Strand 6.5.1 MX Datasheet

6.5.1

PRODUCT DATA

A Guide To The Control Desk

1

2

3

4

1. Preset A faders

2. Preset B faders (in channel mode)

3. Channel / scene LED displays

4. Channel / scene flash buttons

5. Twin fader time controls

6. Hold controls for A faders

7. A/B crossfaders with LED

8. Channel / scene mode control

9. C/D crossfaders with LED control

fader bar graph

10. Master flash level fader

11. Channel / scene flash mode

12. Flash to level or solo flash

13. LCD display window

14. Display cursor and menu controls

Scene masters (in scene mode)

5

TIME B/D

TIME A/C

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-

-

-
Manual

-

-

-

-

2

-

-

-

-

5

Scene Pg:1 C:1.5

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-

-

-

10

Fx Pg:1 D:1.BL

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-

-

-

15

SCENE FX SETUP

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30

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-

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45

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1 min

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2 min

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5 min

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-

-

-

10 min

ACTIVE
HOLD

6

ADB

SCENE

CHANNEL

- 0

10 -

- 1

9 -

- 2

8 -

- 3

7 -

- 4

6 -

8

- 5

5 -

- 6

4 -

- 7

3 -

- 8

2 -

- 9

1 -

- 10

0 -

7

14

C

10 -

9 -

8 -

7 -

6 -

5 -

4 -

3 -

2 -

1 -

0 -

SCENE
FLASH
LEVEL

CHANNEL

- 0
10 -

-

- 1
9 -

-

10

- 2

FLASH

8 -

-

MODE

- 3
7 -

-

- 4
6 -

-

- 5
5 -

-

OFF

- 6
4 -

-

FLASH

- 7
3 -

-

SOLO

- 8
2 -

-

- 9
1 -

-

- 10
0 -

-

9

15. Record mode selector

16. Number lock for keypad

17. Effect controls and LEDs

18. Effect type selectors with LEDs

19. Effect direction controls with LED

20. Manual step control for effects

bar graph

21. Effects go / stop control

22. Audio sensitivity or MIDI tempo

23. Effect fade in / out time fader

24. Effect step time fader

25. Effects master control selector

26. Blackout switch with LED

27. Grand Master

RECORD

15

17

13

CHASE

18

11

12

16

NUMLOCK

ACTIVE

456

123

CYCLE FLICKER

BUILD

REVERSE

FORWARD

STEP

20 21

AUDIO/MIDI FX FADE TIME

STEP/TIME FX MASTER

10 -

10 -

10 -

22 23 24 25

9 -

9 -

9 -

8 -

8 -

8 -

7 -

7 -

7 -

6 -

6 -

6 -

5 -

5 -

5 -

4 -

4 -

4 -

3 -

3 -

3 -

2 -

2 -

2 -

1 -

1 -

1 -

0 -

0 -

0 -

RANDOM AUDIO/MIDI

BOUNCE

GO/STOP

10 -

9 -

8 -

7 -

6 -

5 -

4 -

3 -

2 -

1 -

0 -

BLACKOUT

26

19

27

GRAND
MASTER

10 -

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9 -

-

8 -

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7 -

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6 -

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5 -

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4 -

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3 -

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2 -

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1 -

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CONTROLS

MX

™

12, 24 & 48 Channels

MX 12

285mm

651mm

912mm

822mm

65mm

MX 24

MX 48

545mm

80mm

MX 12

Portable 12 channel memory console with
48 memories (4 pages of 12), 2 presets of
manual faders (which can be used as scene
masters), manual and timed playback
controls and programmable effects.
Complete with power supply.

V 15Vdc c 12 d 512 Z 2 - 12 m 48
Y DMX512, AMX192, D54, SMX, MIDI O 651 x
285 x 65mm (25.6" x 11.2" x 2.6") w 4.3kg (9.5lbs)
f 651 x 350mm (25.6" x 13.8") p 6.1kg (13.4lbs)

3

P 0.025m

Cat No. Description

64112 MX12, 12 Channel Console UK

64212 MX12, 12 Channel Console EC

(0.88 Cu.ft) s SELV

style psu

style psu

Portable 24 channel memory console with
96 memories (4 pages of 24), 2 presets of
manual faders (which can be used as scene
masters), manual and timed playback
controls and programmable effects.
Complete with power supply.

V 15Vdc c 24 d 512 Z 2 - 24 m 96 Y DMX512,
AMX192, D54, SMX, MIDI O 912 x 285 x 65mm
(35.9" x 11.2" x 2.6") w 5.7kg (12.5lbs)
f 912 x 350mm (35.9" x 13.8") p 8.3kg (18.3lbs)

3

P 0.051m

Cat No. Description

64124 MX24, 24 Channel Console UK

64224 MX24, 24 Channel Console EC

MX 24

(1.8 Cu.ft) s SELV

style psu

style psu

Continued Overleaf

A GUIDE TO SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

GENERAL

faders m Typical memory capacity Y Control protocol w Weight of product O Overall dimension of
product p Packed weight P Packed volume f Desk space required s Compliance with safety standards.

