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grandMA Training
ACT Lighting offers training on the grandMA2 console at both the California and New Jersey offices.
Learn more here...

Who's using grandMA?

On Tour
U2
Jay-Z
Fleetwood Mac
Pussycat Dolls
Metallica
AC/DC
Madonna
REM
Bon Jovi
Beyonce

Theatre
Hair (Broadway)
Wicked

Events
YouTube Symphony
Wrestlemania
Ultra Music Festival
Coachella
Detroit Auto Show

Film + Television
Late Night: Jimmy Fallon
Night at the Museum 2

and many, many more...

 grandMA2 NPU (Network Processing Unit) 2011

 

The Network Processing Unit (NPU) increases the calculation power of the network.
Each unit adds 4,096 parameters to the capacity of the grandMA2 network.
With an easy-to-read touch screen, the NPU is intuitive to set up and use and allows easy access to all important information.


Features:
  • Internal processing for 4.096 HTP/LTP parameters
  • Real-time control of 65,536 parameters per session using NPU’s
  • 1 internal command screen (7”)
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    grandMA NSP  

     

    The Network Signal Processor, more commonly known as the NSP, that can increase your channel count (up to 64 universes) without impacting on the performance of your grandMA console. An NSP translates Ethernet data from the grandMA, grandMA light, grandMA replay unit or grandMA ultra-light and turns it into 4 universes of locally processed DMX data.

    The way it works is that any console from the grandMA range console becomes a server for managing information and no longer outputs DMX. You can then add as many NSPs as you like, which all process their DMX locally. So for a 12 universe system 3 NSPs would be required; for a 20 universe system 5 would be required etc. In addition if all you want to do is expand your 4-universe grandMA so that it can run 8 universes you can simply attach a single NSP and then output 4 universes from the grandMA and 4 from the NSP without the need for an expansion chip.

    Features:  
  • DMX Output device for grandMA onPC software.
  • 2,048 Parameters
  • Distributed processing unit for grandMA consoles
  • Up to 8 NSPs supported in a single channel expansion system allowing up to 32,768 DMX channels per      network (64 universes)

  • 10/100 MBit/s Ethernet
  • 2 DMX Inputs
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    grandMA 2 Port Node  

     

    The grandMA 2Port Node onPC & onPC PRO are Ethernet/DMX512 converters that are suitable for desktop and truss mount applications. Equipped with two DMX ports, both can be fitted with either male or female 5-pin XLR connectors. Supporting 512 DMX attributes (1024 with the onPC PRO) these devices add the ability to flexibly distribute DMX on stage or in rigs.

    When used “standalone” with grandMA onPC, the 2Port Node onPC& onPC PRO outputs DMX512 directly from your PC and become powerful show controllers for smaller applications and a handy backup solutions for reduced budget shows. The 2Port Node onPC& onPC PRO 240 are available with as integrated power supply or are available with a Power over Ethernet option.
    Features:
  • 2x DMX Input (male)

  • or
  • 2x DMX Output (female)

  • or
  • 1x DMX Input and 1x DMX Output DMX inputs
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    grandMA Remote  

     

           

    IMPORTANT NOTE: the grandMA remote software will currently only connect to grandMA Series 1 Consoles and grandMA 2 Series Consoles running in Compatibility Mode.  A new version of the remote for Series 2 software is forthcoming.

    The grandMA remote software is a powerful new way to access almost all of the grandMA's feature set from the palm of your hand. Each grandMA console can support up to 6 remotes through a wired LAN (Local Area Network) connection or wireless LAN connection using the "Wi-Fi" standard 802.11b for complete freedom of movement.

    The grandMA remote software runs on a Pocket PC or an iPhone/iPod Touch and is free of charge. In addition, a grandMA remote PC emulator is availible for trouble shooting and full remote fuctionality running a PC.

    Most Pocket PC & Wireless Access Points will work with the grandMA however, If you are planning on purchasing a Pocket PC solely for this purpose, either be prepared to return the unit if it does not work or pick one from the list below.

    Software (Free!) Manual Training

    Recommended Pocket PCs:
  • HP iPAQ rx3115 &rx3715
  • Asus MyPal A716

  • Recommended Wireless Access Points:
  • HP ProCurve 520wl with 170wl wireless card
  • Asus WL-330g
  • The above PocketPC's and Wireless Access Points are recommendations for users who are purchasing new equipment. Typically, any similar devices that fully support the 802.11b standard will work with the grandMA network. When connecting a remote to a network of multiple consoles and/or NSP's, special consideration must be given to the amount of bandwidth used.
    Please contact us for further recommendations and setup tips.