DMX merger with preset recall

[robmerow]

Hi,
Is anyone aware of such a product's existence: A device that can input a DMX source from a console and merge it HTP with an internal preset recall.

Basically a small theater has PC based control, but wants an external device that can trigger the houselights to full when they're not using the PC, but for the preset also to be able to trigger the houselights to full (in HTP fashion) even when they are using the PC control.

I'd like this to be one device, otherwise I'm going to have to get them a DMX merger and a second (while basic) console of somekind with a couple faders to work as the houselight HTP override.

Thank you,

 

[jxgriffi]

Hi,
Is anyone aware of such a product's existence: A device that can input a DMX source from a console and merge it HTP with an internal preset recall.

Basically a small theater has PC based control, but wants an external device that can trigger the houselights to full when they're not using the PC, but for the preset also to be able to trigger the houselights to full (in HTP fashion) even when they are using the PC control.

I'd like this to be one device, otherwise I'm going to have to get them a DMX merger and a second (while basic) console of somekind with a couple faders to work as the houselight HTP override.

Thank you,

Fleenors Preset 10-Arch Two sounds like it would work for you.
The Preset 10 Architectural Two is a further development of our popular Preset 10 Architectural controller. The Preset 10 Architectural Two (PRE10A2) offers new features and different wiring options. The new features of the PRE10A2 include a grand master, pile on mode (input + preset), jumper selectable button modes (radio or push on/push off), face panel lockout, and a two gang form factor that allows PRE10A2 to fit in all two gang back boxes. The PRE10A2 has separate input and output ports allowing merging incoming levels with the local preset. This cascading of inputs allows multiple PRE10A2 and a live theatrical console to share control. Systems can also be created where multi-room control is required by a single dimming system.

http://www.dfd.com/p10a2.html

 

[robmerow]

Thank you - that does look like the most elegant solution - but a bit cost prohibitive.
For about $300 I believe I can do it with an Elation SDC12 & a rackmount merger.

 

[microstar]

These Northlight Systems mergers do not have an internal preset, but you can use a small console as the preset source:
http://northlightdmx.com/dmx512encoder.htm
http://northlightdmx.com/dmx512merge.htm

The first will take an analog 0-10 source and merge it with the PC's DMX stream.
The second will take a DMX source and merge it with the PC's DMX stream.

Northlight makes great stuff and James Cart can answer any questions you might have.

 

[robmerow]

Beautiful. Thank you. With the Northlight merger & SDC12 console problem solved for $270.

 

[microstar]

Beautiful. Thank you. With the Northlight merger & SDC12 console problem solved for $270.

There might be enough room inside the SDC12 to mount the merger board and add the necessary in/out jacks, saving the cost of an enclosure, etc. Depends on where you need to locate the SDC12 I guess. Good luck!

 

[dramatech]

Beautiful. Thank you. With the Northlight merger & SDC12 console problem solved for $270.

You can do away with the console part and use a 10 volt supply and a 10K variable resistor. mpja.co, has some very inexpensive power supplies. questions if you want to go this way, [email protected] I second that northlight products are great and James Sharp will help give great solutions over the phone.