Episode 8 – How Do I Wire DMX?




The Learn Stage Lighting Podcast show

Summary: <a href="https://i1.wp.com/www.learnstagelighting.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Podcast-Image-8.png?ssl=1"></a><br> In this podcast, David is excited to talk about wiring DMX!<br> How do you make it all talk together?  The simplest DMX system is wired with a daisy chain.<br> You come out of your lighting console and bring it to your first light and then you do it a 2nd time and on and on up to 32 times.<br> It’s important to always use real DMX cable for this, not microphone cable: <a href="https://www.learnstagelighting.com/can-i-use-microphone-cables-for-dmx-lighting/">Why Can’t I Use Microphone Cables for DMX?</a><br> You can run DMX up to 3900 ft and if you need more than 32 fixtures or more cable length you can use a DMX splitter.<br> David’s favorite budget DMX splitter is the <a href="https://www.learnstagelighting.com/review-enttec-d-split/">Enttec D-Split</a><br> Get the full details and learn more by listening and subscribing to the podcast!<br> Mailbag!<br> John has a hobby in DJ Lighting and is having a problem controlling the lights and finds it very confusing. He wants to know how familiar David is with ShowCad.<br> Find Out what David has to say and what he recommends….<br> <a href="https://www.learnstagelighting.com/how-to-begin-with-chauvet-showxpress/">Chauvet ShowXpress</a><br> <a href="https://www.learnstagelighting.com/begin-enttec-d-pro/">Enttec D-Pro</a><br> Dustin: Is new to lighting and wants to get a DMX controller that works on Mac Book. He wants to know what David recommends….<br> <a href="https://www.learnstagelighting.com/how-to-begin-with-chauvet-showxpress/">ShowXpress</a><br> <a href="https://www.learnstagelighting.com/begin-enttec-d-pro/">Enttec D-Pro </a><br> <a href="https://www.learnstagelighting.com/review-chauvet-dmx/">Chauvet DMX-AN Node for Output </a><br> Fixtures <br> Or<br> Davide: Has been using DMX’s for awhile and is considering using D-Pro He is wondering if he can combine pallets with other pre-set controls. David has a GREAT answer for him.<br> Want To Learn More About DMX? Check Out David’s Past Podcasts!<br> <a href="https://www.learnstagelighting.com/what-is-dmx-podcast005/">What Is DMX?</a><br> <a href="https://www.learnstagelighting.com/lets-talk-about-dmx-addresses-podcast-006/">Let’s Talk About DMX Addresses!</a><br> <a href="https://www.learnstagelighting.com/how-do-i-solve-dmx-problems-podcast-007/">How Do I Solve DMX Problems?</a><br> Grab your FREE guide to begin with lighting at LearnStageLighting.com!<br> Thanks!<br> -David<br>