Express uses expression 3 software, giving your venue the moving light control and 16bit resolution youd only expect to find from a higherend console. Chapter 1 introduction this manual covers the installation and operation of lighting systems containing etcs express 2448, express 4896 and express 72144 control consoles operating with version 3. Whether youre an academic institution, church, community theater, tv studio, or beyond. And there are five different express consoles to choose from one to suit every venues needs. The console software has no selection menu and will automatically load. Expression 2x and expression 3, insight 2x and insight 3, and express show files.
Welcome to the tutorial for the etc express lighting console. Applications college middlehigh school community theatre trade show small tv studio church features preset style operation 192. Macro keys are used to program macro functions and start. Our builtin antivirus checked this download and rated it as virus free. I would argue that the best console is the one that lets you express your art and vision most fluently and efficiently. For systems running cobalt software, please use the cobalt family forum. Expression offline electronic theatre controls inc. This handy program runs on a pc computer and emulates the function of express consoles running version 3. Im not the biggest fan of the pc interface it needs some work chamsys. Dalton bookstores but was spun off in 1987 and began focusing on standalone stores. Express 72 144 console spec product specs na, 072002 english, express 250 console spec product specs na, 062002 english, expression express v3. The express 4896 is a hands on foundation lighting console with an easy to use. The differences between these consoles is shown under appendix g.
Some consoles will not detect the face panel type properly until it after the console has been turned off and rebooted the first time. Etc express 250 channel theatrical lighting connection. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. I am not sure why it is unfortunate you have to use an etc express console. This console has long ago vanished from our inventory, but. The console shall be the express 250 as manufactured by. Thank you the most popular lighting control console in history thats etcs express. The bhphoto lamp might work, but unless you can find the wiring pinout, might not as some lamps use pin 1 for other than ground. And its an economical console that can do virtually everything professional lighting control and power within the reach of any budget. Anyway, the sweetwater lamp wont work because it has a bnc connector, not a 3pin xlr.
Be aware that etc and its affiliates are not responsible for any damage or injury caused by service of our products by anyone other than us or our authorized service providers, and such damage is excluded from the products warranty. Express 4896 etc 192 ch etc console the express 4896 is a hands on foundation lighting console with an easy to use operating system. Also make sure the monitor is connected and turned on. The lighting control console shall be a microprocessorbased system specifically designed to provide complete control of stage, studio, and entertainment lighting systems. This tutorial was not produced with any input from electronic theatre controls etc. When acclaimed theatrical lighting designer ken billington brought his magic to the new touring production of the tony awardwinning musical les miserables this summer, he relied on etc s eos and ion consoles for fullrig lighting control. Review tutorial on how to program the basic four light cues at the beginning of every program. Best etc express 125discontinued in stagespot this product has been discontinued and remains here for reference only. Offline editing tools are available for all etc consoles.
Etc express 4896 control lighting console w road case. One way is to develop the show in an etc console that runs the same version of software as the lpc, such as an express, expression. This forum covers congo family hardware up to version 6. Expression insight personalities ac lighting unverified software. This is the place to chat about congo, congo jr and congo kid consoles, software and features. Well, its an expressionline console with the easy, smart operational style that expression users swear by. Overall, it will take longer to load than the boot disks. Expression console software is now part of transcriptome analysis console tac software. The most popular lighting control console in history thats etcs express. To determine which is right for your needs, please check the connector on the back of your console. Expression console lies within education tools, more precisely science tools. View tutorials from our eos, cobalt, and colorsource family console lines, learn about the. Please feel free to contact us with any questions concerning.
It has builtin interfaces for 512dmx, ethernet, etclink, midi, midi show control, midi time code, remote macrogo, remote trigger and remote focus unit. Setting a random effect rate in express an effect runs at a rate set by the submaster or cue in which the effect is recorded. It supports multiple users with partitioned parameter control and full backup, multiple playback faders and cue lists in a tracking, movefade environment. Express software upgrades are distributed in kits that contain one or more upgrade diskettes and usually an installation document. The express lpc offers you all the power of etcs express lighting consoles, in a 1u spacesaving 19 rackmount enclosure. With expression offline, you can do everything in the computer you could do at your console keyboard except run a show. Installing new console software clears all system memory.
On the professional console side, your main contender is chamsys magicq. It helps to know a console inside and out, but knowing a console well isnt an end in and of itself. Any misinformation or editorializing is strictly mine. The etc express 4896 control console is a 2 scene, 48 channel, or a 1 scene 96 channel dimming control console. Support for all fex products dms, bhph, lenderportal etc. Dont get wrapped up in what tricks this console or that console can do. The console is a the brush, the lights are the paint. Consoles express 72144 etc 240 ch etc console con0240. Lcd monitors typically ship 1 in a half standard case. The official video library of electronic theatre controls, or etc. This software is designed for conventional theatrical lighting. The switch on all express boards is located directly under the light on the right side. If you are upgrading your console to run with version 3. I wrote the tutorial using an express 4896 console using software version 3.
Etc expression moving light supplement premier lighting. It may be preferred to format the disk using the console setup disk format disk. Expression console is suitable for 64bit versions of windows xp7810. Its particularly noticeable here where there is a link to a nonexistant etc express page. Are we really going to do a page on every single lighting console. Express 72144 etc 240 ch etc console the express 72144 is a hands on foundation lighting console with an easy to use operating system.
Etc express basics refer to users manual for more detailed information basic operation. Expression 1 to 2 and express 1 to 2 software allows you to convert shows created on the original expression, concept, insight, and impression consoles running software versions 1. Etc express 4896 express console series general information handson foundational lighting control console with manual 2scene preset operation, industryacclaimed etc expression software and functionality. Great deals on etc stage lighting and effects controllers. Expression insight personalities varilite verified software na, 022007 english express v3. When loading is complete, the console should boot into the console software. Applications college middle high school community theatre trade show small tv studio church features preset style operation 48. Turn off the console after it has reached the usual express console gui. Well, its an expressionline console with the easy, smart operational style that.
Ion xe provides complete control of conventional and moving lights, leds and media servers. Console panels 1 console panels back panel face panel express 125250 product. You can use the express 2448, 4896 and 72144 consoles in singlescene or two scene mode. Expression offline eol software can be run on a personal computer and used by. If your console is connected to an etc sensor dimming system by an etclink network, you may use your console to set and unset dimmers at the dimmer rack.
With alternate software, the lpc can act as an inputoutput node with expressstyle connections as part of an emphasis control system. From the throwback machine, we present the 1994 etc idea console video user manual. Consoles express 4896 etc 192 ch etc console con0192. Pwr sup ext 25w 512v 8p din find similar products by category. Producing shows for the express lpc shows that run in the express lpc may be produced in a couple of ways. The various models of the express have different numbers of sliders and submasters, but they. Expression offline download expression offline eol software. From largescale theatre to television, opera and dance, to academic, experimental and multipurpose venues, the eos family provides a sophisticated environment that feels like home. It allows 1 universe of dmx output via enttec usb widgets. Affymetrix expression console software thermo fisher. Expression 1 to 2 show upgrade software electronic. Etc express 2448 express console series general information handson foundational lighting control console with manual 2scene preset operation, industryacclaimed etc expression software and functionality. Its a great piece of software as far as stability goes. The differences between these consoles is shown under.
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