New software from ELC, derived from continuing experience gained through working on live events, is now available as dmXLAN v4. This completely revised freeware programme for Windows and OSX recognizes that managing the Ethernet network on live events has become a specialist role within the technical team in recent years.
ELC's software engineers often freelance on shows where they take responsibility for maintaining the integrity of data networks that distribute data for lighting, automation, LED screen and communications to distributed areas of the rig and dmXLAN v4 is the tool designed to do that job.
Version 4 of the program has a new user interface and builds on the core network overview and remote setup of Ethernet switches and lighting components.
PLASA's Lori Rubinstein has informed ELC Lighting that the dmXLAN v4 Software is one of just eight finalists in the sixth annual Rock Our World Awards, to be presented at the PLASA Cocktail & Awards Reception at LDI 2013.
Joining the now established Ethernet networks for entertainment systems, ELC Lighting will debut a new and faster switch component. The new Switch8GB forms the backbone of the network distribution system. With eight ports Local Area Networks have speeds of 10/100/1000 GB, plus a fiber optic option is introduced on ports seven and eight.
Also featuring at LDI 2013 will be the award winning Green-GO communications system, Offering many of the features only previously available in expensive matrix systems, Green-GO is a cost effective solution embracing intercom, cue light, show relay and text messaging that is scalable from just two users to more than 3,000! Green-GO offers a digital intercom system over Ethernet with 32 full duplex channels and no requirement for the expense of a master station or central matrix, as matrix information resides in each single unit, belt pack or wall station.
There are savings too by avoiding the need for dedicated cabling as it can be run over most commonly used protocols such as ArtNet, ACN or even the office network. Green-GO which won the 2012 Rock our World Award is fast becoming a favourite for production teams from theatre to TV studio production, stadium concerts and grand opera - in fact any live event where precise timing is essential and clear communications between directors and equipment operators is critical.
(Jim Evans)
