Vari-Lite NEO X5 CONSOLE Compact, High-performance Lighting Console

The X5 is a compact, high-performance lighting console from the industry pioneer in moving head lighting control designed for medium to large-sized facilities that host multiple types of events, such as houses of worship, studios, concert halls and multipurpose venues, theatres, schools, and more. Leveraging over 150 years of combined experience in entertainment lighting control and running the mature Neo platform, the X5 console offers a feature-rich, customizable platform with capabilities targeting both theatrical and live event lighting.

Neo software helps designers find the perfect look in less time by including an advanced effects engine that supports pixel mapping, media playback, timelines, and more. The X5 lighting console is designed for flexibility, offering 5 multifunctional motorized playbacks and backlit encoders, and can output over 50,000 channels out of the box. The intuitive hardware layout includes both a built-in touch screen and a soft touch control screen. Both the X5 and X15 offer a sleek, streamlined experience, with a powerful processor and premium components, including backlit Cherry keys, Bourne faders, and Neutrik connectors. The all-in-one hardware is rugged and hardwearing, and can travel anywhere you need it, whether that’s around the theatre or around the world.

Features:

Streamlined layout, and 5 multifunctional motorized playbacks with backlit encoders – adaptable interface that makes it easier to get things done quickly.
Runs Neo software – powerful, mature software platform designed for both theatrical and live event lighting
Advanced effects engine with chases, timeline and waveform effects, pixel mapping and more – get the perfect look in less time
Integrated touchscreen – all-in-one console that can go wherever you need
Soft touch control screen – 7” touch screen next to the keypad, for quick adjustment to features such as framing shutters, gobo selection, color control, pan/tilt, etc.
Rugged metal chassis with powerful processor, backlit Cherry keys, Bourne faders, and Neutrik connectors – premium hardware that’s built to last
100 DMX universes – create any size show without purchasing universe upgrades
Strong CITP visualizer protocol support – simplified integration with industry-leading Capture software and other visualization platforms using CITP.
Connect third-party UPS over USB and display info on screen – view UPS info in your console while reducing shipping costs. Works with most major UPS manufacturers.
Backlit keys and optional gooseneck light – view notes easier in the dark.
Support for ZerOS Wing for additional faders – add more faders when live busking.

Specifications:

Electrical:
- Operating Voltage: 100-240VAC
- Power Input: 1x Neutrik PowerCON TRUE1
- 12V Outputs (optional gooseneck lights): 1x Neutrik 3-pin XLR
Data:
- Included license: 100x Universes (51,200 Channels)
- DMX Out: 2x Neutrik 5-pin XLR
- DMX In: 1x Neutrik 5-pin XLR
- Display Outputs: 2x DisplayPort (4K UHD)
- Gigabit Ethernet: 2x Neutrik etherCON
- Audio: 1x 3.5 mm (1/8”) headphone/mic combo mini jack
- USB 3.2: 3x USB-C, 2x USB Type-A
- USB 2.0: 2x USB Type-A
Connectivity:
- Protocols: DMX512, RDM, Streaming ACN (E1.31), Art-Net, CITP, OSC (Bidirectional), Generic RS232
- Contact closures (unlimited via network and USB)
- Vision.Net (Bidirectional), KiNet, Shownet, ChilliNet, iCAN, Pathport, Enttec DMX USB
Files:
- USITT ASCII Showfiles
- GDTF
Other:
- Web Server and mySQL polling
- iOS & Android app (incl. Interface Builder and note taking)
- DMX Recorder and playback
- Tracking palettes (live values mapped to incoming data stream)
- Files
Certification and Safety:
- Conformity: UL 62368-1, IEC 62368-1, CSA C22.2 NO 62368-1, FCC 47CFR 15, ICES-003, EN 55032, CISPR 32
Capacity:
- 1,000,000 Cues
- 10,000+ Cue Lists
- 10,000+ Submasters
- 60,000+ Palettes (Intensity, Position, Color, Beam, Edge and Presets)
- Custom Palette types
- 10,000+ Groups
- 10,000+ Effects
- 10,000+ Macros
- 10,000+ Snapshots
- Customisable Curve Profiles
- Customisable Color and Position Paths
- 1,000,000 Cue notes
- Up to 10 remote sessions
Software Key Features:
- Full tracking and optional non-tracking
- Tabbed Magic Sheets
- 7 powerful effect (FX) engines
- Pixel Mapping (static images, videos or live input)
- Pixel animator
- Visual timecode editor (for auto cue timings)
- Video playback (incl. cross fading)
- Internal timecode (from media) and timecode generator
- AI Command Line prediction
- Automatic text to speech playback of cue notes
- Smart encoder helper tools
- Partitioning and multi-user
- Offline mobile patch tool
- Dedicated task scheduler
User interfaces:
- Internal touchscreens: 1x 15.6” (Full HD, Anti-Glare), 1x 7”
- External touchscreens: 2x 4K UHD (optional)
- Faders: 8x 100mm Motorized Bourns Faders (100 pages)
- Syntax keys: 112x Cherry MX Keys
- Encoders: 5x Attribute, 1x Intensity, 5x playback, 2x user definable
Physical:
- Color: Black & Dark Grey
- Operating temperature: 0–40°C (32-104°F)
- Storage temperature: 0–35°C (32-95°F)
- Humidity: 0–95% non-condensing
- Dimensions: 218 x 758 x 675 mm (8.6 x 29.8 x 26.6 in)
- Weight: 30.4 kg (67 lb)

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