Chauvet XPRESS512 Plus PC & MAC USB Lighting Interface and Software

The Xpress 512 Plus is a DMX-512 USB interface used to connect multiple interfaces and allow you even more options with your light show. The compact, lightweight Xpress 512 Plus features a Mini-DIN connector for external triggering and infrared sensor for wireless scene triggering. Playback unlimited shows with the use of a computer that runs Windows or MAC OS, it can also playback up to 10 shows without the use of a computer. You can also trigger your show to play at a specific time and date without a computer. Xpress 512 Plus includes ShowXpress software.

ShowXpress provides the ultimate solution for lighting control. It offers the possibility of direct user control, from simple PAR cans to the most complex moving lights. ShowXpress is a software program that turns almost any computer into a lighting console. The program, which is free and is updated regularly, can be downloaded to a computer supported by Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 as well as Mac OSX. ShowXpress allows the user to create, store and play back scenes with any DMX lighting fixture. The software communicates with the lights via a required DMX 512 interface available from CHAUVET with options ranging from beginner to expert.

• Top of the line interface for the ShowXpress software
• Transmits 1 DMX universe, or control multiple universes by connecting multiple units
• Access external triggering using a mini-DIN connector to control up to 4 scenes remotely
• Optional infrared remote allows you to control up to 18 scenes remotely (sold separately)
• Easily connect the infrared extension using the rear connection
• Dual power options include USB or AC/DC
• Built-in electrical isolation for DMX line
• Playback up to 18 shows with speed control and layering without using a computer
• Create unlimited shows when operating with a computer
• Trigger playback at a specific date and time, without a computer, using the internal calendar
• Compatible with Windows and Mac OS X systems
• Lock your cable into place using the Neutrik DMX connector
• DMX Connectors: 3-pin
• Input Voltage: 5VDC USB or 12VDC 300mA external power supply (not included)
• Works on Windows and Mac OS X
• Neutrik DMX connector

• Power: USB or 9-12V AC/DC 300mA (not included)
• IR: any universal remote control (not included)
• Weight: 0.6lbs (0.3kg)
• Size: 4.7in x 3.5in x 1.8in / 119mm x 89mm x 47mm

Setup
• Create new fixture profiles or select from internal library
• Automatically assign DMX addresses tlist of fixtures
• Assign fixture settings for 3D View
• Define channel configurations and values
• Import custom icons for use with gobwheels
Editor
• Easily program steps, scenes and shows
• Up t600 steps per scene
• Access built-in macros (through the Generator)
• On-screen color and gobselections
• On-screen 2D View
• Stage re-sizing for multiple venues with the same scenes (generator only)
• Unlimited scenes (when using a computer)
Live
• Simultaneous playback of multiple lighting scenes (layering)
• Completely user-configurable
• Separate windows (boards) with unlimited pages per window
• Trigger scenes by mouse click, keyboard, date and time, manual BPM (sound, MIDI and external DMX signal triggering coming soon)
• Playback timelines with lighting, audiand videwith a single click
• Stand alone
• Select individual scenes tupload tthe X-Factor™, Xpress Plus™, Xpress™ 512, or Xpress™ 512-Plus interfaces
• Stand-alone scenes automatically start when computer is removed or powered OFF
• Simultaneous playback of multiple lighting scenes (layering) (with Xpress Plus™ & Xpress™ 512 Plus interface only)
Backup/restore
• Import and export shows from others
• Email backup files tfriends or co-workers
• Backup and restore an unlimited number of shows
3d view
• See and control a complete show in real-time from any point of view
• Create new 3D objects or select from internal library
• Change object's position, orientation, scale and color
• Import custom images tuse as the ceiling, floor or walls
Timeline
• Synchronize playback of the audio, video, and photographic files with the light show
• Easy layout options with the visual drag-n-drop interface.