aircanman wrote:
Noticed someone mentioning the wiring for the strobe system. This will almost certainly be set up using DMX lighting. Which consists of a hardware or software controller, mains power and DMX cables which are basically microphone cables with three terminals. So expect these basic connectors to be used in the strobe effects.
Sorry, but I had to but in on this one as I've been away on business installing a sound and lighting system in a club and I've missed some of the threads.
Aircanman, since when has audio cable been specified to be used as DMX cable on an install?
Although it is cheaper than double screened and foil wrapped DMX cable, many people use it but don't understand the loss of a data signal on the audio cable is greater and thus will send false data packets to the fixtures.
Plus with audio cable you have the added problem of RF interference from any mains near it (by the looks of things there's a generator near the marmaliser which could cause this)