P3-PC System Controller

FREE PC-based P3 System Controller

P3-PC System Controller

The P3-PC System Controller is a PC-based solution driving video and DMX controls into the entire Martin range of Creative LED products and P3-enabled MAC moving heads. It controls systems of up to 20.736 pixels, takes screen-capture input, NDI video input, video input from a Green Hippo media server (when installed on the same machine), Art-Net input and sACN input. P3-PC can also be used as an off-line editor for the entire range of P3 System Controllers to preprogram shows anywhere on a PC, and as a tool for firmware uploads and addressing/testing of Martin P3-enabled fixtures.

  • MIX DMX AND VIDEO CONTROL

    Gives the lighting designer the freedom to create unique looks by entering parameters or by sending content to fixtures to ultimately create the ideal look that the designer envisions.

  • TIME-SAVING MVR INTEGRATION

    Mapping and patches can be exported to third-party lighting consoles, visualizers and CAD programs. There is no need to re-create a system repeatedly using different software packages.

  • REMOTE ADDRESSING AND SETTING

    Eliminates the need to physically access fixtures to address and configure each one locally via the display.

  • REAL-TIME MONITORING

    Offers a complete view of your entire system to diagnose any issues.

  • SYSTEM-WIDE SYNCHRONIZATION

    Deliver perfect performance across the entire system, without visible lag and latency issues.

  • LIVE PREVIEW

    Visualize results during pre-programming without connecting actual fixtures.

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MIX DMX AND VIDEO CONTROL

Gives the lighting designer the freedom to create unique looks by entering parameters or by sending content to fixtures to ultimately create the ideal look that the designer envisions.

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TIME-SAVING MVR INTEGRATION

Mapping and patches can be exported to third-party lighting consoles, visualizers and CAD programs. There is no need to re-create a system repeatedly using different software packages.

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REMOTE ADDRESSING AND SETTING

Eliminates the need to physically access fixtures to address and configure each one locally via the display.

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REAL-TIME MONITORING

Offers a complete view of your entire system to diagnose any issues.

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SYSTEM-WIDE SYNCHRONIZATION

Deliver perfect performance across the entire system, without visible lag and latency issues.

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LIVE PREVIEW

Visualize results during pre-programming without connecting actual fixtures.

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Features

  • Completely free of charge – No license dongle required
  • Off-Line Editor for all P3 System Controllers
  • Stand-Alone P3 System Controller software for smaller setups
  • Full HD video input compatible (NDI, Hippo Integration & Screen Capture)
  • 256 universes of Art-Net / sACN input
  • Outputs up to 20,736 pixels on 2,000 fixtures
  • Installs on any Windows computer
  • Map a mix of Martin fixtures onto one visual canvas
  • Patch, address and configure Martin fixtures, without having to directly address and configure each fixture
  • Export mapping and patch to third-party lighting controllers, CAD programs and visualizers via MVR
  • Import mapping and patch from third-party lighting controllers, CAD programs and visualizers via MVR
  • Export mapping mask to third-party media servers
  • Provides real-time feedback and monitoring of Martin fixtures

Specifications

  • Control/User Interface Determined by machine onto which the P3-PC System Controller software is installed
    Minimum System Requirements

    Computer running Windows 10 or 11 (64 bit only)
    Intel Core i3 or better processor
    4 GB RAM
    250 MB available hard disk space
    Display with Full HD or better resolution
    Full administrator rights on PC
    Gigabit Ethernet port for P3 output
    Separate Ethernet port for Art-Net / sACN input (if used)
    Separate Ethernet port for NDI input (if used)

    NDI Video Input

    Standard: NDI & NDI-HX
    Resolution: Supporting all standard resolutions up to 1920x1080 (Full HD)
    Framerate: Supporting frame rates up to 75fps

    Screen Capture Video Input

    Real-time capture of any section (up to 1920x1080) of screen on machine on which P3-PC is installed
    Capturing frame rate configurable up to 50 Hz
    No direct support for third-party capture cards

    Hippo Share Video Input

    Direct capture of any Hippotizer viewport when P3-PC is installed on a Hippo V4 (or newer) media server
    Support for flipping image upside down

    Video Processing

    Controller pixel processing capacity: 20,736 pixels*
    Controller fixture capacity: 2,000 fixtures*
    Maximum workspace area: 8,847,360 pixels
    Maximum active capture area: 2,073,600 pixels
    System processing depth: 16 bits per color (48 bits per pixel)
    System latency: 3 frames
    Latency between first and last fixture: None
    Scaling: Yes, global and mixed pixel pitch
    Gamma Curve Control: Yes, adjustable
    Image Control Parameters: Brightness, Contrast, Lowlight & Gain
    Mapping: Real-time
    Colour Temperature Control: Real-time
    Colour Space Control: Real-time
    Preview: Real-time (incoming video & mapping onto fixtures)
    *See also P3 System Controller Capacity Info Note on Downloads page

