The DMX512 turns 40 years old this August! Originally conceived in 1986 at the USITT Conference in Oakland, CA, this advancement in technology changed the live entertainment industry moving forward. The DMX512 has become a digital communication standard used to control stage lighting, dimmers, and special effects. Take a look back at the history, progress, and transformation of the innovation through the years by checking out the articles below.
Click here to read more about the revisions made leading up to the 20th anniversary in 2006.
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