Martin P3-150 LED Video System Controller
Description
Martin P3-150 LED Video System Controller
The P3-150 is a compact and ergonomic LED video controller purpose-built for pixel-mapping and video-to-lighting integration in studio and live recording environments. This unit bridges video content and DMX lighting control seamlessly, making it the engine for sessions running Martin Creative LED products and P3-enabled MAC moving heads. Its intuitive GUI and real-time visualization tools put sophisticated video mapping and synchronization within reach of producers and engineers at any experience level.
Video Processing & Pixel Control for Recording
The controller processes Full HD video input (1920×1080) at up to 60fps with progressive scan, delivering 8-bit RGB 4:4:4 color sampling and 16-bit per-channel processing depth (48 bits per pixel) for color-accurate capture and playback. System latency of 2 frames keeps video-to-lighting sync locked tight during recording, while the 520,000-pixel processing capacity (expandable) handles multi-camera setups and complex LED arrays without compromise.
Connectivity & Session Integration
Input flexibility spans DVI video input, up to 128 universes of Art-Net or sACN, and proprietary Martin P3 over Gigabit Ethernet (100m device-to-device range), plus 4 × USB 2.0 ports for peripherals and file transfer. The controller supports 2,000 fixtures (expandable) and enables real-time cross-fade or toggle between video-mapping and DMX pixel-mapping control, with all connected products reporting status back for centralized monitoring during production.
Key Features
- Video input up to Full HD (1920×1080) via DVI-D
- Frame rates up to 60fps, progressive scan only
- 8-bit RGB 4:4:4 colour sampling with 16-bit per-channel processing (48 bits per pixel)
- System latency: 2 frames
- Controller pixel processing capacity: 520,000 pixels (expandable)
- Controller fixture capacity: 2,000 fixtures (expandable)
- Up to 128 universes of Art-Net or sACN input
- Proprietary Martin P3 over Gigabit Ethernet (up to 100m between devices)
- 4 × USB 2.0 ports for keyboard, mouse, and peripherals
- Built-in GUI with real-time visualization and easy setup wizards
- Showfiles compatible across the entire P3 System Controller family
- Heat dissipation: 685 BTU/hr; includes EU, US, and UK power cables
The P3-150 consolidates video mapping, DMX control, and fixture management into one intuitive platform, delivering professional results whether recording a single LED wall backdrop or orchestrating complex multi-light production environments.
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At a Glance
The Martin P3-150 processes Full HD video at up to 60fps with 16-bit per-channel color depth, delivering smooth, artifact-free pixel mapping and synchronized DMX control in studio and live-production environments. Home studios and smaller production facilities benefit from its intuitive GUI, real-time visualization tools, and capacity to grow—start with a modest LED rig and expand up to 520,000 pixels and 2,000 fixtures as your work scales. It bridges video content and lighting control seamlessly, making post-production lighting design, virtual sets, and multimedia recording sessions simpler and faster to execute.
Frequently Asked Questions
What video formats and inputs does the P3-150 accept?
The controller accepts Full HD video input (1920×1080) at up to 60fps via DVI-D connector, with 8-bit RGB 4:4:4 color sampling and 16-bit per-channel processing depth for high color fidelity.
How many fixtures and pixels can the P3-150 control?
The standard configuration handles 520,000 pixels and 2,000 fixtures, both expandable. It supports up to 128 universes of Art-Net or sACN, plus proprietary Martin P3 over Gigabit Ethernet at ranges up to 100m between devices.
What is the video-to-lighting sync latency?
System latency is 2 frames, keeping video content and pixel/DMX output tightly synchronized for seamless playback and live switching.
What connectivity options are included?
The P3-150 offers DVI video input, up to 128 Art-Net or sACN universes, proprietary Martin P3 Ethernet, and 4 USB 2.0 ports for keyboard, mouse, and peripherals. All connected fixtures report status back for centralized monitoring.
Is the interface difficult to learn?
The P3-150 includes a built-in GUI with real-time visualization and setup wizards designed for operators at any experience level, making complex video mapping accessible without steep training.
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