The maXim series of consoles has been designed to satisfy the more demanding operator. There are four models in the maXim range, starting with the 24-fader maXim S and continuing through to the 96-fader maXim XXL. The optional PaTPad moving light controller further extends the capabilities of the maXim console with features such as Palettes, Groups, Presets and an Effects Engine.
maXim Features
Optional PaTPad moving light controller
Single preset and two preset fader operation
Fully proportional Softpatch out to 512 (1,024) output channels
25 x 7 dot matrix LED display shows scrolled messages for effective reporting
Electronic labelling function for naming Scene, Chase, Stack and steps of Stacks
Stack playback master and effects buttons for full control of sequences
Up to 500 steps of a Stack can be recorded with true dipless cross-fade
Each step of a Stack can be recorded as a Scene, Chase, Channel or a Snapshot of the output
Steps of a Stack can be linked automatically
Individual In (Up) and Out (Down) fade times, programmable for every Scene and step of a Stack
Up to 250 steps of a Chase can be recorded as Channels, Scenes or a Snapshot of the output
Scenes and Chases can be run concurrently on lower bank of preset faders
Nine pages of nonvolatile memory for Submasters on MAX/L, MAX/XL and MAX/XXL models
Multi-page SGVA colour video output displaying desk status, memories, patches and help menus
Edit facilities include fade and speed times, channel levels, add/remove of steps/patch allocations
Power brownout protection
USB flash disk storage for show backup – optional on MAX/S and MAX/M models
Software upgradeable via USB flash disk
CE and Ctick approved
maXim Specifications
maXim S
maXim M
maXim L
maXim XL
DMX Channels
512
512
1024
1024
Fader Channels Normal Mode
12
24
36
48
Fader Channels Wide Mode
24
48
72
96
Pages
9
Playbacks
12
24
42
66
Scenes
108
216
378
594
Chases
108
216
378
594
Steps/Chase
250
Stacks
108
216
378
594
Steps/Stack
250
Chase Speed
0-999 BPM
Page Freeze
Yes
Softpatch
Yes fully proportional
In Fade Times
0 seconds to 16+ minutes
Out Fade Times
0 seconds to 16+ minutes
Isolated DMX
Optional
Optional
Standard
Standard
Grab Master
Yes
Yes
No
No
Sub Masters
N/A
N/A
6
18
Sound to Light
2 sources can trigger chases or scenes
LED-Lite Outlets
1
1
2
2
SVGA Video
Optional
Optional
Standard
Standard
USB Ports (Memory Stick/Trackball)
Optional
Optional
2
2
PaTPad Module
N/A
N/A
Optional
Optional
MIDI
Optional
Optional
Standard
Standard
In-Field Software Upgrade
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Universal Power Supply 85-260V AC 50/60Hz
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Product Dimensions Height (mm/inches) Width (mm/inches) Depth (mm/inches)
115/4.5 500/19.7 340/13.4
115/4.5 716/28.2 340/13.4
165/6.5 797/31.4 515/20.3
165/6.5 1014/39.9 515/20.3
Shipping Dimensions Height (mm/inches) Width (mm/inches) Depth (mm/inches)
210/8.3 580/22.8 500/19.7
210/8.3 800/31.5 500/19.7
250/9.9 860/33.8 660/26
250/9.9 1080/42.5 660/26
Uses a touch-sensitive pad for control
Each fader becomes a fixture controller
Full LTP control of fixture parameters
Individual selection buttons for up to 24 parameters
Six Virtual Wheels for adjusting fixture parameters
One Rotary Wheel for fine adjustment
Provides Groups, Presets, Palettes and Filters
Versatile Effects Engine works across any combination of fixtures
Store a complete look or just the effect
Up to 128 templates can be stored in the console
Over 800 templates for fixtures available on this website
Write your own fixture templates using our PC program
Can retrofit to MAX/L, MAX/XL and MAX/XXL
maXim Video Brochure
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PaTPad Video Brochure
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maXim FAQ
Why doesn't my new USB stick work on my maXim?
The USB hardware on the maXim was designed over 10 years ago, when USB sticks were 32MB or 64MB (yes MB not GB!). This means that many new USB sticks do not work when first plugged into the maXim. To resolve this problem the USB stick needs to be reformatted on a Windows computer. WARNING: this will destroy all the date on the USB stick. There are two settings that are critical. The Quick Format option must be turned off and the Allocation Unit Size must be set to the smallest possible option. See the image below for details. Note: this full format will take at least 15 minutes. If the format takes less than one minute then the Quick Format was not disabled and the USB stick will not work with the maXim.