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Hello, trying to figure out a weird problem I am having (see other post) and came across something I was not familiar with. If you have more than 32 fixtures in your chain do you need to add a DMX splitter, signal booster to your setup. I know I have exceeded this limit at times but I just wanted an opinion from someone else, if this is a real thing or some sort of theoretical number. I mean I get it, it is asking a lot of my usb powered dmx interface to send out a signal to a pile of fixtures on hundreds of feet of DMX cables. But I have done it before. Thanks
Paul

I have never tried to run 100+ fixtures on a single line, whenever I have that many fixtures I am usually split out a few times and am using many wireless fixtures

That is quite a lot to ask of a small USB-powered DMX device. I bought this for my theater just to expand the number of outputs, but this should also help with your power problems. I believe ADJ also doesn't recommend daisy-chaining more than 10 fixtures.

This is a cheap option (about $30) on Amazon. It only needs power and then it amplifies your signal!. I would recommend also getting some 3-to-5 pin DMX adapters if your fixtures need that, as this only has a 3-prong XLR input and output.' (There is essentially no difference between 3 and 5-pin connectors, just more backup "ground" wires.)

If things are working as-is, then it's not a huge deal, but always better to be safe than sorry at gigs! And $30 is definitely worth it in my opinion.

https://www.amazon.com/RioRand-Amplifie ... 110&sr=8-5

Oh nice, thanks so much guys for your input and suggestions, and for the device link. You are right it definitely can't hurt to try a booster and a splitter. I have used them in the past, but do not own one.
I will try it out
Thanks!!