Ed75 Posted March 5 Report Posted March 5 Question: does it make any difference what I use as protocol (Artnet or Sacn) for the use of a zeros server as tracking backup? My rig is totally running on Sacn at the moment, sometimes with the addition of the physical DMX-outputs on my desk. (FLX) . This is my setup since I own the FLX and it runs great. I'm considering adding a zeros server in my stagerack, which is always connected via network to my desk anyway for Sacn operation. Freelance Theatre Lighting designer/operator/allround technician/tech production/rental . Netherlands. FLX, FLX S48 2U, Solution, 13" multitouch monitor, 15" portable multitouch monitor, 11.4" lenovo thinkpad touch, network hub with wifi, powered usb hub, keyboard, trackball. 2x Elgato Streamdeck, nodes: showtec 2-3 and Lightshark node-4 2x 19" networkswitch, IOS zeros remote. 22" Iiyama.
Charlie Newman Posted March 16 Report Posted March 16 Others please do correct me if I'm wrong, but I can't see it making a difference depending on the protocol as they're both reliable unless something later down the line failed in which case a backup desk wouldn't solve the issue. So it shouldn't do as I can't see the desk failing exclusively with sACN.
Davidmk Posted March 17 Report Posted March 17 You have to use sACN if you want tracking backup. It cannot work with ArtNet. See the grey information box on the manual page for tracking backup. https://www.zero88.com/manuals/zeros/setup/devices/tracking-backup
Charlie Newman Posted March 17 Report Posted March 17 14 hours ago, Davidmk said: It cannot work with ArtNet. I believe it can, just not with static IP mode?
Davidmk Posted March 17 Report Posted March 17 Yep, OK, point taken. My take on it was affected by wanting static i/p addresses in my network. Not that I've used TB, just wanted a network I could use it on without re-configuration.
Charlie Newman Posted March 17 Report Posted March 17 11 minutes ago, Davidmk said: Yep, OK, point taken. My take on it was affected by wanting static i/p addresses in my network. Not that I've used TB, just wanted a network I could use it on without re-configuration. Ah ok gotcha, makes sense. Sorry wasn't trying to be hostile or anything just wanted to provide all the options
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