Two DMX sources, 1 Output, can I use a DMX splitter
So I have some questions on the use of a DMX splitter. I have two sources of DMX for my RIG, Hog PC, and a Hog Desk. Can I hook up both sources to a DMX splitter, and then output to 1 single output at the same time? Or would both units counter-act each other and cause DMX hell? I am trying to run some cues off of the Laptop, and then be able to switch to the Desk, without hooking, un-hooking tables DMX cables, is this possible?
EDIT: As above....that was being typed as I typed....crazy.
Well, if you want to connect two sources to one output, you would actually need a DMX merger...that's the correct and really only way to do it. This actually, in the case of the Fleenor Combiner, takes two signals and runs on a HTP (highest takes precedence) basis to figure out what to turn on.
However, why don't you just network the two consoles together. So you'd take the desk (assuming it's not a Road Hog, because unless you have a Hog 3, Full Boar, HogPC setup, or iPC, you can't do this) and you take the PC setup, and put them both into a switch. Then, if you have a DP2000 or 8000 for the main console, you also connect that to the switch. Then, both consoles (and any others) can talk to the same outputs without actually having to use a merger....however, you lose redundancy then, and if the server goes down during the show (the PC or the desk, depending on which you call the server when you set up the network) you lose it all.
The manual has a great way to do the latter inside. However, if you want to just use both as you currently do, you'd have to use a Merger/Combiner...and those are expensive!
EDIT: As above....that was being typed as I typed....crazy.
Well, if you want to connect two sources to one output, you would actually need a DMX merger...that's the correct and really only way to do it. This actually, in the case of the Fleenor Combiner, takes two signals and runs on a HTP (highest takes precedence) basis to figure out what to turn on.
However, why don't you just network the two consoles together. So you'd take the desk (assuming it's not a Road Hog, because unless you have a Hog 3, Full Boar, HogPC setup, or iPC, you can't do this) and you take the PC setup, and put them both into a switch. Then, if you have a DP2000 or 8000 for the main console, you also connect that to the switch. Then, both consoles (and any others) can talk to the same outputs without actually having to use a merger....however, you lose redundancy then, and if the server goes down during the show (the PC or the desk, depending on which you call the server when you set up the network) you lose it all.
The manual has a great way to do the latter inside. However, if you want to just use both as you currently do, you'd have to use a Merger/Combiner...and those are expensive!
