DMX For Dummies - 1. DMX Basics

The first video in my DMX For Dummies. Learning how to program DMX will improve your lighting, and instantly transform your DJ and band performances. In this video, I go over what is DMX? What's a DMX Controller? How do you control a DMX fixture? What is a Dmx to USB interface? What is the DMX protocol? In this tutorial, I go over these high level topics, as well as a live demonstration. Learning DMX can be daunting, and I'm hoping to make it easier.
If you have any questions, leave a comment below! If you found this video helpful, please like and subscribe!

[@jackbaird7363]

FINALLY! Someone who explains things to a beginner and makes it understandable!

[@DJDarylBennett]

Thanks for watching and I'm glad that you found it useful!

[@fredgrant4879]

Yes!! Finally!! You are the first to explain the different types “channels”. You can tell you’re a programmer.

[@DJDarylBennett]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@djcar5181]

Wow. Thank you for such a clear concise tutorial.
I'm brand new to DMX-ing and was starting to feel overwhelmed. So far this looks like just the series I've been looking for, a strait forward honest instructional. I liked, subscribed and will be sharing this series. Thank you sir.

[@cruz1aviator]

Finally found a video that was meant for visual learners. Thank you.

[@TomStoffel-f7j]

Wow, an incredible practical/basic education into the dmx field… can’t wait till my lights arrive and I can apply this and your next feature, thank you

[@DJDarylBennett]

Good luck!

[@DM-rp7ps]

That is exactly what this newb needed to see and hear as a baseline explanation for an acronym I'd recently learned that piqued my curiosity. You just took the "scary" out of it and am looking forward to learning more!

[@N8Bit_Music]

I love this content thank you so much!

[@ChesterRodriguez]

Ahhh, now I get it. Thank you for the excellent tutorial.

[@DJDarylBennett]

Glad that helped!

[@toystorybro]

The DMX universe is fascinating. I do wonder though why the advancement of the technology has mainly flatlined ever since its inception. There’s software and new controllers out there that help simplify and save time on some things but there’s still a lack of standardization on a lot of things and a refined approach towards setup that doesn’t require the hours of manual labor that go into lighting and effects. I wonder if the base technology is as effective as it gets. But it can’t be right!?

[@DanielGarza0]

Thank you man. Youve created a great intro here.

[@DJDarylBennett]

I appreciate that!

[@longsnapper5381]

Very helpful,Daryl. Thank you.

[@DJDarylBennett]

thanks for watching!

[@borgan1964]

Thanks for the learning,pal🤟🏻

[@DJDarylBennett]

You're welcome!

[@zivavriel9880]

Thank you Daryl, great tutorial.

[@DJDarylBennett]

Glad it was helpful!

[@GalileoAV]

Great video, thanks. Solid explanation for someone brand new to lighting

[@ourlivesofwjourney2916]

Thank you so much for your info and knowledge for beginners like me
Just

[@DJDarylBennett]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lucianoluciano5478]

Genius, man. Extremely clear, thank so much.

[@DJDarylBennett]

Glad it helped!

[@LucianoVarelaClasesdebateria]

Thanks! Excellent video for beginners like me!

[@DJDarylBennett]

Thanks for watching! Glad it helped!

[@keonjones1763]

Thank you!!!!!! This is helpful!

[@DJDarylBennett]

Glad it was helpful!

[@danxcastle5200]

Hi Daryl. What would be the right class or course to take for a Beginner just starting to trouble shoot and upgrade pcb and display screens on Adj light fixtures?

[@gaffle-411]

Good video sir!

[@DJDarylBennett]

Thank you!

[@k88keyzk]

What kind of lights are the flat ones. They would be nice for trust warmers

[@sosozo7]

Finally! After looking at other sources regarding DMX and still being confused, I am actually starting to understand! I am Kid's Pastor at my church and want to do more with "fun" lighting. I have several PARs and just bought a "dance light" which has some functions that aren't available unless DMX controller is used. I don't have a lot of money. But I will have to invest in DMX controller. Any advice is appreciated. Thank you again.

[@DJDarylBennett]

DMX to USB cable is probably the easiest way. QLC+ is a free software that I like. You can also use a hardware amzn.to/45FuoEY

[@loveishhlakleran9276]

thank you sir i learned too much from you its helped me and taught me a lot thank you sir

[@DJDarylBennett]

Glad to hear that, thanks for watching!

[@tanc331]

Great video!!! Thanks

[@DJDarylBennett]

You're welcome!

[@LifeFramess]

You are the best

[@spirexx_music671]

Thanks man this is great

[@francaisavechalim2278]

Thanks
Please DMX is complaying with wich standards ?

[@DJDarylBennett]

De Rien! Sil vous plait reposer la question Dans francias

[@francaisavechalim2278]

@@DJDarylBennett quelles sont les normes qui régient le DMX et la mise en lumière en géneral ?

[@PatCantos]

If you are using Soundswitch does it matter if you put your lights on channel 4 or channel 36?

[@DJDarylBennett]

Depends on what you want to do with your fixture. But for the most part, more channels equates to more built-in macros accessible via DMX. You don't need those macros a lot of the time with the soundswitch functionality

[@PatCantos]

Thank you so much for answering my question

Good video, but I do have to point out that DMX does not send all 512 values of data "simultaniously". DMX is a digial serial protocol, meaning that one bit is sent at a time, but at a very fast speed. It would be more accurate to say that DMX sends all 512 channels in each message (as each channel contains several values usually). But this is also misleading as DMX will only send a channel if there is information to send, as it is not an automatic protocol that updates all the lights at a certain frequency. Instead DMX updates the light "on-demand" once a new message needs to be sent. While this all does not matter too much usually, knowing exactually how the protocol operates on the communication level is very helpful when troubleshooting odd behaviour.

[@justinburroughs3451]

What software or app would you recommend for school doing a simple setup with 4 fixed, 1 spot, 2 wash and beam. Currently have photon2, pknight cr021r, lights are shehds.

[@DJDarylBennett]

QLC+ is good, I like SoundSwitch these days

[@MartinBiritos]

Hi! I have an inquiry. Recently I’ve joined the world of lightning and I’m pretty much new in this area. I work on a big place where there is a pilot 2000 and multiple dmx splitters, 6 beam 200, around 8 Par leds and many other led lights. It’s all already configured and programmed to the pilot. My cuestión is there any software that I can instal on my computer that can make me manage and obtain all the data for each channel of the setup using a USB Dmx interface? Please help. Many thanks for all the videos!!

[@abdulrahmanmagdy6158]

Thank you!

[@mochulin616]

thanks bro

[@DJDarylBennett]

No problem

[@captaincrappy]

I really miss the old days. track spots and I beams were so much easier to program. dmx is like common core math. too many extra, stupid steps.

[@jblfamily02]

Well there’s a reason why there’s cooler light shows cause easy don’t mean good

[@captaincrappy]

@@jblfamily02 track spots and tracks at beams were amazing light shows.

[@FaradayDave-x2s]

Adrien Hollow

[@captaincrappy]

at 5 m8nutes it got too complicated. there is no easy way to do this.

[@TheMjphoto45]

If thisbisnfor dummies then I'm an idiot

[@greganderson7216]

Lol! I’m having the same problem. DMX seems to be unknowable to me. We just bought a budget DMX system and I’m hoping a hands-on approach will make more sense (or that another band member is smarter than I).

[@ivansantiago8955]

C'mon buddy this is not for dummies.... Jess you need more knowledge

[@kevinldaniel]

THANK YOU!

[@t.ticklesfpv]

Thank you!!

[@DJDarylBennett]

You're welcome!