Three versions of the interface unit are available :
| Feature | PPA version | USB version |
|
| Connection to host computer |
Parallel (printer) port |
USB1.1 | USB1.1 |
| DMX channels out |
512 |
36 |
|
| USITT compliant |
Yes |
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| DMX channels in | No | 512 | No |
| Power supply | External plug pack | via USB | via USB |
| DMX out optically isolated | No | Yes | No |
| Size (d) x (w) x (h) |
14 x 13 x 5 cm |
8 x 11 x 4 cm | |
|
Indicators |
Power | DMX out | Power |
|
Data |
DMX in | DMX out | |
| Connectors |
Power |
USB |
USB |
|
PC parallel in (DB25 male) |
DMX out (5pin XLR female) |
DMX out (5pin XLR female) |
|
|
DMX out (5pin XLR female) |
DMX in (5pin XLR male) |
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PCStage software runs on W98se / NT4 / W2000 / XP / Vista / Windows 7 but since NT does not support USB interfacing, choose the parallel port version of the interface for this operating system. USB Lite will run on W98se but is not recommended for live use.
If you wish to run on W95, please contact me and I will send you Version 3.6.0 (parallel port version only).
MACS : users have reported the USB version runs successfully on an MAC Ibook G4 with operating system OSX 10.3.4 and the Windows emulator "Virtual PC - with Windows XP Pro"