So had a dumb thought that I'm sure has already been discussed however I am unaware of it so here we go.
I used to use my Smart Fade console for basic back up in case my other brand console froze. I used it simply to be able to bring up white light to get by while I rebooted the other one. Fortunately it never froze during an actual production, only during rehearsals and programming. Never the less I still always had my SF connected in line so both consoles would do the same thing with conventionals.
Well now with so many Non_Conventionals; led's, movers, etc. and using my ION it's very limited what I can do with the SF so I really don't use it much any longer for a back up. Some events don't even use conventionals. Depends on power issues and finances.
So I wondered if anyone has ever discussed converting the Eos Family Off-Line software into an actual working system using a usb to dmx dongle. This would be done for ONLY current owners of EOS consoles to keep people from purchasing just to do events. It would be used as a back up console on a laptop for all of us who can't afford two actual consoles and it would be set up in such a way it could run dual with the actual console in the event of an issue something quickly can be brought up, perhaps even the frozen cue or next cue. I realize a SF ML could be a back up however that's double programming events and with the off-line/on-line thought both identical events would be loaded and ready after only needing to only program one.
I don't know. Only a thought and I realize that would probably require a whole bunch of work for the already overworked staff, but thought I'd address it.
My bullseye is up and I'm ready to receive the arrows.
