DMX Setup
DMX Basics
DMX512 stands for digital multiplex 512. This means that 512 channels are con-
trolled digitally through 1 data cable.
A channel is a set of 255 steps that are assigned to control attributes in each light.
This may be a color like red, green or blue, and intensity, strobe, pan/tilt or other
attributes.
Multiple sets of 512 “universes” may be used. Only 1 universe will travel on a DMX
cable, but through networked DMX (Art-Net or sACN E1.31), many universes can
travel over a network.
DMX Wiring
DMX works by connecting 1 or multiple lights to the output of a DMX lighting
console or software with a DMX interface.
DMX lights connect in what is called a “daisy-chain”. Your first DMX cable will
plug it’s male DMX connector into the female DMX connector on your lighting
console. The remaining female connector will then connect to the DMX input on
your first light.
You may then connect your next fixture to the output of your first light, and con-
tinue the chain.
32 Fixture Rule
– DMX only allows you to connect up to 32 fixtures in a single
daisy chain for signal strength. Sometimes, depending on the fixtures and cable
length, this number is less (or more).
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