Barco Event Master EC-30 Small event controller - R9004783

Product Overview

The Barco Event Master EC-30 is the most compact controller in the Event Master line, designed for smaller live events where budget and space are the deciding factors. It gives operators a simplified control surface and workflow while keeping the essential source, preset, layer and destination selections at their fingertips. The EC-30 connects as a USB peripheral to an existing Event Master control computer, making it a cost-effective complement to the software toolset. It suits everything from a trade show booth to a large corporate event or a music tour.

Product Description

The EC-30 (R9004783) provides complementary hardware control of Event Master Series switchers, adding tactile access on top of the Event Master Toolset software. As shown in the product images, it includes a high-resolution T-Bar, four user-programmable buttons with customizable LCD displays, a dedicated background layer button, eight dedicated layer selection buttons with multi-page functionality, dedicated layer function buttons for transitions, freeze and FX arming, 12 user-definable destination buttons with multi-page functionality and two user-assignable custom function buttons. Status LEDs and color-coded LCD displays keep operators oriented during a live program. It connects over a single USB port to the host computer running the Event Master Toolset on macOS or Windows 7 and higher. For larger control positions, compare the Event Master EC-50 controller; explore related processors and controllers in our Barco collection.

Key Features

• Compact Control Surface — The smallest Event Master controller, built for small events and tight control positions.
• High-Resolution T-Bar — Precise manual transition control for live cuts and dissolves.
• Dedicated Layer Selection — Eight layer selection buttons with multi-page functionality plus a dedicated background layer button.
• Layer Function Buttons — Dedicated buttons for transitions, freeze and FX arming during a live show.
• 12 Destination Buttons — User-definable destination buttons with multi-page functionality.
• Programmable Buttons — Four user-programmable buttons with customizable LCD displays plus two user-assignable custom function buttons.
• Clear Status Feedback — Status LEDs and color-coded LCD displays for at-a-glance operation.
• Simple USB Connection — Single USB port to the Event Master Toolset host computer (macOS or Windows 7 and higher).
• Auto-Ranging Power — 12V 2.08A power supply with 100-250 VAC input for worldwide use.

Typical Applications

• Small live events and breakout sessions requiring tactile control
• Rental and staging companies needing a portable, low-cost surface
• Touring and music productions with limited control real estate
• Trade show booths and compact presentation environments
• Command/control positions driving Event Master Series switchers

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the EC-30 used for? It is a compact hardware control surface that provides complementary control of Barco Event Master Series switchers, surfacing sources, presets, layers and destinations.

How does it connect? The EC-30 connects via a single USB port to a host computer running the Event Master Toolset on macOS or Windows 7 and higher.

How is it different from the EC-50? The EC-30 is the most compact and cost-effective Event Master controller; it omits the EC-50's internal 15.6-inch touch screen in favor of a smaller, button-and-T-Bar surface.

Does it have a T-Bar? Yes. The EC-30 includes a high-resolution T-Bar for manual transition control.

What power input does it use? It uses an auto-ranging 12V 2.08A power supply accepting 100-250 VAC.

How portable is it? At 3.18 kg (7 lbs) and 105.4 x 465.6 x 321 mm, it is well suited to touring and tight control positions.