How to program dmx lights for beginners simple lesson duration. The desk includes backlit buttons and 20 45mm nonmotorized faders with associated displays. Cheat sheet expression family consoles explanation of notation channel required keypress channel sometimes selected by default. Request a fixture profile be created by etc for a future software release. Etc products are not only employed in entertainment venues, but also, in restaurants, schools, and religious establishments.
A fixture uses a predefined number of dmx channels depending on its capabilities. Prodigy flypipe gives purpose to the unused corners of your world. It supports multiple users with partitioned parameter control and full backup, multiple playback faders and cue lists in a tracking, movefade environment. The eos family of consoles have an extensive builtin library of fixtures that are intended to provide quick and easy control of moving lights. If the ion considers each fixture to be a channel, does that mean i can patch in a dmx fixture that requires 12 parameter addresses to channel 1, and all of the addresses that go with the. This way, channel 51 would control intensity, pan, tilt, and any other attributes that your moving light might have. Programming the etc ion light board to create a new show file. Jan 25, 2008 in lighting desk basics part 1, we looked at the first principles of lighting control and moved on to the specifics of moving light control such as patching and fixture selection in part 2 and part3. How to program dmx lights for beginners simple lesson. Lighting rigs then started to need nondimmed constant power feeds to moving lights, as well as dmx512 networks to control them. The preferred way of patching moving lights would be to use the fixture library built into your console. They are used throughout the entertainment industry and are normally placed at the front of house foh position or in a control booth. This function enables the operator to route different dimmers to.
These affordable, portable desks specialize in streamlined, plugandplay setup. Ive been playing around a bit and have figured out a lot of the basics, such. Best etc ion console in stagespot this product has been discontinued by the manufacturer, and been replaced by the ion xe found here. The ion series is in the middle of the eos line of consoles. A lighting control console also called a lightboard, lighting board, or lighting desk is an electronic device used in theatrical lighting design to control multiple lights at once. Recently, electronic theatre controls etc released the latest member of its eos console line, the ion xe lighting console. Now you have control of your moving lights and can select them quickly, using groups, you are ready to start programming. The ease, power and operational style of larger products in a small, affordable package. Etc ion xe lighting console church production magazine.
Etc ions compact footprint only 48cm wide is the perfect solution for spacechallenged environments and small venues. With other older consoles i have worked with, when patching in a dmx fixture i have had to patch each parameter to a different channel. The process of patching moving lights requires more detail than patching a dimmer. Breaking new ground with bliss and rayzor 760 at 5th avenue theatre in seattle. How do moving lights the ones in nightclubs, concerts, etc.
Newbie etc ion question about moving lights controlbooth. At the very least there might be audience lights, work lights, a smoke machine, etc. Reference marks and timing r e f e r e n c e m a r k s a n d t i m i n g movement of nonintensity parameters in conjunction with a mark will adhere to the following timing rules. Providing fully integrated control of media servers and conventional, led, and moving lights, ion packs a punch. Buy etc ion console, from etc for only in stagespot. Were planning on using the console with a number of martin mac 250s for our first show.
The arfr supports most features needed for programming and playback. Once a channel is patched to an output, and the output is connected to a devi. Providing fully integrated control of conventional and moving lights, ion packs a punch. Belden 9729 is a two pair cable, which allows for a spare pair for out and back type terminations if needed. Etc is committed to manufacturing products that produce the highestquality light.
If browser is not displayed, push the display button. This allows your moving lights to unobtrusively perform non intensity parameter transitions in an inactive darkened state. Etc ion 6000 etc, lighting equipment rentals 4wall, inc. The fixture creation utility is in the patch section of the manual.
Dec 12, 2007 a group is a shortcut to selecting a number of fixtures at once prior to controlling them, changing colourposition etc. Colorsource has a builtin touchscreen which allows for fast and easy programming. With the ease, power and operational style of eos in a small, affordable package, ions small footprint 19 wide only is the perfect solution for spacechallenged environments and small venues. When there are moving lights in your show, you need to use the setup menu moving light. Open cia central information area by clicking on the gold double chevrons. Patching dmx fixtures with the ion just got the ion. Moving light control palettes lighting desk basics 4. Control cue on etc ion from another board dmx in or artnet. Colorsource consoles provide handson control designed for the latest technology. Etc creates the most comprehensive theatrical lighting control systems available with emphasis on control and fixtures. Ive been using an ion with 2 mac 2ks and 4 mac 600s, along with the occasional set of led pars for a few years now.
