Prospero V3
DMX Cue Light Controller
- 3.5″ tall, rack-mountable
- Outputs up to 24 channels
- Controls dimmers, relay packs, standalone lights, even fog machines
- Modular switch panels provide a variety of options for channel control
- Reconfigurable show-to-show
- All the benefits of a custom cue light controller without the cost of custom faceplates
Specs
The Story
In 2013, a Broadway electrician came to us in search of a better cue light controller. Working closely with him, we developed the Prospero to the specifications of Broadway electricians and stage managers. Since it went into production in 2014, it has been used on more than 75 Broadway productions and tours, as well as numerous installations in regional theatres and road houses. (You can find a mostly-complete list of Prospero installations here.)
Because the Prospero was designed in collaboration with both stage managers and electricians, it has features that make it a great choice for both of them.
For the Stage Manager
- Sturdy toggle switches with long levers for easy use and physical feedback of actuation
- Reconfigurable face panels for custom colors and groupings of switches, allowing the panel to be designed for maximum usability
- Ample 1″ label space between switch and LED
For the Electrician
- DMX or sACN output – no proprietary protocols
- Use normal lighting control systems for your cue lights – no need to buy specialized equipment
- Rack-mountable
Product Details
- Size: 2RU (19”x3.5”) x 8”D
- Weight: 11 lbs.
- Powered via PoE or power supply
- 5-pin XLR connectors for DMX pass through and out
- etherCON connector for ethernet connection
Switch plate options:
- 1 toggle switch w/colored LED indicator
- 2 toggle switches w/colored LEDs • Blank plate
- 4-space blank plate
Front panel includes space for 22 switch plates (maximum 24 switches).
Rear panel includes: Main power switch, IEC power connector, etherCON connector, Dip switches to set start address and mode, XLR 5-pin thru and out DMX.