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Description
If you are on a budget and still want the best light show for your money, then the ProX X-DMX2USB is the fixture brand to look for – however, how to get your show controlled and programmed? The ProX USB-to-DMX interface, combined with one of the best PC-based DMX freeware programs that the software the scene has to offer – DMX CONTROL. Simply plug the USB-powered X-DMX2USB into one of your USB ports, connect your lighting rig to the DMX output, start DMX control and you are good to go – whether you serve a live concert, a theatre performance, a party or you need control for architectural illumination.
The USB-DMX is a USB-to-DMX interface following the “open DMX” standard, based on the FTDI232 chip. Using a simple software application on a PC, it allows to send DMX data from the connected PC. The unit is normally delivered without such PC software, but can be used with a variety of programs.
Features
Hardware Features
- USB-powered DMX interface, Open DMX standard (FTDI based)
- RDM-enabled
- Control LEDs for USB bus power and DMX signal
- USB type B input socket
- 3-Pin female DMX output connector (locking)
- Rugged all-metal case with connector protection flanges and mounting holes
- Chipset. FTDI-232
- Channels/Memory (DMX Hold) 512/none
- Input connection USB type B
- Output connection 3-pin XLR (female)
- Power supply USB bus +5V
- Power consumption max. 80mA
- Dimension LxWxH: 75x37x35mm
- Weight 0.13kg (net)
- EU EMC compliance EN55015: 2006 + A1 :2007, EN61547:1995 + A1 :2000
- US EMC compliance FCC Part 15
Software Features
- Supports 512 DMX channels
- Manual show control with fader-style user interface plus cross-fader
- Automated show control with scene and scene sequence programming
- Sound-to-light
- Large device library
- Graphical DDF creator for new device definitions
- Graphical illustration of stage setting
- Interface to “Magic 3D Easy View”
- System requirements:
- Windows 97 / 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP / Vista/10
- CPU min. PIII 800MHz
- 512 MB memory
Why We Like This
This interface provides a straightforward way to connect PC-based lighting software to DMX systems without added hardware complexity. Its USB-powered design and metal housing make it practical for mobile and installed setups.
FAQs
Q: Does this interface include DMX control software?
A: No. The unit is typically delivered without software. The manufacturer recommends DMX CONTROL, which is available as freeware.
Q: Is this compatible with all DMX software?
A: It works with many Open DMX-compatible programs, including FreeStyler. It does not work with ShowXpress.
Q: Does the unit support standalone operation?
A: No. The X-DMX2USB requires a connected PC and compatible software to operate.
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