grandMA3 processing unit M Now Available for Hire
Expand your MA system with 4,096 additional parameters and Mode2 compatibility
We've added the grandMA3 processing unit M to our rental stock, providing essential expansion capability for MA lighting systems. This processing unit adds 4,096 parameters to any grandMA3 or grandMA2 network, making it invaluable for productions that need to scale beyond a console's built-in capacity.
Scalable System Architecture
MA Lighting's system architecture is designed around scalability. The consoles provide the control surface and core processing, while processing units expand parameter capacity as needed. The grandMA3 processing unit M is the mid-range option in this expansion lineup, providing substantial additional capacity in a practical 19-inch rack format.
4,096 Additional Parameters
Each processing unit M adds 4,096 parameters to your system's total capacity. For productions using fixtures with high channel counts - modern moving heads, LED arrays, and pixel-mapped elements - this expansion can be essential. Multiple processing units can be networked together, scaling systems to handle shows of virtually any size.
Mode2 Compatibility
One of the processing unit M's most valuable features is its Mode2 capability. This allows the unit to operate within grandMA2 systems as well as grandMA3 networks. For productions maintaining grandMA2 infrastructure, the processing unit M provides expansion without requiring a complete system upgrade.
This dual compatibility also makes the processing unit M useful for hire companies and venues that need to support both MA generations. A single investment covers multiple system configurations.
Technical Specifications
- 4,096 additional parameters
- grandMA3 native operation
- Mode2 compatibility for grandMA2 systems
- 19-inch rack mount format (2U)
- MA-Net3 network connectivity
- Multiple DMX universes output
- Art-Net and sACN support
When You Need Processing Expansion
Parameter requirements can grow quickly on modern productions. A rig of contemporary moving heads, combined with LED walls, pixel-mapped fixtures, and atmospheric effects, can easily exceed a console's built-in capacity. The processing unit M provides the headroom to handle complex rigs without compromise.
The unit is equally valuable as a backup device. Having a processing unit running in the network provides redundancy - if the primary console encounters problems, the processing unit maintains show playback while issues are resolved.
Hire the grandMA3 processing unit M
The grandMA3 processing unit M is available from our rental stock at £400 per day. Our units are maintained to MA specifications and come with appropriate cabling and accessories. Contact us on 020 3603 0179 or email [email protected] to discuss your system requirements and check availability.
