Saturday, June 8, 2013

What One Should Comprehend About A DMX Merger

By Teri Farley


There was a time when the lights that are used on stage in theater and opera were controlled by hand. This means that if one wanted to created different effects from different sources, this was done manually. Today, things are made easier using a DMX Merger that allows a lighting technician to have greater control over the operation of lighting fixtures that are used in various productions.

Most things are control digitally and this includes lighting of various kinds. The lighting that is used in the opera house and on stage is also controlled digitally which allows for creativity. This is how an audience can see lights focused on one performer, or various color changes from time to time. In order to achieve these effects, a system has to be used.

This system is known as DMX512 and involves a controller and lighting fixtures. The controller is usually a PC which is also known as a console. The PC sends the signals to the light fixtures through the use of addresses which have to be the same on both the fixtures and the controller. This is how it is able to control the fixture and it's various functions.

Each of these channels have a range of different levels and each level controls a specific result of the lighting fixture and the light itself. Sometimes it is necessary to have a way to control different channels so that they flow from one source. This is why a DMX Merger box is used as it can take channels from two or more levels and merge them into one.

Each level of that color wheel channel might control the different shades of that color wheel in order to produce a different effect. These and other effects have to be well planned in order for things to run smoothly. This is where a professional lighting technician comes in, as they are trained to know how to operate the equipment that it is used correctly in lighting the stage.

One also has to realize that a DMX Merger only merges two or more DMX512 sources together. So a DMX USB interface can merge with a DMX lighting controller as long as they both have an out signal. This gives an individual greater control of the lighting that is used on stage in various performances such as the theater or opera.

Lighting technicians make use of this system and they are responsible for all of the effects that one sees on stage. There is lots of planning involved in these productions, even for the lighting. This is why having a good network is important, as this allows the technician to have the control they need to create the effects desired.

Lighting technicians play a significant role in the production of shows that take place in theaters, theme parks, and any other artistic shows. They are able to do this with the aid of the DMX512 network and also the DMX Merger that is used with it. As a result, many people are able to see their favorite stage performances and have an enjoyable experience.




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