Control a Universe for FREE with M-PC!

Martin M-Series systems have many great features that allow programmers to create exciting and dynamic lighting cues and shows.  One of the little-known functions is that M-PC enables one universe of output for FREE.  With no additional hardware or dongles, you can use M-PC to control lighting fixtures, media servers, and any DMX compatible device. 

The output is via Art-Net or sACN and will control anything that is patched to the first universe.  You simply have to connect the Ethernet from your computer to a node or Art-Net/sACN capable device.  There are no time restrictions or DMX interruptions, so anyone could use this in a show environment.  The only M-Series functions that are disabled are DMX IN and RDM capabilities.

In addition, with M-PC you can also access the FREE universe of DMX control via any ENTTEC capable USB to DMX device (USB DMX PRO, PRO MKII and OPEN USB DMX). With these units you can simply plug in the DMX line to the USB device and start programming.  Note that before you can use your ENTTEC device you will need to ensure its drivers are installed.  For details, see this page and scroll down to the "ENTTEC Devices" section.

 
M-PC is a full featured lighting control platform with total access to all the features of the M-Series control system.  Whether working with one universe or many, keyboard shortcuts can be extremely handy.  Here is a list of all the keyboard shortcuts that are compatible with M-PC.




To learn how easy it is to program M-Series on M-PC check out these tutorials: