Blackout Lighting Console

Plans and prices

Every plan, in full

On the record

Backups

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

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.blackout-app.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Device detail

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

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.blackout-app.com · read 4 Oct 2026

Fixture profiles

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

Free trial

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

Integrations

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

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.blackout-app.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Lighting control

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

Lighting controls

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

LivePlot

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

Media and color

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

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.blackout-app.com · read 11 Oct 2026

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.blackout-app.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Pricing status

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

Privacy

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

Protocols

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

Purpose

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

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