triggering qlab

so from a smartfade ML you would probably move to a colorsource AV console, rather than the regular colorsource console. the AV has a network port that allows for OSC to be used. it's a network protocol that lately has started to replace midi (except for timecode applications)

I saw that and quickly scanned through the manual but did not see a specific reference to the console sending out via osc just osc going into the board to control it. Can you connect the console directly to a mac without connecting to a network to achieve the connection with qlab

Ok did some closer reading in the manual and from what I gather at this point you can connect the computer directly via cat5 cable and after completing the settings on both the console would be able to send osc commands to tigger qlab. Am I misunderstanding?

Hi Rick,

At this time, ColorSource AV only receives OSC messages.  It's not possible for ColorSource AV to send OSC, MIDI, or other Show-Control messages to QLab.  

Wow, I was totally wrong.  So sorry about that.

Have a look here: http://www.etcconnect.com/webdocs/Controls/ColorSourceAV_onlinehelp/default.htm#TabSettingsNetwork.htm

and here: http://www.etcconnect.com/webdocs/Controls/ColorSourceAV_onlinehelp/default.htm#CommandsOSC.html

Just a note - ColorSource AV will not output OSC until it has received an OSC command from somewhere.  

Don’t forget the AV version will handle sound cues so you might not need qlab.

im using qlab for sound, video and images.... my current setup works very well... smartfadeML runs my lights and triggers qlab. It's just the lack of profiles for current fixtures for the smartfadeML