I contacted Elation about the SD2 specs being the issue -- they indicated that the fader updates 10x per second, so 255->0 fade range over the 2 second fade might see 20 steps @ 5% of fade each. I have not counted (yet) but I think I am seeing only maybe 5 visible steps or so.
Good points made by all -- thanks!On Bob's points:
I will try swapping, both the dimmer and the dmx cabling. Re: 8 vs 9 bulbs, the actual wiring is 9 bulbs per channel using 2 channels of the 4 channel dimmer.Also to Bob's question, the SD2 allows programmable scenes, setting DMX values...
All - scenario is as follows:
- Elation Show Designer 2 (SD2) controller
- Elation DP-415 dimmer packs
- SD2 is controlling DP-415s for various elements -- ellipsoidal and pars (generic 1 ch dimmer each), LED fixtures by ADJ and Blizzard
- House lighting (conventional incandescent fixtures) are...