#dmx-dimming

Close-up of a Sundrax RadioGate Arma wireless DMX transceiver with a durable metal enclosure and a single 2.4 GHz antenna visible.


Sundrax: Professional Solutions for Theatrical Lighting

Modern theatres demand exceptional quality, unwavering reliability, and versatile lighting equipment. To manage lighting systems, ensure synchronized data transmission, and maintain performance in dynamic stage conditions, one must use solutions tailored to the theatre's unique architecture. Sundrax offers a full suite of devices, each engineered for specific areas — from technical rooms to mobile stage decor.

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High-performance ArtNet pixel controller device with multiple output ports and status LEDs

ArtNet Pixel Controller: Driving LED Installations with Precision and Flexibility

As modern lighting moves toward immersive visual design, addressable LED pixels have become essential for media façades, creative stage effects, and interactive installations. At the center of these systems is the ArtNet pixel controller – a device that receives network-based control data and distributes it precisely across thousands of individual LEDs.

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mooth dimming highlights brick facade texture under evening architectural lighting


How Dimming Shapes Color in Architectural Lighting: Tips and Examples from Sundrax Engineers 🌆

Architectural lighting is more than just illumination—it’s a powerful tool that brings buildings to life. Through color, brightness, contrast, and seamless transitions, it crafts mood, highlights intricate details, and accentuates form. At the heart of this expressive art lies dimming—not merely a way to adjust brightness but a method to transform the perception of color and the atmosphere of any space.

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Phase dimming waveform illustrating chopped AC sine wave


How to Choose the Right Dimmer: Comparison of Phase, PWM, and 0–10 V ⚡

A correctly selected dimmer is the foundation of a stable and long-lasting lighting installation. We asked a Sundrax engineer Alex Chomsky to explain the difference between the main types of dimmers and how to choose the right one depending on the task.

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Autonomous DMX network controlling architectural lighting on a building facade

The Future of Architectural Lighting: Autonomous DMX Networks and AI — Insights from Sundrax Engineers

Digital control of architectural lighting is becoming an integral part of urban infrastructure. This article highlights the key technologies transforming the industry, according to Sundrax engineers. These are not mere predictions but specific directions already being implemented in modern projects.

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A close-up captures the intense red lighting casting a mysterious and reverent glow, symbolizing spiritual themes in a church setting

Studying the Features of Church Lighting. How to Make the Perfect Lighting in a Church: Facade and Interior

Explore the art and spirituality of church lighting, blending architecture, reverence, and modern technology for sacred spaces.

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Visual breakdown of a complete DMX system showing the three essential components: power connections, DMX signal cables, and addressing methods including both LCD menu and dip switch examples.

Understanding DMX Controllers for LED Lights: A Lighting Engineer's Guide

Master the essentials of DMX lighting control from a professional engineer's perspective. Learn proper setup techniques, troubleshooting methods, and how Sundrax's PixelGate and LEDGate controllers offer cost-effective solutions for both addressable and non-addressable LED installations.

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A close-up of an incandescent bulb transitioning from bright white to a warm yellowish glow due to dimming, illustrating the impact of voltage reduction on filament temperature

How to Avoid Color Temperature Changes When Dimming?

Learn why incandescent and halogen lamps change color temperature when dimmed and how to maintain stable lighting using high-frequency stage dimmers.

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high-quality driver dimming DMX LED Strip

How to Eliminate LED Strip Flicker When Using a DMX Controller?

Flickering LED strips can be a major issue on a professional stage, disrupting the desired atmosphere and causing discomfort to the audience. Stage engineers often encounter this problem and seek effective ways to solve it.

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