ETC Apex 5

The ETC Apex 5 Console is part of ETC’s flagship Eos family of lighting controllers. It is designed for both comfort and power, offering a condensed programming surface while retaining all the features of larger Apex models. The console supports 24,576 outputs, making it suitable for complex lighting setups in theatres, opera houses, live events, and broadcast TV.

This console comes with 1x SMPTE Gateway, 1x MIDI Gateway, and 2x Gadget II DMX interfaces. The Gadget II units add additional DMX outputs, and the SMPTE and MIDI Gateways provide integration with show control systems for timecode and MIDI-based automation.

Key Features:

  • 24K DMX outputs
  • 5 motorized faders with 100 pages for customizable control
  • 1x 23.8″ 4K multi-touch screen, plus support for three external monitors
  • Supports a variety of industry-standard protocols, including Art-Net and sACN
  • Augment3d 3D visualization for advanced programming
  • Compact form factor for portability without sacrificing functionality

This makes the Apex 5 ideal for large-scale productions requiring a combination of power, flexibility, and mobility​.

Specifications

Attribute Details
Weight 44 kg
Dimensions 447 × 864 × 648 mm
Brand/Manufacturer ETC (Electronic Theatre Controls)
Outputs 24,576 Output Addresses
Display 23.8-inch 4K multi-touch LCD touchscreen, articulating dual-axis
Faders Five 60mm motorized faders
Encoders Six force-feedback encoders and eight mini-encoders
Networking 4x Gigabit Ethernet ports, 2x 10-Gigabit SFP+ ports, PoE++
Control Protocols sACN, Art-Net, MIDI, SMPTE, OSC, UDP
Storage Solid-state hard drive
USB Ports 8x USB-A, 6x USB-C ports