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The cable is called DMX, the connectors are known as XLRs.
Fair play.
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Originally Posted by
Cowlin93
Wrong, 3 or 5 pin DMX Not XLR
As Dan said, DMX is connected using a cable suitable for the protocol, and is generally labelled as DMX cable, on each end you have a 3 or 5 pin XLR.
As you seem to be so hot on it, you'll know that there is no such thing as 3 or 5 pin DMX, and that there is no difference in the two types or cable/connector other than the number of pins in the XLRs, won't you.
Originally Posted by
Danno13
The cable is called DMX, the connectors are known as XLRs.
And a special thanks to Dan for talking sense
- Will Perkins
Virtual Sights - Professional DJ and Technical Services
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Covering the entire south east and further.
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thicko questions here.
1. Do all dmx controllers do what they say, ie any dmx controller will control any dmx light?.
2. If i set up my dmx controller for say 4 led par 56's, would these settings be saved the next time i use the controller, or do i have to reset the address/ channel settings each time i use them?.
3. I have 4 led par 56's a couple of cheap maplin scanners, and an impossibled that are dmx lights, would a 54 channel dmx controller control these?.
Thanks in advance, and apologies for my ignorance
always remember, you're unique, just like everyone else......
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Stairville
Originally Posted by
DMX Will
I also highly recommend the Stairville DMX Master (a cheaper re-brand of the Chauvet DMX-55 I have previously recommended to DJs), as it has everything your going to need, and I swear by it for the smaller discos we do -
http://www.thomann.de/gb/stairville_dmxmaster_i.htm
Thanks for this recommend. I am one now happy Stairville user.
Lee
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Originally Posted by
mike8863
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1. In a word, yes. If a controller is able to output DMX512 and the unit able to receive, a connection can be made.
While there are other proprietary comms and system protocol - Martin, AMX, Pathport, ETCNet etc - these are derived from the simple idea of a universal standardized method of communication between a control source and a device. DMX512 is the bedrock, and serves as the primary means of control.
2. As long as the arrangement remains fairly static once you've saved a few shows, what information you recall when you return to the desk should be exactly how you left it.
However, you begin adding more or physically readdressing fixtures at this point - with a memory full of looks and chases - and you may find that you are unable cloan channel specific information and have it play back correctly after a rejig. As is the limitation with such boards, and may be the reason to consider a software platform like Daslight or Freestyler where this is easier to manage.
3. 54 channels sounds like enough; one would have to know how the board maps this out as, though...
The Freekie I own allocates 12 channels 'per fixture' irrespective of how many the fixture in question actually occupies. I think this is fairly commonplace. You quickly learn to be 'creative' with your resources!
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All I will say to anyone thinking of giving DMX a go, but can't make head or tails of it when reading about it..... TRY IT!
Steve and I both got to grips with it pretty quickly (although only after purchasing a new controller after getting a duff second hand one. We thought it was us being thick with DMX, but it was actually the controller )
Having said that, I don't think we will be devoting loads of time writing programs for various lights and using it as a matter of course, as I can think of plenty of other things to do with out time. However, for those situations where you want to achieve something specific, it is perfect. (What prompted us was a B&G who wanted nothing but white lighting for their disco)
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Originally Posted by
Corabar Entertainment
All I will say to anyone thinking of giving DMX a go, but can't make head or tails of it when reading about it..... TRY IT!
Steve and I both got to grips with it pretty quickly (although only after purchasing a new controller after getting a duff second hand one.
We thought it was us being thick with DMX, but it was actually the controller )
Having said that, I don't think we will be devoting loads of time writing programs for various lights and using it as a matter of course, as I can think of plenty of other things to do with out time. However, for those situations where you want to achieve something specific, it is perfect. (What prompted us was a B&G who wanted nothing but white lighting for their disco)
YEAH YEAH YEAH
Dave
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15-08-2010, 11:54 PM
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