ETC Ion

Elegant, highly intuitive and simple to use. The perfect solution for space-challenged environments and small venues, providing fully integrated control of conventional and moving lights. The Ion satisfies the needs of beginners and pros alike.

Limelight is a Factory Authorized Field Service Representative for Electronic Theatre Controls (ETC).

The Ion can stand-alone system or function as a remote programming station for an Eos system.

Software Features

• Available in 1000, 1500 and 2000 channel/output configurations
• Dedicated master playback fader pair
• Dedicated grand master and blackout switch
• 99 cue lists
• 4 x 1000 Palettes (Intensity, Focus, Color, Beam)
• 4 pageable encoders
• Channel summary or table views, user configurable in live/blind
• Blind spreadsheet views
• Direct blind access to all record targets from the face panel
• Off-line programming software
• Data import from ETC Obsession, Express/ion, Emphasis and Strand Show files
• Show file compatibility with Eos
• Client/server networking and synchronized backup

ION Features

• Supports up to two high-resolution DVI monitors
• Integral LCD for softkeys and non-intensity parameter control
• 2 x DMX512 outputs, RDM ready
• ETCNet2 and Net3 native
• Hard disk memory and USB compatible external storage
• MIDI In/Out (additional time code functions via external gateways)
• Contact Closure Triggers
• Multipurpose USB bus (printer, mouse, keyboard, touchscreens, flash drivers)
• Audio In/Out