With immediate effect, Artistic Licence is shipping Data-Lynx, the NEW range of high density DMX/ Art-Net Ethernet Converters.Available in three versions - I/P, O/P and IO/P – and in a 1RU 19" rack mount, the Artistic Licence Data-Lynx is a no-frills solution giving the customer maximum packing density, at the lowest cost, whilst maintaining the customary Artistic Licence quality and features.
Data-Lynx O/P (output)
The Data-Lynx O/P is a 12-Universe Art-Net to DMX converter which supports both draft and standard RDM. Its all new technology also supports a full speed DMX refresh rate ensuring the fastest conversion rates. It has been designed with the channel-hungry DMX pixel-based market in mind and is particularly useful for applications such as low resolution video walls and animation effects.
Data-Lynx I/P (input)
Data-Lynx I/P provides the designer with 12 DMX512 universe inputs which it converts to Art-Net data. Designed for use with media servers and those converting large DMX512 systems to use with an Art-Net system, the I/P has been designed at the request of AL customers to provide an efficient means of centralizing data distribution.
Data-Lynx IO/P (input & output 6/6)
Data-Lynx IO/P varies slightly from Data-Lynx O/P and Data-Lynx I/P in that it has the capacity to convert 6 Universes of DMX512 to Art-Net and 6 Universes of Art-Net to DMX512. This gives it the added functionality of being able to loop back the incoming DMX data to the outputs and simultaneously merge another controller to the same outputs. Alternatively the inputs can remain completely independent from the outputs.
The Data-Lynx IO/P can also act as an RDM injector, upgrading existing DMX512 systems to utilize the RDM protocol for configuration control over RDM enabled fixtures. Data is transferred seamlessly from the desk’s DMX signal and, by using free DMX-Workshop software, adds the functionality of RDM without having to upgrade the DMX controller.
All DMX connections use front mounted Neutrik XLR 5 pin connectors. Each unit can be connected to a Network using either the front or rear mounted Ethercon RJ45 connector. Each pair of DMX universes have DMX status, power, and network status LED’s. A single front panel switch sets the 'Box Address / Sub-Net' for the simplest possible configuration. The Artistic Licence Data-Lynx range is powered via a universal mains IEC connector located on the rear of the unit
As with all Artistic Licence Art-Net products, DMX-Workshop can be used for detailed configuration such as individual universe addressing on all three Data-Lynx products. Configuration can also be achieved using the internal web-server allowing remote control and configuration from any laptop.
For more information on Artistic Licence Data-Lynx range, visit the Artistic Licence website on www.artisticlicence.com