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RDM DMX – A Guide to the Basics

July 13, 2020August 6, 2008 by Rob Sayer

A guide to the basics of RDM (Remote Device Management) DMX. How it works and what it does.

Rob Sayer HND PGDip FHEA is a Senior Lecturer in Technical Theatre Production, mentor, and consultant in stage lighting and education. As a professional lighting designer, Rob designed and programmed theatre performances, music festivals and large corporate events for blue chip companies while travelling all over Europe. With a background in theatre, he combines traditional stage lighting knowledge alongside fast moving lighting and video technology in the world of commercial events.

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DMX Book Updated + other DMX512 Books

July 25, 2016July 29, 2008 by Rob Sayer

The comprehensive DMX book “Recommended Practice for DMX 512: A guide for users and installers” (phew) by Adam Bennette has been updated. On Stage Lighting looks at the new edition plus some other DMX books.

Rob Sayer

www.onstagelighting.co.uk

DMX Fault – Finding and Fixing DMX Problems

December 11, 2020January 18, 2008 by Rob Sayer

DMX512 is the most common stage lighting control system that can control both intelligent lighting and DMX dimmer systems. A DMX control system is pretty simple and robust and DMX faults are a less common problem in stage lighting, compared to blown lamps etc. If you do have a fault in your DMX chain, it can be tricky to find the source so On Stage Lighting has this guide to troubleshooting DMX, how to spot a DMX fault and how to trace and solve the problems – and without a DMX tester.

Rob Sayer

www.onstagelighting.co.uk

DMX Stage Lighting Systems

May 5, 2019July 18, 2007 by Rob Sayer

If you have any experience of stage lighting you have probably used the DMX512 protocol to control your lighting rig. Apart from being able to control your dimmers, DMX lighting control is at the heart of intelligent lighting, moving lights and accessories. This article explains the basics of a full DMX stage lighting system while busting some of the myths surrounding DMX lighting control.

Rob Sayer