Theatre and venue — 335 € / day
grandMA3 compact · LumiNode 4 · GigaCore 10t PoE++
For resident venues with a manageable rig and one person at the console.
Rent lighting consoles and control in Berlin
We rent out the control side of a lighting production: grandMA3 consoles, processing units, nodes and the network everything runs on. Dry hire from Berlin-Reinickendorf, tested, preconfigured and packed for touring.
We deliberately do not keep fixtures in our own stock — we work with rental partners and arrange them when you need a complete solution. What you get from us is the part a show fails at most often: console, data path and power that match.
The consoles
Four consoles for four production sizes. All run the same software, so a show file moves from one to the next without rework.
| Console | What for | € / day | Add to rental request |
|---|---|---|---|
| grandMA3 full-size | Festival main stage, arena tour, TV production — high fixture counts, complex cue structures | 650 € | |
| grandMA3 light | Touring, theatre, venue — nearly the full feature set in a smaller transport size | 475 € | |
| grandMA3 compact | Small and mid-size productions, or as a tech console next to the main desk | 235 € | |
| grandMA3 onPC Command Wing Tourpack | Pre-programming away from the venue, with hardware control | 145 € |
All prices net per day, plus 19% German VAT.
Processing and data paths
Above a certain fixture count it is not the console that decides the show, but what calculates and distributes behind it.
| Item | What for | € / day | Add to rental request |
|---|---|---|---|
| grandMA3 Processing Unit L | Additional processing power for large parameter counts | 145 € | |
| grandMA3 onPC 4Port Node 4K | Four DMX ports, 4096 parameters | 75 € | |
| grandMA3 onPC 2Port Node 2K | Two DMX ports, 2048 parameters | 60 € | |
| grandMA3 viz-key | Unlocks visualisation | 35 € | |
| grandMA3 onPC DMX Key | DMX unlock for onPC operation | 15 € |
All prices net per day, plus 19% German VAT.
The network it runs on
Art-Net and sACN are network protocols — they are as stable as the network underneath. That is why we rent out switches and nodes from the same source as the consoles.
| Item | What for | € / day | Add to rental request |
|---|---|---|---|
| LumiCore 64 | Central processor for large lighting networks | 150 € | |
| GigaCore 20t POE++ | 20-port switch, powers nodes and access points over PoE | 90 € | |
| LumiNode 12 | Twelve universes, merging and conversion | 70 € | |
| GigaCore 10t PoE++ | Compact 10-port switch for rack and stage | 60 € | |
| LumiNode 4 | Four universes, for stage and secondary positions | 40 € | |
| LumiSplit 2.10 | DMX splitter for classic distribution | 15 € |
All prices net per day, plus 19% German VAT.
Three setups we often pack like this
For orientation, not as a package price — every position can be rented on its own.
Touring and mid-size production — 780 € / day
grandMA3 light · grandMA3 Processing Unit L · LumiNode 12 · GigaCore 20t POE++
The standard case: enough processing for a growing rig, transport size still flyable.
Festival main stage — 1.105 € / day
grandMA3 full-size · grandMA3 Processing Unit L · LumiCore 64 · LumiNode 12 · GigaCore 20t POE++
When changeover times are short and parameter counts high.
Pre-programming in the office — 195 € / day
grandMA3 onPC Command Wing Tourpack · grandMA3 viz-key · grandMA3 onPC DMX Key
Build the show file before the rig goes up.
What we also take care of
- System programming. Patch, show file skeleton, presets — so you do not start from zero on the first production day.
- Network and radio planning. Universe split, IP concept, frequency plan.
- Prepping. Everything is set up, wired and measured before pick-up. What does not run here does not leave the warehouse.
- Support during the production. Reachable on call.
Frequent questions
| Do you also rent out fixtures? | Not from our own stock. We focus on control, network and power. If you need fixtures we arrange them through partners — just tell us what the production calls for. |
|---|---|
| What does dry hire mean? | You rent the equipment without crew. It is tested, preconfigured and packed ready for transport; setup and operation are up to you or your team. Programming or support can be added. |
| What do I need besides the console? | At least one node for DMX output and a switch that connects console and nodes. Larger rigs add a processing unit. The configurator adds this automatically; ask us if in doubt. |
| Can I program before the production? | Yes. The onPC Command Wing Tourpack with viz-key runs on your computer, and the show file then moves to the console unchanged. |
| How long can I rent for? | Day, weekend or week. The tiers are on the price page, visible without signing up. |
| Can I pick the equipment up, or do you deliver? | Pick-up in Berlin-Reinickendorf is the normal case. We deliver on request — tell us the location and time window and we will sort it out with the inquiry. |
Put a setup together or just ask
In the configurator you describe the production and get a proposal with a price. If you already know what you need, add it straight to the request basket.