Companion Mobile is the app-based version of the Companion fixture management, firmware upload and stand-alone programming tool. It is compatible with Martin NFC (Near Field Communication)-enabled fixtures, including MAC Viper XIP, MAC Aura Raven XIP, MAC Encore Two, ELP Manet 8F and many more fixtures planned for the future. This free app is available for iOS and Android mobile devices.
While similar to the popular Companion Desktop application, Companion Mobile utilizes NFC to establish wireless communications to further simplify and ease fixture configuration. The advantage of the NFC interface is that fixtures can be configured without the need to power them on. Even when fixtures are still sitting inside their flightcase, a simple tap with the smartphone against the fixture’s display is all that’s needed to configure fixtures.
Version 1.0.0 of Companion Mobile brings four key features with additional features planned for future releases. These include the Fixture Configure tool for easily changing fixture settings, the Fixture Check tool for quick fixture diagnosis, the Fixture Action tool for starting simple fixture actions, and GDTF View & Export for browsing of Martin-made GDTF files to look up fixture details.
Companion Mobile synchronizes with Martin’s library over the Internet, eliminating the need for manual downloads. Additionally, it automatically synchronizes with the Martin-made GDTF files on the GDTF share. This provides access to all fixture details such as DMX Modes, DMX Channel Listings, Gobo Loadouts and more. GDTF files can be exported directly from Companion for use with any GDTF-compatible software.
Also check out Companion Desktop, which offers some of the same features for computers running Windows.
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