LBCSeattle
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We are looking at utilizing a large number of digital LED tape strips as part of the set for a musical. We want to control them on a pretty granular level (6" segments with 3 emitters per segment). We know we can control them with DMX, but we will require multiple DMX universes (8 I think, but that is not settled yet.) There is currently only one DMX run from the booth to the stage (in addition to the one to the dimmers). We do not want to have to run 8 separate dmx lines from the console (Eos or similar) since each run would be a couple hundred feet minimum. That's a lot of time and $ in labor and cable. I would like to "bundle" multiple universes so we can minimize the runs from FOH. Ideally I picture a single run (ethernet?) from console to backstage, then split to the different locations
I have read a little about ACN and ArtNet, and understand that they are capable of handling many universes, but I have never used them, and I don't have a clear picture of how to put such a network together: What do I need (hardware and software) to make this happen? I am a capable stage electrician, but not a computer networking geek, so please speak English
I have read a little about ACN and ArtNet, and understand that they are capable of handling many universes, but I have never used them, and I don't have a clear picture of how to put such a network together: What do I need (hardware and software) to make this happen? I am a capable stage electrician, but not a computer networking geek, so please speak English