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Universes

zactrack is able to send and receive the following network DMX protocols:

  • ArtNet
  • sACN
    Note: A zactrack mini system can send out one universe via physical XLR (which is marked with ).
    Additional universes can be sent via Ethernet (sACN, ArtNet).



Add universes

  • Tap on Universes in the Show Editor

  • Tap to add a new universe

  • Type in a unique name of the universe and tap on Create

  • Choose Input or Output universe

  • Choose ArtNet or sACN and type in the appropriate universe
    • ArtNet
      • Broadcast: 2.255.255.255
      • Unicast: Type in the IP address of the appropriate network listener (Ethernet/DMX Node)
        Note: Universe starts at 0.0
    • sACN
      • Multicast
      • Unicast: Type in the IP address of the appropriate network listener (Ethernet/DMX Node)

  • Toggle In Merge and choose the appropriate IN Universe if you also have additional fixtures patched in the universe which you don't use for following.
    → All channels coming from this IN Universe will be rerouted to this created OUT universe

  • Tap Ok

  • Tap and tap upload to server
    Note: Upload to server will affect the current show

  • shows successful upload

Universe traffic monitoring

  • Tap on Universes in the Show Editor

  • Tap on on the right side of the specific universe you want to monitor
    Note: You can monitor both IN and OUTPUT universes