Reliable, feature-filled wireless DMX and dimming for lighting, props, costumes, and scenery.
I've had a small linear actuator on my trade-show table of tricks for years -- some of you may have seen it at USITT Stage Expo, or the ABTT Show in London. It's a little extendable "arm" that runs in and out using 2 channels of wireless DMX control. How do you make a...
Occasionally we encounter multiple customers -- usually neighbors, like the opera and the ballet in the same city -- who want the ability to share their RC4Magic equipment. They each own a few pieces, usually enough for what they do. But sometimes they need just one...
The wire gauge you use determines the maximum current you can safely pass through the circuit. Too small a wire size will heat up and -- in the worst possible scenario -- melt, burn a performer, or worse. The published maximum current rating for the DMX2dim is 15A...
No, you do not need a license. Our products are compliant with various regulations and we have obtained the necessary certifications for Canada, USA, Europe, Australia, and elsewhere. Some countries and jurisdictions accept one or more of these certifications, most...
Yes! We do it all the time. When we demonstrate RC4 products at tradeshows, we often have a battery charger connected at the same time. We need to run all day for several days in a row, so it's very important we keep our batteries charged as much as possible. When a...
This is the most common technical support call we get. (In fact, for weeks at a time it's the ONLY call we get!) There is another channel up in your system. You may not be aware of it or know what it is, but it's there and it's a lower DMX channel number than the one...
Look closely at this image. Although it shows the original yellow-label RC4Magic, newer units connect exactly the same way. This configuration powers the DMX2dim dimmer from the Tiny Fogger battery. The 1/8-inch miniplug remote control port on the Tiny Fogger provides...
Question: We will be doing a show outdoors where there will be no control over Cell Phone use, and several Marine bands are in use. What problems could arise from the use of the RC4 System? Do I have to worry about any interference? Also, I am planning on using the...
Question: What is the best battery solution for a portable dimming situation? We are using a 4 watt LED lamp and need it to run for 10 minutes and have 4 hours of standby time. Thanks for your Help Andrew Answer: Hey Andrew, We must calculate the battery requirement...
Problem: When channel levels are brought up, the load (lamp, motor, etc.) operates for a brief moment then goes off. A second or so later, it comes back on. The problem appears cyclical or intermittent. Cause: When a lead-acid battery is measured with no load it reads...