jexjexjex Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Hi all I've got the chance to aquire a couple of Betapack2's but they're analogue only and so I'm wondering if anyone knows whether there if there iare DMX conversion kits still available for these and what they would cost? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew C Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 There used to be, but I think Zero stopped making them, and I doubt that many will ever hit the 2nd hand market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daifuse Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 I've used a GLP demux on two installs - I believe they're rebadged as 'Showtec' - try Thoman. The O/P is 72 channel 10 -15v either polarity, user switchable. Cheap, but they've done the job for a couple of years with no problems despite plenty of abuse - they're in schools with student use. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew C Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 I've used a GLP demux on two installs - I believe they're rebadged as 'Showtec' - try Thoman. The O/P is 72 channel 10 -15v either polarity, user switchable.Very true; but it doesn't relate (particularly well) to the OP. The Beta packs had add on modules to make the pack itself DMX controllable. Of course, an external Dmux could be used... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ynot Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Before I start talking to Z88, did anyone ever come up with an answer to this one?I've been aked to look at a local school's racks with this in mind.Alternatives (other than a demux)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidso Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 if its the same as th DMX module for the betapack 1s then there is very little chance. I was on the phone with zero about 2 months go and the driver IC is no longer made for them. I would say best bet is demux. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ynot Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 if its the same as th DMX module for the betapack 1s then there is very little chance. I was on the phone with zero about 2 months go and the driver IC is no longer made for them. I would say best bet is demux.Just been and checked the racks - they're actually BP 1's, not 2's...And I'm rapidly coming to the conclusion that it's gonna be a demux job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidso Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Demux is the only way then im afraid. The showtec ones is good for the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
civic1975 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 I'm using a Pulsar Universal Interface with BP 1's driven by a Behringer LC2412. This is used for lighting a band so isn't stretched a great deal. Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidso Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 The problem with using pulsar and Zero together is that the Analoge pins are different. So you need crosswired patch cables(pain in the a** when you want to add more dimmers to the demux). Best bet is the showtech demux. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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