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Hey guys well im new to the forum im local dj in the eastcoast, i have been in the scene for about 6 years now, recently my martin freekie gave up it just died i guess heavy touring and full weekends of use, i have been researching into a PC based DMX control, i came across freestyler and after i make a donation i will give it a shot, The question is what interface works best and where can i get i?? By the way i have 8 accuspots 250 the first Gen and 6 NWLighing 250 scaners.


thanks, romeo aka trooper

I personally reccomend the enttec open or pro, cheap and get the job done. www.enttec.com although don't buy from there website if you want to pay customs charges,
your better off finding a local seller or ebay!

are these the correct interface ? i found these two on ebay perhaps you can explain to me whats the difference inbetween both?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Enttec-PRO-DMX-USB- ... dZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/Enttec-Open-DMX-USB ... dZViewItem

thanks, romeo aka trooper

The open usb requires your pc to generate the dmx timings, Slow computer = slow timings. Plus is opto isolated so protects your computer from damage if there is a fault on the dmx line.
The pro version generates the timings it self, and there fore not affected by computer lag.

You can make an opto isolator quite cheaply and quickly, then duplicate the output section and make a cheap dmx splitter.

I have been using the Enttec Pro and so far so good. No problems here.

Has anyone ever had the Enttec pro fail on them?

I still have my dmx controller as a back up, but to be honest, I really don't want to fall back on it. It is too much of a pain to program. Just trying to remember what channel every light has is one thing and what effect each channel produces at different settings is another. Freestyler has made life much easier. I was considering buying a back up Enttec pro and getting rid of the controller.

I want to buy a ENTEC Open... do you think i would have troubles with my PC (low refresh rate, low spedd ecc)??? (Intel T8300 2.4GHZ 800mhz FSB, 3MB L2 cache, 2*2GB DDR2 RAM, NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS 256MB Expandible up to 1024 on RAM, Windows XP SP3) PS:During a Show i have to run also Virtual DJ on this PC

Enttec DMX USB Pro has got also got a DMX input port.... what can i do with it????

hello ... can help .. i need fixture freestayler for 18x18w rgbwa uv lights..thenks