Barco Event Master EC-50 event controller - R9004772

Product Overview

The Barco Event Master EC-50 is a compact event controller that puts full show control at the operator's fingertips for live events, rental staging and touring productions. It serves as a hardware control surface for the Event Master toolset, bringing source, preset, layer and destination selection together with a built-in touch display. Its small footprint fits most control environments, from trade show booths to large corporate general sessions and music tours. As a cost-effective alternative to a full-sized controller, it delivers fast, tactile access to the functions that matter during a live program.

Product Description

The EC-50 (R9004772) is a full-control USB device for the Event Master GUI, adding a dedicated, touch-enabled control layer for Barco Event Master processors. As shown in the product image, it features an internal 15.6-inch wide touch screen with 10-point multi-touch, 36 assignable buttons with a customizable LCD display, eight dedicated layer selection buttons, a dedicated background layer button and 12 user-definable destination buttons with multi-page functionality. A high-resolution T-Bar gives operators precise manual transition control during live cuts and dissolves. Connectivity is handled over USB from the Event Master Toolset or a control computer, with a DVI input feeding the touchscreen monitor. The EC-50 pairs with Event Master processing hardware and image processing chassis; explore related controllers and processors in our Barco collection.

Key Features

• Full-Control USB Surface — Operates as a hardware control device for the Event Master GUI from a control computer.
• 15.6-Inch Multi-Touch Display — Internal wide touch screen with 10-point multi-touch for direct, on-surface operation.
• 36 Assignable Buttons — Each button has a customizable LCD display for clear, configurable function mapping.
• Dedicated Layer Controls — Eight layer selection buttons plus a dedicated background layer button for fast layer access.
• 12 Destination Buttons — User-definable destination buttons with multi-page functionality for large screen counts.
• High-Resolution T-Bar — Precise manual transition control for live cuts and dissolves.
• Auto-Ranging Power — Universal mains input from 90 to 250 VAC for worldwide deployment.
• Compact Footprint — Small chassis that fits trade show booths, corporate events and touring control positions.

Typical Applications

• Live events and corporate general sessions requiring tactile show control
• Rental and staging companies needing a portable Event Master surface
• Touring and music productions with limited control real estate
• Trade show booths and smaller presentation environments
• Broadcast and command/control positions driving Event Master processors

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the EC-50 control? It is a hardware control surface for the Barco Event Master toolset, providing access to sources, presets, layers and destination selection for Event Master processors.

How does it connect? The EC-50 connects over USB from the Event Master Toolset or a control computer and includes a DVI input for its touchscreen monitor.

What size is the touch screen? It has an internal 15.6-inch wide touch screen with 10-point multi-touch.

How is it different from a full-sized controller? The EC-50 is a compact, cost-effective alternative that delivers core show-control functions in a smaller footprint for tighter control positions.

What power input does it use? It uses an auto-ranging mains input accepting 90-250 VAC for worldwide use.

How much does it weigh? The EC-50 weighs 12.33 kg (27.2 lbs).