DMX

DMX 512 (Digital Multiplex) is a lighting standard used in film and theatre for set and stage lighting. It is also widely used for domestic and commercial lighting projects.

Sunricher stocks everything you need to complete your DMX control system. This includes wall panels, handsets, decoders and converters. Perfect for effortlessly controlling LED lighting with a DMX control system.

512 is the number of channels on your controller. The DMX 512 Controller sends a DMX packet of information down the DMX line to the DMX input on the decoder. All decoders can then be daisy-chained together with a DMX cable which is the same as a screened microphone cable. The cable for DMX should be a screened cable with + and - connections and an outer screen.

DMX LED controllers are a perfect solution for controlling multiple light fixtures easily, with stylish and simple control units. It is a hardwired system that is ideal for professional lighting control such as live shows or production lights.

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DMX

DMX Control (Digital Multiplex Signal)

DMX is a digital lighting protocol which allows for lighting control over a wide variety of lighting solutions.

Although other products are controllable using DMX, lighting systems are the best known for using the protocol. DMX control enables lighting designers and manufacturers to control multiple lighting solutions from a single lighting controller or computer software. 

To control lighting using DMX (Digital Multiplex) you must first have a source to create the signal. This is typically done by using a DMX desk or computer software.

A lighting fixture must first be given a DMX address to identify it within the DMX universe. 

The protocol is often referred to as DMX-512 as it can control up to 512 channels within a single system. Using a compatible decoder or DMX power supply can be daisy chained to other decoders.

Using a 3 / 5 pin XLR, hardwired or RJ45 cable products can be connected to then enable grouped or individual control. A DMX splitter can also be used to save on installation time where necessary. Once connected to a DMX desk the decoder can then be programmed through a DMX output.

The protocol has become a standard in the lighting industry, used by theater and production companies. Using DMX enables full control over a wide range of LED lighting solutions