Stage setter 8 Console questions.

Hi. Welcome to the forums.
The Stage setter 8 is a a 8 DMX channel controller designed and intended for use with conventional dimmer packs with Par cans with halogen bulbs in them. you need a "bigger" controller. Here is why. The LED par cans are anywhere from 3-6 or 7 channel EACH. The flash shot DMX is about 2 or 3 DMX channels each. The Galaxian laser is 5 channels. so add that all up at minimum channels are you are using 33 DMX channels if you want to get individual control of all your fixtures.
Read this PDF: DMX 101.
but yes you will most definetly need a bigger controller. Have you considered a software program over a hardware controller?
Sincerely,

thanks for the info, NO we have limited space and money for the band.

So I have to figure out how to work with what I have. I am not to worried about the lazer or the strobes, I would like to contol the LED lights mostly.

Thanks for the info I will try to get them working tonight. WIll check back with more questions as they arrise.

Hi My name is John,

I have a small mobile DJ company. I have the stage setter 8 with two dp-415 packs. I have 8 total par 36 cans and 6 small spot lights. I have them on two stand with one control pak on each. Each stand has 4 par lights and 3 spots. They all function, but not indvidually. I have my dip switches set to 1 & 3 to on. The lights are control 3 spot with channel 5 dimmer, 3 spots with channel 6 dimmer 4 par cans with channel 7 and the last 4 par cans with channel 8. I guess I don't understand the setting with the control pak on/off switches. I have read the manuel several times and I just don't get it. I would like each can/color to function individually. It does not matter thus far if I have it set at 2x8, 8x8 , or 1x16. Only channel sliders/dimmers 5-8 work. Please help!!!

Thanks in advance! John