The ION is a
console manufactured by
ETC. It has 2 universes of local
DMX, and supports the ETCNet2, ETCNet3,
ArtNet, and AVAB UDP output protocols.
It controls up to:
10,000 Channels (1024 to 3072 DMX outputs),
10,000 Cues,
999
Cue Lists,
It supports 2 external monitors, both of which can be touchscreens. They can connect via two
DVI connectors and/or one
VGA connection. Has
MIDI, local
contact closure inputs, and one
relay output. It has 5 USB ports (7 in newer versions) for backing up shows, printing,
fader wings, keyboards & mice. The console has both
Tracking and Cue2Cue (CueOnly) modes. Tracking is enabled by default.
ION with 2x20 Fader wing. (Fader wings are not standard)
More info can be found on the ETC website
here or on the
EOS Glossary entry.