Martin M1 user Manual
MARTIN PROFESSIONAL
M1
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The all-in-one control solution!
Introduction
What is M1
M1 is the next generation lighting controller
from Martin Professional. With the full power of
a larger desk and the agility of a smaller one, it
is a state-of-the-art all-in-one lighting desk.
Following the philosophy and simplicity of our
current controller platform, the Martin M1 sets
a new standard as the most powerful and
affordable full-featured lighting console on the
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market.
Why do you need it?
M1 is the answer to today's market demands for a
fully integrated controller that is compact and
affordable without compromising on features.
M1 contains all the elements to control any type
of lighting system in just about any situation.
Utilizing its integrated foldable touchscreen and
multiple playback areas, Martin M1 offers
powerful features and unmatched ease of access
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to the lighting system.
M1 offers everything ready to go out of the box.
Just plug it in and you‟re up and programming in
minutes
What is so special…?
Martin M1 is the new Martin console
everyone has been waiting for
Fully integrated control solution in smaller a form
High resolution touchscreen in 16:9 format
Folding built-in display
Lightweight and solid construction
Powerful software with unmatched ease of operation
High quality components for tactile access
Multiple playback systems
Multiple external display
6144 parameters
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Key features
Digital LCD buttons for direct parameter access
Multiple wing attachment (MaxModules)
4x DMX Universe direct from the console
Up to 12 Universe with optional license
Maxxyz Manager for calendar schedules
Customizable Graphical User Interface
Powerful effects engine
1000 cuelists with fader control
1000 cuelists with playback control buttons
Parallel execution of multiple cuelists
Submaster, Groupmaster and Override functionality
Fanning functionality on Parameter and time
On-the-fly global timing adjustments
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Milestone
The M1 is the result of over a decade of
console development at Martin. The M1 has
been developed with one goal in mind; to
build the most affordable lighting console
with the most value on the market.
In our quest to find the right balance
between features and cost, every aspect of
the M1 design has been considered. The
result is the perfect console for today‟s wide
range of applications, from rental to
permanent installations.
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Quality
All Martin M1 components are industrial grade and
made to endure the toughness of rental and
touring.
Assembly quality, thorough testing, and software
stability are all aspects that make the M1 the right
choice.
Not all consoles are created equal; the choice of
components is extremely important and the M1 is
built with the best components on the market.
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Performance
The Martin M1 is equipped with a fast dual-core
processor, making operation snappy and fun. The
dual core processor ensures that the user interface
remains fast and responsive even if dozens
playbacks and effects are activated
simultaneously.
Utilizing a quick communication protocol, all user
actions on the hardware surface are immediately
translated to the output.
This means that flashing buttons and moving
faders have no perceivable delay, something very
important in today‟s dynamic lighting approach.
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Ease of use
The Martin M1 is the easiest lighting desk you will
ever learn. Why? 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.
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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. The result is a
bad compromise that is inefficient to operate.
After dozens of layout studies, the final Martin M1
design achieves a perfect balance of buttons, faders
and encoder wheels.
Lifting and transporting the Martin M1 was also a
consideration. Because it is light weight, it can easily
be moved by a single person and is light enough to be
checked in as luggage at the airport.
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Lighting is about contrast…
With experience we have learned the importance of
contrast on the user surface. It take a certain amount of
time for eyes to adapt to the lighting condition.
In a typical event the stage is often very bright while the
control booth is very dark. In 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.
Further more, a black surface attracts heat from the sun in
outdoor conditions. And lets not forget that on black
surfaces dust always shows and it never looks clean.
A white surface? well what to say… it is just not cool ;-)
Any color as long as it‟s gray…
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Adding Universes
The M1 comes standard with 4 DMX universes which is
normally enough to cover 80% of today's demand for
this target usage.
If more DMX channels are needed through Artnet,
additional pack of 4 DMX universes can be enabled by
purchasing an optional activation license code. This
license can be purchase directly online by the end-user.
