I don't have an official reason from ETC, but I imagine it is to standardize the facepanel layout and eliminate one physical fader that doesn't get used often by most people.Can anyone tell me why ETC has decided to do away with physical GrandMaster faders?
As is, I am sure, not uncommon, I don't need it often, but when I need it, I need it BADLY, and having to a) figure out which fader to grab and b) remember to hit both buttons is a non-starter.
I don't buy a lot of boards, and what's in their used market will serve me fine, so I don't expect to change their mind, but...
I'm not sure there is a console other than the original ion that doesn't come with at least a few faders. You can also assign macro buttons to do a black out.
I have mixed feelings about no GM. I can seen needing it but cannot recall the last time I used it.
As a matter of fact, No! Today's consoles have evolved to the point where every light, infact, every parameter of every light, can have its own unique time. No longer are we limited just to one time for raising intensities and one for lowering.As long as we are going down this rabbit hole, does anyone else miss split crossfaders?
As a matter of fact, No! Today's consoles have evolved to the point where every light, infact, every parameter of every light, can have its own unique time. No longer are we limited just to one time for raising intensities and one for lowering.
Likewise re: Grand Master. Does one really desire a Fader that controls the level of every DMX value--I think not. Maybe one needs/wants an Intensity Master, but the operator can choose any fader on the desk to be that.
Go to the light Carol Anne.
The EOS family has at least two ways on many consoles: the Rate wheel and the master split fader pair. What time control on a cue are you looking for?
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