Martin P3 control system upgraded to be more versatile

With a stronger implementation of protocols, the version 5.3.0 of the control system Martin P3 allows lighting professionals to work faster and manage large-scale equipment more easily.

Harman Professional Solutions has announced the version 5.3.0 of the software to control the systems Martin P3. This update introduces a number of features and enhancements that benefit newer products, as Mac Aura PXL, Mac Ultra and VDO Atomic Bold, as well as Martin's classic products, as VDO Sceptron, Exterior PixLine and VDO Fatron.

The system driver P3-PC now supports the NDI protocol, allowing you to receive video over IP from multiple sources, as media servers, webcams and media players.

sacn is added as an input protocol on all p3 system drivers, along with DMX and Art-Net. Added support for art-net sync multiuniverse and sACN sync.

DMX & Motion View now includes patching functionality and an incoming universe status window. In addition, it is now possible to run devices on “pure video mode”, no need to patch any DMX controls.

New features include opacity control of the background image, a menu of tools and information about them in terms of workspace size.

Renumbering tool and quick address tool have been updated to improve workflows. Added support for Active PDE Junction Box. Enable Magnified Fixtures is now compatible with Mac Aura PXL devices, Mac Ultra and VDO Atomic Bold.

this release also includes p3-pc-specific updates. Adds a new network driver, making it compatible with modern hardware.

additional enhancements include all the latest accessory and personality firmware files. Save options include 'Save Backup' in addition to 'Save As'. the classification of device files is now alphabetical and the edge compensation window indicates when the selected devices do not have the same final compensation enabled.

"This software update brings significant new functionality., interface and workflow improvements to Martin's P3 control platform", Explains Wouter Verlinden, Martin Product Manager – Creative Led, Lighting and Control. "With more versatile control functions, along with an even stronger implementation of standard protocols, lighting professionals can work faster and manage large-scale systems more easily.".

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