Once enabled the M1 will carry this license for its lifetime. Up to two additional packs of 4 universes can be
added to a single M1 for a total of 12 universes or 6144
channels.
Another way to enable additional universes is to use Martin DMX
devices such as the Ether2DMX8 or MaxModules. The
Ether2DMX8 will automatically increase the number of universes
to 12 While each MaxModules will add two more universes for a
maximum of 12 DMX universes.
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Options
M1 options
License for
additional 4
DMX universes
pack
P/N 39808013
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Optional MIDI
port module
P/N 91613038
Replacement
Desk Lamp
P/N 91613037
Marketing material
M1 video
On YouTube Click here
Download Hi-res Click Here (36 megs, it can take several minutes to start)
M1 Facebook page Click here
Maxxyz page on Facebook Click here
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M1 vs Maxxyz Compact comparison
Maxxyz Compact
Martin M1
Maxxyz Compact
Martin M1
Hardware
Playback
Processor
Pentium M (1.86)
Intel Core2
Playback Faders
10 motorized
10 x 60mm non Motorized
RAM
1GB
2GB
Playback LCD
10 high res
None
Hard Drive
1x 80GB SATA 7200rpm
1x 80GB SATA 7200rpm
Playback Buttons
Go, Pause, Flash
Go, Pause, Flash, Select
Internal Screen
1x Touch 800x600
1x Touch widescreen 1280x800
Playback Submaster Faders
none
12 x 40mm faders
Flip Screen
No
Yes
Playback Submaster Buttons
none
24 x tact-switch
External Screen
1x VGA max 1920X1200
1x VGA or 1x DVI max 3880x1024
Main GO
Go, Pause, Snap, Release
Go, Pause, Snap, Release
Artnet Connection
1x RJ45
1x RJ45
Grandmaster + Bump
Yes
Yes
Remote Connection
1x RJ45
1x RJ45
Flashmaster
Yes
No
USB Connections
4x USB 2.0
8x USB2.0
DMX512 Out
4
4
DMX512 In
1
1
Software
Wing/Module RJ45
2
2
Artnet Support
32 Universes
2048 Channels basic
MIDI
In/Out/Thru
In/Out/Thru (optional)
6144 with additional licenses
SMPTE
1x XLR, 1x BNC
External (optional)
Timecode Support
Yes
Optional
Audio
2x XLR in, 2x XLR out
3.5mm in/out
RDM Support
Yes
Yes
Keyboard
Yes
No
Trackball
Yes
Yes
Numerical Keypad
19 keys
19 keys
Accessories
Command Buttons
12
5x LCD Banks
1x CV , 1x Playback (high res)
1x CV , 1x Playback (high res)
Flightcase
Yes
None
Digital Encoders
6x P&G Digibelts
4x Rotary Encoder
Dustcover
Yes
None
Encoder LED feedback
Full row
Single LED
Desklight
Integrated
Yes
Direct Access Buttons
4
Integrated into Encoder
XLR 5M-3F adapters
4
Optional
Function Keys
5x LCD
12 X user keys
Misc Operation keys
18
19
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Making the right choices
M1 or Maxxyz Compact?
It depends on the type of application the console would mainly be used in. We put
together some key points for both consoles to help you make that choice.
Why choosing a M1?
• Smaller
• Lighter
• Faster
• More faders
• Flip screen
• Higher resolution screen
• More external monitor support
• 4 Encoder wheels
• 12 user keys
• Flash Master
Why choosing a Maxxyz
Compact?
•Motorized faders
•LCD buttons on playback
•LCD Button on Bank
•Physical integration with MaxFrame
module
•32 universes
•6 Encoder Belt with LEDS
•LCD User keys
•Built-in desk light
•Built-in sliding keyboard
•Built-in timecode
•Standard MIDI
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Dimensions - Open
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Depth:464mm
Width: 828mm
Height Close: 182mm
Height Open: 388mm
Weight: 14.4 kg
Dimensions - Close
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Depth:464mm
Width: 828mm
Height Close: 182mm
Height Open: 388mm
Weight: 14.4 kg
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