Martin Professional M1 User Manual

M1 Reference Guide Rev J

Martin Professional

M1

The all-in-one control solution!

Introduction

What is M1tm?

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 market.

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Why do you need i t?

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 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

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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

External display

8192 parameters

What is so special…?

Martin M1 is the new Martin console everyone has been waiting for

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Key features

Digital LCD buttons for direct parameter access

Multiple wing attachment (M-Series Modules)

4x DMX Universe direct from the console

Up to 16 Universe with optional license

M-Series Manager for calendar schedules

Customizable Graphical User Interface

Powerful effects engine

5000 cuelists with fader control

10000 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.

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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 end­us er.

Once enabled the M1 will carry this license for its life-time. Up to two
additional packs of 4 universes can be added to a single M1 for a total
of 16 universes or 8192 channels.

Another way to enable additional universes is to use the Ether2DMX8. One
Ether2DMX8 will automatically increase the number of universes to 12 or two
Ether2DMX8 for 16 universes.

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Options

M1 options

License for

additional 4

DMX universes

pack

P/N 39808013

Optional

Internal MIDI

port module

P/N 91613038

SMPTE

External

module

P/N 90703020

Replacement

Desk Lamp

P/N 91613037

Dust cover for

M1 P/N

91613070

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Marketing material

M1 video on YouTube Click here

M1 Video download Hi-res Click Here

Hi-Res picture Click Here

Product Page Click Here

Latest Specifications Click Here

M-Series Facebook page Click here

M-PC Download page Click here

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Dimensions - Open

Depth:464mm
Width: 828mm
Height Close: 182mm
Height Open: 388mm
Weight: 14.4 kg

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Dimensions - Close

Depth:464mm
Width: 828mm
Height Close: 182mm
Height Open: 388mm
Weight: 14.4 kg

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Specifications 1/2

Physical

• Length: 828mm

• Width: 464mm

• Height screen closed: 182mm

• Height screen opened 388mm

• Weight: 14.4kg

Control and Programming

• Protocol: DMX512 DMX512A (RDM), Artnet2

• 4 DMX universes, ex p and a b le to 16

• 2048 channels, expandable to 8192

• No limit to number of DMX channels per fixture

• Extensive fixture library for all known manufacturers

• 65000 presets for each group of functions (P/T, color, gobo, etc.)

• Effect generator for au t oma t e d p r ogr a mming of complex e ffects

• Customizable h igh ligh t an d lowligh t fu n ct ion t o ide n tif y in div idu a l fix tu r es

• Relative or absolute programming

• Fan function for all channels (including timing parameters)

• On-the-fly global timing change s

• Virtual cuelist s

• Virtual Dimmer

• Macros

• Wait, follow an d link cu e s

• HTP, LTP, chase, timecode, submaster and group master playback functionality

• Individual paramete r timings

• Intuitive patch feature

• Fixture type c lo ning

• All channels with 16-bit re solu tio n

•

Control/User Interface

• Main playback

• 10 x 60 mm (2.4 in.) playback faders, each with four function-assignable buttons

• Sub playback

• 24 playbacks

• 12 x 40 mm (1.6 in.) playback faders with one assignable button

• 12 x single assigna b le b ut t on s

• Other controls

• 2 x scroll wheels for bank changes

• 12 x customizab le multi-function keys

• Playback Select button

• Master Go section with Go, Pause, Snap and Release

• 4 x digital rotary encoders with push function and status LED for fixture

parameter control

• 5 x dynamically labeled digital LCD buttons for parameter groups, effect
parameters, fanning and global timings

• Grand master fader and button

• Blind/preview bu tt on

• Customizable h igh ligh t /lo wlig ht functio n

• Customizable parameter defaults

• Next/last fixtures/groups

• Trackball with pan/tilt control switch

• Left/right mouse button

• Large command keys

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Specifications 2/2

Playback

• Assign a cue, cuelist or effect to any playback fader

• 500 playback banks, each containing 10 playbacks

• 500 sub playback banks, each containing 24 playbacks

• 100 pages of 100 playbacks activated by touchscreen button

• No limit to cue s per cuelist

• Full 16-bit fading for high-resolution fix t ures

• Individual fad e in/ fa de ou t time s for a ll p la yb ac ks

• Manual override available at all times

• Live 0-1000% o ve r rid e of g lob al cue timings

• Live programme r timing ( “Sneak”)

