Martin P3-300 – LED Video System Controller

Product Overview

The Martin P3-300 System Controller is a high-capacity LED video controller that maps, patches, and drives Martin's creative LED fixtures from a single hardware platform. It processes up to 2,080,000 pixels across as many as 2,000 fixtures, accepting Full HD video over DVI and 3G-SDI for large-format video and pixel-mapping installations. For system designers integrating LED video walls, battens, and pixel fixtures into a commercial AV or rental rig, the P3-300 centralizes content processing, fixture configuration, and control protocols.

Product Description

The P3-300 is the flagship of Martin's P3 controller family, intended for permanent installations and large touring deployments that exceed the capacity of smaller P3 units. Fixtures are mapped onto the visual canvas, then patched, addressed, and configured without directly accessing each fixture, which streamlines commissioning of large pixel counts. With 16 bits per color (48 bits per pixel) of processing depth, the controller preserves smooth gradients and low-level detail on LED video surfaces.

Connectivity is built for professional AV system integration: four etherCON sockets carry P3 data to fixtures, a dedicated etherCON port handles EtherDMX networking over Art-Net, sACN, and Kinesys protocols, and a separate management port isolates control traffic. Full HD video arrives via DVI-I and dual 3G-SDI BNC inputs, while 5-pin DMX in/thru and four USB 2.0 ports support console integration and media. Designers can build looks from live video content, traditional DMX, Art-Net / sACN pixel mapping, or a combination, making the P3-300 a flexible hub for digital signage-style entertainment lighting and stage video.

Key Features

• 2,080,000-Pixel Capacity — Drives up to 2,000 Martin LED fixtures from one controller for large-format video and pixel mapping.
• Full HD Video Input — Accepts 1920 x 1080 over DVI-I and dual 3G-SDI for high-resolution content.
• 16-Bit Per Color Processing — 48 bits per pixel preserves smooth gradients and low-level detail on LED surfaces.
• Multi-Protocol Networking — Art-Net, sACN, and Kinesys K2/Vector over dedicated etherCON ports with an isolated management network.
• Flexible Control Methods — Combine video content, DMX, and Art-Net / sACN pixel mapping in a single workspace.
• Low System Latency — 2-frame (progressive) latency keeps mapped output responsive to source content.

Typical Applications

• Auditorium — Centralized pixel mapping and video processing for large stage-video designs.
• Broadcast Studio — Frame-accurate control of LED video elements and set lighting.
• House of Worship — Drives LED video battens and pixel fixtures for large-room productions.
• Multi-Purpose Room — A single controller managing reconfigurable LED video and lighting layouts.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

How many fixtures and pixels can the P3-300 control? It processes up to 2,080,000 pixels across as many as 2,000 Martin LED fixtures.

Which video inputs are supported? Full HD (1920 x 1080) over a DVI-I input and two BNC 3G-SDI inputs, with DVI-I video thru.

What networking and control protocols does it use? P3 data over four etherCON ports, plus EtherDMX via Art-Net, sACN, and Kinesys K2/Vector on a dedicated etherCON port; 5-pin DMX in/thru is also provided.

Can it be combined with a lighting console? Yes. The P3-300 accepts DMX and Art-Net / sACN, so it integrates with consoles and media servers as part of a larger AV control system.

Is it suitable for permanent commercial installation? Yes. As the high-capacity P3 controller it is well suited to fixed installations and large touring systems requiring high pixel counts.

What warranty and support apply? The P3-300 is covered by Martin by HARMAN's manufacturer warranty. Contact Creation Networks for current warranty terms and commercial integration support.

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