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sACN

Streaming ACN, the ANSI E1.31 protocol for transporting DMX-like level data over IP networks.

Also known as: Streaming ACN, E1.31

Reviewed

Setup

  • Controllers and receivers use universe identifiers, multicast or unicast transport, priority, sequence, and merging rules; switches and gateways must be configured for the show network.

Venue contexts

  • Theatre, concerts, festivals, broadcast, and corporate events, as applicable

Signal flow

  • Confirm the source, patch, transport, control, and destination for the system involved.

In practice

Controllers and receivers use universe identifiers, multicast or unicast transport, priority, sequence, and merging rules; switches and gateways must be configured for the show network.

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