
Lighting Control Solved
• Ideal for small and medium size venues
and productions
• Simple, affordable, powerful
• Intuitive natural-language control
• Advanced show control functions
• Support for external monitor
• Silent, compact design

EASY TO USE TASK-
ORIENTED NAVIGATION
Select the Lights you want to control.
• No command line to learn – manage images, not numbers
• Cognito
• Groups you create reduce programming time
• Real-time visual feedback of Lights at a glance
• Extensive library of over 2000 fixture definitions
Control your Lights quickly and easily with a large,
well-ordered assortment of tools.
• Never look at a DMX chart again
• Tools categorized by Intensity, Color, Position and Shape – recall them in an instant on
• Selectable Color Temperatures and Color Spaces
• Powerful fanning tools give you that “big look” quickly and with ease
• Apply comprehensive, simple-to-adjust effects to any attribute
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groups Lights automatically to reduce setup time
the console hardware
SELECT
Record what you see for Memory, Cue and Time-clock
event playback.
• Save looks to an unlimited number of memories on sliders and buttons for
on-the-fly playback
• No cue number constraints – record, drag and drop them on an unlimited number of
playlists for scripted shows
• Capture Groups, Colors, Positions and Shapes into custom reference libraries
• Move In Black and versatile cue timing options enable nuanced show playback
• Cue Actions associate powerful show control functions with any cue or external trigger
Play back your work and see it come together.
• Hands on and heads up: Playback is a breeze with well-positioned controls
• Repurpose your recorded cues as Chases. Change direction, fade rates or tap in a beat
to match your music
• Achieve prefect cue execution every time using external or internal timecode
• Schedule events to run at a specific time of day or relative to astronomical events based
on your location
• Password-protected Wall Station mode lock-out function presents a set of Memories or
a Playlist for operation from the touchscreen
• DMX
512 IN enables Memory “Wing” expansion from faders on a remote DMX512 console
CONTROL
RECORD
PLAY
For demonstration and training videos, visit our Pathway Connectivity YouTube Channel at
www.youtube.com/pathwayconnectivity

LIGHTING CONTROL CONSOLE
Cognito2 will not intimidate the less-experienced user and will not disappoint the most demanding professional.
• Fully operational with or without external monitor
• DMX
512 and Ethernet output including Art-Net, KiNET, E1.31 sACN and Pathport
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• neato
• Separate Intensity, Color, Position and Shape attribute timing
• Automatic Move-In-Black feature with Memories and Cues
• Power-over-Ethernet operation
• 7" capacitive touchscreen
• 7U Rack-mount kit option
• Multi-platform off-line editor
• Continually updated library of fixture definitions available on-line
Cognito2 is available in five models:
Starter, Pro512, Pro1024, Pro1536 and Pro2048.
Each is priced to suit the artistic needs of:
iOS App extensions for remote control and playback
• Schools
• Houses of worship
• Touring productions
• Museums
• Theme parks
• Community theaters
• Film and television productions
• Corporate theaters
Features Starter
Output addresses 512 512 1024 1536 2048
Pathport Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Art-Net Not enabled Yes Yes Yes Yes
1.31 sACN
ANSI E
KiNET Not enabled Yes Yes Yes Yes
512 OUT ports
DMX
DMX512 IN port
MIDI Show Control Not enabled Yes Yes Yes Yes
MIDI Timecode Not enabled Yes Yes Yes Yes
232 serial / Telnet support
RS
Contact closures Not enabled 3 3 3 3
Time and astronomical scheduling Not enabled Ye s Ye s Yes Yes
Not enabled Yes Yes Yes Yes
1 2
Not enabled 1 1 1 1
Not enabled Yes Yes Yes Yes
512 Pro1024 Pro1536 Pro2048
Pro
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Accessories
90V to 240V Regulated power supply
Dust cover Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
7U Rack-mount kit
Notes:
1. Universe 1 mirrored on both OUT ports. 2. Pathport gateway required for Universe III and IV output.
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional
Protected by US Patent D707,189 and patents pending
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A pioneer in entertainment lighting, Pathway Connectivity
is renowned for solid, easy-to-use equipment with
comprehensive, robust features.
Our reputation for innovation and reliability is based on over
twenty years commitment to enhancing the functions and
interoperability of lighting systems around the world.
For demonstration and training videos, visit our
Pathway Connectivity YouTube Channel at
www.youtube.com/pathwayconnectivity
#103-1439 17 Avenue SE
Calgary AB Canada T2G 1J9
T 403.243.8110
F 403.287.1281
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