The ETC Eos Apex 5 is the most portable member of ETC’s flagship Apex series, designed for professional lighting designers who demand full-featured power in a compact form factor. Despite its smaller footprint, the Apex 5 retains the full programming capabilities of its larger counterparts, making it ideal for touring productions, mobile programming setups, and control booths with space constraints.
Equipped with 24,576 output parameters, the Eos Apex 5 delivers world-class lighting and media control for even the most complex systems. From pixel-mapped LED walls to intelligent moving lights, the Apex 5 offers smooth integration and intuitive access to every tool in the award-winning Eos software suite, including Augment3d, Magic Sheets, and Virtual Media Server functionality.
This ultra-refined console also includes motorized faders, force-feedback encoders, customizable Direct Select Target Keys, and a 10.1" dedicated encoder display, all wrapped in a sleek and durable chassis designed for maximum portability without sacrificing capability.
Key Features:
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Compact Console, Full Control – Five motorized faders, five scroll wheel faders, and up to 100 playback pages
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23.8” 4K Multi-Touch Display – High-definition, articulating display for crystal-clear programming and visualization
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Two Banks of Direct Select Target Keys – Fully user-assignable for custom workflows
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Encoder Suite – 6 force-feedback and 8 mini encoders with a dedicated 10.1” encoder display
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Backlit Keypad + 6.3” Haptic Touch Keypad – Access softkeys and layouts with custom touch feedback
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Integrated Workspace – Includes keyboard drawer, USB-A/C charging ports, and front-facing user access
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Advanced Connectivity – 4x Gigabit Ethernet, 2x 10G SFP+ ports, 8 USB-A & 6 USB-C, WiFi (future), Bluetooth (future), DMX, OSC, MIDI, SMPTE
Software Features (Powered by Eos):
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Intuitive command line and syntax
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Color control for multi-emitter and gel-based fixtures
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Magic Sheets for custom touch layouts and workflow optimization
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Augment3d real-time 3D programming and visualization
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Pixel mapping with Virtual Media Server capabilities
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Multi-user, multi-programmer collaboration
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Cue list, preset, and effects systems with advanced tracking
Why Choose the Eos Apex 5?
With its powerful processing engine, intuitive touchscreen interface, and exceptional ergonomics, the Eos Apex 5 is perfect for professionals who need a smaller desk with big potential. It’s ideal for broadcast studios, small theaters, or as a programmer’s satellite console for larger Apex setups. Every inch is built with purpose—to help you program faster, smarter, and more creatively.