Free Color SP8 - 8-Channel DMX Splitter
€ 102,95
Delivery 2-3 Working days
Description
The Free Color SP8 is a professional DMX splitter with optical isolation that both distributes and protects your signal. If you're after a reliable 8-channel DMX splitter, this is the backbone of your installation.
Why the SP8 convinces
The SP8 takes a single DMX input and splits it across 8 fully optically isolated outputs, complemented by a parallel thru output to loop the signal further onward. Thanks to the galvanic isolation between circuits, every line stays protected: a short circuit or fault on one output never brings down your entire lighting rig. The LED indicators per output show status at a glance, and the sturdy metal 19-inch housing (1U) mounts straight into any rack, from tour case to fixed installation.
Key features
- 8 optically isolated DMX outputs that shield faults per line
- Galvanic isolation protects the controller and fixtures throughout the whole chain
- Parallel thru output to pass the input signal further onward
- LED status indicators per output for quick troubleshooting
- Rugged metal 19-inch 1U housing, ready for touring and installation
- Shorter, cleaner cable runs per zone instead of one long chain
Technical specifications
- Input: 1x DMX, XLR 3-pin
- Thru: 1x parallel DMX output, XLR 3-pin
- Outputs: 8x DMX, XLR 3-pin, each optically isolated
- Isolation: galvanic isolation between circuits
- Indication: LED status per output
- Housing: metal, 19-inch rackmount, 1U
- Power: 230V AC
Ideal for
- Clubs, theaters, and event venues with permanent lighting installations
- Rental companies distributing DMX signal across multiple zones
- Installations with long cable runs where signal loss is a risk
- Anyone wanting to protect their lighting console and fixtures from faults
Pairs perfectly with
- DMX controllers like the Wolfmix W1 or MaestroDMX as central control
- Larger rigs with Free Color or Pro Lux fixtures spread across zones
- A 19-inch rack with your dimmers, players, and signal equipment
Pro Tip: give each zone of your installation its own SP8 output, so you can trace faults in minutes via the LED indicators. Terminate long lines with a DMX terminator on the last fixture for a stable signal.
In the box
- 1x Free Color SP8 DMX splitter
- 1x Power cable
- 1x Manual (possibly in English)
FAQ
Why use a splitter instead of daisy-chaining everything?
In one long chain, a faulty unit or bad cable takes down everything downstream. With the SP8, each zone gets its own isolated line, so faults stay local and your cable runs become shorter and more reliable.
Does the SP8 also protect my lighting console?
Yes, the optical isolation and galvanic separation form a buffer between your controller and the fixtures. A voltage spike or short circuit on one line won't reach your console.
Can I connect fixtures with 5-pin XLR?
The SP8 works entirely with 3-pin XLR. Fixtures with a 5-pin connection are easily connected via a 3-to-5-pin adapter or adapter cable.
Does the SP8 support RDM?
No, this is a pure DMX512 splitter without RDM support. For most club and event installations, that's more than sufficient.
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