Martin by HARMAN Updates Software for P3 System Controllers
Martin P3 System Controller Software Version 5.3.0 supports NDI protocol with
network driver
HARMAN Professional Solutions has announced that Martin P3 System Controller Software
Version 5.3.0
is now available as a free update for the entire family of Martin P3 System Controllers.
The update introduces a range of features and improvements that benefit newer products such as the
MAC Aura PXL, MAC Ultra and VDO Atomic Bold, as well as classic Martin products including VDO
Sceptron, Exterior PixLine and VDO Fatron.
The P3-PC System Controller for video input supports the industry-standard NDI protocol, allowing
P3-PC to receive video-over-IP from various sources such as media servers, webcams, and media
players.
DMX/Art-Net/sACN input is added as input protocol on all P3 System Controllers, alongside DMX and
Art-Net. Support for multi-universe Art-Net Sync and sACN Sync has been added as well. DMX & Motion
View now includes an easy re-patch functionality and incoming universe status window. Additionally,
it is now possible to run fixtures in "pure video mode", not requiring any DMX controls to be
patched
New features include Background Image Opacity Control, New Tools Menu, and Workspace Size Tooltips;
the Renumber Tool and Quick Addressing Tool have been updated to improve workflows; and support for
Active PDE Junction Box is added. Enable Magnified Fixtures now supports MAC Aura PXL, MAC Ultra and
VDO Atomic Bold fixtures. The P3-PC System Controller is now using a new network driver, making it
compatible with modern hardware.
All latest Personality and Fixture Firmware files are added; Save options now include Save Backup in
addition to Save As; fixture file sorting is now alphabetical; and the Edge Compensation window now
indicates when selected fixtures do not have the same end compensation enabled.
"This software update brings significant new functionality, interface enhancements and workflow
improvements to Martin's P3 control platform,†said Wouter Verlinden, Martin Product Manager -
Creative LED, Lighting & Control. “With more versatile control features, along with even more robust
implementation of industry-standard protocols, lighting pros are able to work faster and manage
large-scale systems with more ease. Numerous P3-PC enhancements make that system more useful and
powerful than ever before."