Martin P3-300 LED Video System Controller
Description
Martin P3-300 LED Video System Controller
The P3-300 is a rackmount video processing engine built around Martin's intuitive P3 workflow, delivering professional-grade LED control in a compact 2U format. This controller combines high-performance video processing with integrated lighting control, enabling seamless operation of Martin Creative LED fixtures and P3-enabled MAC moving heads from a single, cohesive interface. The unit's straightforward design and real-time visualization make complex video-mapping setups approachable for engineers and producers managing multi-fixture sessions and immersive visual content.
Video Processing & I/O Capability
The P3-300 processes video signals up to Full HD (1920×1080) at 60fps with 8-bit color depth and RGB 4:4:4 sampling, feeding a pixel processing capacity of 2,080,000 pixels. Input flexibility includes DVI, dual 3G-SDI, analog video, and dedicated sync inputs for genlock, allowing integration with virtually any broadcast or playback infrastructure. Built-in scaling and mapping engines handle resolution conversion and spatial remapping in real time, eliminating the need for external processors.
Control Integration & Network Architecture
The controller supports up to 64 universes of Art-Net or sACN input, bridging video content with DMX lighting control and automation systems on a single platform. All connected fixtures report status and diagnostic data back to the controller, centralizing monitoring and troubleshooting across your entire rig. Four etherCON ports handle management networking and P3 data distribution, while four USB 2.0 ports accommodate keyboards, mice, and peripheral devices.
Key Features
- 2,080,000 pixel processing capacity
- DVI input up to 1920×1080 Full HD
- Two 3G-SDI inputs (SD-SDI, HD-SDI, dual-link HD-SDI, and 3G-SDI format support)
- Full HD video input at up to 60fps, 8-bit color depth, RGB 4:4:4 color sampling
- DMX input, Art-Net input (up to 64 universes), and sACN input
- Built-in GUI with real-time visualization and easy setup wizards
- 2U rackmount steel and aluminum housing with IP20 protection
- DisplayPort++ monitor output and four etherCON sockets for network and P3 data
- Four USB 2.0 ports for peripherals
- IEC power input with integrated switch; 685 BTU/hr heat dissipation with filtered, temperature-controlled fans
- Showfile compatibility across all P3 System Controller family products and offline editor
- Real-time crossfade and toggle between video-mapping and DMX pixel-mapping control
The P3-300 delivers broadcast-grade video I/O, intelligent fixture integration, and an accessible workflow in a single rack unit, making it ideal for production environments where LED content synchronization and precision pixel control are essential.
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At a Glance
The Martin P3-300 is a professional video processing engine that bridges high-resolution video content with DMX lighting control, ideal for producers and engineers working on broadcast, event recording, and multimedia sessions. It processes Full HD video at 60fps alongside up to 64 universes of Art-Net or sACN lighting data, offering real-time visualization and mapping tools that streamline post-production and live recording workflows. Choose it for studio-to-stage flexibility, centralized fixture monitoring, and the creative control to map video to LED rigs without leaving the mixing environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What video formats and resolutions does the P3-300 support?
The P3-300 processes Full HD video (1920×1080) at up to 60fps with 8-bit color depth and RGB 4:4:4 sampling. It accepts DVI, dual 3G-SDI (supporting SD-SDI, HD-SDI, dual-link HD-SDI, and 3G-SDI formats), and analog video inputs, with built-in scaling and mapping engines for real-time resolution conversion.
How many lighting universes and fixtures can it control?
The P3-300 supports up to 64 universes of Art-Net or sACN input, bridging video content with DMX lighting control on a single platform. It can control Martin Creative LED fixtures and P3-enabled MAC moving heads, with all connected fixtures reporting status and diagnostics back to the controller.
What is the pixel processing capacity, and what does that mean for my LED rig?
The P3-300 has 2,080,000 pixels of processing capacity, handling complex video-mapping setups and spatial remapping in real time without external processors. This capacity accommodates large LED installations and allows seamless control of multiple fixtures and video feeds from a single 2U rackmount unit.
What networking and connectivity options are included?
The controller features four etherCON ports for management networking and P3 data distribution, four USB 2.0 ports for peripherals, DisplayPort++ monitor output, and dedicated sync inputs for genlock. It integrates with broadcast and playback infrastructure via multiple I/O types and supports Showfile compatibility across all P3 System Controller family products.