Overview
MADRIX NEO is a USB 2.0 DMX512 interface.
The MADRIX software license for 512 DMX channels is already included.
MADRIX 2 Minimum System Requirements
| • | 2.0 GHz dual-core CPU |
| • | 1024 MB RAM |
| • | 500 MB free harddisk space |
| • | 1280 x 768 screen resolution |
| • | Sound card (for Sound2Light & Music2Light) |
| • | USB 2.0 |
MADRIX 2 Supported Operating Systems
| • | Microsoft® Windows® XP (SP2) |
| • | Microsoft® Windows® Vista |
| • | Microsoft® Windows® 7 |
| • | Compatible with 32 bit and 64 bit |
Loading The Drivers
Please make sure to select the "MADRIX USBone and NEO interfaces" driver in the options. To access options of MADRIX, first go to the menu "Preferences" -> "Options" (or "Ctrl+Alt+O"). Second, select the tab "Devices (USB/PCI)".
Select the "MADRIX USBone and NEO interfaces" driver and press "Apply". Close the dialog with "OK".
Please restart MADRIX if the driver was not enabled before.
Using DMX Output or DMX Input
The NEO allows you to send or receive data via MADRIX using 512 DMX channels. The MADRIX NEO features a Female 5-pin XLR connector. A Male to Male 3-pin or 5-pin XLR Gender Changer is required for DMX-IN.
Learn more about using DMX-OUT in the chapter DMX512.
Learn more about using DMX-IN and Remote Control in the chapter DMX-IN & Art-Net Remote.
Using A MADRIX KEY Instead Of A MADRIX Interface
The Quick Start Guides describe which software elements should be installed when you wish to use the MADRIX NEO or MADRIX PLEXUS interfaces. If you want to use a MADRIX KEY (e.g. MADRIX basic), please re-install the software and choose the necessary software components. Please see the chapter Installation Of MADRIX for more details.
Important Notes
Regarding the MADRIX NEO, the MADRIX software license for 512 DMX channels is already included.
The MADRIX KEY is not necessary for the MADRIX NEO.
Up to 60 NEOs can be connected to a USB host controller without having any frame rate problems. Please connect every NEO to an active USB 2.0 port or use a USB 2.0 hub with a power supply.