How Do You Use a DMX Splitter? Do I Need a DMX Splitter in My Stage Lighting?

Can't I just cut my cable and split it multiple ways? NOPE! In this video we walk you through why a DMX Splitter is so important and necessary.

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00:00 Intro
00:39 Simple DMX wiring
01:32 How many fixtures can you daisy chain together?
02:28 What is a DMX Splitter and why do I need it?
02:43 Wiring in a DMX Splitter
03:08 Why would you use a DMX splitter
03:56 What should you watch out for?
04:48 Can you use a Y-Cable for DMX?
05:51 Using a DMX Splitter for convenience.
09:57 Can you put multiple splitters in a line?
10:08 Using RDM with Splitters
10:22 Using a network DMX node
10:39 Closing