Martin M6 Manual

Martin M6 Manual

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More than a lighting console!
M6 Reference Guide Rev D

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  • Page 1 Martin Professional More than a lighting console! M6 Reference Guide Rev D...
  • Page 2: The Martin M6 Is Here

    The Martin M6 is here! • This guide was created to answer most questions you may have about the M6. • Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any unanswered questions or comments 10/1/2013...
  • Page 3: The Martin M6 - Take Control

    The Martin M6 – Take Control 10/1/2013...
  • Page 4: What Is The M6

    The M6 is Martin’s most advanced console ever made. It is the result of over 12 years software and hardware development. Even if new on the market, the M6 comes with a well matured proven software along with many years of experience in hardware design.
  • Page 5: Main Benefits

    Main Benefits • Dual 15.6” enhanced brightness multi-touchscreen • Unique LiveBlender T-Bar • Quick access up to 17 parameters • 10 Motorized fader playbacks • 10 Paired Playback buttons • 12+12 Submaster faders/buttons for playback • Up to 64 DMX universes directly from the console network •...
  • Page 6: Martin M6 - Features List

    Martin M6 - Features list 2 x BriteTouch widescreen crisp and clear (sunlight readable) • Adjustable screen angle • 2 x FastTouch 3.5” touchscreens • 10 x Motorized playbacks • 10 x Paired Playback buttons • 12 x Sub Playback faders •...
  • Page 7 M6 overview BriteTouch Desklamps Submaster Display module Bank FastDial Indicator encoders Grand F-Keys Master Main Go Trackball Motorized FastTrack Playbacks FastTouch Dedicated Paired LiveBlender FastBlend FastKeys dimmer Playbacks T-Bar RGB Keys 10/1/2013 Dsiplay wheel...
  • Page 8: Quality Hardware You Can Trust

    Quality hardware you can trust Industrial Motherboard • Ensure reliability and availability – The fastest processor available • Quick operation and ready for multimedia future – 16GB Ram • Plenty of memory for the largest project – SSD Drive • Load and save show in no time –...
  • Page 9: Martin M6 Advantages

    Martin M6 advantages The M6 is designed for rental, touring, corporate event, • one-off, festival and theater. The M6 offers an unprecedented level of flexibility to adapt • to any situations. M6 offer more value per universes than any other console •...
  • Page 10 Modularity The M6 is completely modular, this means that each and • everyone of its modules can be reposition or replaced. Modularity means the M6 can be configured to user needs • and taste. Aside from configuring the console, modularity has an •...
  • Page 11: Modules For M6

    Modules for M6 • In addition to the standard modules delivered with the M6, additional modules can be purchased. There are two types of modules. • Top modules that fit inside the M6 frame or external modules to connect on one of the wing ports.
  • Page 12: All Modules Available For M6

    All Modules available for M6 • Internal modules • M-Series Top Button Module P/N: 91613103 • M-Series Top Playback II Module P/N: 91613104 • M-Series Top Submaster Narrow Module P/N: 91613105 • M-Series Top Submaster Wide Module P/N: 91613106 • M-Series Top Transition Module P/N: 91613107 •...
  • Page 13: M6 Britetouch Screen Module

    M6 BriteTouch screen module • The M6 BriteTouch screen modules have VESA mount holes at the back and up to two monitors can be mounted externally using the M6 Screen Mounting Kit P/N: 91613109 Note: the Manfrotto Magic Arm is sold separately by Manfrotto...
  • Page 14: M6 Accessories Side Mount

    This thread is standard among camera grip equipment, • many different accessories can be found to fit there. Some examples: Keyboard holder, paper clip holder… • This PDF contains various examples and link to accessories to use on M6 ftp://ftp.martin.dk/Controller/M-Series/M6/M6%20Screen%20Mount%20Kit%20and%20Accessory%20Mounts.pdf 10/1/2013...
  • Page 15: A Few Words On Centralized Processing

    A few words on centralized processing M2GO M2PC Over a decade ago, distributed processing was needed for complex • lighting systems due to the lack of processing CPU power. M-PC Nowadays we can easily process 32,000 channels plus from a •...
  • Page 16 The Martin M6 – Take Control 10/1/2013...
  • Page 17: M6 - A Different Sales Model

    This new model allows the M6 to be sold at different prices based on the user needs. Under normal sales model we would sell the M6 at a single high price like it is done by every manufacturer. But we have decided to break this price down in five parts.
  • Page 18: How It Works

    How it works • The M6 comes standard with 4 universes • When a rental house or end-user buys the M6, they can choose to have only 4 universe output or they can purchase an additional pack to increase the universes by +8, +16, +32 and +60 for a maximum of 64 universes.
  • Page 19: Cost Of Ownership

    Cost of ownership Comparison made using equivalent competitors consoles with their • external processor and an M6 plus its universes pack with Ether2DMX8 to generate the required numbers of physical DMX outputs. The total saving on an M6 system Saving...
  • Page 20: Cost Of Ownership With Backup

    Cost of ownership with backup Comparison made using equivalent competitors consoles with their • external processor and an M6 plus its universes pack with Ether2DMX8 to generate the required numbers of physical DMX outputs. The total saving on an M6 system...
  • Page 21: Advantages Of The License Model

    Advantages of the license model Lower initial cost for the hardware • Expandable system • Pay for what you need • No external hardware needed to simply add more • universes. Easier and inexpensive backup solution. • 10/1/2013...
  • Page 22 List Price M6 Console with 4 universes + flightcase 90737050 M6 +8 Universes package 39808034 M6 +16 Universes package 39808035 M6 +32 Universes package 39808036 M6 +64 Universes package 39808037 **64 universes is the maximum allowed on the M6 10/1/2013...
  • Page 23: Msd Gold Dongle Included

    MSD Gold dongle included • In collaboration with Lighthouse Holland, Martin is happy to include with the M6 an extra One-Key. • This key contains a full MSD Gold license worth 2500 Euro. • The software update subscription is valid for one year.
  • Page 24: Martin M6 Upgrade Program

    We are offering an upgrade program for all Maxxyz, Maxxyz+ and • Maxxyz Compact owners. The program is simple, get an M6 with 64 universes for the price of • M6 with 8 universes. For the Maxxyz/Maxxyz+, all we ask in return is the HASP key to •...
  • Page 25: Ordering Information

    P/N: 91613106 • M6 Console, P/N: 90737050 • M-Series Top Transition Module P/N: 91613107 4 universes + flightcase • M6 8 Universes package P/N: 39808034 • M-Series Base Module P/N: 91613102 • M6 16 Universes package P/N: 39808035 • M-Series Touchscreen 15,6" Module P/N: 91613108 •...
  • Page 26: Specifications

    Specifications Physical Processor Hardware • • Length: 668 mm Industrial motherboard with Intel Core i7 Quad-Core processor • • Width: 1058 mm 16 GB RAM • • Height 204 mm 64 GB SSD storage drive • • Weight: 37.5 kg (w/o roadcase) Dedicated graphics processor •...
  • Page 27: Martin M6 - Dimensions

    Martin M6 - Dimensions 10/1/2013...
  • Page 28: Martin M6 - Rear Panel

    Martin M6 - Rear panel Open position Close position 10/1/2013...
  • Page 29: Martin M6 - Dustcover

    Martin M6 - Dustcover **Included with M6 10/1/2013...
  • Page 30 M6. Q: Does M6 come with a free visualizer? A: Yes, the M6 comes with a full year MSD Gold license on a dedicated One-Key to allow LD to design on their own PC without having access to the M6.

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