Etcs smart solutions family just got even smarter, with smartfade lighting control. Get the best deal for stage lighting and effects control consoles from the largest online selection at. I am working on a production that is going to be in our blackbox theatre. Nov 14, 2010 this is the third and final video in the strand 200 series showing how to program the lighting board in mm robinsons studio theatre. Used etc sfml smartfade ml 48 channel 24 ml console. This console has long ago vanished from our inventory, but you may find it useful to understand some of the. Available in three configurations, smartfade gives you big etc lighting control qual. This introduction to element will list all the various helpful tools available to you. From the throwback machine, we present the 1994 etc idea console video user manual. Smartfade 1296 the size of the smartfade 1248, with the channel count of its larger brother, the smartfade 1296 is designed for special applications where channel count and console size are paramount, such as small tv studios, small control booths or industrials. This is a compact console with serious power under the hood. To do this, press the key and follow the instructions on the display. According to the manual its possible to control mems ie submasters 1 48 via midi messages. Smartfade offers a great feature range including handson manual control, memory driven operation, and an impressive array of features for.
You need a portable system without a lot of peripheral gear and you want more than a disco controller. Instructions instructions are shown in a table with columns for action, console and feedback. This manual covers the basic installation and operation of the emphasis control system. Smartfade ml console offers a great feature range including handson manual control, memory driven operation, and an impressive array of features for. Like other controllers, there are a variety of dmx consoles to consider, such as smaller dmx foot controllers and complex manual controllers. The smartfade 2496 control board provides 24 channels in twoscene mode and 96 channels in normal onescene mode. Hey everyone, i am a theatre director, not a technical director, however i find myself newly appointed as the latter.
If the console displays an incorrect time or date, then the clock in phonesuite needs to be set to the correct value. The smartfade uses a different driver during update to when its running as a console, so it is not recommended to have the console connected to the computer before you get to the firmware update stage, as windows may get confused by the disconnection of the console and immediate reconnection of the console waiting for update. When used with a real console smartsoft provides live views into the stored data and offers. This console has long ago vanished from our inventory, but. The smartfade ml user manual found at etcs website. Access control over the years has become very economical, and gives you so much control over your site access control over the years has become very economical, and gives you so much control. Builtin test routines the smartfade console provides a builtin self test facility that tests all subsystems. Software and smartfade control console user manual v. And finallya crucial suggested first step before you purchase. A look at lighting control through the lens of history, as well as questions to help you understand your churchs lighting control needs. The faders offer direct control of intensities and.
This series teaches you the basic concepts behind the smartfade series control consoles. Stage lighting and effects control consoles for sale ebay. This easy to use console offers 12 channel 2 scene preset mode or 48 channel single scene control. Smartfade is perfect for any venue, usable for small touring shows, auditorium. This manual will hopefully get you up and running in no time. Smartfade ml and midi control blue room technical forum. Page 7 smartfade ml console offers a great feature range including handson manual control, memory driven operation, and an impressive array of features for systems work. Smartfade is perfect for any venue from a small touring show to an auditorium control console to a stage managers remote console. Jan 08, 2009 i know i hate the smartfade because of the lack of monitor, traditional cue stack, no keypad, changing button uses, etc like a user said, it feels more like a scene setter or some kind of elation console, which i used for dj gigs but hated to use, but i thought maybe i was being pig headed because of my love for the expression my first. Etc smartfade 1248 smartfade series general information smartfade offers a great feature range including handson manual control, memory driven operation, and an impressive array of features for systems work. Visit full compass systems for downloadable easy to understand instructions and additional support. Normal mode for manual and memory playback, and dmx backup mode for. Convenient and lightweight, smartfade ml gives you control of up to 48 channels of intensity control and up to 24 moving lights, two full universes of dmx output 512.
We use your linkedin profile and activity data to personalize ads and to show you more relevant ads. Data structure and timing in smartfade the data structure is very simple. Not only does the lighting console have to possess the power to control the entire system, the user interface must match the capabilities of the lighting programmers as well as the lighting console controllers. With dmx devices and a dmx console, the user can control smart lights, fog machines, and moving lights with a single cable running through each device, rather than cables running to each device. You want to control moving lights with professional features but without the traditional price tag. Smartfade 1248, which provides 12channel basic two scene operation, 48channel normal mode for manual and memory playback, and dmx backup mode for capturing. For information on using emphasis visualization, please see the emphasis visualization user manual. In lighting control, those samples are prerecorded looks mems and stack cues on a smartfade ml. Backup memories in smartfade the backup memories are recorded by connecting the dmx output of an external console to the dmx in port of your smartfade console when it is started in backup mode. Follow the instructions for a console currently running software greater than or equal to 1. If the console is currently running software before the current release but greater than or equal to 1. In both cases program change is generally used to change page or bank of samples, as many devices have more than 128 samples available.
