Amazingly Powerful Compact Lighting/Media Controller
Whether you're lighting a small show or a major Vegas-style extravaganza, Sweetwater knows you need immediate and comprehensive hands-on control. The Chroma-Q Vista EX delivers exactly that. Harnessing the power of the latest Vista 3 lighting and media control software, the Vista EX features 12 customizable playback faders, 60 assignable buttons, and eight encoders; giving you masterful physical control for even the most demanding applications, while providing the flexibility to adapt to any type of production or event. It offers up to 1,024 onboard DMX channels via Vista channel dongle (available separately) and, with the addition of an optional Ethernet-to-DMX node, up to 8,192 DMX channels. With its delightfully compact footprint, the Vista EX qualifies as carry-on luggage, so you'll always be able to zip through airport lines and make your connecting flight. And at just 21" wide, it has no trouble squeezing into virtually any booth or onto any work surface.
An ideal touring solution
The Vista EX offers amazing control for a small lighting controller that meets airline carry-on requirements. It's equipped with four function keys that, when combined with its 60 playback buttons, offer up to an impressive 300 user-definable actions per page. Just 21'' wide, the Vista EX will easily fit in the tightest lighting control booths. Its lightweight yet rugged build quality makes the EX an ideal touring solution. Convection cooling allows it to run silently enough for even the most noise-conscious environments.
Exacting show control
Vista EX's dedicated master cuelist buttons and faders give you exacting show control, while 12 supplementary user-definable keys guarantee precision for repetitive operations. The EX gives you eight encoders capable of controlling fixture attributes in addition to group levels and effects masters, further freeing up console real estate while still providing precise control over individual lighting elements.
Use standalone or with your Mac or PC
The Chroma-Q Vista EX is designed to be used with your Mac or PC running Vista 3 software, and it can also be used as a playback extension for any existing Vista 3 system. Optional modular Vista channel dongles provide DMX connectivity and ensure a future-proof platform, allowing you to add more control channels as you require them.
Chroma-Q Vista EX Lighting and Media Control Surface Features:
- Up to 1,024 DMX channels via Vista channel dongle (available separately)
- Up to 8,192 channels with the addition of optional Ethernet-to-DMX node and appropriate corresponding dongle(s)
- Carry-on size for easy travel
- Lightweight yet rugged build quality
- 12 playback faders, 60 assignable buttons, and 8 encoders
- Dedicated master cuelist playback controls
- Grand master intensity fader
- 12 user keys, 4 function keys, and unlimited pages
- 2 DMX outputs for flexible connectivity
