Is it possible to add actual hard lines to an s3?
currently using a 4 DMX outputs that are on the back of the console. I have more channels avail, just no way to hook them up. Was hoping it had an art net port on the back, but I guess that wasn’t a technology being used at time of manufacturing. Doesn’t have to be art net though. even if I could just add a usb decoder to make it happen.
thanks in advance !
Vista actually does support additional output over Art-Net or sACN, however, these protocols are output over the network that the host PC is connected to, rather than a dedicated port on the S3. This is a result of the nature of the S3; it’s not a true console, but rather a control surface for your PC running the Vista application.
My suggestion would be to purchase a 2 or 4 universe Art-Net or sACN node from any reputable lighting company, connect it to the same ethernet network as your host PC running the Vista app, and then add Art-Net or sACN broadcast outputs in Vista’s patch window.
Another option is to use a DMX splitter, depending on your configuration. If you just need more physical DMX lines of the same universes, then you can purchase a splitter so that you can connect more fixtures.
Hope that helps! Feel free to ask if you have any more questions or need more details.
Drew
thanks so much, sorry for wasting your time. I did find that out upon further digging. my lack of knowledge on art net really showed. It was hard to find anything on the subject though. I should have came back and deleted ther thread.
But thanks again for your support!!