Automark below referenced marks on the facing page automark the automark feature is a system default setting and can be turned on or off at a global level. Ion xe 20 provides complete control of conventional and moving lights, leds and media servers. They are used throughout the entertainment industry and are normally placed at the front of house foh position or in a control booth. Etc ion, training video for the etc ion lighting controller.
Providing fully integrated control of media servers and conventional, led, and moving lights, ion packs a punch. My high school has an etc ion for our main board, a bunch of conventional fixtures s4, ellipsoidals, pars, etc, as well as some dmx controlled fixtures, some etc s4 leds, 4 mac 700 profiles, etc lustr things a bunch, etc etc. Etc ion xe 20 2k 2048 output lighting controller w 20 pageable faders the ion xe is available in either 2,048 or 12,288 outputs, and provides support for up to two external monitors. I am primarily a sound engineer however i am bridging out into lighting. With lighting solutions for use indoors, outdoors, on the stage, in the studio, or wherever you need sculpted, highly. Garion hall did a great job at explaining how movers work. Be sure to check the website for the most up to date version of the manual. Best etc ion console in stagespot this product has been discontinued by the manufacturer, and been replaced by the ion xe found here. The ion series is in the middle of the eos line of consoles. This way, channel 51 would control intensity, pan, tilt, and any other attributes that your moving light might have. Elation professional professional lighting products.
Belden 9729 is a two pair cable, which allows for a spare pair for out and back type terminations if needed. Moving light controls eos family eos family consoles etc. Etc is committed to manufacturing products that produce the highestquality light. National historic landmark gets upgrade with etc gear. Each moving light control has its own method but they. Patching dmx fixtures with the ion eos family etc community. The early moving lights such as those from varilite used their own protocol, and it was only in the early 1990s that dmx512 started to be used to control them. The process of patching moving lights requires more detail than patching a dimmer. Breaking new ground with bliss and rayzor 760 at 5th avenue theatre in seattle. Recently, electronic theatre controls etc released the latest member of its eos console line, the ion xe lighting console.
The fixture creation utility is in the patch section of the manual. Etc launches fos4 panel light for the cinematic industry. Occasionally, users may run into a fixture that doesnt have a profile within the existing library. The ease, power and operational style of larger products in a small, affordable package. Now you have control of your moving lights and can select them quickly, using groups, you are ready to start programming. I then use whatever the venue has for face lighting generally lekos and an eos based board. A lighting control console also called a lightboard, lighting board, or lighting desk is an electronic device used in theatrical lighting design to control multiple lights at once. I usually use their fly system to hang my moving heads and leds and i control that with either ma2 or onyx. Aug 12, 20 personalities for many fixtures can be found on the etc site here. Were planning on using the console with a number of martin mac 250s for our first show. Etc theatre, film, studio and architectural lighting.
Moving light controls eos family eos family consoles. In the dmx 512 world, you have to give each fixture an address ranging from 1 to 512. Buy etc ion console, from etc for only in stagespot. Ions compact footprint only 19 wide is the perfect solution for spacechallenged environments and small venues. Programming the etc ion light board to create a new show file. Lighting designer yael lubetzky shows that wash effects fixture is just at home on the acting stage. With the ease, power and operational style of eos in a small, affordable package, ions small footprint 19 wide only is the perfect solution for spacechallenged environments and small venues.
When there are moving lights in your show, you need to use the setup menu moving light. Colorsource consoles offer an affordable option for a portable console with simple setup, a fixture library for easy patching, and the ability to recognize rdm devices and autopopulate them in patch. Open cia central information area by clicking on the gold double chevrons. Etc ion xe lighting console church production magazine. Etc project management can help with recommendations of other cables. Patching means telling lightjams about the configuration of your fixtures and how to talk to them. Etc ion 6000 etc, lighting equipment rentals 4wall, inc. Prodigy flypipe gives purpose to the unused corners of your world.
Hey all, im not very well versed in eos but several of the venues i visit each year have an element or an ion board. How to program dmx lights for beginners simple lesson duration. Etc recommends the use of belden 9729 for dmx installation. Were currently setting up a new version of our basic show, and have finally got around to setting up the gobo. The preferred way of patching moving lights would be to use the fixture library built into your console. This introduction to element will list all the various helpful tools available to you. Etc products are not only employed in entertainment venues, but also, in restaurants, schools, and religious establishments.
Patch usually within the menu function, since this is not usually needed during the performance. A fixture uses a predefined number of dmx channels depending on its capabilities. Apr 23, 2015 this feature is not available right now. You can find a lighting fixture for every position in the theater, auditoriums and studio. Request a fixture profile be created by etc for a future software release. Cincinnati music hall modernizes with etc while preserving history. Etc permits the reproduction of materials in this manual only for noncommercial.
