Builtin test routines the smartfade console provides a builtin self test facility that tests all subsystems. This video will explain the stack, and demonstrate its function on the smartfade. These units are etc bstock and come with a 90 day warranty. Since its founding by fred foster in 1975, etc electronic theatre controls, inc. Smartsoft is an optional software application that runs on your pc or mac and can be used to simulate the smartfade ml control desk, edit offline and connect pc and desk via usb to provide live displays and onscreen editing functions for your show data. If the console is currently running a version of software prior to version 1. The smartfade 2496 from etc is a compact 96channel control console. Get smart get moving, with smartfade ml moving light control. This is part one of the training sessions for the etc smartfade ml. Smartfade offers a great feature range including handson manual control, memory driven operation, and an impressive array of features for systems work. If you are looking to use ml s and use them to their full capabilities, get yourself a good board that can handle ml s as well as conventional fixtures alike. Smartfade ml s colorcoded backlit keys make it easy to operate in the dark, without requiring additional worklights. Etc smartfade 1248 firmware and software hi there, sorry if my questions arent here, ive buyed an etc smartfade 1248 and have the firmware version 3. This manual will hopefully get you up and running in no time.
Available in three configurations, smartfade gives you big etc lighting control quality at a compact price. Etc smartfade 1248 firmware and software smartfade. Smartsoft, a free software download from etc, turns your existing mac or pc computer into a virtual smartfade or smartfade ml console. Smartsoft, a free software download from etc, turns your existing windows computer into a virtual smartfade or smartfade ml console. This means showfiles have a few stepping stones they need to pass through to maintain compatibility. Smartfade ml offers professional moving light control in a compact, lightweight package. The set program is a entertainment technology program through the capital area career center in ingham county michigan. High school juniors and seniors earn college credits in.
Smartfade show compatibility electronic theatre controls inc. Smartfade 1296, which is the same size as the 1248, but offers 96channel normal. Height width depth mm mm mm smartfade ml 61 681 261. Etc smartfade ml user manual pdf download manualslib. After this all leds light to the levels appropriate to the selected mode of operation. Smartfade ml provides professional features like palettes, parameter fan and builtin dynamic effects with an easytolearn directaccess style of operation.
Smartsoft includes the offline editor for smartfade ml for you to play with and see if it meets your new movinglight needs. Smartfade non ml show files have changed format over the course of development. Please note that due to limited quantities, these are subject to availability. Smartfade is perfect for any venue from a small touring show to an auditorium control console to a stage managers remote console. Smartsoft is a software application that runs on your pc and can be used to simulate the smartfade ml console, edit offline, and connect to the smartfade ml. Smartfade compact lighting control console, from etc. This covers patching of dimmers to channels and moving lights. Smartsoft smartsoft, a free software download from. The smartfade and smartfade ml power supplies have changed slightly. I tried rebooting the board and entering it into test mode, but the problem still exists.
Take a look at the smartfade ml this is the movinglightaware console in the smartfade range, supporting 48 dimmers plus 24 moving light fixtures across two dmx universes. Featured items newest items bestselling alphabetical. The smartfade 2496 control board provides 24 channels in twoscene mode and 96 channels in normal onescene mode. Now the intensity for the leds no longer work, nor can i control the led lights via int dev 20 24 faders. Want to stay up to date with the latest software releases. The only way i can turn the led lights off, is to shut the board down. We have 2 etc smartfade manuals available for free pdf download. The series was created using smartfade software version 1. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at.
As far as your question about the smartfade console being able to handle ml s i assume so, but dont quote me on it, and like i said, it probably wont be fun. Please check the etc web site for software updates. The keys and builtin lcd displays also provide status feedback for the rig, without the need for an external monitor. Dimmers distros effectsefx expendables floods fluorescent follow spots fresnels lasers media servers pro audio rigging softgoods software splitters. You can choose to turn off all nonessential cookies by clicking off. Hold the menu button and press on until the display enters the selftest mode. Moving light control comes to the smart solutions product suite. Smartsoft works as an offline editor and allows users to save smartfade ml show files directly to the hard disk. This is a compact console with serious power under the hood. This series teaches you the basic concepts behind the smartfade series control consoles. With a capacity for up to 24 moving lights and an additional 48 intensity channels dimmers, and the ability to patch to two complete universes of dmx512a 1,024 outputs, smartfade. Etc s fixtures, lighting control consoles, dimmers and distribution products are the backbone of lighting systems in venues worldwide from schools and churches, to.
Smartfade 1248, which provides 12channel basic two scene operation, 48channel normal mode for manual and memory playback, and dmx backup mode for capturing up to 24 dmx512 states for playback via faders or stack. The button leds will light up in the following order. We hope you enjoy our smartfade ml tutorial series. A compatible version of console software is included with the smartsoft download, but this version may not be the most recent version of console software. With the power of smartsoft, users can connect their pc to their etc smartfade ml lighting control desk via usb and gain live displays of show data, as well as direct dataediting tools. Connect a usb cable between the smartfade ml and the pc. Windows 10 driver problems i use my laptop with an electronic theater controls etc smartfade ml light console.
The procedure listed below should help you upgrade a show file to current software. Smartsoft is a software that turns your existing mac or pc computer into a virtual smartfade or smartfade ml console. I downloaded smartfade ml s latest software for my churchs smartfade ml board. It can be used as a main controller or a backup board in a dmx system. If so, etc would be very interested to chat so they can see if theres a bug that needs fixing. Smartsoft helps current users organize show content and allows beginners the opportunity to get comfortable with their console even when theyre not actually working on it. Smartfade block diagram prints for all five circuit boards used in the smartfade console are located on page 9 of this manual. Smartsoft is now compatible with all smartfade and smartfade ml consoles. Press and release the lcd shows the current software version. Take it to a gig or make it your backup board in a dmx system. Smartsoft helps current users organize show content and allows beginners the opportunity to get comfortable with their console even.
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