Moving light control comes to the smart solutions product suite. Etclink is the communications software that serves the dimmer monitoring system. Smartsoft helps current users organize show content and allows beginners the opportunity to get comfortable with their console even when. The series was created using smartfade software version 1. Available in three configurations, smartfade gives you big etc lighting control qual. Etc smartfade 1248 firmware and software smartfade. Smartfade 2496 1 of 2 smartfade console series general information smartfade smart control. Two scene operation is still limited to 12channels. Sfdc2 dust cover for smartfade 2496 smartfade ml other. The procedure listed below should help you upgrade a show file to current software. Smartfade ml support electronic theatre controls inc. Etc smartfade 1296 1 of 2 smartfade series g e n e r a l i n f o r m at i o n smartfade smart control. Smartfade 1248 compact and powerful, this console is designed for applications with smaller dimmer counts where ease of operation is paramount 12 twoscene operation channels, 48 singlescene operation channels. Mar 02, 2011 this series teaches you the basic concepts behind the smartfade series control consoles.
This video is an overview of what smartfade can do for you. Smartfade and smartfade ml self tests and deep clear. Smartfade compact lighting control console with 24 twoscene. This video will explain sequences demonstrate how smartfade works with sequences. Smartsoft, a free software download from etc, turns your existing mac or pc computer into a virtual smartfade or smartfade ml console. If you download the latest sfml software, a library file will come with it that is rather old. Smartfade accessories model description sfmem sd ram card psintl international power supply, replacement. Etc smartfade 2496 1 of 2 smartfade series g e n e r a l i n f o r m at i o n smartfade smart control.
Smartfade 2496 faders 1 24 control dmx channel 124 on scene b and faders 25. Dust cover for smartfade 2496 and smartfade ml consoles is a protective cover that prevents dust, grit, liquids or other substances from inhibiting the faders on smartfade and smartfade ml lighting consoles. Its live output screen shows intensities and with smartfade ml it also displays movinglight parameter values. Apr 02, 20 this series teaches you the basic concepts behind the smartfade series control consoles. The user manual describes how you can import the fixtures you need from a separate library file.
Height width depth mm mm mm smartfade ml 61 681 261. Etc smartfade 2496 lighting control console dimmer board. This series teaches you the basic concepts behind the smartfade series control consoles. Sincerely, stu bittnerrossmiller, etc technical support. When the console is started in two scene mode the top row is connected to crossfader a, and the bottom row is connected to crossfader b.
Smartfade ml is perfect for any venue, usable for small touring shows, auditorium productions, or as a stage managers remote console. Sf2496 smartfade 2496, 96 channel console sf1296 smartfade 1296, 96 channel console. The smartfade was created for use in extremely simple applications such as djs, very small theaters and corporate events. Smartfade ml offers professional moving light control in a compact, lightweight package. It should read 000 for smartfade 1248 and 001 for smartfade 2496. Etc smartfade 2496 1 of 2 smartfade series general information smartfade smart control.
If you have any desoldering experience it is a pretty straight forward job. Connect a usb cable between the smartfade and the pc. Smartfade offers a great feature range including handson manual control, memory driven operation, and an impressive array of. If the console is currently running software before the current release but greater than or equal to 1. The smartfade ml console offers a great feature range including handson manual control, memory driven operation, and an impressive array of features for systems work. Looking for the smartfade ml manuals or other documentation. Smartsoft, a free software download from etc, turns your. Smartfade 2496 slightly larger than the smartfade 1248, this console handles a larger dimmer count with ease and simple access to control channels. This test will present the readout of the hardware versions of the board. Dust cover for smartfade 2496 barbizon lighting company. The smartfade ml fixture library has been too large to fit in its entirety on a console for some time now. Ordering information smartfade accessories part no description 7219k1001 19 rack mount bracket a128 sd ram card smartfade part no description 7219a1001uk smartfade 1248 console w. English, french, german and spanish language support. The smartfade 2496 control board provides 24 channels in twoscene mode and 96 channels in normal onescene mode.
Smartfade 1248 compact and powerful, this console is designed for applications with smaller dimmer counts where ease of operation is paramount. Smartfade is perfect for any venue from a small touring show to an auditorium control console to a stage managers remote console. Sd card swap is the best bet if you cannot get another console. Enter your email address here and well notify you of any updates as soon as theyre available. Smartfade ml model description sfml smartfade ml 24 moving light48 intensity channel console smartfade accessories model description sfmem sd ram card psintl international power supply, replacement. Ive had to do this before with an etc microvision with its floppies of course. Controller, etc, smartfade 2496, 96 channel console. Controldimming etc smartfade issueshelp controlbooth. Make selections from this menu to branch to the variety of options available in your dimmer monitoring system. Etcs smart solutions family just got even smarter, with smartfade lighting control. Congratulations on your purchase of the smartfade ml lighting control console.
Updating the software in smartfade electronic theatre. Windows 10 driver problems i use my laptop with an electronic theater controls etc smartfade ml light console. Smartfade 1296, which is the same size as the 1248, but offers 96channel normal mode for manual and memory playback. Leasefinance, rent, or buy etc smartfade 2496 lighting board. Get multiple quotes from competing suppliers and lenders on one platform. Smartsoft, a free software download from etc, turns your existing windows computer into a virtual smartfade or smartfade ml console.
Sf2496 smartfade 2496, 96 channel console s f1248 smart ade 1248, 48 channel console. This appendix contains the instructions for updating the software in your smartfade console. Smartsoft is now compatible with all smartfade and smartfade ml consoles. Smartfade compact lighting control console, from etc. Smartfade is perfect for any venue from a small touring show to an auditorium control console to a stage. Want to stay up to date with the latest software releases.
