How Do You Think Dmx Lighting Helps Us

Lets face it, talk to most people about the topic of DMX technology and it wont be

long before you will get to see a faraway look in their eyes and are summarily presented with a feeble excuse as to why they have to be elsewhere. This state of affairs is a real shame, because in actual fact DMX technology is at the heart of some of the most exciting developments in performance technology.

If youre one of the many people who dont know too much about DMX technology, read on, because youll be surprised just what its capable of. First, a bit of history DMX technology was first developed in the mid 80s as an attempt to come up with a standard format for the control of stage lighting and fixtures. In 1998 DMX 512-A (or just DMX for short) was confirmed as the industry standard and its now used to control just about every small scale stage device you can think of.

DMX lighting controls are now used in almost all major concerts, theatre productions and stage shows, due to the levels of control the DMX system gives the user. If youve seen a light show recently you can be sure it was controlled using DMX, whilst in a theatre everything from lighting moves and changes to fans and smoke machines are controlled by technicians using DMX set-ups.

DMX has also become so popular due to its impressive endurance abilities DMX cables can be bent, crushed and stretched yet still continue working perfectly in circumstances where other cables would fail. This durability means that DMX technology has been adopted at all levels of the production industry its not just the big-budget productions that use DMX lighting now, youll find it everywhere from school productions to mobile discos. The long life and imperishability of DMX cables also means that a DMX setup represents excellent value for money, as youre far less likely to have to replace your equipment.

One of the main advantages of DMX set-up is that it can transmit and receive many signals, so its possible to control many different items from one single control panel. Whilst a standard DMX bus network can support 32 devices on a single bus, add DMX splitters to that network and its possible to control hundreds (and theoretically thousands) of individual lights. The DMX signal can also control movements, so as well as raising and dimming lights its also possible to move them around.

The ability to control the movement and light (as well as several other functionalities) has meant that the DMX system has become particularly well-loved amongst the amateur and hobbyist electronics community. Despite the technical power and level of control DMX equipment provides, it is actually available for very low prices, and enthusiasts have been taking advantage of the value the technology provides and snapping up splitters, driver and relay boards to power and control their electronic creations. There are numerous online stores where you can buy DMX equipment, and one of the most popular (and best value) is a company called Proto-PIC (http://proto-pic.co.uk/categories/DMX-Controllers/), who offer a wide range of DMX controllers and fixtures, as well as a massive variety of other electronic devices suitable for the amateur and professional alike.

by: Ewan Fisher

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