Outputs & Protocols

• 24K DMX outputs (fully unlocked)

• Streaming ACN, Art-Net, OSC, MIDI, and SMPTE compatibility

• MIDI kit available upon request for full integration

Playback & Control

• Five motorized faders + master playback pair

• 100 fader pages, 200 active playbacks

• Four force-feedback encoders + high-resolution intensity wheel

• Interactive Magic Sheets and 99 cue lists/submasters

Display & Interface

• 18.5” articulating multi-touch display

• Supports up to 2 external touch monitors

• Touchscreen monitor rental available

• Built-in keyboard tray and backlit keypad

• Custom color space, gel picker, and visual effects tools

Connectivity

• 4 DMX512/RDM XLR ports

• 2 configurable gigabit Ethernet ports

• 6 USB-A ports

• Compact wireless router available upon request

Power & Size

• 100–240V AC universal input

• Compact, tour-ready footprint with integrated case support

• Full Eos Functionality

  Everything you’d expect from ETC’s flagship line — cueing, color control, pixel mapping, Magic Sheets, and more.

• Touchscreen + Fader Combo

  Built-in articulating touchscreen, 5 motorized faders, and ergonomic button layout for intuitive programming.

• Compact, Tour-Ready Build

  Ideal for tight tech tables, small booths, or flypack systems without sacrificing capability.

• Familiar Workflow

  Seamless transition for Ion Xe and Gio users. Perfect for designers who need a console that scales up or down.

• EOS Nomad Backup Compatible

  Use it as a standalone console or integrate with a Nomad rig for redundancy.

• ETC Gio @5 Console

• Keyboard and mouse

• Goose-neck lamp

• Roadcase and AC power cord

• DisplayPort adapter (on request)

• Optional fader wing or external monitor packages

• Lighting Designers and Freelance Programmers

  When the house rig doesn’t include a desk suitable for clienting in or advanced show layouts

• Guest Designers Needing Familiar EOS Workflow

  Rent when the venue’s console is hard to move or not suitable for programming directly

• Shows Requiring More Universes

  When your show needs additional output capacity the house desk can’t support

• Venues Running an Ion Classic or Nomad Setup

  Temporarily upgrade when your show needs more hands-on control or expanded features

• Tech Weeks, Previs, or Offsite Cue Building

  Build or revise show files before stepping into the venue

• Colleges and Arts Organizations Hosting Labs or Workshops

  Perfect for EOS training sessions, student labs, or summer intensives