DMX, short for Digital Multiplex, is the communications protocol used to control lighting fixtures, fog machines, and other stage devices. It’s known to be a bit “finicky” when not set up according to best practices. Below is a list of guidelines to help keep your setup running smoothly. DMX 512 Lighting Tips Cabling Termination & […]
Lighting consoles are the heart of any professional lighting setup, giving designers and technicians the power to craft stunning visual experiences. Whether it’s a theater production, a live concert, or a corporate event, these devices control everything from brightness and color to complex effects and movements. With so many options out there, it helps to […]
How to Find DMX Address on a Light If you’re working with a lighting fixture that doesn’t have a profile readily available, don’t worry! You can still figure out its DMX traits with a bit of patience and testing. Here’s a quick guide: 1. Understand the Basics You can learn more about DMX here! 2. […]
Understanding DMX Lighting DMX is a simple protocol language primarily designed for controlling theatrical lighting. Ok, I lost some of you already. If you have an LED light that accepts DMX, you can control all of its functions with a DMX controller. DMX Cables DMX runs on DMX cable and is terminated with a 5-pin […]
ADJ’s Link DMX Console For years, lighting designers and event companies have been faced with limited options when considering which lighting controller would be optimal for their particular venue. The decision is usually between simplistic hardware devices with not very many channels, software solutions or the more large format consoles. Through extensive research and development, […]
ChamSys’ MagicQ operating system is known for its simplicity. It was designed to have an intuitive workflow. Consoles running MagicQ can complete tasks in a fraction of the time of most other lighting consoles, and it was the first time we would recommend a console over software for most of our clients. So the crazy fact […]
Never Use 0-10 Volt Dimming! *our rant begins at 2:40 How it started- It has been our experience that many engineers copy and paste from project to project to simplify their process, with the result being the standardization of a terrible product. 0-10v began during the transition from traditional architectural dimming of incandescent lighting to […]
Learn What Obsidian Console You Should You Purchase!
We asked lighting techs their preference on the new Obsidian series of lighting controllers compared to the popular ChamSys, and this is their candid answers. Warning, when techs talk gear, often the conversation can be unproductive. Justin: Never heard of obsidian brand. The question should be how hard will it be to 1. Find some one […]
DMX is a digital protocol for the control of stage lighting and effects. It was created to address a shortage of channels in its predecessor, LMX, also known as multiplex. LMX was similar to DMX, except it was an analog signal instead of digital, and limited to 128 channels. LMX was a 3 wire protocol using standard […]
