Phil
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Post by Phil on Nov 4, 2006 18:48:46 GMT 1
Hi, been a while since i was last on here, been busy working with a band round the clubs.
I have been given quite a big sum of money to get a lighting rig up and running and I have everything sorted to buy from Thomann but I need to know about DMX cables. Can you use standard XLR or put them through a spare channel on multi core. Something seems 2 tell me thats a big NO NO but hey you never know untill you ask lol.
Also I take it no matter what I have i need a DMX terminator?
Thanks
Phil
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Post by PASound on Nov 5, 2006 14:14:27 GMT 1
standard 3pin lighting DMX is same the microphone XLR's. You can use them to link lighting and desks ect, and yes, you can use a multicore return for them.
you do not always need a dmx terminator, it all depends on what your using, most modern dmx devices do it automatically inside the unit. try it and you shall find out! Most dimmer packs are fine to go without!
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Post by Pete on Nov 5, 2006 17:38:29 GMT 1
No there not the same!
Its all about impedance!
Terminatition is a black art.........................
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Post by PASound on Nov 5, 2006 18:44:52 GMT 1
hmmm, works for me, then again i only run one dimmer pack, a smoke machine and a laser.
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Phil
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Post by Phil on Nov 5, 2006 18:48:02 GMT 1
Yes or no lol? can i use audio xlr?
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Post by Pete on Nov 5, 2006 19:01:38 GMT 1
Yes,but its taking a chance.
Or use proper DMX cabling and know it will work
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Post by soundmanjim on Nov 5, 2006 21:06:50 GMT 1
all our dmx leads are of the 5 pin variety - converted to 3 pin xlr at the end, then all the rest of the leads are good quality xlr cables. test them first to check there are no shorts - then terminate the final dimmer with a proper terminator - ebay, fiver!!! we have three dimmers and 20-odd cans and no problems thus far.
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Phil
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Post by Phil on Nov 5, 2006 22:21:39 GMT 1
Thanks.
I'm getting a pritty good rig up and running soon. been given budget of £1000 to get small but effective show going. Not using par cans but 2 showtec RGB 500watt per lamp unit, 3 decent scanners with room for custom gobo, and a 3M truss stand with a white backdrop, Behringer desk, 2 uplights or possibly floor par56 to illuminate the duo's faces
Phil
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Post by soundmanjim on Nov 6, 2006 2:40:03 GMT 1
phil. let me know how you drive the desk - ive had mine 2 years now and i still dont know how to work the blasted thing.
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Post by pasounds on Nov 6, 2006 11:32:45 GMT 1
i do get the occasional random light spazout, so maybe thats why after all. Ill get a terminater and see what happens. I am completely self taught so theres grey areas in my knowledge!
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Post by soundmanjim on Nov 6, 2006 12:58:22 GMT 1
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Post by razorback on Nov 6, 2006 17:00:24 GMT 1
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Post by ian hasell on Nov 6, 2006 17:22:04 GMT 1
Hi Chaps
Can we please try to control the picture sizes.
Ian
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Phil
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Post by Phil on Nov 6, 2006 21:21:20 GMT 1
Thanks everyone, you've been a great help.
Hi Jim, i'll keep you updated on the behringer desk once I figure out how to get the thing working. SHould be ordering the lot from Germany in a week or 2 time.
Dont suppose you have any chases saved you could send me at a later date please?
Thanks
Phil
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Post by soundmanjim on Nov 7, 2006 22:10:20 GMT 1
ROFL i dont even know how to save the chases!!! HAARGH!
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