So we've got DPs...any thought of an ArtNet Processor?
Similar to a DP it could connect to the Hog-3 Network via switch and send multiple lines of ArtNet out...no need for all manner of 3rd party hardware converting DMX from the DP to ArtNet.
I've been told that the DP has its own processor and does calculate fades itself. This is why the hog3 can support this big amount of dmx-lines since this system scales very well. Hog3pc has its "virtual DP2000"-processes that do this job and send the data to the dmx-widget. If you'd have "dump" Artnet-Nodes, the desk would need to calculate the fades which is currently not implemented I think... And would probably be too much for the desk.
Well sure, pure ArtNet out of the desk would probably be a big load for it to handle.
What I imagine is another rack mount unit similar to a DP, it could have its own processor as well, so the load is at the "AP" and the desk drives it similarly to a DP.
It could even take the place of a DP if all you needed was ArtNet.
Connect direct to the desk via crossover cable, or go right into a network switch along with your DPs.
You're just changing the output protocol right?:confused:
This way when you've got a bunch of ArtNet lines on a show you dont' have to eat up DMX space from DPs.
What about being able to connect directly to a PathPort Network without necessarely using DPs. Do we have to expect PathPort connectivity implementation to be released soon or do we still have a long path to walk? Marco
If I understand the Path-Way specs properly:confused:
You need dedicated hardware at either end to put signal in and spit DMX out at the other end. You also need a separate manager to route the signals.
While you can do some of the same things with ArtNet, you can also use it directly to control things like Catalyst and large LED systems without having to convert to DMX at the other end.
The ArtNet signals plug directly in via Ethernet w/ no conversion to DMX.
So having a box that outputs ArtNet directly into your media servers via Ethernet cable will be very useful indeed!
I don't think the same can be done w/ Path Port:33:
Please feel free to correct me if I am wrong on this though, b/c I have only had limited exposure to Path Port, and I've done much more with ArtNet.
An important item to remember is that artnet and pathport (as well as most other similar protocols) just transport DMX values, they do not create them. The Wholehog 3 system requires a DP to process and create the DMX output, so you will not see direct output of Artnet, Pathport, etc from the Ethernet port on the back of the Wholehog 3 console. However do not let that discourage you as the scalable design principles of the Wholehog 3 platform allow us to provide great flexibility in terms of options and features.
I know this is all vague right now, but trust me that it will all become clearer later this year.
And this is why I'm looking forward to a 19" rackmountable box that sends out ArtNet lines!! (Probably will look similar like a DP, but with Cat5 connectors on the front.:love: :love: :love: am I right??)
My point about Catalyst, as well as some other media servers, is that they can accept ArtNet directly through their network card, the signal is DMX, but the hardware doesn't need to be converted. No nee to go through the CIB in the case of Catalyst.:headbang:
