Overview
The LSC NEXEN P2 is a compact two port Ethernet to DMX/RDM gateway in a rugged powder coated metal box. It has one male and one female XLR5, so out of the box it can take DMX in from a console or send it out to fixtures, and either port can be set as an input or an output. It converts Art-Net, sACN and ArtRDM with full isolation on each port.
Power comes from PoE on the ethercon or from a USB-C 5 V supply, which makes it easy to drop in anywhere on a show. It suits touring, hire stock, schools and churches that move lighting between rooms. Bluetooth BLE is built in and HOUSTON X handles setup and monitoring.
Highlights
- Two DMX/RDM ports, one male and one female XLR5
- Each port set as an input or output
- Ethercon network connection
- PoE or USB-C (5 V) power
- Art-Net, sACN and ArtRDM encode and decode
- Full electrical isolation on every DMX port
- Rugged powder coated metal box with Bluetooth BLE
Specifications
| DMX ports | 2 x DMX/RDM, each configurable as input or output |
| DMX connectors | 1 x male XLR5, 1 x female XLR5 |
| Network | Ethercon RJ45 |
| Protocols | Art-Net, sACN (E1.31), ArtRDM, DMX512 (1990), DMX512-A (E1.11), RDM (E1.20) |
| Power | PoE (under 15.4 W) or USB-C (5 V) |
| Isolation | Full electrical isolation between Ethernet and DMX ports, and between each DMX port |
| Configuration | HOUSTON X software |
| Wireless | Bluetooth BLE |
| Housing | Rugged powder coated metal |
| Dimensions | 130 x 75 x 40 mm (W x D x H) |
| Warranty | Five years, designed and made in Australia |
Forefront Tip
Keep a P2 in the console case. With one male and one female XLR5 it can take DMX from a desk onto the network or bring a universe back out at the stage end, and USB-C power means a phone charger or power bank will run it when there is no PoE switch on site.
