DMX Demystified

TheatreArtLife: DMX is not something we think a whole lot about, but we use it extensively in the lighting world to control dimmers, moving lights, and some special effects. For something that has a big impact on what we do, it seems few people know how DMX communicates from control desk to dimmers/fixtures. It is a very robust system that can travel long distances compared to newer systems and has proven to be incredibly reliable.