  • DMX Controls

    Up to 256 universes of Art-Net or sACN input*
    Control of intensity and colours
    Control of colour temperature
    Merge video input with DMX controls towards fixtures
    Cross-fade or toggle between video and DMX controls
    Freeze, blackout or activate testpatterns on video engine
    Recall video presets (video settings, fixture positions and more)
    *See also P3 System Controller Capacity Info Note on Downloads page

    Motion Controls

    One universe of Art-Net, sACN or Kinesys K2 input*
    Compatible with Kinesys K2/Vector, Tait Navigator and others
    Control fixture or group position on video canvas
    Control fixture or group rotation on video canvas
    *See also P3 System Controller Capacity Info Note on Downloads page

    P3 Signal Protocol

    Signal type: Gigabit Ethernet
    Protocol : Proprietary Martin P3
    Hot pluggable: Yes, electrically isolated at all connections
    Cable type: Ethernet, shielded, Cat 5e or better
    Cable length: Up to 100 m between any 2 devices, extendable with Ethernet switch
    Maximum number of fixtures per daisy-chain: 50, extendable with Ethernet switch

    Installation

    Any standard PC running Windows 10 or 11 (64 bit only)

    Connections

    P3 data in/out: Gigabit Ethernet network port
    EtherDMX Network (Art-Net, sACN and Kinesys K2/Vector): 100/1000Mbit Ethernet network port
    NDI Video In: 100/1000Mbit Ethernet network port

    Related Items

    Martin P3-175 System Controller: P/N MAR-90721100
    Martin P3-275 System Controller: P/N MAR-90721101

    Ordering Information Martin P3-PC System Controller: Free download from www.martin.com

Downloads

  Version Language Size Uploaded
Specifications
file type icon P3-PC System Controller - Spec Sheet
en version A, updated: Oct 2023
en  249 KB Oct 2023
Manuals
file type icon P3 System Controllers - Getting Started Video
en version 6.0.0, updated: Dec 2023
6.0.0  en  Dec 2023
file type icon P3 System Controllers - Capacity Info Note
en version P, updated: Jan 2024
en  200 KB Jan 2024
file type icon P3 System Controllers - Keyboard Shortcuts
en version F, updated: Aug 2023
en  37.5 KB Aug 2023
file type icon P3 System Controllers – Training Videos
en version A, updated: Oct 2023
en  Oct 2023
file type icon P3-PC System Controller Installation Guide
en version C, updated: Oct 2020
en  1.55 MB Oct 2020
file type icon P3 System Controllers - DMX Protocol
en version 5.3.0, updated: Aug 2023
5.3.0  en  240 KB Aug 2023
Symbols
file type icon Martin Professional GDTF Library
en version A, updated: Oct 2023
en  203 Bytes Oct 2023
Software
platform icon P3-PC Software
version 6.0.2, updated: Jan 2024
6.0.2     134 MB Jan 2024
platform icon P3 Personality and Firmware Update Package 5.3.2
version 2024-03-27, updated: Mar 2024
2024-03-27     5.6 MB Mar 2024
platform icon P3 Personality and Firmware Update Package 6.0.0
version 2024-03-27, updated: Mar 2024
2024-03-27     7.11 MB Mar 2024
platform icon P3 Fixture Adjuster One-Key Conversion
version 2016-05-30, updated: Oct 2023
2016-05-30     446 KB Oct 2023
platform icon P3 Personality and Firmware Update Package 6.0.2
version 2024-03-27, updated: Mar 2024
2024-03-27     4.84 MB Mar 2024
Service Notes
VC-Grid/Strip products with P3 Software 3.1.1 or newer
en version A, updated: May 2018
A   en    May 2018
Running P3 network in surge-sensitive environment
en version A, updated: May 2018
A   en    May 2018
Showfiles
file type icon Martin P3 Content Package Rev. B Part 1 - H.264
en version B, updated: Aug 2023
en  950 MB Aug 2023
file type icon Martin P3 Content Package Rev. B Part 2 - H.264
en version B, updated: Aug 2023
en  883 MB Aug 2023
file type icon Martin P3 Content Package Rev. B Part 3 - H.264
en version B, updated: Aug 2023
en  924 MB Aug 2023

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