Used Avolites Diamond 3
Used Avolites Diamond 3 units offer a professional lighting and moving light control desk combining traditional preset operation with advanced programming capabilities, including the ANIMATE effects engine and moving light tracking. Second-hand examples of this console are a compelling choice for theatre and live production environments. Browse the used Avolites Diamond 3 listings available below to find the right unit for your setup.
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Avolites Diamond 3 specifications
| Brand | Avolites |
| Segment | Lighting |
About the Avolites Diamond 3
The Avolites Diamond 3 is a lighting and moving light control desk that merges the familiarity of a traditional preset console with direct programming from preset faders and powerful theatre editing via keypad channel and level selection. Eight rotary wheels provide hands-on control of moving light parameters, with look-up tables enabling colour selection by name while the desk resolves the underlying channel requirements through its personality system. The ANIMATE function generates complex movement effects quickly, with results that can be further edited. The moving light TRACKING function handles automatic instrument orientation, removing the need to reverse pan or tilt, and allows wheels to operate in true stage left-right and up-down axes. An optional graphic tablet extends control to follow-spot-style operation, colour mixing, and selection of groups, focuses and gobos.
Avolites Diamond 3 — buyer FAQs
What is the Avolites Diamond 3 and what type of control does it offer?
The Avolites Diamond 3 is a lighting and moving light control desk that combines traditional preset console operation with direct programming from preset faders and theatre-style keypad editing. Eight rotary wheels handle moving light parameters, and look-up tables allow colour selection by name, with the desk resolving the underlying channel assignments automatically through its personality system.
Who makes the Diamond 3 and where does it sit in the Avolites range?
Avolites is a British manufacturer of lighting and visual control systems, founded in 1976 and based in London, known for lighting consoles and the Titan control software as well as media servers for live events, theatre and broadcast. Avolites became part of Czech manufacturer Robe in 2023. The Diamond 3 represents the company's approach to combining preset familiarity with moving light programming in a single desk.
What does the ANIMATE function on the Diamond 3 do?
The ANIMATE moving light function on the Diamond 3 generates complex movement effects at the touch of a few buttons, work that would previously require hours of manual programming. The resulting effects can then be edited further to suit a specific show or setup. The moving light TRACKING function complements this by handling automatic instrument orientation so pan and tilt do not need to be manually reversed.
Can the Diamond 3 work with an optional graphic tablet, and what does it add?
Yes, the Diamond 3 supports an optional graphic tablet that extends its control capabilities. With the tablet connected, operators can run moving lights in a follow-spot style, perform colour mixing, and select groups, focuses and gobos directly, providing a more intuitive interface for complex multi-instrument control.
What should I check when buying a used second-hand Diamond 3?
Check that all eight rotary wheels respond correctly, that the personality system patches instruments without errors, and that the ANIMATE and TRACKING functions operate as expected. Confirm whether an optional graphic tablet is included, as this is an add-on rather than standard. Every listing on 10K Used carries a 21-day warranty covering major functional faults; full details are in the buying guide at https://www.10kused.com/used-av-equipment-guide/.
