Can anyone help me to map out the DMX set up for eight up lights, four on each side of the room? I have only one out plub on my DMX board and am not sure how to make it work.
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If you go in 2 directions, you'll need a DMX splitter .. otherwise, you would go to the last light on one side and then daisy chain from light to light to the otherside. With a splitter, you can go in multiple directions. Here's an example of a 4-way splitter: ENTTEC D-SPLIT though that one needs a 5-pin input, so probably wouldn't work for you.http://www.sweetwater.com/store/det...h8QNWwwP8hl4ahYSNnjdSL5skwW4i6RzwuBoCH13w_wcB
Another option is to go wireless .. 1 transmitter at your machine and 2 receivers, 1 for each side .. then daisy-chain the lights on that side with cable.
DMX is a serial link and everything needs to be daisy-chained .. the splitter or wireless help get around that.
Another option is to go wireless .. 1 transmitter at your machine and 2 receivers, 1 for each side .. then daisy-chain the lights on that side with cable.
DMX is a serial link and everything needs to be daisy-chained .. the splitter or wireless help get around that.
I'm planning on getting this piece ( CHAUVET D-Fi Stream 6 Wireless Tranceiver and DMX DFISTREAM6 B&H ) .. I can get it for $130+shipping .. gives me a 6-way splitter AND a Chauvet compatible wireless DMX transmitter (I have a couple Chauvet wireless components.
If you're going wired, it's like Steve said. You'll have to run a cable to the other side of the room. Before I bought a splitter, I'd probably buy 3 of the Chauvet wireless units. Those come in very handy for when you have multiple segments or split coverage.
Would this do?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...al Splitter&qid=1450540882&ref_=sr_1_2&sr=8-2
Just saw your post Rick. Any suggestions on which one?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...al Splitter&qid=1450540882&ref_=sr_1_2&sr=8-2
Just saw your post Rick. Any suggestions on which one?
I would go with a wireless DMX transmitter at the end of the first 4 and a receiver for the 4 on the other side. The brand is up to you. Here's a cheap option.
http://www.amazon.com/Donner-Wirele...450543722&sr=8-5&keywords=dmx+wireless+donner
http://www.amazon.com/Donner-Wirele...450543722&sr=8-5&keywords=dmx+wireless+donner
I believe a transmitter/receiver can be placed anywhere along a run, but Tig is correct that you'd still have to run at least one long cable. I think if you plan on doing it often, go basic wireless (1 transmitter and 1 receiver per "strip). This way you can avoid running cables round doorways and such.
Really appreciate the support, everyone. I want to be very good at this, and it is much more in depth than I thought.
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Nope, it will work, I've done it. In my case, I did a 45-light setup with two different transmitters (had 2 versions of the chauvet d-fi) hanging off the controller and had 3 different receivers, each one at the head of about 15 fixtures. Here's a shot from that event (and yes, one of the fixtures got kicked-on the left side). Those are source four jr zooms doing the leko pattern on the ceiling.
Huh? If you had 3 different receivers - each at the head of a 15 light set, then they were all receiving from the transmitter, which you say was located with the controller and not in line.
I'm not doing wireless at the moment (very soon), but I'm thinking you could do an inline out of a light as long as it's set to master and the others to slave???????
I'm not saying you can or can't .. but that's not the configuration Rick has. Steve thinks it can be done as well. The OP was asking about 4 lights per side. If you do DMX, you would go cable to the first 4, then wirelessly to the other 4. If you're not using cable, then both sets would have receivers and the transmitter would be at the controller and not in line. I have no idea what the settings would be (m/s).
Yes .. the receiver or transmitter can be anywhere on a run as needed. For versatility, the transmitters are best at the DJ location .. along with a splitter and controller (HW or SW). Not sure what benefit a transmitter would have out among the fixtures, unless you are REALLY stretching the limits of the wireless connection. Then you could say have a 100' run of daisy chained wired units with a transmitter at the end of the run .. and a wireless receiver another 100' further away for a 2nd wired run.
Just need to be careful managing transmitters and receivers as they AREN'T usually inter-operable with other brands/models. It would be nice if there was 1 standard.
Just need to be careful managing transmitters and receivers as they AREN'T usually inter-operable with other brands/models. It would be nice if there was 1 standard.
That's what my thoughts were if I was running into a larger room or getting signal interference. I have one building that I occasionally play that must have some sort of electrical field in it.