Blackout Lighting Console

Spec sheet

Purpose

Blackout is a professional lighting console designed to run on iPad for lighting work on set, in theaters, and at live events.Read 11 Oct 2026 · blackout-app.com

Intended users

The founder describes Blackout as a tool for lighting work on set, in theater, and at live events, and identifies himself as a working lighting programmer.Read 11 Oct 2026 · blackout-app.com

Integrations

The product lists native integrations for Astera, Cerise, Stardust, and Stream Deck.Read 11 Oct 2026 · blackout-app.com

Security

The privacy policy says optional Blackout Vault showfile storage is encrypted at rest and that the company uses industry-standard security measures.Read 11 Oct 2026 · blackout-app.com

Privacy

The company says it does not access or analyze showfile creative content except when the user requests technical support and consents to review.Read 11 Oct 2026 · blackout-app.com

Support

Blackout provides a help center, feature documentation, structured training, and a user community.Read 11 Oct 2026 · blackout-app.com

Backups

Showfiles can be backed up to the cloud and restored on any iPad, and local automatic backup intervals depend on the plan.Read 11 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

Data handling

The company says it does not sell personal data and that payment card information is handled by Stripe rather than stored by Blackout.Read 11 Oct 2026 · blackout-app.com

Device detail

The founder describes Blackout as bringing full-size console capabilities to an iPad.Read 4 Oct 2026 · blackout-app.com

Fixture database

Its in-house fixture database contains 40,000+ human-verified profiles, with daily updates and profile requests typically handled within hours of a spec sheet.Read 4 Oct 2026 · blackout-app.com

Fixture profiles

Its fixture database has more than 45,000 human-verified profiles, and users can request missing profiles through the help center.Read 11 Oct 2026 · blackout-app.com

Free trial

A free account includes a 14-day trial on any plan when output is needed, with no card up front.Read 4 Oct 2026 · blackout-app.com

Lighting control

The console supports sACN, Art-Net, DMX, OSC, and MIDI control protocols.Read 11 Oct 2026 · blackout-app.com

Lighting controls

Features include visual patching, fixture color controls, effects, sequences, faders, macros and pixel mapping.Read 4 Oct 2026 · blackout-app.com

LivePlot

LivePlot displays a live plot of the rig and can be shared by QR code with unlimited free browser viewers.Read 11 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

Media and color

The site lists NDI video input on Pro and above and an ACES color-managed pipeline on Command.Read 4 Oct 2026 · blackout-app.com

Notable limits

Core and Advanced are month-to-month, while Pro and Command require a three-month minimum billed upfront; annual plans are non-refundable.Read 11 Oct 2026 · blackout-app.com

Pixel mapping

The console supports pixel mapping in fixture-native color models, with the Command plan adding an ACES color pipeline and per-fixture color trims.Read 11 Oct 2026 · blackout-app.com

Pricing status

The pricing page says Blackout v3 plans and prices are still being finalized.Read 4 Oct 2026 · blackout-app.com

Protocols

It outputs sACN and Art-Net over Wi-Fi or Ethernet and supports DMX input, OSC and MIDI.Read 4 Oct 2026 · blackout-app.com

Wireless output

The app supports Bluetooth output to LumenRadio MoonLite and TimoTwo transmitters.Read 11 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

Plans and prices

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