grandMA3 Full-Size: The Benchmark of Next-Generation Lighting Control

The grandMA3 full-size console is a game-changer in lighting control, raising the bar for professional productions with cutting-edge technology, creative freedom, and an ultra-intuitive workflow. It handles thousands of parameters at once and lets designers build powerful, dynamic lighting looks that move with the music, amplify emotion, and shape the entire atmosphere of an event.

  • Client: AVL Rental Solutions
  • Date of project: 2025

AVL Rental Solutions: Chosen by Professionals Experts at AVL Rental Solutions recognized the grandMA3 full-size console’s ability to turn creative vision into reality, without compromise. Their choice confirms the importance of high-end lighting control in achieving technical perfection and delivering truly unforgettable stage experiences.

TECHNICAL POWER

Control Capacity

• Base parameters: 20,480 control parameters

• Maximum expansion: up to 250,000 parameters (with additional processing units)

• Playback system: Advanced section with master playback

• Controls: 120 playbacks + 16 assignable X-keys

This level of power enables simultaneous control of intensity, color, position, and effects across hundreds of fixtures—without technical limits, even for the most ambitious creative visions.

Playback Functionality

The advanced playback system lets lighting designers execute complex sequences with a single touch. Its flexibility is key for productions where lighting design changes dynamically in real time.

USER INTERFACE

Multi-Touch Screens High-quality touchscreens provide instant access to all functions and allow the interface to be fully customized to the operator’s workflow, boosting productivity and minimizing errors.

Control Section

• Dual encoders with customizable feature mapping

• Intuitive and fast programming

• Motorized faders with RGB strips for visually clear control

• All controls within easy reach

SOFTWARE SOLUTION

Operating System

The redesigned system keeps things simple without cutting any corners on functionality. It lets you select fixtures faster, get to presets more efficiently, and work with scenes in a way that just feels intuitive.

Compatibility

• GDTF Standard: Fully compatible with fixtures from different manufacturers

• Software Compatibility: Works seamlessly with both grandMA2 and grandMA3 systems

• Continuity: Protects your investment in skills and pre-programmed content

ERGONOMIC DESIGN

The upgraded design is the result of analyzing operator workflows during long productions. Quiet operation makes it perfect for sensitive acoustic environments, while control placement is optimized to reduce fatigue and boost precision.

RESULTS FOR AVL RENTAL SOLUTIONS

The grandMA3 full-size console gave the team total creative freedom, perfectly blending technical power with flexibility. It turns client ideas into jaw-dropping lighting experiences, no matter how complex the show. This gear is the bridge between vision and reality, creating effects that stick with the audience—and proving that top-notch tech is the ultimate playground for unlimited creativity.