Martin P3-050 LED Video System Controller
The P3-050 is a compact, rackmount video processor engineered to map Full HD video sources directly to large LED arrays with minimal footprint and maximum integration capability. This controller sits at the heart of your studio’s Creative LED ecosystem, handling Full HD video input alongside DMX and Art-Net control in a single 1U chassis. Its straightforward architecture and built-in GUI make complex video-to-pixel mapping accessible without requiring extensive setup overhead, letting you focus on creative execution rather than technical configuration.
Video Processing & System Architecture
This controller processes Full HD video input via DVI-D connectivity and scales it across systems up to 100,000 pixels distributed to 2,000 fixtures. The unit maintains 16-bit per-color processing depth (48 bits per pixel) and supports all standard resolutions up to 1920×1080 at 60fps with 8-bit color depth in RGB 4:4:4 sampling. System latency sits at just 2 frames with progressive scan only, ensuring tight synchronization between your video content and fixture response—critical for maintaining visual coherence across your full LED rig during live sessions or recorded capture.
Connectivity & Control Integration
The P3-050 connects to the entire Martin P3 ecosystem via Gigabit Ethernet (etherCON) supporting daisy-chain configurations of up to 50 fixtures per run, extendable via Ethernet switch. Dual control pathways—DMX in/thru on 5-pin XLR and DVI video in/thru—allow real-time crossfading between video mapping and DMX pixel control, giving you flexible mixing options during session workflow. A full 1920×1080 monitor output plus four USB 2.0 ports support dedicated peripherals for on-site operation and live visualization of your LED content and cue management.
Key Features
- 19″ rackmount 1U form factor (482.6 mm W × 44.45 mm H × 360.0 mm D)
- 3.0 kg (6.7 lbs.) weight with steel and aluminum housing, matte black finish
- DVI-D video input supporting Full HD resolution up to 1920×1080 at 60fps progressive
- Drives up to 100,000 pixels across up to 2,000 fixtures
- 16-bit per-color system processing depth (48 bits per pixel) with 8-bit RGB 4:4:4 color sampling
- 2-frame system latency with zero latency between first and last fixture
- Gigabit Ethernet P3 connectivity (etherCON) with 100 m maximum cable length
- DMX and Art-Net integration for seamless lighting control automation
- Built-in GUI with real-time visualization and easy setup wizards
- Four USB 2.0 ports plus monitor output (VGA, DVI, HDMI, or DisplayPort)
- IP20 protection rating; indoor or outdoor use (protected from elements)
- IEC power input with integrated power switch; 19″ rackmount or free-standing orientation
The P3-050 delivers professional-grade video-to-pixel control in a compact, affordable package fully compatible with Martin’s Creative LED and P3-enabled MAC product lines, making it an essential component for studios integrating synchronized video and LED fixtures into multi-camera sessions, live events, or broadcast production.
