Used ETC Cobalt 10
Used ETC Cobalt 10 consoles offer a full-featured lighting control desk capable of handling conventional fixtures, moving lights, LEDs and media servers across up to 32 universes of output. With twin 12-inch articulating multi-touch displays and 20 master playbacks, this second-hand controller suits demanding professional productions. Browse the used ETC Cobalt 10 listings available below to find the right unit for your needs.
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ETC Cobalt 10 specifications
| Brand | ETC |
| Segment | Lighting |
About the ETC Cobalt 10
The ETC Cobalt 10 is a multi-featured lighting control desk designed to handle conventional and moving lights, media servers and LEDs. It features two 12-inch articulating multi-touch displays, a backlit command keypad, and 20 master playbacks comprising 10 motorized faders and 10 backlit, color-coded endless pots with full-color touch displays. A solid-state hard drive and dual PoE Ethernet ports are built in, and the console supports three external DisplayPort monitors from 1280x1024 resolution. It controls up to 5,000 channels across up to 32 universes, delivering up to 16,384 parameters without additional processing hardware.
ETC Cobalt 10 — buyer FAQs
What is the ETC Cobalt 10 and what types of fixtures can it control?
The ETC Cobalt 10 is a professional lighting control console designed to handle conventional fixtures, moving lights, LEDs and media servers from a single desk. It supports up to 5,000 control channels across up to 32 universes of output, delivering up to 16,384 parameters without requiring additional processing hardware, making it suited to productions that mix fixture types on a single rig.
Who makes the Cobalt 10 and where does it sit in their product range?
The Cobalt 10 is made by Electronic Theatre Controls (ETC), an American manufacturer specialising in lighting control consoles, dimming systems, fixtures and rigging for theatre, studio, architectural and live-event applications. The Cobalt 10 sits within ETC's Cobalt console family and represents a full-featured desk aimed at demanding professional productions requiring high channel counts and extensive playback capacity.
What are the key hardware features of the ETC Cobalt 10?
The Cobalt 10 has two 12-inch articulating multi-touch displays, a backlit command keypad, and 20 master playbacks made up of 10 motorized faders and 10 backlit color-coded endless pots, each with a full-color touch display. It also includes a solid-state hard drive, dual PoE Ethernet ports and support for up to three external DisplayPort monitors from 1280x1024 resolution, optionally with touchscreen control.
What should I check when buying a used ETC Cobalt 10?
Check that the motorized faders move correctly, the two built-in 12-inch multi-touch screens respond accurately, and the solid-state drive is functioning. Confirm the output configuration, since the console is available in 4,096 or 16,384 parameter versions. Any external monitors or accessories included should be tested alongside the unit. Used listings on 10K Used carry a 21-day warranty covering major functional faults; full details are in the buying guide at 10kused.com/used-av-equipment-guide/.