Take it to a gig or make it your backup board in a dmx system. Etc smartfade 1248 lighting console dimming board barndoor. Smartfade offers a great feature range including handson manual control, memory driven operation, and an impressive array of features for systems work. Meet the latest addition to the smart solutions line from etc the smartfade ml.
Specifically, this volume contains the operational instructions for emphasis console, the facepanel interface to your emphasis control system. Etc smartfade offers a great feature range including handson manual control, memory driven operation, and an impressive array of features for systems work. The following configurations of smartfade are available. Other features packed into this tiny little chassis are 199step stacked sequences, manual or timed fades, magic button for random output as well as blackout and bump buttons. Smartfade block diagram prints for all five circuit boards used in the smartfade console are located on page 9 of this manual. If you are upgrading from harmony touch, click here for setup instructions of using this user manual terms used in this manual. Smartfade show compatibility electronic theatre controls inc.
Jan 08, 2015 from the throwback machine, we present the 1994 etc idea console video user manual. The ml only has a total of 24 physical faders so this would imply that armed with a midi controller you could double the number of physical faders. This console packs powerful features and capacity into a small portable package. Smartfade 2496 slightly larger than the smartfade 1248, this console handles a larger dimmer count with ease. Introduction smartfade console offers a great feature range including handson manual control, memory driven operation, and an impressive array of features for systems work. Smartfade ml is perfect for any venue, usable for small touring shows, auditorium productions, or as a stage managers remote console. Download the latest software, manuals, smartsoft, or specs and. Etc smartfade 1248 48channel control console dmx lighting smart fade u8158. I know i hate the smartfade because of the lack of monitor, traditional cue stack, no keypad, changing button uses, etc like a user said, it feels more like a scene setter or some kind of elation console, which i used for dj gigs but hated to use, but i thought maybe i was being pig headed because of my love for the expression my first. Smartfade 1248 compact and powerful, this console is designed for applications with smaller dimmer counts where ease of operation is paramount. There is zero lighting in the room so were bringing in some led pars and color strips.
In addition to this user manual, element also has video tutorials, an online user forum dedicated completely to. The easiest method is to program the fixture profile live with the fixture already connected to the console. Smartfade console offers a great feature range including handson manual control, memory driven operation, and an impressive array of features for systems. Sep 01, 2015 hey everyone, i am a theatre director, not a technical director, however i find myself newly appointed as the latter. Smartfade console offers a great feature range including handson manual control, memory driven operation, and an impressive array of features for systems work. Magic door industries pty ltd magic button have vast experience in access control systems.
The new supercompact movinglight control console, from etc. What are some of the components of a lighting control console. Smartfade is perfect for any venue, usable for small touring shows, auditorium productions, or as a stage managers remote console. Channel relay pack nsi dds dmx operator lite puter leprecon dimmer nsi mc elation dmx operator ch dmx american dj dimmer dmx interface american dj light controller dmx usb martin controller elation stage lighting board american dj elation stage lighting controller light copilot stage light controller lightronics 4 channel light dimmer rack dmx lighting control strand dimmer elation. The smartfade 2496 from etc is a compact 96channel control console. Display the menu on your tv, dvr, game console or other media source. This is the third and final video in the strand 200 series showing how to program the lighting board in mm robinsons studio theatre. The unique feature set includes highresolution, sunlight readable, multitouch color displays, 18 keys. The definitive guide to lighting consoles the lighting lounge at. It can be used as a main controller or a backup board in a dmx system. Smartfade 1248, which provides 12channel basic two scene operation, 48 channel. When used on its own it allows you to simulate any of the smartfade consoles. Control capacity in smartfade smartfade is a simple to use but very powerful lighting console for 48 96 intensity channels a specifically designed to be usable right out of the box. Smartfade 1248, which provides 12channel basic two scene operation, 48channel.
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