The grandMA 2Port Node is the latest member of the grandMA family and supplements MA Lighting's product range for networking and integrated system solutions.

The grandMA 2Port Nodes will be available from end of 2006 in two different versions for DMX distribution in fixed installations: One that will fit into a 100mm "Flush-mounted" box (European version) while the "US version" will fit into a two-gang-box. Both versions are available in three socket configurations: two DMX input connectors, two DMX output connectors or one in- and one output connector.

The 2Port Nodes will run with power over Ethernet. Two green LEDs will indicate if DMX traffic is generated. Both, DMX LEDs and Backlight, can be switched off remotely. The "Finder Functionality" will give you an elegant solution and way of working - the console can indicate a chosen node by flashing the backlight, but also a button press on the grandMA 2Port Node will indicate the chosen one in the console.

In addition to the Flush-mounted versions there are also two ‘Rig-mounted' touring PRO versions with integrated power supply and thread to put a coupler as well as a safety connection point. They address amongst others the need of theatres and rental companies to flexibly distribute DMX on stage or in rigs. If used standalone with grandMA onPC the Rig-mounted PRO 1 version outputs also 512 channels of DMX (1024 channels as 2Port Node PRO 2) and becomes a powerful show controller for smaller applications. Also handy backup solutions become possible for reduced budgets.

Herewith, MA Lighting fulfils the need of Lighting Designers, Programmers and Operators to offer an additional tool within the grandMA family.

All grandMA 2Port Nodes are fully integrated into the grandMA family. That means easy, comfortable configuration of each node from the console or onPC. It's also possible to use the nodes with other systems, because they speak MA-Net and Art-Net, both 100Mbit/s, which can be chosen remotely. The new 2Port Nodes are passive components in the network - for Parameter Expansion of the grandMA console you still need NSPs.

With grandMA 2Port Nodes the most popular lighting network solution will go another step further. Let's make life easy - MA Lighting Network Solutions!