Functions menu to patch the multiple attributes of those fixtures see. Lighting designer yael lubetzky shows that wash effects fixture is just at home on the acting stage. Etc permits the reproduction of materials in this manual only for noncommercial. Moving light controls eos family eos family consoles.
Ions compact footprint only 48cm wide is the perfect solution for spacechallenged environments and small venues. Garion hall did a great job at explaining how movers work. The early moving lights such as those from varilite used their own protocol, and it was only in the early 1990s that dmx512 started to be used to control them. Hey all, im not very well versed in eos but several of the venues i visit each year have an element or an ion board. Etc recommends the use of belden 9729 for dmx installation. Etc ion, training video for the etc ion lighting controller. Ion offers the mighty capabilities of larger eos consoles in a compact, budgetfriendly package. May 18, 2018 road test etc ion xe lighting console by jim kumorek. Our trusted tungsten, led, and moving lights blend beautifully into any design and are the first choice of lighting professionals worldwide.
You are encouraged to visit and participate in the etc eos family user forum, accessible from the etc. Patching dmx fixtures with the ion eos family etc community. Be sure to check the website for the most up to date version of the manual. Patch usually within the menu function, since this is not usually needed during the performance. Apr 23, 2015 this feature is not available right now. The second part of your question asks about how they move perfectly in time, i figured i would go into a bit more detail for those interested about ways moving heads and other lighting. Etc project management can help with recommendations of other cables. You can find a lighting fixture for every position in the theater, auditoriums and studio. Sep 07, 2009 hi all, i have a few years experience with etc express series boards and im just now sitting in front of my first etc ion. It offers fully integrated control of media servers and conventional, led, and moving lights.
In the dmx 512 world, you have to give each fixture an address ranging from 1 to 512. I then use whatever the venue has for face lighting generally lekos and an eos based board. I usually use their fly system to hang my moving heads and leds and i control that with either ma2 or onyx. Mar 26, 2018 recently, electronic theatre controls etc released the latest member of its eos console line, the ion xe lighting console. Occasionally, users may run into a fixture that doesnt have a profile within the existing library. This video will walk you through how to do basic patching on an etc eos family console. With lighting solutions for use indoors, outdoors, on the stage, in the studio, or wherever you need sculpted, highly. Were currently setting up a new version of our basic show, and have finally got around to setting up the gobo. To create ones own, download the expression personality editor, decompress, and follow the instructions. Eos ti, gio, ion, or element will transmit msc data to all ids all call. Aug 12, 20 personalities for many fixtures can be found on the etc site here. Ion xe 20 provides complete control of conventional and moving lights, leds and media servers. Colorsource consoles offer an affordable option for a portable console with simple setup, a fixture library for easy patching, and the ability to recognize rdm devices and autopopulate them in patch.
Etc launches fos4 panel light for the cinematic industry. Cincinnati music hall modernizes with etc while preserving history. Patching means telling lightjams about the configuration of your fixtures and how to talk to them. The etc ion 6000 output lighting console packs the ease and operational style of the eos in a smaller, 19 wide package. Etc ion xe 20 2k 2048 output lighting controller w 20 pageable faders the ion xe is available in either 2,048 or 12,288 outputs, and provides support for up to two external monitors. I am primarily a sound engineer however i am bridging out into lighting. Automark below referenced marks on the facing page automark the automark feature is a system default setting and can be turned on or off at a global level. Ions compact footprint only 19 wide is the perfect solution for spacechallenged environments and small venues.
Moving light controls eos family eos family consoles etc. Before you can adjust moving lights on your control desk, you need to select them. This introduction to element will list all the various helpful tools available to you. In addition to this user manual, element also has video tutorials, an online user forum dedicated completely to element, and support from etc technical services.
Each moving light control has its own method but they. High end systems we innovate and create the lighting products and control systems that illuminate some of the world\s biggest artists on the largest stages, as well as film and television studios, cruise ships, corporate events, theme parks, churches, restaurants and retail spaces. Patching when patching the moving lights, in the latest software version, you will patch moving lights in setup15 moving lights 2fixture patch not under patch. National historic landmark gets upgrade with etc gear. Highly intuitive and simple to use, ion will satisfy the needs of beginners and pros alike. This console is the perfect solution for spacechallenged venues. Moving light control groups lighting desk basics 3. Elation professional professional lighting products. Etc theatre, film, studio and architectural lighting. Etc also provides architectural fixtures, led ellipsoidal fixtures and moving lights. My high school has an etc ion for our main board, a bunch of conventional fixtures s4, ellipsoidals, pars, etc, as well as some dmx controlled fixtures, some etc s4 leds, 4 mac 700 profiles, etc lustr things a bunch, etc etc.
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