Martin Professional
Ether2DMX8
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DMX router...and much more!
Ether2DMX8 – Introduction
What is Ether2DMX8?
The Martin Ether2DMX8 allows users to increase the number of
DMX universes and/or easily place DMX universes remotely
on any TCP/IP Ethernet network.
In addition, the Ether2DMX8 can be used as a DMX merger, DMX
splitter hub, fail safe device, cue playback, DMX viewer
monitor, and more…
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Ether2DMX8 – Why do you need it?
Today’s shows and installations require thousands
of DMX channels. And with the increased use of
LED fixtures and video mapping, it is now
mandatory to have fast DMX response and
proper network load management.
With its fast processor and unicast Artnet mode,
the Ether2DMX8 ensures instant response and
lower network load.
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Add to this the simplicity of setup and remote
access and you have the best Artnet to DMX
converter available today.
Ether2DMX8 – What’s so special…?
Many tools, one device
Artnet to DMX converter
DMX merger
DMX splitter hub
Fail safe device
Cue playback
DMX viewer monitor
Fast processing
Low latency
Efficient network management
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Ether2DMX8 – Key features
Artnet to DMX conversion
DMX to Artnet conversion
10 Factory Presets
10 User Presets
99 Cues with Fade Time, Hold Time and Cue linking
8 Switch Inputs
8 XLR female 5pins
DMX Splitter / booster
DMX Monitor
DMX and Artnet Test Generator
Multiple Artnet IP in for backup system.
USB port for backup and firmware updates
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Ether2DMX8 – Fast and Synched
One of the most serious issues faced with large systems is the synchronization between
universes on the same EtherDMX device, and even more important is the synch
between devices. A lot of attention has been placed on this and through some clever
algorithms our engineers have found a way to achieve synchronicity between each
DMX frame.
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Ether2DMX8 – Easy as 1,2,3
The Martin Ether2DMX8 is one of the easiest
products you’ll ever use with 90% of all
applications set through a series of 10 factory
presets.
No complicated setup procedure!
1) Maxxyz
2) Maxedia
3) Maxxyz / Maxedia
4) 8 X Input (MSD)
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5) 4 in / 4 out
6) DMX Split 1-7
7) DMX Split 1-3
8) Artnet Clone
9) Broadcast mode 2.x.x.x
10)Broadcast mode 10.x.x.x
Ether2DMX8 – Universes extender
The main purpose of the Ether2DMX8 is to add or replicate DMX universes on
a lighting network setup.
Each Ether2DMX8 can manage up to 8 DMX universes.
Simply connect the Ether2DMX8 to an Artnet / Artnet II compliant console or
PC-based controller.
32 universes
8 universes
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Ether2DMX8 – Broadcast vs Unicast
The Ether2DMX8 can manage Artnet in Broadcast or Unicast mode.
While the Broadcast mode is the most popular due to its simplicity it also
puts a heavy load on the network infrastructure. One device transmits
while all devices receive the same information and must filter to get only
the needed data.
In Unicast mode data is sent from one device to another. One device
transmits, one device receives. Unicast allows a network to handle far
more DMX universes.
Broadcast
Data
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Unicast
Ether2DMX8 – DMX-IN
The preset is used for DMX input conversion to Artnet on all 8 ports using the
2.x.x.x address range.
This includes Martin ShowDesigner and many other visualization programs.
It can also be used to capture older consoles with no Artnet output and
route them into an Artnet system.
Artnet Out
DMX inDMX in
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Ether2DMX8 – DMX Splitter / Booster
The Ether2DMX8 can be used as a normal DMX splitter / booster.
Two modes are available:
DMXSplit 1-7
DMX input
7 DMX outputs
DMXSplit 1-3
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DMX input A DMX input B
3 DMX output A
3 DMX output B
Ether2DMX8 – Artnet Clone
The preset is used to replicate a standard Artnet node with 4 Input ports and
4 output ports.
Artnet Clone Out
DMX in
DMX Clone Out
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Ether2DMX8 – Merger
The merger allows two inputs to be merged into one output. The Input can be
DMX or IP and so is the output. The merge priority can be set as HTP or
LTP.
Out
DMX
In
DMX
Merger
HTP
LTP
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In IP
In
DMX
Out
IP
In
DMX
Merger
HTP
LTP
Ether2DMX8 – DMX Monitor
The Ether2DMX8 allows monitoring of any DMX
channel of any of the 8 DMX ports.
Values can be displayed in various ways:
Percentage, decimal or graphically.
Also shown is the minimum and maximum DMX
value in the current viewing session.
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Ether2DMX8 – DMX Test
DMX Test is used to generate DMX data for
troubleshooting and testing purposes.
It is a slow gradual cycle between the DMX values of
20 and 200.
The test data can be sent to individual ports or to all of
them simultaneously.
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Ether2DMX8 – Cue playback
The Ether2DMX8 router has the ability to store 99 cues.