If the ion considers each fixture to be a channel, does that mean i can patch in a dmx fixture that requires 12 parameter addresses to channel 1, and all of the addresses that go with the. Moving light control groups lighting desk basics 3. Ive been playing around a bit and have figured out a lot of the basics, such. This function enables the operator to route different dimmers to.
Patching when patching the moving lights, in the latest software version, you will patch moving lights in setup15 moving lights 2fixture patch not under patch. This video will walk you through how to do basic patching on an etc eos family console. Colorsource has a builtin touchscreen which allows for fast and easy programming. The arfr supports most features needed for programming and playback.
Etc ions compact footprint only 48cm wide is the perfect solution for spacechallenged environments and small venues. Patching dmx fixtures with the ion just got the ion. With other older consoles i have worked with, when patching in a dmx fixture i have had to patch each parameter to a different channel. If browser is not displayed, push the display button. Functions menu to patch the multiple attributes of those fixtures see. This allows your moving lights to unobtrusively perform non intensity parameter transitions in an inactive darkened state. Once a channel is patched to an output, and the output is connected to a devi. Cheat sheet expression family consoles explanation of notation channel required keypress channel sometimes selected by default. The second part of your question asks about how they move perfectly in time, i figured i would go into a bit more detail for those interested about ways moving heads and other lighting. Our trusted tungsten, led, and moving lights blend beautifully into any design and are the first choice of lighting professionals worldwide. Reference marks and timing r e f e r e n c e m a r k s a n d t i m i n g movement of nonintensity parameters in conjunction with a mark will adhere to the following timing rules. Newbie etc ion question about moving lights controlbooth. Eos ti, gio, ion, or element will transmit msc data to all ids all call. The eos family of consoles have an extensive builtin library of fixtures that are intended to provide quick and easy control of moving lights.
These affordable, portable desks specialize in streamlined, plugandplay setup. How to program dmx lights for beginners simple lesson. The desk includes backlit buttons and 20 45mm nonmotorized faders with associated displays. Highly intuitive and simple to use, ion will satisfy the needs of beginners and pros alike. Ions compact footprint only 48cm wide is the perfect solution for spacechallenged environments and small venues. Before you can adjust moving lights on your control desk, you need to select them. At the very least there might be audience lights, work lights, a smoke machine, etc. Providing fully integrated control of conventional and moving lights, ion packs a punch.
Ion offers the mighty capabilities of larger eos consoles in a compact, budgetfriendly package. May 18, 2018 road test etc ion xe lighting console by jim kumorek. How do moving lights the ones in nightclubs, concerts, etc. Mar 26, 2018 recently, electronic theatre controls etc released the latest member of its eos console line, the ion xe lighting console. Ive been using an ion with 2 mac 2ks and 4 mac 600s, along with the occasional set of led pars for a few years now. High end systems we innovate and create the lighting products and control systems that illuminate some of the world\s biggest artists on the largest stages, as well as film and television studios, cruise ships, corporate events, theme parks, churches, restaurants and retail spaces. It supports multiple users with partitioned parameter control and full backup, multiple playback faders and cue lists in a tracking, movefade environment. Dec 12, 2007 a group is a shortcut to selecting a number of fixtures at once prior to controlling them, changing colourposition etc. Lighting rigs then started to need nondimmed constant power feeds to moving lights, as well as dmx512 networks to control them. Etc creates the most comprehensive theatrical lighting control systems available with emphasis on control and fixtures. Moving light control palettes lighting desk basics 4. The etc ion 6000 output lighting console packs the ease and operational style of the eos in a smaller, 19 wide package. It offers fully integrated control of media servers and conventional, led, and moving lights.
Etc also provides architectural fixtures, led ellipsoidal fixtures and moving lights. Sep 07, 2009 hi all, i have a few years experience with etc express series boards and im just now sitting in front of my first etc ion. You are encouraged to visit and participate in the etc eos family user forum, accessible from the etc. Jan 25, 2008 in lighting desk basics part 1, we looked at the first principles of lighting control and moved on to the specifics of moving light control such as patching and fixture selection in part 2 and part3. Control cue on etc ion from another board dmx in or artnet. The best online source for etc ion controller consoles. In addition to this user manual, element also has video tutorials, an online user forum dedicated completely to element, and support from etc technical services. Colorsource consoles provide handson control designed for the latest technology. This console is the perfect solution for spacechallenged venues. To create ones own, download the expression personality editor, decompress, and follow the instructions.
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