High school juniors and seniors earn college credits in. This is a compact console with serious power under the hood. Smartsoft helps current users organize show content and allows beginners the opportunity to get comfortable with their console even when theyre not actually working on it. Simple access to control channels via individual faders makes this board a great choice for venues that need two or single scene operation.
Controller, etc, smartfade 2496, 96 channel console. I wondered if this was anything like your problem, tom. Smartfade compact lighting control console, from etc. Sfdc2 dust cover for smartfade 2496smartfade ml other consoles in the smartfade family model description sf1248 smartfade 1248, 48 channel.
Includes plugs for americanjapanese, european 2pin, british 3pin and australianchinese 2pin. Etcs smart solutions family just got even smarter, with smartfade lighting control. If you have 12 conventional white lights and 6 leds, 12 faders would most likely be taken up with the 12 conventional fixtures, while the leds would be grouped and then addressed into an. Etc smartbar 2 4 of 4 smart solutions series smartbar 2 dimensions model height width length inches mm inches mm inches mm sb2 3. Ive buyed an etc smartfade 1248 and have the firmware version. Take it to a gig or make it your backup board in a dmx system. For systems running cobalt software, please use the cobalt family forum. If you have 12 conventional white lights and 6 leds, 12 faders would most likely be taken up with the 12 conventional fixtures while the leds would be grouped and then addressed into. Builtin test routines the smartfade console provides a builtin self test facility that tests all subsystems. This video is an overview of what smartfade can do for you. Although there may be discrepancies between systems, usually the main play data is compatible.
Etc smartfade offers a great feature range including handson manual control, memory driven operation, and. Etc smartfade 1296 weitaus mehr als ein nur preset board fur zwei szenen. With a capacity for up to 24 moving lights and an additional 48 intensity channels dimmers, and the ability to patch to two complete unive. Channel relay pack nsi dds dmx operator lite puter leprecon dimmer nsi mc elation dmx operator ch dmx american dj dimmer dmx interface american dj light controller dmx usb martin controller elation stage lighting board american dj elation stage lighting controller light copilot stage light controller lightronics 4 channel light dimmer rack dmx.
I am working on a production that is going to be in our blackbox theatre. The smartfade and smartfade ml power supplies have changed slightly. Main drape 2 cherry red velour panels 416 w x 32h split traveler hand drawn. This etc smartfade ml control console has come to us via a part exchange and comes with a 1 year warranty.
Smartfade accessories model description sfmem sd ram card psintl international power supply, replacement. Etc smartfade 1248 lighting console dimming board barndoor. Smartfade 1248 compact and powerful, this console is designed for. The set program is a entertainment technology program through the capital area career center in ingham county michigan. Smartsoft, a free software download from etc, turns your existing mac or pc computer into a virtual smartfade or smartfade ml console. Etc smartfade 1248 control desk smartfade series general information smartfade offers a great feature range including handson manual control, memory driven operation, and an impressive array of features for systems work. Smartsoft is now compatible with all smartfade and smartfade ml consoles. Studio recording equipment free delivery possible on eligible purchases. There is zero lighting in the room so were bringing in some led pars and color strips. Usb interface to pc for software upgrades midi support not available in initial software release. This covers patching of dimmers to channels and moving lights. Smartfade offers a great feature range including handson manual control, memory driven operation, and an impressive array of features for systems work. Nov 04, 2008 im not sure if you have to buy a new smartfade to get the video option or if its simply a software download to make your old smartfade work with a computer.
The smartfade 2496 from etc is a compact 96channel control console. The etc smartfade 1248 48 channel control console is more than a twoscene preset board. Im not sure if you have to buy a new smartfade to get the video option or if its simply a software download to make your old smartfade work with a computer. Etc smartfade 1248 48channel lighting control console this came from a business that went under. Etc smartfade 1248 lichtpult, profi beschallung pa hififorum. Smartfade 2496, which provides 24channel basic two scene operation, 96channel normal mode for manual and memory playback, and dmx backup mode for capturing.
Mar 02, 2011 this series teaches you the basic concepts behind the smartfade series control consoles. You dont have to be a lighting professional to use smartfade the most powerful little lighting desk you already know how to use. Smartfade 1296, which is the same size as the 1248, but offers 96channel normal mode for manual and memory playback. Two scene operation is still limited to 12channels. If you have 12 conventional white lights and 6 leds, 12 faders would be taken up with the 12 conventional fixtures, while the. The etc smartfade is an excellent example of a fader based controller and is still a great console to use when you have a smaller, fairly simple lighting rig. It comes with the power supply, manual and a purpose built 5star hard carry case.
Smartfade block diagram prints for all five circuit boards used in the smartfade console are located on page 9 of this manual. Please see this article to ensure you are buying the correct power supply. At ldi, there was a young lady doing demos of the smartfade i think she was one of the etc scholarship winners. This is the place to chat about congo, congo jr and congo kid consoles, software and features. Search smartfade ml console on used lighting stage and. With simple access to control channels via individual faders, this console suits larger. The definitive guide to lighting consoles the lighting. Smartfade is perfect for any venue from a small touring show to an auditorium control desk to a stage managers remote desk. Etc smartfade 1248 lighting control console dimmer.
Smartfade ml provides professional features like palettes, parameter fan and builtin dynamic effects with an easytolearn directaccess style of operation. Etc smartfade 2496 1 of 2 smartfade series g e n e r a l i n f o r m at i o n smartfade smart control. The item is in good cosmetic condition with some minor marks. Smartfade 1248 compact and powerful, this console is designed for applications with smaller dimmer counts where ease of operation is paramount. This is part one of the training sessions for the etc smartfade ml. Usb connection for software download and connection to. The file format is ascii text representation for lighting console data. Hey everyone, i am a theatre director, not a technical director, however i find myself newly appointed as the latter. Etc smartfade 1248 firmware and software etc community. This series teaches you the basic concepts behind the smartfade series control consoles.
This video will demonstrate using smartfade in a 2 scene mode. Smartfade is perfect for any venue from a small touring show to an auditorium control console to a stage managers remote console. If so, etc would be very interested to chat so they can see if theres a bug that needs fixing. It can be used as a main controller or a backup board in a dmx system. Etc smartfade 1296 1 of 2 smartfade series g e n e r a l i n f o r m at i o n smartfade smart control. Smartfade 1248 control console covid19 update on april 29 th our county ordered most nonessential businesses to remain closed until sunday, may 31 st in order to continue to slow the spread of covid19 coronavirus in our community. The smartfade 1248 is compact and powerful, this console is designed for applications with smaller dimmer counts where ease of operation is paramount. If you have 12 conventional white lights and 6 leds, 12 faders would be taken up with the 12 conventional fixtures, while the leds would be addressed into an rgb mode. This lineset is the only counterweighted lineset in the building. Software update is not possible using an sdhc memory card. The series was created using smartfade software version 1.
This story is a little unfair but at the same time i think it makes a point. The etc smartfade is an excellent example of a faderbased controller and is still a great console to use when you have a smaller, fairly simple lighting rig. This format is compatible with all systems that follow this standard. Etc smartfade 1248 lighting control console dimmer board. As weve invested a little in some led washes, we bought a secondhand smartfade ml which seems to be in good order.
Etc smartfade 2496 lighting control console dimmer board. Smartfade 2496 slightly larger than the smartfade 1248, this console handles a larger dimmer count with ease. This forum covers congo family hardware up to version 6. The smartfade 2496 control board provides 24 channels in twoscene mode and 96 channels in normal onescene mode.
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