This multi-function DMX gives you all these from just one desk - a single preset desk, a chaser, a switch panel and a strobe controller. The DMX versions of the Mini-Desk 6 and Mini-Desk 12 have a similar multi-function output to that of the Crossfade 8. Although they are not programmable they are far more than single preset manual desks with DMX output. The Mini-Desk 6 uses 138 channels of DMX while the Mini-Desk 12 uses 276. The output functions range from basic desk operation found on output 1 (address 13 ? 18 on the Mini-Desk 6, 25 ? 36 for the Mini-Desk 12) channel slider + master level = output level with the flash switches overriding to full output, through versions where the flash switches are available over a different block of addresses and may be used to toggle on and off to drive the channels of a switch pack. All these functions are available all of the time in blocks of 6 or 12 channels, therefore the function of the desk is decided by the DMX address setting on the equipment to which it is connected. Outputs 16-21 are all chases, some aimed at dimming packs where the sliders effect the level of each channel, to others aimed at Digital Lighting Desk switching packs where the sliders have no effect. Those shown having a half period pulse are particularly suitable for strobes or strobe like effects. There are sixteen different chase patterns which can be called up using the flash switches as described on the front panel. The auto switch is used to hold a pattern when there is not a dedicated flash switch available. In chase mode the master slider becomes the speed control. Two LEDs are fitted which indicate both clock rate and desk status either blackout or on. Clearly to try to use all of these functions at the same time would be impractical as both sliders and switches have different functions at different addresses. There are however a number of functions which lend themselves to being used on the same piece of equipment, such as the ability to select between dimming and chasing modes on a dimming pack. To this end we have chosen a range of operation modes assigned to each flash switch which can be called up over the same address block. Learn More