• Cuelists can be executed in tracking or non-tracking mode

Hardware

• Industrial 13.1" TFT 16:9 touchscreen (1280 x 800 pixels)

• Internal SATA 2.5” SSD

• Modular construction

• Industrial motherboard with Intel processor

• 2GB RAM

• Integrated graphics

• 2 x dimmable X L R d esk lamp c o nnection s

Software

• Installation by USB storage device

• Show backup on hard disk or USB storage device (not included)

• Support for ELO USB touch screens and Win7 compatible t ouch scr e e n

Connections

• 4 x DMX universe outputs: 5-pin locking XLR

• External monitor touchscreen: VGA or DVI

• Artnet for up to 16 DMX universes in total: RJ-45 (4 included, 12 purchase

separately)

• MaxNet contr olle r link: RJ-45

• 2 x M-Series Module interfaces: RJ45 Ethercon

• 7 x storage media/hardware peripherals: USB 2.0

• MIDI in/out/thru (MIDI show control, MIDI notes, MIDI timecode): Optional

• 2 x desk lamps: XLR

• AC power input: 3-pin IEC

• AC power throughput: 3-pin IEC (6 A max.)

Electrical:

• AC-Power: 90-264 V nominal, 50/60 Hz

Power supply unit: Full rang e switch-mode
Main fuses: 2AT (x2)
AC power throughput: Max. 6 A
Lamp output: 12V PWM (x2)

• Amp: Max. 0.75 A

Watt: Max. 80 W

Included Items

• 1.5 m (4.9 ft.) power cable, 3-pin IEC P/N 11501012

• User documentation CD

Ordering Information

• M1 Console P/N 90732040

• Additional 4 DMX universes pack P/N 39808013

• Optional MIDI por t mo du le P/N 91613038

• Optional SMPTE external module P/N 90703020

• Optional Dusk cover P/N 91613070

• Replacement Desklamp P/N 91613037

• Optional Flightc ase P/N 91535070

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Overview

16:9 high resolution
Industrial Touch screen

Extended Playback Section with
freely programmable
12 x 40mm faders and 24
buttons

Main Playback Section with
freely programmable
10 x 60mm faders and 40
buttons

Programming Section with Numerical
Keypad, Command Keys and 5 RGB LCD
buttons

4 high resolution
digital encoders with
push function

12 programmable Function
or playback Buttons

High quality Trackball for
precise movement and
mouse cursor

Grandmaster
and bump

Main Go section

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Overview

4 XLR 5pin F
DMX512 out
ports (RDM
compatible)

1 XLR 5pin M
DMX512 in ports

2 EtherCon RJ45
USB Wing
connections

1 DVI or VGA
monitor output

6 MiniJack Audio
in/out

2 RJ45 Network
connections

2 PS2 Keyboard
and mouse
connections

1 DB-9 M RS-232

2 XLR 3pin 12 volt
desk lamps

3 MIDI In/Out
Thru ports
(optional)

IEC Power in/out
with switch

4 DMX out

1 DMX in

2 Expansion

wing

connections for

M-Series
Modules

DVI output

for external

monitor

Optional

MIDI ports

Power in/out

and switch

4 USB

2 PS2

DMX

Artnet

out

Network

VGA output
for external

monitor

Audio In/Out

12v desk

lamp

Connectivity

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Overview

Programming Section

Numerical

Keypad

20

Command

Keys

2-Buttons

Trackball

5 RGB LCD

Buttons

for

Dynamic

Parameter

Access

4 digital

encoders

with push

function

and status

LED

USB port

for desk

light or
storage

device

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Overview

Main Playback Section

10 X 60mm

Faders

20 customizable

keys

(Go/Pause)

20 customizable

tactswitch

(Select/Flash)

Scrollwheel for

Bank changes

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Overview

Extended Playback Section

12 X 40mm
Faders with
single Flash

button

12 Single

Flash buttons

Scrollwheel

for Bank

changes

Spacing for

labeling

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Overview

Main Go

and

Grand Master Section

Grandmaster

with

customizable

Button

Select Main GO section

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Overview

Function Keys

12 Functions Keys, freely

assignable to many

console functions.

