maXim Operator Manual Introduction
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
The maXim is a powerful yet easy to use lighting control desk that is suited to a wide range of
applications. It is available in 5 models.
1.1 MODEL RANGE
This manual covers all 5 models of the maXim.
maXim S (Small) maXim M (Medium)
maXim L (Large) maXim XL (Extra Large) maXim XXL (Extra Extra Large)
The maXim S and M are very similar, varying only in their number of faders and memory. They also
have a Grab master.
The maXim L, XL and XXL also vary in their number of faders and memory but also have varying
numbers of dedicated blue playbacks. They do not have a Grab Master, but instead have a Master
for their blue playbacks.
• At any point in this manual where the model affects the specification, the text will describe
the maXim S followed by the other models in brackets.
For example,
“The Yellow bank has faders for channels 1 to 12 (24, 36, 48, 60)”.
• Any reference in this manual to the ”blue bank, blue pages or blue playbacks” does not
apply to the maXim S and M models.
• Any reference in this manual to the ”grab master” does not apply to the maXim L, XL and
XXL models.
1.2 FEATURES
The maXim incorporates the following features;
• Manual faders for all channels with associated Flash buttons.
• Red, Yellow and Blue (or Stack) masters with associated Flash buttons.
• “Preset”, “Wide” and “Scene” modes of operation.