I need a 2-UniverseTransmitters? What are my options? & which ones will work?

  • I currently need to add another Universe from 1 to 2 What is the Best way to do it? & which Transmitter will work for 2 Universe?
    1) Can I use 2- Usb Transmitters? (I'm Thinking NO - (Updated-to a YES it will work)
    2) Or Buy one Transmitter w 2-Universe outputs? (Updated- to a NO) USB Or
    Ethernet (Updated to a Yes?)
    Which ones will work w Dmxcontrol V2?

    Note
    I currently Have 1- Enttec-Open Dmx Usb Transmitter
    with a Laptop Computer

    I keep looking at this chart & I don't see any 2-Universe supported w Usb or Ethernet? is the Chart up to date or I'm I looking at it wrong?
    http://www.dmxcontrol.org/supported-transmitters.html

    Please list what my options are & which Transmitters will work?

    Thanks Steve

    Will this work?
     Updated - NO -it will not work
    01- Enttec 70314,DMX USB Pro2 ( MK2) MIDI Controller Interface
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Enttec-703…DYAAOSwBahVFL7F

    Updated - NO - it will not work
    02- E-Bay China - USB to DMX512 512 LED Light DMX-Stage Lighting Controller Converter Daslight
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-to-DMX…jkAAOSwEppUM0uo

    Edited 9 times, last by musicsteve (January 16, 2016 at 3:19 PM).

  • All you need is a second Interface, which is supported by DMXC2. I would buy FX5-Interface or a Noddle U1. A second Entec Interface will work also. You don't need a interface with 2 DMX-Out, two with 1 Out will work either. Another option is a Artnet node, they are cheap and use a ethernet connection, (WIFI too) Ulrich Radig sells them to a good price. Otherwise on ebay you will find a lot of them.
    Best regards
    Scyte

    Was mit Gaffer nicht klebt, ist kaputt! :rolleyes:

    Je mehr Käse desto mehr Löcher
    Je mehr Löcher desto weniger Käse
    Ergo:
    Je mehr Käse desto weniger Käse :thumbup:

  • Hello steve,

    Both interfaced you suggested don't work with port output ports. You only can use one of the ports with DMXControl.

    So the chart should be up to date.
    I think there are some few interfaces supported with more than one port (SoundLight, OksiD), but i would also recommend a second interface or an ArtNet interface with more than 1 port.

    I don't think there's a shop where you can buy an FX5 or the parts of the Noodle (Maybe someone from Germany can buy it for you and send it to the us).

    So maybe its better so search for an equal one which can be shipped to the US.

    I think another ENTTEC one should work or buy an ARTNET Node with 2 or more ports. Is supported by all lighting programs but needs some network components and/or network configuration skills.

    Best regards

    Philipp

  • Thanks
    I really appreciate the quick responds & Help with all the Options
    (Updated #1 - Thanks to JPK for rewriting what everybody else Posted (RJ-45 Only ArtNet is supported)

    Summery
    Option #1 - Add another Usb port Transmitter , like I already Have
    Option #2 - RJ45 Ethernet ( Updated - Only ArtNet is supported)
    Looks like the newest way to go & a lot more options :D

    Other
    I know DMX V2 can only use 2 Universe,
    if using 2 Universe outputs Can I somehow use the Dmx inputs (Another MIDI Mini Controller,,,,,, are their Input limits or shared address?

    Buying from E-bay with the RJ45 Ethernet ( Updated - Only ArtNet is supported) option
    I found 3 cheaper units selling on E-bay (one is Wi-Fi which I don't want at this time)
    I thinking both will work?

    Ebay- Israel (DMX 512 controller Art-Net, E1.31 ACN, six output & input ports ArtNet Ethernet) (updated- Should Work)
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/DMX-512-co…OUAAMXQ74JTV4To

    Ebay china (RJ45 E1.31(sACN) to DMX Interface/Bridge Lighting Controller) (update -NO)
    (will not work - Only ArtNet is supported)
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/1515517580…K%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

    Both have online Manuals

    Thanks

    Steve

    Edited 7 times, last by musicsteve (January 16, 2016 at 3:24 PM).

  • Hi,
    the second one only suports SACN which DMXControl 2 doesn't. Only ArtNet is supported.

    Inputs: You are right, DMXControl supports 2 output universes, but only one input universe (you can route them in the DMXIn- / MIDI-Configuration.

    Regards
    JP

    im Falle eines Falles klebt Gaffa einfach alles, denn Gaffa ist dein Freund und Helfer :thumbup:

  • Ok
    This is it I hope?

    Thanks to everybody who Posted! :thumbup: I always try to Update my Posts to make it hopefully easier for anybody in the Future to figure out w all the information you have all posted & you all deserve all the credit! :thumbup:

    E-bay - DMX 512 controller Art-Net, E1.31 ACN, 6 output & input ports ArtNet Ethernet
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/DMX-512-co…TcAAOSwo0JWLKxc
    [Blocked Image: http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn297/steve-kds/Art-Net.jpg]
    Network to DMX controller.
    Six DMX ports.
    Art-Net III support (unicast and broadcast).
    E1.31(sACN) multicast network protocol.
    Works with all Art-Net and sACN compatible software, both free & commercial. (FreeStyler, Madrix, Jinx, LoR(E1.31) ..........)
    Up to 6 output or up to 6 input DMX 512 ports.
    Management web server for the controller settings.
    10/100 Ethernet port.
    7V-24V or 5V power supply. Note: check the voltage of your strip!
    ARM 32 CPU
    Size: 145 x 90 x 50 mm. Weight: 170 grams. Installation on DIN rail 35 mm.
    Art-Net, E1.31 compatible software. FreeStyler, Madrix, Jinx,...
    Supports firmware upgrade.

    Edited once, last by musicsteve (January 16, 2016 at 3:38 PM).

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