For additional direct

access, Playback can also

be assigned to functions

keys

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Control surface

The M1 control surface is designed to feel right from the first
time it is used.

The keypad section has been kept the exact same as previous
Martin consoles in order to facilitate the migration from one
console to another.

To control fixture parameters, the M1 offers different options;
4 encoders, touchscreen, trackball or direct value entry via the
keypad.

This allows the most laborious programming task to be done
accurately, quickly and efficiently even for the most detailed
devices like media servers and LED fixtures.

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Playback and more!

In live event situations where programming time is often a luxury, the Martin M1
comes with 46 direct access playbacks from its surface and hundreds more
through the touchscreen.

The 46 playbacks on the surface are divided into three sections called Playback,
Submaster and User keys.

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Playback section I

The main Playback section offers 10 x 60mm
fader playbacks equipped with 4 buttons.
Each of the buttons can be assigned to a
long list of functionalities such as Go,
Flash+Go, Pause, Release, etc. The M1 offers
500 banks of 10 playbacks.

The same cuelist can be assigned to several
playback or submaster faders and each
assignment can have its own set of options.
This allows, for example, mapping of a
cuelist over two or more submaster buttons.

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Playback section II

The Submaster section offers 24 additional playbacks, 12
with 40mm faders and flash buttons and 12 with flash
buttons only.
Up to 500 banks of 24 playbacks, submasters, overrides,
inhibitives can be assigned and controlled simultaneously.

The same cuelist can be assigned to several playback or
submaster faders and each assignment can have its own set
of options. This allows, for example, mapping of a cuelist
over two or more submaster buttons.

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User keys as Playback

In addition to their multi-purpose functions, the 12 user keys can also be used to
control cuelist.

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Video touch screen

The Martin M1-ts comes equipped with a high resolution 16:9
touchscreen, delivering crisp and bright views suitable in any
outdoor light condition.

The screen is mounted on a flip-hinge system that can be
adjusted to be completely in line with the surface angle of the
M1 so the screen is never in the way when programming.

Folding it down onto the surface provides protection from
damage and also hides it from unauthorized use.

The screen design has been thoroughly tested, is long lasting
and solid.

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Universe expansion

2048 DMX isn’t enough? No problem. The Martin M1 can be
upgraded to generate up to 8192 DMX channels (or 16
universes). There are two ways to add more DMX universes to
the M1.

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 DUO DMX device.

It is also possible to enable the universes by using certain
Martin products. Connect any M-Series Module to the M1 to
enable two additional universes or use the Ether2DMX8 to
enable eight additional universes.

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Hands-on expansion

The M1 control surface can easily be expanded through Martin’s M-Series
Modules. The Button, Playback and Submaster Modules 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.

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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 M-Serie Manager which offers Internet,
Serial and Telnet remote options as well as scheduled
operation via calendar and time-of-day rules.

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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 Martin’s 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. No longer is the color a combination
of DMX values. Quick access through the M1 color browser
helps to find just the right one.

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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. Using a step-by-step wizard, fixtures can be added to
the patch without the need to read a complex manual.

The M1 patch offers other powerful functions such as
fixture cloning, re-addressing and re-numbering, and
assigning addresses is a simple drag and drop operation.

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Intelligent grouping

M1 fixture grouping does more than simply store fixtures
together inside a Group number.

Its powerful masking system allows for many variants of fixture
orders and combinations, each of which can be utilized for
effects and timing controls extremely fast.

Generic fixture masks like ‘every third’ or ‘odd and even’ can be
stored for quick recall and the masks are seamlessly integrated
into the Group window.

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Effect generator

The M1 features one of the best effect generators on the
market. Each parameter of every device has its own effect
parameter.

Each generator has a multitude of curves and its own speed
control, amplitude and delay.

All effects parameters will track through your cuelist like any
other device parameters.

Multiple parameters can be easily synchronized together to
speed up programming and the M1 provides extremely fine
control over all aspects of FX programming and playback.