Cues have many different uses, some examples are:
• Standalone playback
• Backup Cues in case of controller failure
• Emergency Lighting Cue for a fire alarm via the switch
inputs
• Automatic Lamp Strike during system power on
• Lighting cue without the need for a lighting console to be
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turned on
• Lighting cues triggered by standard light switches
Ether2DMX8 – Cue playback
A cue is a snapshot of the current levels (4096 channels) on all
8 DMX ports.
Cue 1
Cue 2
Cue 3
Cue 4
Only one cue can be played at any given time with its own fade
and hold times.
Multiple cues can be linked to each other to create a simple
cuelist.
Playing back a cue will block any other DMX processing until the
cue is stopped.
Switch Inputs can be linked to cues, allowing the Ether2DMX8
router to function as a simple playback device for
installations, tradeshow booths or a simple retail
environment.
It is also possible to assign a cue to be run upon startup of the
router.
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Ether2DMX8 – Fail safe
• The Ether2DMX8 can be used to automatically switch from one Artnet
source to another in case of failures.
A simple setting allows for assigning of a receiving IP address for a main
and for a backup source.
Backup console
IP 2
Stage
Main console
IP 1
Network switch
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Ether2DMX8 – Emergency Alarm
A common application for use of an external trigger:
Many building codes require linking sound and light
systems to the fire alarm. In case of emergency, a
cue is triggered that overrides any inputs. This cue
could be all fixtures going to open white for example.
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Ether2DMX8 – Web Remote
All settings of the Ether2DMX8 can be remotely changed using a simple web
browser.
This clearly simplify setups when multiple devices are used on the same
network.
192.168.1.1
192.168.1.2
192.168.1.3
192.168.1.4
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Ether2DMX8 – Overview
Menu access
keys
Power
switch
Ethernet RJ-45
connection
LCD
display
VGA Monitor
PS2 Mouse
+
Keyboard
connection
output
XLR 5-pins
Female DMX in
or out
USB Type B
connection
MaxModule
connection
for future use
2 USB Type A
connections
DMX port LED
Status
8 Switch input for
presets or cue
triggering
AC input
and output
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Ether2DMX8 – specifications
Physical
• Length: 288 mm (11.3 in.)
• Width: 482.2 mm (19.0 in.) ,19-inch rackmount
• Height: 43.6 mm (1.7 in.),1U
• Weight: 3.6 kg (7.9 lbs.)
Control/User Interface
• Front panel display with 4-button control menu
• 1 x dual-color LED per port
• Mouse & keyboard input
• Remote web access
• DMX viewer for any physical incoming or outgoing DMX port
Hardware
• 520 MHz processor for fast, synchronized DMX output, latency virtually
zero
• Ethernet:
• Artnet-compliant, Artnet II-compliant
• ACN-ready
• Built-in webpage for quick access and remote setup
• 10/100 Mbit connection
• 8 ports:
• Configurable as input or output
• Opto-isolated circuit for each port
• User-definable DMX timings for each port
• Each port set as output can be set to constantly repeat the last
received DMX frame, or
• : only to output new frames
• RDM-ready
• Dual-color LED for each port
• 8 open-contact inputs:
• Inputs transmit Artnet-compatible contact closures on the network
• Contact closures can trigger factory and user presets and start cue
playback
Software
• 10 user presets for device configuration
• Maxxyz, Maxedia use preset with auto-IP address setting
• Presets for DMX Hub and Spitter functionality
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• Mergeable setup where multiple inputs are routed in LTP, HTP to one
output
• Ports assignable to input or output
• Ports routable to/from internal ports or to/from any DMX universe on
Artnet
• Port routing triggerable by contact closure through the use of user
presets
• Ports' DMX channel ranges configurable
• Merger modules routable between inputs & outputs and/or Artnet
universes
• Channel ranges can be put it LTP/HTP, copy or fixed value from other
channels
• Auto or manual IP addressing
• Tracking backup function: automatic handover if one Artnet signal fails
to another Artnet signal
• DMX and Artnet test pattern generator
• Artnet broadcast and unicast compatible
• Configuration files loadable/storable on USB memory sticks
• Firmware upload via USB memory stick
Construction
• Housing: Steel and aluminum
• Finish: Electrostatic powder-coated
• Installation 19-inch rack mount (1U)
Connections
• 10/100 base-T ethernet port: Neutrik locking RJ45 Ethercon socket
• DMX in/out ports: 8 x 5-pin female XLR
• Keyboard: USB or PS2
• Mouse: USB or PS2
• Backup, software upload: USB
• Monitor: VGA 15-pin
• AC power input: 3-pin IEC male socket
• AC power throughput: 3-pin IEC female socket
• Electrical AC power: Auto-ranging 100 - 240 VAC nominal, 50/60 Hz
• Main fuse: 2 x 500 mA T (slow-blow)
• Typical Power and Current 100 V, 60 Hz: 220 mA
Ordering Information
• Ether2DMX8: 90758130
Ether2DMX8 – Dimensions
Depth:288 mm
Width: 482.2mm (19” rackmount)
Height: 43.6mm (1U)
Weight: 3.6 kg
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