Martin Pro P3-175 - HD Video P3 System Controller with 520,000 Pixel Capacity and 256 Art-Net Universes in Black Finish

The Martin Professional P3-175 is a next-generation HD Video P3 System Controller designed to manage and integrate Martin fixtures and creative LED video products seamlessly. Capable of handling video input up to Full HD (1920x1080), the P3-175 allows users to map fixtures onto a visual canvas, patch, address, and configure them remotely without direct access to the fixtures. Ideal for large-scale installations and live events, the P3-175 offers flexibility in controlling Martin fixtures and third-party devices, providing an all-in-one solution for both video and lighting control. Its ability to merge video content with DMX controls, and its compatibility with multiple control protocols, makes it a powerful tool for creating dynamic and synchronized visual effects.

Supporting both HDMI and NDI video inputs, the P3-175 accepts video resolutions up to 1920x1080 and outputs up to 28,000 lumens, capable of driving up to 520,000 pixels across 2,000 fixtures. This capacity allows for expansive installations, from large stage setups to immersive environments, while maintaining high-quality video output. The system ensures synchronized performance, eliminating latency between video and lighting elements, delivering a cohesive and visually stunning experience.

The P3-175 features an intuitive user interface, with real-time previews that show how DMX controls and video content will render on the fixtures. Users can easily configure and monitor the entire system from a single point of control. With the ability to import and export mapping and patch information from third-party software via MVR (Media Virtualization Render), the P3-175 streamlines workflows, making it easier to share and apply fixture designs across multiple platforms. Additionally, the P3-175 supports remote monitoring, allowing users to oversee the entire system and connected fixtures without being physically present, adding convenience and flexibility for operators.

One of the key features of the P3-175 is its real-time image control, which includes adjustable parameters like hue, saturation, brightness, contrast, lowlight, and gain. These settings allow users to fine-tune their visual output, ensuring that every aspect of the installation meets the desired aesthetic. The system also includes built-in gamma curve control, color temperature control, and color space control, offering a high degree of customization and optimization for various lighting environments.

The P3-175 is housed in a compact 1U rackmount design, made of durable steel and aluminum, with a matte black finish. It can be mounted in a standard 19-inch rack or used as a standalone unit. The unit includes multiple connectivity options, such as DMX, Art-Net, sACN, and Kinesys K2, with support for up to 256 universes of input, making it versatile and compatible with a wide range of control setups. Its Ethernet ports ensure fast, reliable data transmission, and the P3-175's ability to support up to 50 fixtures per daisy chain (extendable with Ethernet switches) provides flexibility in large installations.

The Martin P3-175 System Controller offers powerful processing and scaling capabilities, with the ability to manage large, complex installations and deliver seamless video and lighting integration. Its high-resolution output, low-latency performance, and user-friendly interface make it the ideal solution for professionals looking to create stunning visual experiences with ease.

Features

• Supports Full HD (1920x1080) video input via HDMI and NDI
• Outputs up to 520,000 pixels across 2,000 fixtures
• Real-time previews of video content and DMX control rendering
• Supports 256 Art-Net / sACN universes for lighting control
• Intuitive user interface with real-time image control (hue, saturation, brightness, contrast, etc.)
• Compatible with third-party software via MVR file import/export
• Remote monitoring and management of the entire system and connected fixtures
• Flexible mapping and patching of fixtures, without direct access to each fixture
• Real-time color temperature control, color space control, and gamma curve adjustments
• 1U rackmount design made of durable steel and aluminum with a matte black finish
• Supports up to 256 universes of Art-Net or sACN input
• Multiple connection options: DMX, Art-Net, sACN, Kinesys K2, Ethernet, and NDI
• Supports up to 50 fixtures per daisy chain, extendable with Ethernet switches
• Compact design for easy integration into standard 19" racks

Specifications

Physical

• Width: 19.0 inches
• Height: 1.75 inches (rackmount 1U)
• Depth: 13.5 inches
• Weight: 7.7 lbs

Control/User Interface

• User Interface: Full HD (1920x1080) or better monitor (VGA, DVI, HDMI or DP), USB keyboard & USB mouse
• Device Status: Status indication LEDs

HDMI Video Input

• Standard: HDMI 1.4a
• Resolution: Supporting all standard resolutions up to 1920x1080 (Full HD)
• Framerate: Supporting frame rates up to 75fps
• Scan: Progressive & Interlaced
• EDID: Customizable via user interface
• Colour Depth: 8/10/12-bit
• Colour Sampling: RGB 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:4:4 & YCbCr 4:2:2
• Colour Formats: RGB, YCbCr 601, YCbCr 709 & YCbCr 2020

NDI Video Input

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

Video Processing

• Controller pixel processing capacity: 520,000 pixels (expandable by adding P3-175s)*
• Controller fixture capacity: 2,000 fixtures (expandable by adding P3-175s)*
• 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: 2 frames
• Latency between first and last fixture: None
• Scaling: Yes, global and mixed pixel pitch
• Gamma Curve Control: Yes, adjustable
• Image Control Parameters: Hue, Saturation, 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)

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)

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

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

Construction

• Housing: Steel and aluminium
• Color: Matte black
• Protection rating: IP20

Installation

• Mounting: 19" rackmount (1U) or free-standing
• Location: Indoor or outdoor protected from elements
• Orientation: Horizontal only

Connections

• Power input: IEC socket with integrated power switch
• P3 data in/out: 1x etherCON socket (100/1000Mbit)
• EtherDMX Network (Art-Net, sACN and Kinesys K2/Vector): 1x etherCON socket (100/1000Mbit)
• Management Network (remote management, syslog and webserver): 1x etherCON socket (100/1000Mbit)
• NDI Video In: 1x etherCON socket (100/1000Mbit)
• HDMI Video In: HDMI 1.4a
• Peripherals and USB memory devices: 2 x USB 2.0 ports and 2x USB 3.0 ports
• User interface monitor: DisplayPort++ (compatible with adapters to DVI, HDMI and VGA, not supplied)

Electrical

• AC power: 100-240 V AC nominal, 50/60 Hz
• Power supply unit: Auto-ranging electronic switch mode
• Typical half-cycle RMS inrush current at 230 V, 50 Hz: 28 A
• Typical earth-leakage current: 0.50 mA
• Power Factor: 0.97 @ 100 V / 120 V , 0.91 @ 208 V / 230 V / 240 V
• Max current draw: 0.65 A @ 100 V / 120 V , 0.35 A @ 208 V / 230 V / 240 V
• Typical current draw: 0.28 A @ 100 V / 120 V , 0.15 A @ 208 V / 230 V / 240 V *
• Power Consumption
• Maximum: 65 W
• Typical: 28 W *
• Idle: 21 W *

Thermal

• Cooling: Filtered forced air (temperature-controlled fans)
• Maximum ambient temperature (Ta max.): 50° C (122° F)
• Minimum ambient temperature (Ta min.): 5° C (41° F)
• Typical heat dissipation (calculated, +/- 10%): 96 BTU/hr.

Environmental

• RoHS: Compliant
• REACH: Compliant
• WEEE: Compliant
• Proposition 65: Compliant

Approvals

• EU safety: EN 62368-1
• EU EMC: EN 55032, EN 55035, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3
• US safety: UL 62368-1
• Canadian safety: CSA C22.2 No. 62368-1
• Australia/NZ: RCM
• United Kingdom: UKCA
• India: BIS (pending)

Included Items

• Safety Guide
• Quick Start Guide
• EU-type power cable with Schuko connector
• US-type power cable
• UK-type power cable

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• Martin P3-275 System Controller: P/N MAR-90721101
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Ordering Information

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