1U Rack‑Mount 8‑Universe Bi‑Directional Art‑Net DMX‑RDM Converter,4096‑Ch,Isolated Neutrik XLR for Stage

Expandable Rack‑Mount Art‑Net Converter,TFT Display,CE‑UL Certified for Large Live‑Stage Shows

This 1u-rack-mount 8 universe  artnet dmx rdm converter is 19‑inch 1U rack‑mount bi‑directional ethernet‑to‑DMX signal gateway built for large‑scale live‑concert tours, TV broadcast productions, theatre venues and permanent fixed‑venue entertainment‑lighting installations across Europe and North America. Designed for professional touring crews and system integrators, this hardware translates signal between Art‑Net ethernet protocol and physical DMX‑512 / RDM standard to expand DMX port capacity for mainstream lighting consoles.

Single rack‑mount unit offers eight Art‑Net universes, delivering total 4096 DMX control channels. Integrated high‑speed zero‑latency ethernet switch enables serial cascading of multiple gateways. Expanded multi‑unit system supports maximum 32768 universes and up to 16777216 total channels for huge complex venue projects. It implements full bi‑directional Art‑Net, DMX‑512 and RDM protocols to realize remote fixture parameter adjustment and real‑time device status feedback.

Eight Neutrik XLR DMX ports support independent configuration; every port can be set as signal input, signal output or disabled according to on‑site system layout. 100 % full electrical‑isolation is implemented for all input‑output interfaces. If surge or short‑circuit fault happens on one single port, other ports keep stable working without being affected. Local TFT display with menu wheel provides on‑site parameter adjustment, and dedicated LED indicators show real‑time status for every DMX and ethernet port. Besides local operation, built‑in web‑server supports browser‑based remote network, port and DMX timing configuration.

This 1U rack‑mount hardware fits standard 19‑inch equipment cabinet. Wide‑range AC88‑256V 50‑60Hz power input adapts to diverse mains‑grid standards throughout European nations and United States. The product meets CE, UL and GB7000.15‑2000 safety requirements. Physical dimension measures 482×168×44 mm and net weight reaches 1.7 kilograms.

This unit is designed for indoor deployment and must be kept away from heavy moisture and strong magnetic‑field interference. Users shall configure network IP settings correctly before web‑server access. Compatible with MA console and Tiger‑Touch console for expanding DMX output resources, this rack‑mount bi‑directional Art‑Net‑DMX‑RDM gateway provides stable high‑channel‑count signal conversion solution for large‑scale entertainment‑lighting projects throughout Europe and North America.

Technical Feature
Supports 8 ArtNet universes, total 4096 channels.
Serial connection possible, which can control 32768 universes, a total of 16777216 channels
Ethernet I/O based on high speed switch, without linking delay.
Compatible with the following protocols: ArtNet,DMX 512 and RDM.
It is used for extending the DMX output port of Tiger touch and MA Console.
The 8 DMX ports can all be configured as inputs or outputs.
DMX ports: Neutrik 3pins XLR(Option: 5 pinsXLR ).
100% electrical isolation between all in/outputs: problems on 1 port will not influence the other ports.
TFT display shows parameters.
LED indicators for each input and output.
Wide input stable electric power supply, suitable for voltage input of different countries.
Input Voltage: AC88～256V 50/60Hz
Dimension: 19″ 1U, 482mm ×168mm ×44mm
Net Weight: 1.7Kg
Up to CE standard, UL standard and GB7000.15-2000 standard

Q1: How many Art‑Net universes and DMX channels per single rack‑mount unit?

A1: Each unit supports 8 Art‑Net universes with total 4096 independent DMX control channels.

Q2: What maximum channel capacity can be achieved by cascading multiple converters?

A2: Multi‑unit serial connection supports up to 32768 universes,16777216 total controllable channels.

Q3: Does the built‑in ethernet switch introduce signal transmission latency?

A3: High‑speed ethernet switch delivers zero‑link‑delay for real‑time lighting signal transmission.

Q4: Can each DMX Neutrik XLR port switch between input and output function?

A4: All eight DMX ports are independently configurable as input, output or disabled state.

Q5: What protection does full electrical‑isolation bring for multi‑port hardware?

A5: Fault on one individual port will not interfere or damage remaining signal ports of unit.

Q6: What configuration approaches are available for setting device parameters?

A6: Local TFT menu‑wheel operation or built‑in web‑server via browser for remote configuration.

Q7: Which professional lighting consoles is this gateway compatible with?

A7: It extends DMX output ports for MA console and Tiger‑Touch lighting console systems.

Q8: Power‑supply, mechanical dimension and certification specifications?

A8: AC88‑256V 50‑60Hz;19‑inch 1U 482×168×44mm;net weight1.7kg;CE‑UL certified.