What are Art-Net and sACN?

What are Art-Net and sACN?

Published on: 03/04/2024

It used to be that we just used simple DMX cable out of our console to our lights to control everything. Today, it’s becoming more and more common to use Art-Net and sACN – common forms of networked DMX – to control our lights.

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How Do You Shut Down an ONYX Lighting Console?

How Do You Shut Down an ONYX Lighting Console?

Published on: 28/03/2024

If you are used to working with other hardware lighting consoles, you may find yourself at the end of your first time running ONYX, and wonder "how in the world do I shut this thing down?"

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How Do I Convert, Split and Merge DMX? What if I Do it Wrong?

How Do I Convert, Split and Merge DMX? What if I Do it Wrong?

Published on: 13/12/2023

If you’re using more than a few DMX fixtures, or have them spread out across your stage, you’re going to want to split your DMX signal!

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Review: City Theatrical DMXCat

Review: City Theatrical DMXCat

Published on: 18/08/2023

New Blog Post Want a DMX test device and so much more – all from the palm of your hand?

LightingGear & Buyers GuideDMX & Networking
Basic Network Setup for Stage Lighting

Basic Network Setup for Stage Lighting

Published on: 01/08/2023

What does it take to get a basic network setup for a stage lighting system? In this guide, David shows you exactly how to get started with a simple example!

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How Do I Find Out What DMX Channels My Lights Have? And How Do I Control That from My Stage Lighting Console?

How Do I Find Out What DMX Channels My Lights Have? And How Do I Control That from My Stage Lighting Console?

Published on: 04/07/2023

Here is a question that I get all to often here on Learn Stage Lighting – “I’ve got __________ no-name brand light. I don’t have a manual, and I need to get it working, what do I do?”

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