Dmx switch

Former Member

Could someone let me know if there is such a thing as a dmx switch? My issue is that I have a gig coming up where there are multiple dj's I plan to program my light show using mydmx but some of the jocks simply want to use sound active mode. Now as mydmx does not have the sound active facility I was thinking a solution would be to have both a normal controller and mydmx connected via a switch so when you wanted to work of the controller you switch to that unit and visa versa for mydmx. Is this possible or even feasible? Thanks

2/29/125:19 AM

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Former Member

Hey,

you shouldn't need to have to use a switch, if each of the fixtures has a sound active mode within the dmx traits, then you can just program a scene using the dmx value for the fixture and set it into it's own SA mode when your not using programmed scenes :-)

if you see what i mean

regards

2/29/125:55 AM

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Former Member

Thanks for the reply unfortunately not all the fixtures have a dmx sound active channel so not really an option I don't think or am I missing something obvious?

2/29/127:55 AM

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JinglesForum Admin

Hi Paul. in this case Yes a DMX A/B switching device would benefit you. Just you know, make sure the addresses match between the two controllers and you should be good.

Or step up to compu show with a compu cue basic and you will have your sound to light function covered.

(sorry I had to plug it. haha)
Sincerely,

2/29/128:06 AM

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Former Member

Hi James thanks for the confirmation am I correct in assuming that compu show is better or easier to use to program lights to audio or is it just as simple to use mydmx?

3/1/124:26 AM

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JinglesForum Admin

my DMX is "simpler". Each program has their own learning curve. but compu show has all the best and cool features and functions over my dmx.
Sincerely,

3/1/1210:04 AM

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Former Member

Thanks James,

Is there a basic switch that you could recommend or a product name to search under? I have searched the net using dmx ab switch but don't seem to be able to find anything 'simple' and cheap ! all I really need to do is to be able to switch between mydmx and a Trancension Controller.

3/3/129:47 AM

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JinglesForum Admin

I THINK this is one that Elation has.
http://www.elationlighting.com...gory=DMX%20Solutions
Let me confirm though., but feel free to take a look. P.s. that retail price is 399 but you will most likely find it cheaper.
Sincerely,

3/3/124:15 PM

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Former Member

Thanks James - again !!

3/3/125:20 PM

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JinglesForum Admin

Just heard from my Elation sales manager, this is exactly what you need.

Sincerely,

3/3/126:36 PM

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Former Member

Hi James,

I have had a look through the spec of it and the only thing I can't seem to find is how do I 'switch' between the controller and mydmx? - basically I can't see a physical switch on the unit - any ideas?

just for confirmation what I want to be able to do is have it so when say dj no 1 is playing he can use a controller on soundmode then say dj no 2 has programmed scenes using mydmx, when he comes on to do his set he can simply 'switch' over to mydmx as the 'controller' of the lights or visa versa

Thanks

3/3/128:22 PM

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JinglesForum Admin

Hi Paul sorry for the delay on this one too.

It's electronic switching.
Unlike a manual switch with fat dial this changes controller as soon as it senses signal when used in LTP mode.
If controller one is being used and controller 2 is activated the merger will cut the output signal from controller 1.
Make sense?

3/6/1210:14 PM

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