I did install our ETC Response AMX/DMX converter last in the line, and turned on the DMX termination on it. We only use 50-60 circuits, and have no intelligent lighting, so there's not really a lot of traffic on the DMX network. I'm going to keep a close eye on it during our next production, and...
I work with electronics at my day job, including high voltage stuff, so yes, I have been very careful about making sure the packs were off BEFORE putting my hands or any tools inside. I did try to trace the DMX from the front XLRs to the board-edge connector that the control terminal strip was...
Thanks for the advice! I'm actually hoping to reuse the existing cable from the booth as it IS shielded twisted pair with a drain, not UTP, as would have been originally specified for cabling AMX.
I volunteer at a small community theater in my hometown, and recently, our almost 20 year old Strand MX lighting controller failed beyond repair. The Arts Center has purchased a replacement controller.(an ETC Smartfade) We have 4 Strand CD80 6K dimmer packs that have the digital dimmer...