Wireless DMX - need your comments!

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NLFX Pro said:
Well, unfortunately I'm not allowed to name names because of contractual pricing requirements with the mfg... but I'll drop you an e-mail. :)

Ben
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Ben, don't forget about me! I need one sooner or later!
 
I still don't think that wireless DMX is reliable enough yet. I do not recommend it. But if you are dying to go wireless then I am sure Ben will take care of you.

Mike
 
Mike with much respect for your level of experience

it behooves me ask you to qualify your minimal response with facts to back your personal claim.:sqwink:
Esoteric said:
I still don't think that wireless DMX is reliable enough yet. I do not recommend it. But if you are dying to go wireless then I am sure Ben will take care of you.

Mike
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Jon Tuck said:
it behooves me ask you to qualify your minimal response with facts to back your personal claim.:sqwink:
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I think what Mike is saying is that adding wireless presents a new set of things that can go wrong. The first thing I suggest when troubleshooting DMX is to remove the wireless. By and large they work very well... BUT... if it's absolutely critical, have a wired back up!

Ben
 
I have never seen anything that is truly interference free. We had a producer that insisted we use a wireless DMX system on a tour, and I laughed so hard the first time the signal dropped and 48 moving lights either homed or lamped off before the signal was restored. In addition you are adding a new layer of addressing, you also still have to run DMX cables from light to light, so at the most you are eliminating the "home run" cable. You are adding more hardware that can break. I have seen these wireless DMX units send a lot of junk down the DMX line and make movers do weird things (I spent the better part of a day once trouble shooting a VL2500 before someone told me there was a wireless unit inline). The list is endless. I will never use them in mission critical roles without a backup in place (which defeats the purpose).

They are kind of like the Wybron Autopilot. They sound like a great idea and look good in theory, but in practice, I just don't recommend it unless you have to do it.

Then again, I like wires. When I do sounds for bands, even if they use wireless mics we always run at least one wired backup.

Mike
 
thanks Mike,
your detail is much respected, however in our application its alot smaller production and a bit easier to troubleshoot.For instance I use 2 Acrobats a 4 bar wash and am planning to add one or two more additions to my show. Alot less messages being sent will increase a positive potential then a big theatre concert type show with 50+ fixtures.
 
Apples to Oranges... I'm talking here a simple wireless connection to the head table. Not 48 movers. Not big production, just a small wedding...:sqerr:
I don't have any mission critical roles, neither any layers of addressing or big a...s producers... So please, try to get down to my level :)
 
NLFX Pro said:
Well, unfortunately I'm not allowed to name names because of contractual pricing requirements with the mfg... but I'll drop you an e-mail. :)

Ben
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Hey Ben, I would love to know more about this as well. Thanks.
 
anzyxx said:
Apples to Oranges... I'm talking here a simple wireless connection to the head table. Not 48 movers. Not big production, just a small wedding...:sqerr:
I don't have any mission critical roles, neither any layers of addressing or big a...s producers... So please, try to get down to my level :)
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Hey man, take it easy. I was just pointing out that you should be cautious with wireless DMX just as you should be cautious using wireless mics. I strive for perfection in every production whether it is 6 PARcans or 200 moving heads.

Mike
 
You must be cautious plugging in an electrical cord as Electricity can be a challenge. Using incorrect mic cables for DMX can also pose issues.
 
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