For touring and large events, the grandMA series from MA Lighting is the platform to beat — the control standard on a huge share of the world’s major shows. This guide covers the current grandMA3 and the still-everywhere grandMA2. For the bigger picture, see our professional buyer’s guide; for the company behind it, see our MA Lighting overview.
grandMA3 — the current range
grandMA3 is MA’s current generation, with a built-in 3D visualizer and native GDTF support. It comes in full-size, light, compact and onPC forms, scaling from a laptop setup to the largest touring rigs.
grandMA2 — still everywhere
Production of grandMA2 has ended, but it remains heavily used in rental and touring inventories — and on riders. The grandMA2 light offers 4,096 parameters, 15 motorized faders and two touchscreens; the ultra-light, 4,096 parameters and 6 DMX outputs. It’s a mainstay of the used market.
Why grandMA dominates touring
Three reasons: it’s the rider standard, so you can always find a trained operator; it scales to the biggest rigs; and it’s battle-tested. That ecosystem is as much the product as the hardware.
FAQ
grandMA2 or grandMA3?
grandMA3 is the future-proof choice; grandMA2 (or a grandMA3 running in MA2 mode) remains relevant for existing setups and the used market.
Can I program grandMA on a laptop?
Yes — grandMA onPC runs the software on a computer. See our control software guide.
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