How Do You Understand DMX Lighting And Fixtures?
• Find out as much as possible about the protocol first. DMX stands for Digital Multiplex interface. Each universe 512 channels and is wired using 3-pins or 5-pins. A great web site is Ujjal’s DMX-512 Website which tells you everything about DMX that you need to know. • Learn how to address channels (see Use DMX Addressing) • Understand the fixtures. You may need this info if you decide to build a fixture of your own. • Know how to over come problems that may come up in the rigging, programming, rehearsals, and showtime. Lastly, but very importantly, know how to work/program the controller. Controllers range from 6-channel lightboards to 6 Universe lightboards, and cheap computer DMX dongles to Whole Hog systems.
