[SML] Very low cost DMX Controllers

[Randy Porter]

At that pricepoint, you're probably looking at software.

I've not used it, but when our gear exceeds the capabilities of our current
board I'll seriously consider it.

Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2019 20:36:38 +0000 (UTC)
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> I will soon be presenting at a puppeteer's conference, and want to stay
> current with what is available at the low end for those wanting to do
> lighting with a DMX controlled system.
> I recall the old Lighttronics units, with its 8-channel (16 by using two
> banks) of sliders.? It was small, and simple enough to use, that the user
> manual was printed on the underside of the unit.
> But, since those days, the LED fixtures have taken over, and those tend to
> gobble up channels.
>
> I recently tried out the extremely cheap Lixada DMX192 channel controllers
> sold for DJ's. They are also sold under a zillion other labels, and I got
> mine for under $40. However it is fatally flawed for theatrical use,
> because you cannot fade between scenes.? Instead, if? you press a scene
> button, the scene instantly comes up. The fade rate control slider has no
> effect on this.
> Can anyone recommend a unit, under $100, that can handle the modern
> intelligent lights, and permits cross-fading between scenes?
> -Joe
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