Vari-Lite Neo X5 Compact Lighting Console - Your Ultimate Lighting Solution
• Compact and high-performance, perfect for medium to large-sized facilities like houses of worship, studios, concert halls, and more!
• Leverage over 150 years of combined experience with the mature Neo platform for a feature-rich, customizable experience.
• Neo software's advanced effects engine helps you find the perfect look in no time!
The X5 is a game-changer in lighting consoles. It's designed for flexibility with 5 multifunctional motorized playbacks and backlit encoders, outputting over 50,000 channels right out of the box. The intuitive hardware layout features 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. This all-in-one hardware is rugged and can go anywhere you need, whether it's around the theatre or around the world.
Features:
- Streamlined layout with 5 multifunctional motorized playbacks and backlit encoders - an adaptable interface for quick and easy operation.
- Runs on the Neo software - a powerful and mature platform for theatrical and live event lighting.
- Advanced effects engine with chases, timeline and waveform effects, pixel mapping, etc. - get the perfect look faster.
- Integrated touchscreen - an all-in-one console that can be taken anywhere.
- Soft touch control screen - a 7-inch touch screen next to the keypad for quick adjustment of features like framing shutters, gobo selection, color control, pan/tilt, etc.
- Rugged metal chassis with a powerful processor, backlit Cherry keys, Bourne faders, and Neutrik connectors - premium hardware built to last.
- 100 DMX universes - create any size show without buying universe upgrades.
Strong CITP visualizer protocol support - simplifies 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 more easily 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)
The Vari-Lite Neo X5 Compact Lighting Console is designed for medium to large-sized facilities like houses of worship, studios, concert halls, theatres, schools, and more. It's perfect for those who host multiple types of events. With its compact size of 218 x 758 x 675 mm (8.6 x 29.8 x 26.6 in) and weight of 30.4 kg (67 lb), it's easy to move around. The console offers a feature-rich, customizable platform with capabilities targeting both theatrical and live event lighting. It comes with 100 DMX universes, a powerful processor, and premium components for a great lighting experience.
