The ETC Gio @5 24K is a professional lighting control console for theatre, live events and broadcast productions. It supports 24,576 outputs and 32,768 channels, making it suitable for everything from conventional theatre rigs to large moving light shows.
If you’re unsure whether your show fits, send us your fixture list and we’ll check it for you.
Output capacity
The Gio @5 24K supports:
- 24,576 outputs (parameters)
- 32,768 channels
The 24K refers to the maximum number of outputs the console can control.
When planning a show, it’s the number of outputs, not the number of fixtures, that matters. Simple dimmers use very few outputs, while moving lights can use dozens of parameters each, so two rigs with the same fixture count can have very different output requirements.
Console operation
The ETC Gio @5 combines:
- Keypad programming
- Encoder wheels
- Playback faders
It’s designed around ETC’s command-line workflow, making it a familiar choice for programmers already using Eos-family consoles.
We don’t publish details such as the exact fader layout, screen configuration or output connectors, as these may vary. If your production requires specific hardware, we’ll confirm the configuration before your hire.
Size and power
The console weighs 23.59 kg.
A flight case is supplied separately. If you need the packed dimensions or total shipping weight for transport planning, let us know and we’ll confirm them before dispatch.
The console has a maximum power consumption of 230 W, leaving plenty of capacity on a standard control position power feed.
What’s included
Every ETC Gio @5 24K hire includes:
- Flight case
- Keyboard
- Mouse
- 3-pin XLR LED desk lamp
Recommended cabling
Whether you’re connecting directly to fixtures, DMX distribution or network nodes, we’ll supply the correct cabling for your setup.
If you’re building a complete control position, we can also provide pre-built control racks or configure one to your requirements.
Information we’ll need
To prepare your hire, let us know:
- Patch size - total outputs rather than fixture count.
- DMX connections - whether you’re using 5-pin, 3-pin or both.
- Cable distances - from the console to the first node or DMX distribution point.
- Transport requirements - if you need packed dimensions or shipping weight.
If you’re not sure whether your show will fit within the console’s 24,576 outputs, simply send us the fixture list and we’ll work out the output count before you book. It beats discovering halfway through programming that your rig has developed ambitions beyond arithmetic.
