Control capacity – ETC SmartFade ML v3.0.1 User Manual
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SmartFade ML v3.0.1 User Manual
Control Capacity
SmartFade is a simple to use but very powerful lighting console for 48 intensity channels and
24 moving light devices, specifically designed to be usable right out of the box.
Intensity channels
There are 48 intensity channels. Each intensity channel can control one or more dimmers.
They are divided into two groups of 24 (to simplify numbering on the faders).
Fader mode INT A = A1-A24
Fader mode INT B = B1-B24
It is possible to control dimmers with DMX addresses 1-48 right out of the box because the
default patch for the intensity channels is 1-to-1. Intensities can be controlled live, and then
stored into memories, sequences or the Stack steps. All intensities interact on a Highest
Takes Precedence basis (HTP).
HTP and LTP control rules, page 15
Moving Lights & Devices
Up to 24 moving lights & devices such as scrollers and LED fixtures can be controlled. Each
Device has a dedicated button in the Selects section. Devices need to be patched before
they can be used.
See “Patch Devices” on page 23.
The intensity channels for the devices are automatically mapped to, and can be controlled
from the faders just like the 48 intensity channels for dimmers.
Fader mode DEVICE INT = D1-D24
Moving lights, scrollers and LEDs can be controlled live, and then stored into groups,
palettes, memories and sequence or the Stack steps. There is an effect generator for
movements (Shapes), color mixing (Color) and patterns (Linear).
Independents
There are two Independent buttons that can control any number of outputs each, for
specials like houselights, smoke machine or followspot.
DMX Outputs
There are 2 DMX outputs allowing control of up to 1024 DMX outputs.
MIDI
There is a recommended subset of the standard MIDI Show Control (MSC) which is one of
the most common ways to use MIDI to synchronise show equipment. Master Memory
faders can be controlled with MIDI controllers, and Program Change commands can be
used for some different functions.
Memory Card
Shows can be saved to a standard SD Memory card.