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.
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!
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!
One of the first things that you need to do when you get a new light out of the box is to give it a DMX address.
DMX, the signal we use to talk to our stage lights, requires the use of DMX cable so that everything works correctly and stays happy…or does it? While it is important not to use mic cable for our DMX, we can run DMX signal over other types of cable designed for a digital signal as well – including network cable!
Whether you like it or not, networking is quickly becoming a necessary part of stage lighting. While you still can operate a 100% DMX system, the fact is, a lot of modern fixtures, consoles, and PC software utilize networking, and it’s a great way to send a lot of data through a simple cable.