User manual MARTIN M1

[. . . ] Because the Martin M1 has been designed from the ground up with a single philosophy in mind - simplicity. The surface is clean and easy to navigate with fewer buttons and options to overwhelm the user. By avoiding sub-menus, hidden functions, multi-functions per button, shift keys, the Martin M1 displays all needed information through a series of contextual windows. No longer must the user remember where this or that function is hidden or complex key combinations. Specifications can change without notification Ergonomic One of the major aspects of the Martin M1 design is ergonomics. A new, comfortable, low profile design with proper spacing between faders and buttons insures operator accuracy. Too often smaller lighting desk designs have too many buttons that are too close to each other. [. . . ] First, it is possible to purchase a 4 Universe license package (more information at www. martin. com). The additional universes will then be available through Artnet network protocol or the Martin Universal USB to DMX device. It is also possible to enable the universes by using certain Martin products. Connect any MaxModule to the M1 to enable two additional universes or use the Ether2DMX8 to enable eight additional universes. Specifications can change without notification Hands-on expansion The M1 control surface can easily be expanded through Martins MaxModules. The Button, Playback and Submaster MaxModules can be connected to an M1 to give even more direct access to playback, fixture selection, groups, presets, etc. It is up to the user to select the most efficient playback surface for his show. Additionally, the MaxModule Cerebrum can act as a backup unit for the M1. Specifications can change without notification Remote control The Martin M1 console can be remotely controlled via various tools that are available at no extra cost. First, there is the iPhone MaxRemote, a native iPhone application that allows quick access to most programming functions of the system. The iPhone remote is a true application and not a remote view of the console screen. Secondly, there is Maxxyz Manager which offers Internet, Serial and Telnet remote options as well as scheduled operation via calendar and time-ofday rules. Specifications can change without notification Networking M1 can be fully integrated with other Martin consoles and Martin Maxedia media servers. It supports the CITP thumbnail protocol for media servers and is also part of the MaxNet protocol. Currently the networking system allows tracking backup between consoles and remote access with the iPhone application. MaxNet is Martins proprietary protocol suite that is currently being rolled out into other parts of the system. It will allow advanced network functions like multi-user support and time accurate playback synchronization across video and lighting devices. Specifications can change without notification Software The Martin M1 console offers a similar set of features that you find in much larger and much more expensive consoles. What makes the M1 software different is the intuitive user interface it provides in a very affordable package. The M1 software is a no nonsense design. Simple windows and menus are all designed to be used with a touchscreen or mouse, and access to anything is rarely more than one or two clicks away. Specifications can change without notification Bring together lighting and video The Martin M1 user interface and structure allows for video and lighting integration with unmatched simplicity. The convergence of video and lighting is a reality no one can escape; it is part of large and small productions. Traditional "moving light" desks were never optimized to handle media servers properly. Using CITP protocol, the Martin M1 can display all video and cue content through a series of thumbnails. This simplifies the process of choosing content to display on video screens. Specifications can change without notification Parameters control One of the first features any new user will notice is how well layout is the device parameters in the M1. Each device definition contains all needed information to properly show the parameters using a contextual approach. Values are represented in their best way to be readable and understandable by the user. All fixture libraries are designed with attention to detail and all functions possible are mapped out in a fast accessible system with multiple control options. Specifications can change without notification Color control Color Control A generic color picker and access to multiple libraries from LEE, Rosco and GAM with hundreds of choices makes finding the right color a breeze. Quick access through the M1 color browser helps to find just the right one. Specifications can change without notification Fixture library and patch The M1 comes with an extensive fixture library that covers all major manufacturers as well as the most obscure DMX device on the market. Intuitive and powerful Fixture patch Adding fixtures to a show on the M1 as is easy as it can be. [. . . ] Undo The Undo button allows the user to step back to previous commands. Undo can restore the previous fixture selection, previous parameter values and reverse patch changes. Specifications can change without notification DMX-IN The M1 offers a powerful DMX Input system. Merge This function is very popular in theaters to combine a conventional desk with the M1. HTP or LTP mode can be selected Capture With capture, DMX values from the DMX input can be loaded into the programmer and later recorded in cues Trigger Cuelists can be triggered through external DMX control. Intensity and command Specifications can change without notification Artnet management Artnet management M1 is compliant with Artnet 2 and supports RDM over Artnet devices. [. . . ]