
Easy to Program!
- Hold down buttons 1 and 8 to enter programming mode (light will turn red).
- Set desired look on lighting console.
- Press desired preset button 1-8. Light will flash. Scene is stored.
- Set new look on lighting console.
- Press another unused button or record over existing scene by selecting button. Up to 8 scenes can be recorded.
- Repeat.
- Hold down buttons 1 and 8 to exit programming mode.
How it Works
Why Purchase A Wall Station?
WALL STATION FEATURES
- Self-contained preset station with 8 scene capacity
- Built-in fade time presets
- Up to 5 satellite units
- DMX-512 output
- DMX input snapshot
SPECIFICATIONS
- Power Input: 9-24VDC (ships with a 12VDC power supply)
- Weight SM-8 & SS-8: .2 lbs (90.7g)
Note: SM-8 Stations are static DMX scene recorders and can not be used to capture sequences.
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Ray Mashburn –
EXACTLY WHAT WE NEEDED
A simple to use, reasonably priced controller.
(*repost- originally posted SEP 18TH 2017)
Joshua Vest –
SM-8 WALL PANEL
I installed this unit in a local bar and they love it. Having a stage lighting background i was able to program the unit from home and then wire it into their system. It is one of the easiest units I've worked with that has the most flexibility the only thing that would make it better is if it had a dedicated off switch since the venue wanted a dedicated off button, Bottom line i will be buying more of these units when i have more installs.
Larry Daniels –
SM-8 WALL CONTROL
We needed some way of controlling the house lights coming in to a black room as all lighting is controlled through the lighting console. It worked great, My only negative is I wish it would fit in a standard LV 1 or equivalent, but that is minor. Great product.
Bryan Paine –
COULDN’T BE EASIER!!
We have one Master and two slaves and it works perfectly. Couldn’t be easier to install. However be sure to ground each station…they do not like static electricity.
Stuart Roller –
EXCELLENT SOLUTION!
Having recently upgraded to LED houselight fixtures in our small theatre, the installer did not provide any remote control ability for every day users such as office staff, cleaning crews, or rehearsal sessions. After an extensive on-line search, it became obvious that the SM-8 and a couple of SS-8s would provide an valid, economical and excellent system. The stuff shipped promptly, but arrived about a week later than expected, due a FedEx issue – not Springtree’s fault at all. Installation was straightforward and relatively simple – DMX, Cat 5, and power for the SM-8, and everything else is simply topology-free Cat 5. These devices fit rather snugly in the specified electrical boxes, but worked out well. (It is well worth mentioning here that customer service at Springtree was beyond exceptional!) After some minor issues with programming (because I’m an old-school-analogue guy), I called Springtree, and immediately talked to a real person, never put on hold or redirected, and he patiently helped me work through my problems – that are now seemingly simple, of course. That kind of support is rare these days and most appreciated!! As we simply needed “On/Off” control for our houselights, this 8-channel (scene) system is probably a little “overkill” for our particular installation, but is worth every penny! The DMX over-ride from the console works exactly as described, and the devices all function flawlessly, and the adjustable fade-times is a nice feature. It should be noted however, that once the console is powered off (DMX loss), the SM-8 will default to Scene 1. Certainly not a big issue – it has to default to somewhere, so I simply left Scene 1 as a blackout. I cannot fairly attest to their long-term reliabilty, as the system has only been in use a few weeks, but they seem sturdily built and should last many years. If you are looking for a relatively simple, economical, and dependable system, with exceptional customer support, for wired DMX remote operation, look no further than these little devices – I can assure you, they won’t disappoint! 5 Stars +++ !
Ted Streit –
Perfect for our Parish Hall. Easy to program and reasonably priced compared to other similar products. Good value and well constructed
Jonathan Miller –
Just what I was looking for!
We redid our light system in our church recently, (entire new dimming system) making our old architectural switches obsolete and unusable. I was racking my brain trying to decide how to make things work in the new space and I stumbled upon your product. It was much more affordable than any other options I found.
Delivery was prompt, installation instructions were easy to follow and programming it couldn’t be simpler. The white color option looks nice and clean in our space as well. I bought a master controller which I installed next to my light control board in the sound booth and connected a slave controller near the room entrance for instant control upon entering the room.
The lockout feature when the board is running lighting cues worked exactly as I had hoped.
Ty Atteberry –
This thing really is a fantastic solution for churches or schools where DMX lighting needs to be useable by those who may not be familiar with lighting controllers. For our application in a church, we use a software controller on an iMac. This required someone to log on and know how to use the software to turn on our preset scenes. The SM8 is a great solution for that problem, because it allows anyone to recall a DMX preset when the console is off. A word of advice – if you’re using a computer to control your lights, there’s a good chance that the DMX signal will be on constantly since USB to DMX adapters are usually powered by the USB ports on the computer. SpringTree makes a switch for this reason – I just didn’t think to order it with the SM8 initially. I haven’t hooked up the satellite station yet, but look forward to that functionality!