USB to DMX

First of all, before even considering the extensive list of USB>DMX dongles, you must choose your software.

There is no such thing as a 'universal' USB>DMX dongle, as the vast majority of lighting control software suppliers require that you use their USB>DMX dongle.

Due to this, the price varies from 'Under $100' to 'Well over $1000', which may or may not include the software.

Also, just to make sure there isn't any confusion: the only USB to DMX device that will work with Smartsoft is a Smartfade console.

-Mark

Good point - re-reading Rodders post, it sounds like he may be hoping to use SmartSoft as a PC/Mac-based lighting controller.

SmartSoft is not a computer-based lighting controller.

SmartSoft has two purposes:

1. Advanced Offline Editor that can optionally connect to a 3rd-party lighting visualisation application.
2. Expanded visual display and online editor when connected to a compatible SmartFade console.

Originally yes i was looking at using it as a stand alone controller.  I am currently running a Smartfade ML so will now look to connect the 2 together and go from there.  The only thing needed now is that third party visualisation software.

Cheers 

Have a look at the Capture Sweden Smartsoft Edition. It will only work with Smartsoft/SmartFade ML, but the price is very competitive.

Florian