Hardware

Spectralite works with various hardware for lighting control, MIDI input, and network output.

In This Section

Supported Hardware

DMX Output

Spectralite sends DMX data via:

Art-Net (Recommended)

• Standard DMX-over-Ethernet protocol
• Works with any Art-Net node
• Supports unlimited universes
• Ethernet connection required

USB DMX

• ENTTEC DMX USB Pro
• ENTTEC Open DMX
• Compatible interfaces

MIDI Input

Any class-compliant MIDI controller:

• USB MIDI controllers
• Traditional MIDI (via interface)
• Network MIDI (macOS)

Spectralite Hardware

Custom devices designed for Spectralite:

• Spectralite Node - Art-Net to DMX
• Holodron - LED matrix displays
• Spectratube - LED tube fixtures
• Appmantle - Fireplace LED system

Quick Setup

For Art-Net

1. Connect your Art-Net node to the network
2. Connect your Mac to the same network
3. Open Spectralite > Settings > Network
4. Select the correct network interface
5. Your node appears in Discovered Clients

For MIDI

1. Connect your MIDI controller via USB
2. Open Window > MIDI Devices
3. Enable the device for input
4. Create mappings in MIDI Map Editor

For Spectralite Hardware

1. Power on the device
2. Connect to the same network
3. Device appears in Discovered Clients
4. Automatic configuration available

Network Requirements

For reliable Art-Net output:

• Wired Ethernet recommended
• Gigabit for large installations
• Same subnet as Art-Net nodes
• Static IP recommended for production

Getting Started

If you're new to lighting hardware:

1. Start with Art-Net Setup
2. Add MIDI Controllers for live control
3. See Troubleshooting if issues arise