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The SwiftTec DMX LightShow software family was designed to make it easy to
control DMX equipment such as stage lighting. It comes in
various forms:
- DMX LightShow - the main product which encompasses all the DMX
technolgies with unlmited universes.
- DMX Console - a tradition syle console interface with
a limited number of DMX channels.
- DMX Manager - an advanced system for controlling multiple DMX
universes.
- DMX Theatre - a system for theatres with a single DMX universe
- DMX DJ - a system for DJ's allowing multiple concurrent lighting
effects to be run.
More information about specific products can be found by clicking
on the relevant links.
Features
The following feature are common to all the DMX LightShow family of programs.
- Supports mulitple DMX controllers (some products have built-in
limits as to the number of active universes, e.g. DMXconsole will only
control a single DMX universe)
- Hot-swappable DMX controllers - if one interface stops running
unplug it, plugs in a new one and it takes over automtically.
- Editable scenes for creating quick changes to multiple devices.
Each scene has
- A name field
- Changeable colours on console display
- Single or multiple frames for creating static or dynamic
lighting changes. Frame types include
- Fade - smooth fading
- Switch - instance switching
- Delay - time delay (no device changes)
- Loop count for frames (option for continuous)
- Editiable effects - similar to scenes but which only work on
selected devices.
- Unlimited multiple concurrent effects - the only limit is the
power and available memory of your computer!
- Editable channel definitions (Dimmer, Mode, Pan, Tilt, Gobo,
Mode, etc)
- Comes with a number of pre-made device templates (XML format)
- ACTOR-MATE Magic Box AL10
- American DJ - Mega Bar 50RBG (7 channel mode)
- American DJ Pearl LED WH
- Batmink RGB LED - 7CH.xml
- Chauvet Insignia 2.0
- Chauvet Mini Legend EILS-425
- Dimmer
- Generic RGB LED - 7 Channel
- KAM DMX Laser40 FScan
- KAM MH-644B Barrel Scanner
- LED PAR-56 RGB Spot, Short
- LEO MH-630
- Martin Destroyer X250 (Single Channel Mode)
- Martin Punisher X250 (Single Channel Mode)
- Martin X250 Destroyer (5-channel)
- ParCan-Long-Black
- ParCan-Long-Silver
- ParCan-Short-Black
- ParCan-Short-Silver
- QTX FX1000 Hazer
- QTX SmartPar-36
- SSDL-6078-S-BATMINK LED PAR
- Sea Whale
- Showtec Expression 5000 (12-channel)
- Showtec Indigo 4500 (14-channel)
- Showtec Phantom 300 Spot (22-channel)
- Soundlab Low Fog Machine
- Vellerman VDLPROM5
- Vellerman VDP250SC6
Supported DMX Interfaces
The following DMX interfaces are supported by the DMX LightShow
USB DMX (recommended) |
The interface has the following key features.
- USB Bus powered
- DMX lines galvanically opto-isolated from the USB bus
- DMX lines over
voltage protected, and current limited
- Simultaneously send and
receive up to 512 channels
- Minimal host computer resource needed
- Firmware up-datable over USB
- High quality resilient line drivers
- Heavy duty powder coated steel case
- Affordable and easy to build
- Compatable with all major O/S
For more information or to order a unit please visit
http://www.usbdmx.com/
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| ENTTEC DMX USB PRO |
The ENTTEC DMX USB PRO interface has similar features to the USB DMX
interface:
- Micro processor enabled
- 1500 V full isolation (data & power lines to protect your computer from surges)
- 1 Input & 1 Output connector (there is only one DMX port though)
- RDM enabled
- Supports Various 3rd party Controllers/VJs/Tools
- Internal frame buffering
- Drivers for Windows, OSX and Linux
- Universe & user config EEPROM
- Refresh Rate configurable from 1 to 40Hz with a full 512 channel frame
- Break configurable from 96uS to 1.3mS
- MaB configurable from 10.6uS to 1.3mS
- Upgradeable firmware
For more information or to order a unit please visit ENTTEC.
Units can also be ordered from
Thomann
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| Velleman |
A budget USB DMX controller which can be purchased as
a self-build kit or pre-built unit.
Pre-built kit (VM116)
available from
Rapid Electronics Ltd
Quasar Electronics
Self-build kit (K8062) available from
Quasar Electronics
CPC
The Velleman device does not perform well for a large DMX
universe, but is ideal for small installations. |
If you manufacture DMX controllers for PC (USB, PCI card or other) and would
like SwiftTec add support for your controller please
contact us for more
information.
Which Version?
The DMXLightShow Product
Matrix shows the various options supported by each version of the
program and/or licence.
Download and purchase
You can download the software from our
downloads page. You can then
run the demo version or request a trial licence key to try
the software. Club Membership licences can be purchased from the
SwiftTec online shop.
Customized Versions and Custom Modules
We at SwiftTec recognise that software does not always meet 100% of
the needs of the customer and we are prepared to consider creating
customized versions of our software for our customers. If you have a
need for this service please contact us on
sales@swifttec.co.uk so that
we can discuss your requirements.
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