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Global and live timing

Following the pace of a show is a breeze with the M1.

At any time, the operator can increase or decrease the time
scale of a cuelist or the whole desk, allowing for instant
reaction in changes to a show.

Even the most complex one-off events can be controlled so that
the M1 is always on time and on beat.

All programmer changes can be done with timing control,
enabling programming and on-the-fly adjustments that are
smooth and elegant.

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Presets

Presets are one of the most important features of any modern lighting console as
they provide the building blocks for an accurate show and fast and efficient
programming.

The M1 offers many different preset groups with the option to customize all
parameter assignments to suit the preference of the operator. Multiple Preset
windows can be open at once.

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Fixture parts

Today’s fixtures are more and more complex and can be
difficult to use on most consoles. With the M1, fixtures
with several sections, such as LED strips, can be controlled
per section or as an individual fixture.

We call this feature “dot fixture.”
For example, controlling a MAC 401 Dual means
controlling five fixtures; the base and the four
independent LED panels.

For the M1, this is one fixture with four sub-fixtures.
Handling effects and timings for several such fixtures is
therefore very simple on the M1, and access to all fixtures
is quick via the fixture window and the grouping
functions.

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Cuelist

The concept behind the M1 is based around a very simple
cuelist philosophy that is well established and familiar to many
console operators.

Each of the thousands of possible cuelists can contain 10,000
cues. Each cue has its own label, trigger mode, fade time and
delay.

In addition to the normal Cuelist mode, each cuelist can be set
as Chase, Override, Timecode, Submaster or Inhibitive and
such modes can be changed back and forth easily.

Each cuelist is a set of standard options such as Mark-cues,
Tap -synch, Priorities, etc…

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Timecode and MIDI

MIDI

An optional MIDI module can be added to the M1. The
module comes with three MIDI connections In/Out/Thru. With
this option installed the M1 can receive MIDI Notes, MIDI
Timecode and MIDI Show Control.

Using the optional MIDI module, Cuelist can be triggered via
MIDI timecode. A ‘learn’ mode makes it easy to set trigger
points while listening to a soundtrack.

MIDI Show Control
The M-Series consoles allows to receive and send standard
MSC commands

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User layouts, views and settings

Up to 16 views are available and can be completely
customized. The M1 contains optimized factory default
views so there is no delay when starting to use the
console.

Views can then be adjusted as the operator learns the
desk and creates his own personal work environment.
Views can be exported and imported quickly with a USB
memory stick.

User settings

All settings of the M1 can be saved to a file and stored
away for later usage. This is particularly useful for users
who tailor their M1 console to their needs.

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Command line

Although the M1 is highly graphical it also uses a command
line for direct user input. A command line allows experienced
users to work extremely fast and save many hours in a
programming session. Powerful commands are available for
quick access to many functions of the desk.

The M1 command line follows a natural speech syntax that is
easy to learn. M1 does not think like a computer but like a
human being. Once the concept is understood the commands
will come naturally to the user as they follow the same
concepts and combinations are logical.

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.

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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

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Artnet management

Artnet management

M1 is compliant with Artnet 2 and supports RDM over Artnet devices. Connected
Artnet nodes can be remotely configured. M1 has unicast and broadcast settings
to optimize the system for the required network bandwidth.

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RDM management

The M1 is fully RDM compatible. All information
can be seen in the M1 fixture patch as well as into
M1 views. Also include in M1 is the RDM webpage
remotely accessible . A scheduling feature
generates reports at specific times of the week for
better management.

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Offline programming

Part of the Martin M1 family is the M-PC software. This
free downloadable Windows-based software can be used
as a real console as well as an offline editor.

All show files created in M-PC or other M-Series products
are fully compatible with the Martin M1 and vice versa.

M-PC is fully compatible with Windows 7 and Windows 8.

32 and 64 bit

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Show file compatibility

All previously made show files in M6, M2GO or M-PC are fully compatible with the M1. The
same goes for show files made on the M1 - they will load properly on r any M-Series consoles
with same or higher software version.

M1

M2GO

M2PC

M-PC

Maxxyz

Compact

M6

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Martin Professional
M1TM

The all-in-one control solution!