General Knowledge

• CMY Color Mixing vs. Fixed Color Wheels

  Choose between CMY mixing and fixed color wheels, and program color transitions that avoid a muddy center

• Fix Stepped or Choppy Dimming at Low Percentages

  Smooth out stepped or choppy dimming at low levels by changing the dimmer curve, dimmer smoothing mode, and 16-bit console patching

• How does Lime make an LED fixture better?

  Learn what a lime emitter adds to an LED fixture, from richer whites and skin tones to softer pastels and an extra DMX channel

• How many fixtures can you put on one run of DMX?

  Work out how many fixtures fit on one DMX run, and when to add a splitter

• LED engine vs. Discharge lamp

  Compare how LED engines and discharge lamps differ in color, dimming, heat, upkeep and beam to decide which suits your application

• Power-Linking Calculations (PowerCON & TRUE1)

  Work out how many fixtures you can safely link on one circuit, using the 80% continuous load rule

• RGBL (Lime Engine) vs. Standard RGBW: what is the Color Difference

  Understand how RGBW and RGBL fixtures differ in color so you can choose between them for whites, pastels, yellows and ambers

• What do the numbers in an IP rating mean?

  Read an IP rating such as IP65 to see what a fixture is protected against, from dust and solids to water, and what the rating leaves out

• What is the difference between DMX Cable and Microphone Cable?

  Learn how DMX cable differs from microphone cable and why to use DMX-rated cable for lighting control runs

• What to Do If Your Lighting Console Doesn't Have a Profile for Your ADJ Fixture

  Find or build a console profile for an ADJ fixture using a GDTF file or the DMX channel chart