Dynamic lighting elevates the energy and excitement of any interactive event, from music concerts and dance clubs to house parties and the local karaoke bar. With the VC-1-DMX Video Lighting Converter, it’s never been easier to bring the impact of a pro light show to any event you put on.
The VC-1-DMX automatically generates control commands for your DMX lighting setup based on input from video and audio sources, eliminating the need for a dedicated lighting operator. Colour and brightness change based on the current video image, and lights and mirror balls operate in sync with the music tempo. And if you want to dive deeper, the VC-1-DMX supports external MIDI operation from hardware control surfaces, electronic musical instruments, and computer-based production software.
HDMI video signals* are analysed in up to 32 colour areas and converted into luminance information for each colour. You can then assign the colours to DMX channels for synchronised control. For example, if the video image is divided horizontally into eight segments and assigned to eight DMX lighting devices lined up horizontally, the lighting will track the horizontal movement of the video image perfectly.
The VC-1-DMX also analyses sound information received at the HDMI and analog audio inputs. Add flash effects along with the beat, change the rotation speed of a mirror ball or other device to match the music tempo, or automatically turn off the lights when there is no sound. A powerful 15-band audio filter added with Version 2.0 allows you to set lighting controls to specific audio frequency ranges for deep synchronisation between the lights and music. Using the VC-1-DMX Setup Tool, you can define the bandwidth and gain level of each band for precise command of your DMX rig.
If you want extended control over your system, the VC-1-DMX has you covered with integrated MIDI-to-DMX conversion. Connect a hardware MIDI controller and use MIDI control change messages to switch DMX maps and adjust DMX parameters such as global dimming, tilt, pan, and more. Or use MIDI note information from keyboards, electronic drums, and other instruments to create lighting effects that follow live music performances. USB MIDI is also supported, allowing you to control your DMX setup from lighting or music production software on your computer.
Features
- Video Lighting Converter
- Automatically generates dynamic lighting effects to enhance any event
- Outputs a DMX signal synchronised with incoming video and audio signals
- Connect your A/V source to the HDMI input for analysis and distribute the unprocessed signal to a monitor or switcher via HDMI thru
- Supports external MIDI control via dedicated MIDI input and USB MIDI
- Real-time analysis and lightning-fast processing with advanced Roland technology
- Analog audio also supported with stereo I/O
- Customise DMX settings with dedicated software for macOS and Windows