DMX Controller 16 Channels DRIVE 16

DRIVE 16 — 16-channel DMX console for professional manual control

The DRIVE 16 DMX controller by Mark Pro is a compact console designed for manual control of up to 16 DMX-512 channels plus a general Master. The ideal solution for small lighting installations, emergency systems, rehearsal rooms, dynamic shop windows and any scenario where LED fixtures, dimmers or DMX projectors must be operated without the complexity of scene programming.

Key features of the 16-channel DMX controller

• 16 independent faders with 0–100% range to regulate each DMX channel separately.
• General Master to proportionally adjust the global output level.
• FLASH button on every channel to instantly drive the output to maximum without moving the fader.
• Full-on button: activates all channels at 100% simultaneously.
• Stand-by (Blackout) button: reduces every channel to zero with a single action.
• DMX polarity selector (standard / inverted) to ensure compatibility with non-standardised dimmers and fixtures.
• 3-pin XLR connection on the DMX output, compliant with USITT DMX-512.
• External power supply included (DC 12V / 20V – 500 mA).

Recommended applications

Emergency and backup lighting

Thanks to its operational simplicity, the DRIVE 16 works as an emergency console in theatres, conference rooms or nightclubs: if the main console fails, simply connect the DRIVE 16 to the DMX bus to regain manual control of the fixtures within seconds.

Small permanent installations

Bars, restaurants, retail windows and showrooms that need punctual light adjustments without programming complex scenes. The operator changes intensities directly with the faders.

Educational and rehearsal environments

Lighting schools, theatre rehearsal rooms and amateur groups will find in the DRIVE 16 an affordable and robust entry-level DMX console to learn the DMX-512 protocol without investing in high-end desks.

DMX-512 compatibility

The DRIVE 16 outputs standard DMX-512 (USITT) signal and is compatible with any DMX receiver on the market: RGB/RGBW LED fixtures, channel dimmers, fog machines, basic moving heads, DMX decoders for LED strips, etc. The polarity selector also allows operation with old or Asian equipment that inverts pins 2 and 3 of the XLR.

Quick installation

1. Connect the included external power supply to the DRIVE 16 DC input.
2. Link the XLR output of the DRIVE 16 to the first DMX receiver using a 110 Ω DMX cable.
3. Daisy-chain additional receivers (up to 32 without splitter).
4. Move the faders to adjust each channel and use the Master to control the overall level.

3-year warranty

All Mark Pro DMX controllers distributed by GP Trader include a 3-year warranty against manufacturing defects. Spare parts and technical support available throughout the warranty period.