ETC Nomad: The Gateway to Professional Lighting Control

 

Diving into the EOS universe can be intimidating at first: bulky equipment, high investment, and a steep learning curve. ETC Nomad is a console version designed for students and those working or looking to get started in small productions and independent theater. It's the perfect tool to get started from your own computer using exactly the same software that uses the Teatro Real with the Apex

 

ETC Nomad - Professional Lighting Control

 

Nomad as a launchpad to the Eos ecosystem

Everything you program in Nomad, from creating palettes and Magic Sheets to designing complex sequences, is identical on Eos consoles. Menus, workflows, and commands are replicated, so jumping from laptop to stage is as easy as pressing “Go.”

In addition ETC has a student bonus: If you are a student or part of a training center, you can opt for the Education license and access all of Nomad's features at a lower price, so your training is 100% real (and without breaking the bank).

Nomad Hardware vs. Physical Table: Universe Exit

The big difference between a control console and ETC Nomad lies primarily in the management of DMX universes. Nomad works with channel licenses: the basic switch controls 1K (1024 channels), and with an upgrade, you can upgrade to 6K (6 channels). The consoles have 144, 4, or 8 built-in universes… but they require a much larger investment.

 

ETC Nomad - Professional Lighting Control

 

The Gadget II: Your Gateway to the Stage

To convert your Nomad commands into real DMX/RDM, simply plug in the ETC Gadget II to USB. It offers two universes per unit, and if you need more, you can link up to four gadgets for eight universes. It's robust, compact, and plug-and-play: the easiest way to have reliable DMX outputs without the hassle of drivers or extra hardware.

And if you see that you want to go a step further, the Programming Wing It's a perfect match: a compact control desk that adds multiple dedicated buttons and encoders right where you need them. With this add-on, your workflow becomes more convenient and faster: you can trigger cues instantly, adjust parameters precisely, and move around your show without missing a beat. It is the most agile way to program with Nomad, bringing the physical console experience to a smaller format that fits in any rack or workbench.

Stonex, official distributor of ETC in Spain

Do you want to know everything ETC lighting fixtures or control panels can do for you?
At Stonex, as the exclusive distributor in Spain, we make it easy for you: we talk to you, study your project, and prepare a customized quote so you get exactly the equipment you need, without any fuss or complications.

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