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norty303
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Worth noting that Chamsys only reccommend using the Pro box from Enttec
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monkeypuzzle
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I've not tried it (PC only but would love a Mac) but the website has a Mac version for download. As for a usb to dmx convertor, Maplin do one, i got one of these originally but couldn't get it to work (its a kit so i may have spazed it) but i now use the enttec open dongle which has been fine. Also, don't forget Chamsys do an amazing range of bits from basic convertors through to large scale festival desks and as mentioned earlier, you get the full functions of the software but even with other systems like the enttec you're not missing much. Like it so much i think I'll be getting a desk soon enough.
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=46502&doy=16m1&C=SO&U=strat15 http://www.chamsys.co.uk/default.asp?p=start.asp http://www.enttec.com/index.php?main_menu=Products&pn=70303&show=description |
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djgorey
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Slightly off topic I know, but as a mobile DJ, a laptop based DMX package would be cool for me! However, I'm also a Mac freak (once you go Mac, you don't go back) - does the Chamsys system work on OSX?
Also, could somebody point me in the direction of the interface between the laptop and the light (I presume a USB/firewire to XLR box of some kind). Edited by djgorey - 16 January 2009 at 8:50am |
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mk2_ginger_biscuit69
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didnt say i had a crack, hence the '', was just a passing thought if you were really that bothered... its way too small/specilist a product to attract the crackers.
sorry if i alarmed any of you chamsys lot, nice to see how many manufactorers browse these forums.
rest assured you can keep your energy focused on more important things like making lovely new products
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imageoven
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And some of us are lighting guys in the first place...
regarding the origional question, depending on the dmx options in the unit and how much control you want, you may get away with a simple 6 channel desk with master control. (all cans using the same address) a common dmx layout for led pars is ch 1 red ch2 green ch3 blue ch4 macros ch5 strobe (including individualy random trigger) ch6 various pre programmed chases (including individualy triggered sound to light) obviously its limited but if your prepared to practice with it you can certainly give you self more control than just crazy speed sound to light. plus its dead simple and cheap. Edited by imageoven - 15 January 2009 at 5:52pm |
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norty303
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Hi Matt
You'll find there's quite a few of us sound guys into lights too, and there's some familiar faces from Blue Room over here too
I think you'll find most of the Chamsys fans over here own some of your hardware so I wouldn't be too concerned by the comments of Mr biscuit...
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tvi675
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I'll have to keep an eye on here now, we don't tend to get talked about much on sound forums but a search throws up a few mentions!
Plus we need to make sure that you're not starting up a cracking sideline to speaker building Edited by tvi675 - 15 January 2009 at 4:54pm |
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Matt Lemon - matt@chamsys.co.uk
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minaximal
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busted! but nice to see you hear mr chamsys! |
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tvi675
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Although something that we would take a very dim and very strong legal view against! It is possible to use your computer's sound card for sound to light functionality, however you do need a piece of our hardware connected over USB to activate this function. Why? Well, we give you 18 universes of DMX, media and LED control with impressive functionality for nothing so it's only fair to shell out a few hundred to get an Audio Interface that will do the job properly and pay our wages! Regards, Matt Lemon ChamSys Ltd |
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norty303
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Hmm, I wouldn't have thought Chamsys was a big enough distro to attract the attentions of the crackers... I'll have to check the P2P's tonight
Is this something you know of specifically, or just speculation/wishful thinking?
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mk2_ginger_biscuit69
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nothing a downloadable crack wont fix .
i just use freestyle dmx now, its so user friendly, and easy for anyone too use. ive found for small simple shows, theres just no need to have a virtual desk.
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norty303
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Unfortunately, one of the features that is disabled until you buy some specific Chamsys hardware is the audio input (and Execute window) Cheapest is to buy one of their DMX or audio interfaces but they're still not cheap. Their audio interface is very good though with multi band detection.
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