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D54 (protocol)

D54 is an analogue lighting communications protocol used to control stage lighting. It was developed by Strand Lighting in the late 1970s and was originally designed to handle 384 channels. Though more advanced protocols exist such as Digital MultipleX DMX (lighting), it was widely used in larger venues such as London's West End theatres which had Strand…

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D54 (protocol)

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d54 strand lighting control dimmer protocol used dmx dimmers analogue developed 384 channels consoles dmx512 system use channel originally protocols

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Digital MultipleX DMXinstance ofThough more advanced protocols exist0.80text
the Strand 500 series consoles alongside DMXinstance ofD54 is still supported on legacy equipment0.80text

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