DMX Basics

DMX Basics: DMX512
DMX512, short for Digital Multiplex 512, is the protocol which digitally manages up to 512 channels via a single data cable. A group of 512 channels is refe...
Mon, 4 Mar, 2024 at 10:55 AM
DMX Basics: Universe
A set of 512 channels of DMX512, as referred to as a Universe. This concept provides a structured framework for managing the vast array of control informati...
Tue, 15 Aug, 2023 at 12:10 PM
DMX Basics: Addressing your fixture
Addressing your DMX fixtures involves designating the location within the 512-channel universe where a specific DMX device resides. This location is commonl...
Tue, 15 Aug, 2023 at 12:10 PM
DMX Basics: 8-bit vs 16-bit control
In the realm of DMX lighting control, the choice between 8-bit and 16-bit resolution plays a pivotal role in determining the level of precision, smoothness,...
Fri, 23 Feb, 2024 at 10:30 AM
DMX Basics: Signal Loss
When the signal is lost on an ENTTEC DMX device the last value is held until either the signal returns or the device is power cycled. If the device sup...
Wed, 16 Aug, 2023 at 6:37 AM
DMX Basics: RDM
RDM (Remote Device Management) and ArtRDM (RDM over Art-Net) are advanced protocols used in lighting control. They allow bidirectional communication between...
Mon, 4 Mar, 2024 at 10:50 AM
DMX Basics: Troubleshooting
Follow the points within this article to work on one fixture at a time, starting with the first fault in the DMX chain and then working backwards away from ...
Mon, 4 Mar, 2024 at 10:56 AM