Martin Centrepiece - answered - ignore it

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   ive got a 1200w martin centrepiece, and i need to get full dmx control of it. 

ideally i could use the manual, but i cannot find it through the usual online search engines. 

anyone know;

1) if it uses the old martin protocol (requiring a martin adaptor) or just requires an Xover cable?
2) if i can dmx straight into the unit, or does it need to go through the 19" rack controller which comes with it?
3) any of the channels and values (possibly listed on a fixture library of a program or database a user here may have?)

much thanks in advance. 

Edited by mk2_ginger_biscuit69 - 23 May 2009 at 12:36am

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mk2_ginger_biscuit69 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Old Croc Joined: 03 November 2008 Location: Brighton Status: Offline Points: 7801	Post Options Post Reply Quote mk2_ginger_biscuit69 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Martin Centrepiece - answered - ignore it Posted: 22 May 2009 at 10:31pm
	ive got a 1200w martin centrepiece, and i need to get full dmx control of it. ideally i could use the manual, but i cannot find it through the usual online search engines. anyone know; 1) if it uses the old martin protocol (requiring a martin adaptor) or just requires an Xover cable? 2) if i can dmx straight into the unit, or does it need to go through the 19" rack controller which comes with it? 3) any of the channels and values (possibly listed on a fixture library of a program or database a user here may have?) much thanks in advance. Edited by mk2_ginger_biscuit69 - 23 May 2009 at 12:36am
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illuminate Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Registered User Joined: 05 March 2009 Location: Kent Status: Offline Points: 162	Post Options Post Reply Quote illuminate Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 May 2009 at 12:04am
	If I remember rightly, these are Martin Protocol. To run as DMX you would need a DMX to Martin protocol converter. I don't think they have many functions so should be simple enough to "flash through" and find out what channel does what.

mk2_ginger_biscuit69 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Old Croc Joined: 03 November 2008 Location: Brighton Status: Offline Points: 7801	Post Options Post Reply Quote mk2_ginger_biscuit69 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 May 2009 at 12:14am
	from watching the standalone shows, i think theres 4channels of mirror tilt, a colour wheel, and a shutter wheel, so should be pretty simple. i have a feeling it will be a protocol adaptor too, but wanted to make sure before purchasing one (damn rare too!). thanks
	''Remember that the object of a subwoofer is to enhance the output of your main speakers, not overpower it'' ''Dubstep - an elongated electronic fart''

norty303 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Old Croc Joined: 18 August 2004 Location: Eastbourne Status: Offline Points: 8806	Post Options Post Reply Quote norty303 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 May 2009 at 12:34am
	Martin website? http://www.martin.com/service/service.asp?products=centrepiece&category=ALL&dates=LATEST&searchtext=&submit=SEARCH%21&lasttime=&dofind=yes&support=Disc&subcontrollers%2F= The DMX table document says that DMX control is possible through a Martin interface
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mk2_ginger_biscuit69 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Old Croc Joined: 03 November 2008 Location: Brighton Status: Offline Points: 7801	Post Options Post Reply Quote mk2_ginger_biscuit69 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 May 2009 at 12:35am
	ahhhh, i was looking under products, didnt think to look at after sales big thanks norty end of query Edited by mk2_ginger_biscuit69 - 23 May 2009 at 12:36am
	''Remember that the object of a subwoofer is to enhance the output of your main speakers, not overpower it'' ''Dubstep - an elongated electronic fart''

norty303 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Old Croc Joined: 18 August 2004 Location: Eastbourne Status: Offline Points: 8806	Post Options Post Reply Quote norty303 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 May 2009 at 12:49am
	Yep, took me a few years to get the hang of their website - then they went and changed it again! Good to know all the old stuff is still there for refernce tho :)
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