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workaround to upgrade Element 1 address count

Howdy,

Our Element 1 is running out of available addresses, but we don't have a big budget for a new lighting console. Besides, we really like the 60 faders on our Element 1 and other consoles have less faders.

I was thinking, is it possible to 'upgrade' the Element 1 address count by purchasing ETCnomad with more than 2 universes. Then configuring the ETCnomad as the primary and the Element 1 as the secondary? Would the address count of the primary (ETCnomad) count then?

Would this be the most budget option for our needs (basically a console with more than 1024 addresses + 60 faders)?

Thanks

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    Something I want to add: we have an Element 1 console that is able to run Augment3d, so I think this is the newer model, because I've read that the old Element model can't run v3.0.

    But I don't know for how long our Element 1 console will be able to keep up with software updates. So I would appreciate some info on this as well: even if my idea works, it was designed "for the long run", so will it keep up? We have many moving lights in our space, as well as LED pars and LED bars. Not just a bunch of conventionals.

    In other words, should I try to convince others that the Element 2 may be the better alternative, and that the 60 faders requirement just isn't going to work out within our budget.

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    Hi Lucas, unfortunately, Element consoles can only connect to ETCNomad in Element mode allowimg only 1024 Addresses. 

    You best bet is to try either an IonXE20 + Faderwing 40, 

    or an ETCNomad Unlocked (6144 Addresses) + Eos Programming Wing + Faderwing 40 + Faderwing 20. 

    Thanks and Good Luck!

  • 0 in reply to Lucas van Wijk

    There actually might be a solution: ETCNomad can go to 6144 addresses with an unlocked dongle. This number is the same for Nomad in Eos and in Element mode. 

    This should allow you to get more addresses while still using the faders if your Element: Nomad in Element mode with a 6144 dongle as primary, your Element 1 as client.

    But in the long run you might want to look into a console with encoders. Controlling your many moving lights and LEDs without physical encoders can quickly get cumbersome. The two sets of hardware Corey suggested would be your next step up from your current system.

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