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    recommendations for distributing DMX though-out an auditorium

    I'm not super worried about power. there are lots of places to get power where I want to drop these nodes.
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    recommendations for distributing DMX though-out an auditorium

    yeah, we have a Proplex artnet box and some cat5 running to FOH. I'm looking to run dmx into the rig for our fixtures. ideally, I would like to have access to 4 different universes in 6-8 areas.
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    recommendations for distributing DMX though-out an auditorium

    I'm looking to add some more dmx connections in the existing rig of a church. I want to add enough to plan for the future. whats the best way to do this? are artnet nodes the best way? or just running a ton of dmx cable?
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    Best lighting for camera on a live stage

    Hey guys! What's your approach for lighting someone on stage for TV or brodcastWhat level of CTB and diffusion do you use? Favorite fixtures?The setup is a corporate conference type setup in a ballroom with flown lighting.
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    What's your favorite wifi router for shows?

    I have a cheap Netgear router right now and I'm looking to replace it. What does anyone use for wireless and wired networking?
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    Jands vista artnet merging with resolume

    Hey guys! So I have an L5 and a whole bunch of pixel stuff. Have anyone gotten resolume and jands vista to play nicely together with controlling pixel based lighting?Setup: Jands vista L5 (16 universe dongle) Proplex IQ 16 Elation pixel bar 40's 4 pixel net 4's Resolume arena 5 (on a MBP).
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    Moving lights as front light

    Hey guys I'm interested to know what moving lights you would use as a front light. No fancy movements, will be pointed at the stage and dimmed on and off.Budget: 1-2k per fixture Distance to stage: 40-50 feet
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    Control/Dimming who uses RDM?

    hey, guys. I'm wondering who uses RDM and what console do you use? I've never used it and I've never seen it used on a gig. can someone explain to me how it actually works and what consoles/fixtures support it?
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    When should you remove a safety cable from a light on the rig?

    if I'm working with lekos or fixtures of the sort I tend to undo the connection, then loose the fixture so it can come off, then I will undo the safety and take the fixture down.sometimes I will undo the safety before I loosen the fixture and I will hold the clamp to the bar while I loose the...
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    WTB: grandMA NSP

    im looking to get my hands on a grandMA NSP.
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    Control/Dimming What's your favorite DMX opto Splitter?

    I've always used artnet without any issues. But I'm open to using whatever protocol works best for our setup.We want the flexibility for when we do larger rigs and don't want to worry about running out of universes. So we will probably drop the distribution stuff right behind stage.
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    Recommendations of moving heads for front wash

    Sorry! We're a decently sized church. Not really sure about a budget yet. Just need to get a scope of what's some good fixtures.
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    Recommendations of moving heads for front wash

    Hey guys! Im looking into getting some movers to use as a front wash. Trying not to use ellipsoides due to lots of movement of stage. Any recommendations for what fixtures people use?
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    Control/Dimming What's your favorite DMX opto Splitter?

    we want a proper data distribution setup. we do new stage layouts a few times a year so it has to be flexible. im also really pushing for an ARTNET box
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    MA DOT2 ON PC / ARTNET TO DMX CONVERTER

    also this is really cool! i have been wanting to check out the Dot2! thanks for letting us know about this update.
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