Collection: DMX Controllers

A DMX controller sends digital commands to compatible lights and decoders. It can be used to program scenes and coordinate lighting output.

A DMX decoder translates the DMX signal into a control signal that compatible LED equipment can use. Match the decoder to the strip’s channel, voltage, and load requirements.

DMX512 is a lighting-control standard that carries information across up to 512 channels. Each channel can represent a control value for a fixture or output.

Many LED strips cannot read a DMX signal directly and need a compatible decoder. Check the product details to see whether a decoder is included or required.

Channel needs depend on the strip and the functions being controlled. For example, RGB strips commonly use three color channels, while RGBW strips use an additional white channel.

They can when the controller and decoder support the strip’s warm and cool white channels. Confirm the channel configuration and compatibility of the specific products.

DMX channels can send different control levels to compatible equipment, supporting changes in brightness and programmed scenes. Available functions depend on the controller, decoder, and connected lights.

Some models offer app, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi controls, while others use a console, keypad, or software. Check the product details for the control options supported by each model.

Suitability depends on the protection rating and installation requirements of the controller, decoder, and connected equipment. Check each product’s ratings for the intended location.

DMX systems are used for stage, commercial, and architectural lighting where coordinated control is needed. The right setup depends on the fixtures, channels, and scenes involved.