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UNISON MOSAIC SHOW CONTROLLER X (MSCX)
www.etcconnect.com/MSCX
Extreme show control. The “X” in MSCX stands for that exceptional
project which demands much more control power and integration.
Designed to meet the needs of landmark projects, the MSCX is
available in capacities ranging from 10,240 channels of DMX-over-
Ethernet (20 universes) up to more than 100,000 channels (200 DMX
universes, or, 34,000 RGB LEDs!) from a single 19” equipment-rack-
mounted unit.
Like its siblings MSC1 and MSC2, the MSCX has an extensive range
of external triggering interfaces, including Ethernet, RS232 Serial,
and DMX input. A built-in real-time clock triggers precise timed
events, including ‘sunrise’ and ‘sunset’ astronomical cues. As a DMX-
over-Ethernet device, the MSCX also empowers you to send the data
to your network using Ethernet protocols ETCNet2, Philips KiNet,
ArtNet2, or Pathway XDMX, simultaneously. But unlike any other
Mosaic device, the MSCX includes VideoConnect
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digital video
outputs using Firewire and DVI connections to master pixel mapping
on video-based fixtures, as well as a Firewire digital-video input for
live-video mapping in real time.
All Mosaic Show Controllers feature QuickChange, where invaluable
show data is stored on a removable flash memory card, which can be
transferred to another MSC if needed. The Mosaic RealEngine drives
your Designer-created show flawlessly in real time. For LiveControl
functionality or show upload, MSCX accepts Ethernet connections
from the Mosaic Designer software running on your PC. MSCs also
feature DesignerAccess, an internal Web server with active pages
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providing status, configuration information, remote monitoring, and
remote show uploads.
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UNISON MOSAIC DESIGNER SOFTWARE
www.etcconnect.com/mosaicdesigner
Freedom to focus on creativity not technology. Unison Mosaic Designer
Software provides the framework for creating your unique work of
art. Everything you need is here: from importing project plans for
system layout, to positioning lighting fixtures and other devices in
the plan, to editing triggers and timelines, picking specific colors,
programming special effects, mapping pixels to an array, playing back
video clips, visualizing the results, and uploading your show.
With Mosaic
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you don’t need a console. You already have one
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inside the Designer Software. Using your Mac or PC, create an infinite
mosaic of show looks with Designer’s TimeSlice using visual, timeline-
based blocks. Use ColorPick, Designer’s powerful color selector to
change intensity and hue. EasyFX brings out the artistry of your design
with a comprehensive range of customizable special effects. And,
Designer’s PixelMap goes way beyond traditional lighting effects
allowing you to define a group of fixtures as a virtual screen and then
play back static or video images on it. Use this as true video playback
across an LED array or to generate dynamic and fluid color effects
across large numbers of LEDs and other fixtures.