DMX for beginners, easy control for DJ lights

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  • Опубліковано 24 лип 2024
  • Looking to have more control over your DJ Lights? This is a basic tutorial on how to set up dmx with your lighting and basic controller. This will allow you to have more flexibility at your GIGS and in the end a better SHOW! Beginner djs and experienced djs alike can improve their light shows with basic dmx skills.
    As a mobile dj I am always looking for something to add to my show. I had seen these on a pop-up add and thought for 50US during a FLASH sale that I needed to try them. Here is what I found! :)
    You can check the current price HERE! I have seen them under $50 in the US.
    Lixada Light Available
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    A DMX CONTROLLER
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    Great deal on a entry level controller, one with wireless transmitter built in.
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    www.tomtop.com/p-l1682us.html... wireless transmitter installed
    If you are in a mad hurry to check them out they are available on Amazon as well at what i still consider a GREAT deal:
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    I use a Canon SL-1 for UA-cam, a Photo Booth and documenting events in Pics and Vids. Stock 18-55 Lens.
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    A GoPro Hero Silver
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    DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. This helps support the channel and allows us to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for the support!

КОМЕНТАРІ • 36

  • @danielroos5426
    @danielroos5426 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for all of your videos. I think you have the best vids and easiest to understand. I have a China version of this board and the exact same light (among so many others). You've been a great help. I think I'm sticking with the Venue Tetra Control though since I'm a bass player and really just want an easy way to run lights while I'm playing.

  • @crystalcleardisco1728
    @crystalcleardisco1728 5 років тому +2

    Thank you so much for this. I'll try it out on my Razor Beams :)

    • @KrisSzanto
      @KrisSzanto  5 років тому

      Let me know if it helps you out. Also... what are Razor Beams?

    • @crystalcleardisco1728
      @crystalcleardisco1728 5 років тому +1

      @@KrisSzanto These moving heads by Equinox. I love them even though they don't have show mode ua-cam.com/video/NK9CoAjNgdY/v-deo.html

  • @djlilone505
    @djlilone505 Рік тому +1

    Thank you brother for that knowledge

    • @KrisSzanto
      @KrisSzanto  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching. Hope u found it helpful.

  • @Starsweeper-OG
    @Starsweeper-OG 3 роки тому +1

    a million thanks!

  • @davellbruton1901
    @davellbruton1901 5 років тому +1

    DJ Kris I just found your channel. You have some good info on your channel. I have that Obey 10 controller as well, but I never knew how to program it until I found your channel. By the was what model and year Van do you have? I like the size of it and how did you get your Logo put onto your Van?

    • @KrisSzanto
      @KrisSzanto  5 років тому

      Very happy u got some useful info! The van is a Nissan NV200. 8 think mine is a 2014. They are great! The wrap was done by a company in Philly but there are many around. Had it designed by a guy on Miami... sent up specs and was ready to print. :) email me if you want more info. Kris@bydesigndj.com

  • @user-pk4dm7kf9o
    @user-pk4dm7kf9o 2 роки тому +1

    THANK YOU BRO

    • @KrisSzanto
      @KrisSzanto  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching. Hope it helped a bit.

  • @celebrate4867
    @celebrate4867 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you sir

    • @KrisSzanto
      @KrisSzanto  4 роки тому

      Hope you got something out of it. Stay healthy.

  • @tristanw3133
    @tristanw3133 5 років тому +3

    Do you use this light with a software such as Martin Mpc or lightkey? if so what dmx profile did you use.

    • @KrisSzanto
      @KrisSzanto  5 років тому

      I use a program called eclipse from Blizzard Lighting. I believe it is similar to lightcaster. I created the profile in the software as it was listed in the manual. It is easy. Just try to find a tutorial o UA-cam for your software. Always happy to show how to do it on mine.

  • @adamssirenadventures6574
    @adamssirenadventures6574 3 роки тому

    Hi my question is did you turn the sound off before you plug the cable in or keep the sound on to plug the cable in on the moving head?

    • @KrisSzanto
      @KrisSzanto  3 роки тому

      That does not matter. Set the light address, press enter and leave the light alone.

    • @adamssirenadventures6574
      @adamssirenadventures6574 3 роки тому

      @@KrisSzanto Ok I'll figure it out. I may need another dmx cable to plug the wash light and moving head to see if that will get the moving head to work on dmx512.
      I'm sorry about it lol

    • @KrisSzanto
      @KrisSzanto  3 роки тому

      Reach out tomorrow via Facebook or Instagram @bydesigndj and we will set up a phone call and I will walk you through it.

  • @DisneyMarkUK
    @DisneyMarkUK 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you for this. I’m struggling with my 4 new mini led moving heads and my controller that’s similar to the one in your video. If all lights are channel 1 they work fine with the controller but when I rename them to their individual dmx channels I can’t get them to work with the controller. Do you have any tips please? Cheers

    • @KrisSzanto
      @KrisSzanto  3 роки тому

      How many channels are on your lighting controller. If your controller has 16 Channels like the one in the video your 2nd fixture would have to be addeessed to channel 17.

    • @DisneyMarkUK
      @DisneyMarkUK 3 роки тому

      @@KrisSzanto they run on 9 or 12

    • @KrisSzanto
      @KrisSzanto  3 роки тому

      @@DisneyMarkUK is it a 16 Channel controller? Your first light is set to dmx 001? Watch the video at about the 3 minute mark, i think this will solve your problem.

    • @DisneyMarkUK
      @DisneyMarkUK 3 роки тому

      @@KrisSzanto yes that’s correct. I’ll watch it again thank you :)

    • @DisneyMarkUK
      @DisneyMarkUK 3 роки тому

      @@KrisSzanto I’ve watched it again and that’s what I’ve been doing. I’m stumped now. Hmmmmm

  • @bingbong6578
    @bingbong6578 5 років тому

    I think I know you from Demarest summer camp in Bloomfield!! You were doing the DJ. And I read your bio and you are at New Jersey. Were you the guy at Demarest school in Bloomfield playing the DJ?

    • @KrisSzanto
      @KrisSzanto  5 років тому

      Thanks for checking out the channel. I have never been to Demarest. Must be an impostor. 🤔 lol

    • @bingbong6578
      @bingbong6578 5 років тому +1

      DJ Kris Szanto lol you look very familiar!

  • @ralphthedj3344
    @ralphthedj3344 5 років тому +1

    Great Channel, but this is waaaaaay to much work. Light Rider is the way to go.

    • @KrisSzanto
      @KrisSzanto  5 років тому

      I haven't heard alot about that system but I think it has its limitations. Everyone likes the simplicity of it but if I am correct it would be hard to add your own light profiles from no name brands and for me I dont know that it allows me to take one light... like a moving head spotlight and direct it to a particular point and point one to a totally different point. If it does please let me know, always like to learn. Also I do not use the old controller, but dmx software and have built many programs and chases over time that allows for good shows. I also can strobe all my lights with a touch of a button and trigger independent lights, groups and more. Thanks for checking out the channel and I will definitely look into the aforementioned software. 👍🍻🤘

    • @ralphthedj3344
      @ralphthedj3344 5 років тому +1

      Chris, it has about 15k fixtures loaded in. It does have the Lixada movers listed as well as a bunch from the Tom Shine brand. If you are currently using software, you more than likely will have more control than what Light Rider provides but I believe it's worth your time to look into it. Great way to control lights without building scenes, and a TON of programming.