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Prospero V3

Prospero 1000 X 2000

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

Prospero V3
  • 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

Prospero V3
  • 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.

Download Manual Here (V2)
Download Manual Here (V3)

Gallery

Case Studies & Testimonials

The life and times of the stock Prospero

PROSPERO ON BROADWAY

The life and times of the stock Prospero
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Custom cue light panels

LION KING TOUR

Custom cue light panels
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