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Sidus Link Pro 2.4 brings lighting cues to Mac and Action Panel

Aputure turns programmed lighting states into a simpler, controlled surface for operators, clients and small crews.

Modern theatre control booth with lighting and sound equipment
Context: a real theatre lighting and sound control booth; not an Aputure product or Sidus Link Pro interface. Image: Harrison Keely. Source: Wikimedia Commons.
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What happened

Aputure introduced Sidus Link Pro 2.4 on June 16 for iPad and Apple-silicon Mac. Action Panel turns cues and Quickshots into configurable ‘Go’ controls and can hide the wider programming surface behind an optional six-digit passcode.

The Pro plan is listed at $10 per month; MAX extends control to four universes. Planning can move between Mac and iPad, while full DMX workflows still depend on the selected plan, compatible Sidus hardware and a correctly configured network.

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Why it matters

Controlled delegation is the important part. A studio can programme a complex setup, then expose only a handful of safe states—interview, B-roll, background or house lights. The value may be fewer mistakes and support calls rather than more DMX features.
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What we're watching

We will watch Mac–iPad sync, latency, network-recovery behaviour and mixed-system compatibility. The simplified operator experience still needs validation with people who did not programme the system.

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Original material used for this MANAZYR report.
  1. 01Aputure — What’s New in Sidus Link Pro 2.4?
  2. 02Aputure Help Center — Sidus Link Pro 2.4