Recent content by bwiebe

I have used a 'KVM extender' before that forwards the keyboard, mouse and monitor over an ethernet cable to control a presentation system from the podium. Its also good because I also set it up so the booth operator could override or assist. Note that you do have to use a dedicated line, not...

I have done this with a dual head video card from Matrox (maker of the DoubleHead2Go). It mapped both of the outputs to one logical monitor for windows. It ran full video across both projectors and allowed the presentation to be run off one computer. For this you will want to have two...

Do you have an accessories for it (additional backup power supplies, road case, etc)?

I have older model DVD player that has analog 5.1 output on RCA connectors that I use when running surround sound. I believe its made by Toshiba. I will try and get the model number for you but you should be able to pick one up used for less then $100.

Since it runs on DMX, you could just get a USB DMX adapter. Enttec makes a pretty good one. I just got the pro one from them to run our test and demo rigs. So far its been working great, but I haven't run a show from it yet.

There isn't any way I know of to interface directly to the board. Is your system running MPX or DMX?

I am mostly a freelance techie who has a job not involved in theatrical/show production, but does it more as a second job/hobby. I am in charge of technical stuff at my local church as well as consult on technical operations for some local high school theatres. As for an area of expertise...