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DMX Oscilloscope pictures
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There is always discussion about the quality of DMX-USB-interfaces, so I think it is time to face this discussion with the reality. Whats more real, than oscilloscope pictures of the signal. I have done pictures of all the interfaces and consoles I could find.
We should have a complete list - so please, if your interface is not here, try to make a photo and add it.
theory
Erwin Rol is explaining the DMX timing very good on his website - the following picture is from this this site - the important part of the signal is around the break - so I tried to catch this part with the oscilloscope
1. SPACE for BREAK
2. MARK after BREAK (MAB)
10. MARK before BREAK (MBB)
© of the diagramm by Erwin Rol
Ethernet to DMX interfaces
ETC E-Gate Plus
.........ETC E-Gate Plus ......... Price ??? ......... 20 m of cable
USB to DMX interfaces
DMXking
.........ultraDMX Micro ......... Price 60 $ ......... direct out of the unit