Designed for large theaters and demanding live events, the Neo X5 Compact Lighting Console from Strand Lighting is a feature-rich platform with audio and video system support for dynamic lighting. Five motorized playbacks and backlit encoders can output over 50,000 channels thanks to the embedded Neo software and 100 DMX universes. The X5 takes internal timecode from connected media and generates new timecode to create precise lighting moments referencing your visual displays.

A 7" touchscreen control panel offers additional, quick adjustment of features while one 15.6" full HD screen monitors your settings and outputs. Easily read your show notes in the dark with the backlit encoders and optional gooseneck light port. Two DisplayPort outputs support connections to UHD 4K displays while USB 3.2 ports offer connection to additional periphery devices.

Features at a Glance

• 5 multifunctional motorized playbacks with backlit encoders
• Neo software for theatrical and live event lighting
• Advanced effects engine with chases, timeline, waveform effects, pixel mapping, and more
• 15.6" full HD screen and 7" control touchscreen
• Rugged metal chassis with powerful processor, backlit Cherry keys, Bourns faders, and Neutrik connectors
• 100 DMX universes
• Strong CITP visualizer protocol support
• Connect third-party UPS over USB and display info on screen
• Backlit keys and optional gooseneck light port to view notes
• Support for ZerOS Wing for additional faders
• 2 etherCON Gigabit Ethernet ports
• 8 motorized Bourns faders
• 112 Cherry MX keys
• 5 attribute encoders, 1 intensity encoder, 5 playback encoders, 2 user-definable encoders

Neo Software Capacity

• 1,000,000 cues/cue notes, 10,000+ cue lists
• 10,000+ submasters
• 60,000+ palettes (intensity, position, color, beam, edge, presets)
• Custom palette types
• 10,000+ groups, effects, macros, and snapshots
• Customizable curve profiles, color, and position paths
• Up to 10 remote sessions

Neo Software Features

• Full tracking and optional non tracking
• Tabbed magic sheets
• 7 effect engines
• Pixel mapping (static images, videos, or live input)
• Pixel animator
• Visual timecode editor for auto cue timings
• Video playback with cross fading
• Internal timecode from media and timecode generator
• AI command line prediction
• Smart encoder helper tools
• Partitioning and multi user
• Offline mobile patch tool
• Dedicated task scheduler