RC4 Commander allows users big and small to easily configure systems with the click of a button.
“Several years ago, we introduced RC4Magic PC, and it’s been a real workhorse,” said James Smith, RC4 founder and chief product developer. “But we’ve always known we needed OSX support, and for the interface to feel more user-friendly. We have achieved both with the RC4 Commander software.”
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Frequency coordination softwares like this are going to become a huge part of the entertainment industry in the future. As more and more things become wirelss, and less and less wireless bandwidth become usable, the ability to coordinate between multiple frequency bands and also within bands is essential. A complex modern production might have Wireless Microphones, Wireless Intercom, Wireless DMX, Wireless Hearing Impaired, and more. In already saturated RF environments such as within cities or educational settings, it can be difficult to find enough noise free airwaves to operate all of the equipment that a show might need to operate. In addition the RF benefits of this software, it also allows users was of configuration and manages between different software and firmware versions. As well the ability to manage wireless units within a production from a computer makes the Master Electricians Job easier on long running productions that feature Wireless DMX or set electrics.
Cables are expensive. If you are a touring production carrying movers, special f/x, wireless sound, wireless com, and lighting, chances are you are also carrying cases of cables. Socka, DMX, XLR, powercon, speakon, stage pin, edison. Lots of cables. So it is no surprise that more and more winless is becoming the norm. No longer does one have to carry a road case of cables to reach front of house movers. Now they just drop a couple of show babies in the towers and bamn, instant DMX. But shows are also getting bigger and more complex and more and more items that required wireless dimming. This article really doesn’t spend time talking about the loss of wireless frequency bands and with more wireless demand comes less bandwidth to accommodate. Theatre takes a back seat to the companies that demand the wireless spectrum such as cell phones, the military, airlines, radio and so forth. Each year, theatre companies have to be mindful of frequency availability when touring, and they have to maintain extra equipment because of it. While innovations in wireless DMX are great, what I would like to see is what the industry is doing as a whole that would help eliminate the need for use of a wireless spectrum to accomplish dimming.
I’ve never used this software about it and don’t have much experience with wireless dimming and/or wireless DMX. I know it can be extremely useful, and can be used with great success, even when there may not be a need for wireless solutions. This article focuses on two major changes in the software. First, they released a version for the Mac operating system. A lot of the people I know use Mac, so this is great news for them. Everybody has their opinions on computers, so I say use what you want. The other big change is that the settings on the remote device can be adjusted in real time. This is the real change. Again, I don’t know how all of it work, but it this could be a real time saver for those using these devices. The article doesn’t say anything about how the technology works or how to restrict access, so not everybody can make change. Maybe in their next update.
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