On Friday, September 3rd the 100th Martin Professional M1 lighting console rolled off the production line at the Martin factory in Frederikshavn, Denmark, no small feat for a new generation lighting desk that launched only a few short months ago. “We’re extremely happy. It’s proving very popular and has already found its way onto events and tours such as the Black Crowes,” states Paul … [Read more...]

Martin Professional’s new M1 lighting console made its US début in mid-May at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles at a concert event by Larry Hernandez and Roberto Tapia. Sponsored by Spanish language radio station La Rockola 96.7 FM, the show was programmed on the Martin M1 in a matter of only three hours by lighting director and programmer Ed Motts, a 14-year industry veteran and one of the … [Read more...]

M1 is the next generation lighting controller from Martin Professional. With the full power of a larger desk and the agility of a smaller one, the M1 is an all-in-one lighting control unit. Following the philosophy and simplicity of Martin’s current controller platform, the Martin M1 is a powerful yet compact and affordable full-featured lighting console. Affordable, quality control … [Read more...]