VSupply voltage c Number of channels d Number of dimmers Z Number of sub-masters or

● 2-scene preset manual console with memory

● Ideal for smaller venues which require basic memory

capabilities and special effects

● 12, 24 or 48 channels, maximum 512 dimmers

● Lightweight and portable

● LCD menu and data screen with choice of English, French or

German language

● Optional video terminal display

● Manual, timed and recorded timed crossfades

● Individual flash button per channel with master

● 4 'pages' of memories

● 24 programmable effects

● Two proportional channel/dimmer patches

● Software selectable multiplex dimmer protocols:

DMX, AMX, D54, SMX

● MIDI interface for automated effects and system expansion

● Optional memory storage card

● Printer output

● Power supply included

● Can be used for 120 - 240V operation with appropriate

power supply

PAGE 4 © Strand Lighting MX 12, 24, 48 CHANNELS VERSION 1.0

MX 48

Portable 48 channel double height memory control console with 192 memories (4 pages
of 48), 2 presets of manual faders (which can be used as scene masters), manual and
timed playback controls and programmable effects. Complete with power supply.

V 15Vdc c 48 d 512 Z 2 - 48 m 192 Y DMX512, AMX192, D54, SMX, MIDI O 822 x 545 x
137mm (32.4" x 21.4" x 5.4") w 8.9kg (19.6lbs) f 822 x 600mm (32.4" x 23.6") p 12.7kg (28lbs)

3

(2.8 Cu.ft) s SELV

P 0.08m

Cat No. Description

64148 MX48, 48 Channel Console UK style psu
64248 MX48, 48 Channel Console EC style psu

MX Accessories

Cat. No. Description

66112 Terminal display, 14"
66113 Terminal cable
66114 Memory card, 64kB
65009 Demultiplexer, 24 channel
66083 DMX control cable, 2m
66081 DMX control cable, 10m
66082 DMX control cable, 25m

Electrical Data

Supply Input -18V DC ± 10% 800mA
Multiplexed DMX: 5-pin XLR - Female

Dimmer AMX: 4-pin XLR - Male
Outputs D54: 3-pin XLR - Female

MIDI in: 5-pin DIN socket (180°)

thru: 5-pin DIN socket (180°)
out: 5-pin DIN socket (180°)

Dimmers The console is capable of controlling up to 512

Patch Tables Two software-controlled patch tables are available to

Cue Storage Capacity is related to channel size.

Memory Retention One month without power (by internal rechargable

Library A 64kB memory card can store the entire MX

Display An integral 4 x 20 backlit LCD display provides access

MIDI Interface allows use with other MIDI equipment, such

Operational Data

dimmers over multiplexed control lines. DMX512,
AMX192 and D54 protocols are all included as
standard, and are software selectable.

link any dimmer or group of dimmers to a single
channel. Additionally every dimmer may be set with a
level which is proportional to the controlling channel.

MX12: 48 scenes (12 x 4 pages)
MX24: 96 scenes (24 x 4 pages)
MX48: 192 scenes (48 x 4 pages)

batteries.) MX can distinguish between being turned
off and loss of power. If switched off a series of
diagnostic tests will be run before the desk is
operational. After power loss the desk is restored to
the same state, including running effects and timed
fades, as it was prior to power failure.

memory, or selectively record scenes, effects, patch
tables and setup data.

to setup information, and preview and modification of
recorded states and effects. The terminal display
option can show output, scene memory, held memory
and patch details.

as sequencers for external playback control, or other
MX consoles, for slave or back-up operations.

Terminal Display EIA-RS232 25-pin D-type socket.
and Printer

Standards Designed to conform to SELV.
Compliance

Environmental Data

General Office level conditions, with a minimum of dust.
Max Operating 0° to +35°C (32° - 95°F).

Ambient Temp
Relative Humidity 10% - 95% (non-condensing).
IP Rating IP20.

Mechanical Data

Construction Custom designed injection molded case in dark grey, with matching
Control Surface fader knobs and push buttons. The control surface has been specially

designed with slots to reduce lateral fader knob movement and
remote contact switches to ensure reliability.

Controls Smooth tracking faders and precise action push buttons throughout.
Case The MX control panels fit into an extruded aluminium chassis in

matching grey, with four rubber feet.

Weights and Dimensions

Weight 4.3kg (9.5lb) 5.7kg (12.5lb) 8.9kg (19.6lb)
Length 651.0mm (25.6") 912.0mm (35.9") 822.0mm (32.4")
Width 285.0mm (11.2") 285.0mm (11.2") 545.0mm (21.4")
Height 65.0mm (2.6") 65.0mm (2.6") 137.0.mm (5.4")
Packed Weight 6.1kg (13.4lb) 83.0kg (18.3lb) 12.7kg (28lb)

London: Strand Lighting Ltd, Grant Way, Isleworth, Middlesex, TW7 5QD, United Kingdom.

Wolfenbüttel: Strand Lighting GmbH, Salzbergstraße 2, 38302 Wolfenbüttel, Germany.

Rome: Strand Lighting Srl, Via delle Gardenie 33, Pontina Vecchia Km 33,400,

Brussels: Strand Lighting Ltd, Chaussée de Haecht 1801, 1130 Bruxelles, Belgium

Stockholm: Strand Lighting Ltd, Box 20105, Tappvägen 24, 161 02 Bromma, Sweden

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equipment described.© Strand Lighting Ltd 1995. Strand™, Strand Lighting™ and MX™ are
trade marks of Strand Lighting Limited. Strand Lighting is a company within the Film &
Television Division of The Rank Organisation Plc, United Kingdom.
Country of origin United Kingdom.