Loading Empahsis' software into my Expression 3 - 400 Channel

The Emphasis system is a separate entity - it's own processors, storage, case, etcetera - basically it's a whole other console - It uses other consoles (like the Expression) as an interface, or 'faceplate', essentially bypassing the OS within, and 'hijacking' the faders/keys for its own use.

I'm almost certain you need to buy the hardware for Emphasis - it's far more 'feature-rich' than the Expression platform, and needs the added horsepower from the CPU unit to work.

The Emphasis system is a separate entity - it's own processors, storage, case, etcetera - basically it's a whole other console - It uses other consoles (like the Expression) as an interface, or 'faceplate', essentially bypassing the OS within, and 'hijacking' the faders/keys for its own use.

I'm almost certain you need to buy the hardware for Emphasis - it's far more 'feature-rich' than the Expression platform, and needs the added horsepower from the CPU unit to work.

I've just reread what I posted, and have glued a thumbtack upside down to my quote key.

I am a stranger to Emphasis, but your saying that this Ebay auction is for something that is not going to work for whom ever wins it?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ETC-Emphasis-Expression-Lighting-Control-System-Console_W0QQitemZ120655658034QQcategoryZ30889QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp5197.m7QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D4%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D5461603574826787924

Emphasis was the software application as developed by ETC that interfaced with a version of Cast Software's WYSISYG visualization program to control the lighting system.  The entire software package resided on a Dell or similar PC provided by ETC.  It connected to an Express, Expression II or III or Insight II or III console via the Cat5 connection on the back of the console, using the console as a "Facepanel", in essance taking over the console and using it simply as a button box.

Without the actual Emphasis server, you do not have an Emphasis system.

Steve B.

Steve is correct. Purchased as displayed in the auction without the Emphasis Server, this would act as an Expression 3 Console.

But... it's a very sleek-looking Expression3, in a more-pleasing color scheme than the original.