spacing between faders and buttons, a perfect balance of buttons, faders and encoder wheels…

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Carry-on anywhere

Lightweight

Portable

Airport- friendly

…because it is so small and lightweight, the M2PC can easily be moved by a single person and can be conveniently carried onboard most airliners as carry-on luggage …

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Lighting is about contrast…

Now you see me!Now you don’t!

It’s gray for a good reason…

…it’s all about contrast.

…contrast of the user surface is of great importance. On a typical event, the stage is often very bright while the control booth is quite dark. Under such conditions, a black surface and black buttons don’t work well together. Even backlit keys can cause sight issues in such a dark environment…

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Show file compatibility

M2PC

M1

M-PCM2GO

M6

…all show files made in the M1 or M-PC are fully compatible with the M2PC. The same goes for show files made on the M2PC -they will load properly on any M-Series product with the same or higher software version…

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M2PC & DMX

DMX / Artnet Expansion Pack

Ether2DMX8

USB DUO DMX

…the M2PC comes standard with a 4 DMX universe un-locked. It can be expanded up to 64 universes with the M2PC Expansion Pack or M-PC Dongle. The Ether2DMX8 will also act as an Expansion Pack for 8 universes per unit and up to 64 total.With the Expansion Pack added to the M2PC, the DUO DMX can also be used…

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Accessories

Expansion pack for additional2 DMX universes

P/N 39808031

Optional PCB MIDI internal module

P/N 91613038

Optional PCB SMPTE internal module

P/N 90703040

…in addition to the M2PC Expansion Pack, the M2PC can be expanded with an internal MIDI module and an SMPTE Timecode module. Both are easy to install…

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Accessories

Additional Angular LED Desk lamp XLR 13” P/N 91613090

Additional M2PC Power Supply 12V 5A DC XLR4P

P/N 91613100

Martin M2PC Optional Internal USB 2 Ports

DMX PCBP/N 90703030

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MSD5 MC Edition

…Once again, the 45 day Free Trial MSD MC edition professional 3D Visualizer is included with the M2PC.

www.martinshowdesigner.com

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Marketing material

M2PC VideoClick here

Facebook page Click here

M2PC leaflet Click here

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M2PC Specifications

• Physical

• Length: 300 mm• Width: 540 mm• Height: 99 mm (with Dust cover)• Weight: 4.6 kg

Control and Programming• Protocol: DMX512 DMX512A (RDM), Artnet2• 4 DMX universes, expandable to 64• 2048 channels, expandable to 32768• No limit to number of DMX channels per fixture• Extensive fixture library for all known manufacturers• 65000 presets for each group of functions (P/T, color, gobo,

etc.)• Effect generator for automated programming of complex

effects• Customizable highlight and lowlight function to identify

individual fixtures• Relative or absolute programming• Fan function for all channels (including timing parameters)• On-the-fly global timing changes• Virtual cuelists• Macros• Wait, follow and link cues• HTP, LTP, chase, timecode, submaster and group master

playback functionality• Individual parameter timings• Intuitive patch feature• Fixture type cloning• All channels with 16-bit resolution•

Control/User Interface• Main playback• 10 x 60 mm (2.4 in.) playback faders, each with four function-

assignable buttons• Other controls• 8 x customizable multi-function keys• Playback Select button

• Master Go section with Go, Pause, Snap and Release• 4 x digital rotary encoders with push function and status LED for

fixture parameter control• 1 x 3.5” touch screen for parameter groups, effect parameters,

fanning and global timings• Grand master rotary fader and button• Blind/preview button• Customizable highlight/lowlight function• Customizable parameter defaults• Next/last fixtures/groups• Large command keys•

Playback• Assign a cue, cuelist or effect to any playback fader• 100 playback banks, each containing 10 playbacks• 100 pages of 100 playbacks activated by on screen button• No limit to cues per cuelist• Full 16-bit fading for high-resolution fixtures• Individual fade in/fade out times for all playbacks• Manual override available at all times• Live 0-1000% override of global cue timings• Live programmer timing (“Sneak”)• Cuelists can be executed in tracking or non-tracking mode•

Software• Uses the M-PC software running on any current Windows PC

Windows XP (Home or Pro) with SP3 (Windows 7 Pro recommended)

• Pentium 4 (Intel Core Duo recommended) • 1024 MB RAM (3 GB recommended) • 500 MB available hard disk space • Display with 1024 x 768 resolution • Touchscreen highly recommended• CD-ROM drive • Full administrator rights on PC • USB 2.0 (or higher) port• 10/100 Ethernet port for ArtNet DMX output • Second Ethernet port required for remote communication such

as CITP or Backup system •• Hardware

2 x DMX universe outputs: 5-pin locking XLR• Two optional DMX universe outputs: can be added internally• 1 x storage media/hardware peripherals: USB 2.0• Prepared to receive MIDI module and SMPTE timecode module• MIDI in/out/thru (MIDI show control, MIDI notes, MIDI

timecode): Optional• SMPTE Timecode In/Out XLR 3-pins: Optional• 1 x dimmable XLR desk lamp connections

DC power input: 4-Pins XLR•• Electrical:• External AC-Power 12V DC adapter: 100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz• Amp: Max. 1.4 A Max• Output 12V DC 5.0A 60W Max • Lamp output: 12V (x1)

Included Items• Hard shell Snap-on cover• Power cable, 3-pin IEC-EU 1.5 m (4.9 ft.) • Power cable, 3-pin IEC-US 1.5 m (4.9 ft.) • 1 LED Desklamp Angular XLR 13in• User documentation CD• MSD5 MC Edition 45 trial version

Ordering Information• M2PC Console P/N 90737010• 2 DMX Universes Expansion pack P/N 39808031• External PSU 12VDC 5A 4pXLR P/N 91613100• LED Desklamp Angular XLR 13in P/N 91613090• Optional DMX PCB P/N 90703030• Optional MIDI PCB P/N 91613038• Optional Timecode PCB P/N 90703040• Ether2DMX8 P/N 90758130• Martin USB Duo DMX P/N 90703010

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Dimensions

• Depth: 300 mm• Width: 540 mm • Height: 99 mm (with dust cover)

• Weight: 4.6 kg

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Overview

Main Playback section with freely programmable10 x 60mm faders and 40 buttons Programming section with numerical

keypad, Command keys

4 high-resolution digital encoders with push function

8 programmable Function or Playback buttons

3.5” touchscreen for parameter selection

Grandmaster and Bump

Main Go section

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Connectivity

2 XLR 5pin F DMX512 out ports (RDM compatible)

1 USB input

1 XLR 3pin 12 volt desk lamps

MIDI In/Out Thru ports (optional)

SMPTE In/Out module (Optional)

XLR-4 12 V Power in with switch

2 DMX ports

Optional MIDI ports

DC Power in and switch Kensington

lock

12v desk lamp with

dimmer

Connectivity

USB Input

Optional SMPTE ports

1 USB

Optional 2 DMX ports

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Additional photos

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Transport case

Seahorse SE-920 Case~75$ US

Thomann Bag~20 Euro

item no. 188915

Click on the images for more details

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...the ultimate M-PC companion…

Martin ProfessionalM2PC