<p>Professional Entertainment Lighting control Solutions</p>

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Entertainment

MONARQ

QULON

RTTrPL

KiNet

sCAN

DMX RDM

Wireless DMX Transmission

Bluetooth DMX

beDMX Wireless Protocol

DMX 512 over powerline 110\220

Wireless Lighting Solutions

Lighting Solutions for Cathedrals

Lighting Solutions for Churches

DMX Ethernet converters

DMX Triggers Controll

Guide

DMX Controllers for LED

LED Lights

ArtNet

Connected to multiple lighting fixtures

DMX splitter

Solving DMX Issues

Control Incandescent Lamps via DMX

Brightness Levels

Lamps Flicker

What to Do with lighting

Color Temperature

DMX Dimming

DMX over Ethernet

DMX Frequently Asked Questions

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    <a href="#referens1">DMX512 — The Classic Lighting Control</a>
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    <a href="#referens2">ArtNet — DMX over Ethernet</a>
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    <a href="#referens3">sACN (Streaming ACN) — A More Reliable Alternative</a>
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    <a href="#referens4">Protocol Selection: Recommendations</a>
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    <a href="#referens5">Opinion of the Sundrax Engineer</a>
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<div class="raw-html-embed"><mark style="font-size: 1.7rem;">Advantages</mark></div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>Simple and reliable</li><li>Supported by nearly all lighting fixtures</li><li>Ideal for small to medium installations&nbsp;</li></ul><div class="raw-html-embed"><mark style="font-size: 1.7rem;">Disadvantages</mark></div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>Limited to one universe (512 channels)</li><li>Challenging to scale</li><li>Lacks bidirectional communication (without RDM)&nbsp;</li></ul><div class="raw-html-embed"><mark style="font-size: 1.7rem;">When to use</mark></div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>🎭 Theaters, small stages, and architectural objects with a limited number of fixtures</li></ul>

DMX512 lighting console controlling stage lights in a theater

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  DMX512 — The Classic Lighting Control
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<p>🎛️&nbsp; ArtNet enables the transmission of DMX data over IP networks. It is designed for large-scale projects where standard DMX falls short.&nbsp;</p><div class="raw-html-embed"><mark style="font-size: 1.7rem;">Advantages</mark></div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>Supports multiple DMX universes through a single cable</li><li>Widely supported by software and lighting consoles</li><li>Leverages standard network infrastructure&nbsp;</li></ul><div class="raw-html-embed"><mark style="font-size: 1.7rem;">Disadvantages</mark></div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>Uses UDP, which does not guarantee packet delivery in unreliable networks</li><li>Requires configuration of IP networks and routing&nbsp;</li></ul><div class="raw-html-embed"><mark style="font-size: 1.7rem;">When to use</mark></div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>🌇 Architectural installations, media facades, and shows with numerous fixtures</li></ul>

Close-up of Ethernet cables used in ArtNet lighting systems

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 ArtNet — DMX over Ethernet
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<p>⚡ sACN is a modern protocol for transmitting DMX data over networks, developed by ANSI and ESTA. It is supported by most contemporary devices.&nbsp;</p><div class="raw-html-embed"><mark style="font-size: 1.7rem;">Advantages</mark></div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>Supports up to 63,999 universes</li><li>Offers multicast and redundancy</li><li>Ensures reliable data delivery (unlike ArtNet)</li><li>Conforms to the official ANSI E1.31 standard&nbsp;</li></ul><div class="raw-html-embed"><mark style="font-size: 1.7rem;">Disadvantages</mark></div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>Requires compatible equipment and a well-designed network architecture&nbsp;</li></ul><div class="raw-html-embed"><mark style="font-size: 1.7rem;">When to use</mark></div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>👷 Large installations where stability and scalability are critical, such as arenas, concert halls, and exhibition complexes</li></ul>

Multicast network setup for sACN in a large exhibition complex

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 sACN (Streaming ACN) — A More Reliable Alternative
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<p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">📌 </span><strong>DMX512</strong> – recommended for simple installations with up to 512 channels.</p><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">📌 </span><strong>ArtNet</strong> – suitable for setups with many fixtures and a basic network.</p><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">📌 </span><strong>sACN</strong> – ideal for critical systems requiring high reliability.</p>

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 Protocol Selection: Recommendations
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<blockquote><p>✨ For small projects, DMX remains an excellent choice. However, for facades with hundreds of fixtures or large-scale stage productions, ArtNet or sACN provide greater flexibility. Plan your network architecture carefully and ensure redundancy.</p></blockquote><p>If you’re uncertain about which protocol best suits your needs, Sundrax engineers are available to design an optimal system.</p><p style="margin-left:0.0px;"><strong>Contact a technical specialist: </strong><a href="https://api.whatsapp.com/send/?phone=%2B442038689976&amp;text&amp;type=phone_number&amp;app_absent=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">WhatsApp</a></p><p><br>&nbsp;</p>

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 Opinion of the Sundrax Engineer
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<p>🔦&nbsp; Lighting today is far more than just lamps—it encompasses complex digital systems. To control lighting fixtures, various communication protocols are employed. Using Sundrax equipment as a reference, we will examine three popular options: <strong>DMX512, ArtNet</strong>, and <strong>sACN</strong>. Each protocol has distinct features, advantages, and limitations. <strong>Which is best suited for your project?</strong> Let’s explore with a Sundrax engineer.</p>

Comparison chart of DMX, ArtNet, and sACN protocols for lighting

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<p>Lighting today is far more than just lamps—it encompasses complex digital systems. To control lighting fixtures, various communication protocols are employed. Using Sundrax equipment as a reference, we will examine three popular options: DMX512, ArtNet, and sACN. Each protocol has distinct features, advantages, and limitations. Which is best suited for your project? Let’s explore with a Sundrax engineer.</p>

DMX vs ArtNet vs sACN: Which Protocol to Choose for Your Installation?

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DMX vs ArtNet vs sACN: Which Protocol to Choose for Your Installation?