Lighting Equipment
The venue uses Zero 88 control equipment with Art-Net distribution to DMX universes, ensuring compatibility with both traditional and intelligent fixtures.
🎛️ Control Desks
| Device | Location | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Zero 88 FLX | Control position (auditorium) | Main lighting desk used for all productions. Supports Art-Net and sACN output, multiple universes, and touchscreen control. |
| Zero 88 Solution | Control position (standby) | Backup console for redundancy or smaller events. Can operate standalone or be patched as a secondary controller. |
Both desks are configured to use the same showfile format for easy transfer and backup.
🌐 Network and Control
| Device | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Zero 88 Art-Net Gateway | Stage networking cupboard | Converts Art-Net (over Ethernet) to DMX output. Feeds dimmers, LED fixtures, and moving lights. |
- The Art-Net gateway connects to the network switch in the stage networking cupboard.
- Both the FLX and Solution desks can send Art-Net or sACN data to the gateway.
🧰 Maintenance & Backup
- Back up FLX show files to both USB and the Google Drive.
- Keep the Solution desk regularly updated as a tested backup system.
- Label DMX outputs and test each universe before shows.
- Periodically check firmware for the FLX, Solution, and Gateway on the Zero 88 support site.