STAGE MATRIX 36 RGB: How To Set Up Master / Slave Mode

Introduction

The Rockville Stage Matrix 36 Matrix Lights can be synchronized using the Master-Slave mode, allowing multiple lights to operate in unison without needing a DMX controller. This guide will walk you through setting up the Master-Slave connection using DMX cables and configuring your lights for synchronized operation.

Step 1: Choosing the Master Light

1. Power on all the lights you plan to use.
2. Select one light as the Master Light (this will control all other lights in the chain).

Step 2: Connecting the Lights with DMX Cables

1. Take a DMX cable and:
   • Plug the male end into the DMX Out port on the Master Light.
   • Plug the other end into the DMX In port on the first Slave Light.
2. Daisy-chain additional Slave Lights by:
   • Connecting another DMX cable from the DMX Out of the first Slave Light to the DMX In of the next Slave Light.
   • Repeat for all additional lights.

Step 3: Setting the DMX Address

1. Navigate to the A Mode on each light.
2. Set all lights to DMX Address A001.
3. Press Enter to save the settings.

Step 4: Controlling the Slave Lights

• Once all lights are linked and set to A001, any mode or effect set on the Master Light will automatically be copied to all Slave Lights.
• You can now adjust settings such as color, brightness, strobe, and chase modes on the Master Light, and all connected lights will follow.

Conclusion

Setting up Master-Slave mode with your Stage Matrix 36 Matrix Lights is a quick and easy way to create synchronized lighting effects without needing a DMX controller.