Etc smartfade 1248 lighting control console dimmer. Virtual smartfade lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. The etc smartfade 2496 24channel lighting console is a 24channel lighting console, featuring 96 channels in normal mode, 512 dmx inout, and 199 step cue stack. Smartsoft lets users view, edit and build show data for smartfade and smartfade ml in realtime or before the show. Etc smartfade 2496 lighting board rent, finance, or buy. Smartfade offers a great feature range including handson manual control, memory driven operation, and an impressive array of features for systems work. Sfdc2 dust cover for smartfade 2496 smartfade ml other consoles in the smartfade family model description sf1248 smartfade 1248, 48 channel. The smartfade gives excellent etc lighting control and is easy to use, providing 24 channels in twoscene, and 96 channels in one scene mode. In other words, it is the number of physical faders of the console that will decide how many channels your console can control in this mode. If the console is currently running a version of software prior to version 1. Someone mentioned a comparison to the express above, a smart fade is no where near the level of power and complexity that an express provides. Channel relay pack nsi dds dmx operator lite puter leprecon dimmer nsi mc elation dmx operator ch dmx american dj dimmer dmx interface american dj light controller dmx usb martin controller elation stage lighting board american dj elation stage lighting controller light copilot stage light controller lightronics 4 channel light dimmer rack dmx lighting control strand dimmer elation.
This video will explain the stack, and demonstrate its function on the smartfade. The smartfade actually only allows 199 cues including point cues. Slightly larger than the smartfade 1248, the smartfade 2496 console handles larger dimmer counts with ease. Etc smartfade 1248 lighting control console dimming board. Etc smartfade 1248 smartfade series general information smartfade offers a great feature range including handson manual control, memory driven operation, and an impressive array of features for systems work. Smartsoft can also be used offline with capture visualization software. This is a compact console with serious power under the hood. Software and smartfade control console user manual v. Its also possible to perform a deep clear through this process, which will put your light board. Usb interface to pc for software upgrades midi support not available in initial software release.
To update with usb you need a pc running the windows operating system windows 98, windows 2000, windows xp, or windows 7 step 1. Thanks to our salesman we are stuck with a light board that cant do the one thing we really wanted to be able to do. Smartfade show compatibility electronic theatre controls inc. The smartfade 2496 from etc is a compact 96channel control console.
The smartfade console will display as a midi audio device in the pcs device manager. Take it to a gig or make it your backup board in a dmx system. Smartfade 2496 etc 96 ch etc console smartfade is a simple to use but very powerful lighting console specifically designed to be usable right out of the box. It can be used as a main controller or a backup board in a dmx system. Etc smartfade 1248 firmware and software hi there, sorry if my questions arent here, ive buyed an etc smartfade 1248 and have the firmware version 3. Sequences, page there are 12 pages of memories available, for a total of 288 memories on the smartfade 1248 or 1296 and 576 memories on the smartfade 2496. Smartfade 2496, which provides 24channel basic two scene operation, 96channel normal mode for manual and memory playback, and dmx backup mode for capturing. Includes plugs for americanjapanese, european 2pin, british 3pin and australianchinese 2pin. If you have further questions, please dont hesitate to call technical support at 18006884116.
Smartfade offers a great feature range including handson manual. Smartfade block diagram prints for all five circuit boards used in the smartfade console are located on page 9 of this manual. This is a few videos worth of a tutorial for the light board at crossroads church in roanoke. Take a look at the smartfade ml this is the movinglightaware console in the smartfade range, supporting 48 dimmers plus 24 moving light fixtures across two dmx universes. Page 7 smartfade ml console offers a great feature range including handson manual control, memory driven operation, and an impressive array of features for systems work. I would also look at the possibility of a software based solution. Memories can be played back using the memory faders and bump buttons 124 on the smartfade 1248 and 148 on the smartfade 1296 or 2496, or in a cue stack or sequence. Consoles smartfade 2496 etc 96 ch etc console con0096. Builtin test routines the smartfade console provides a builtin self test facility that tests all subsystems. Smartfade 2496 datarate encoder knob broke smartfade. Smartsoft helps current users organize show content and allows beginners the opportunity to get comfortable with their console even when theyre not actually working on it.
Smartfade 2496 slightly larger than the smartfade 1248, this console. I would not try glue as the shaft probably broke off right at the support collar of the encoder and the odds are you will inadvertently glue the shaft in place while trying to attach the knob. The etc smartfade 2496 is a compact 96 channel control console that can be used at events or as a backup board in a dmx system. With simple access to control channels via individual faders, this console suits larger venues that need simple twoscene operations. This video will demonstrate using smartfade in a 2 scene mode. With simple access to control channels via individual faders, this console suits larger venues that need simple twoscene or single scene operation. Etc smartfade 2496 smartfade console series general information smartfade smart control. I dont mean to be impatient, but is there an eta on the arrival of the beta smartsoft that will support the smartfade 2496.
Intuitive design and function makes it easy to learn and operate, perfect for new lighting designers and the fill in board op. Looking for the latest smartfade ml software and fixture library updates. Etclink functions in express go to the etclink functions menu by pressing setup 9 enter. The etc smartfade is a smart little easy to use lighting console. Please consult the manual for the software version you are using. Smartfade ml is perfect for any venue, usable for small touring shows, auditorium. Smartfade listed with click on it, says driver not installed.
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