Elation Art SSC Lighting Controller

Elation just released a new product over a week ago.  It is called the Art SSC Lighting Controller.  It is a standalone DMX-512 playback unit with two universes.  It is about the size of two DI boxes next to each other.  It is intended for use in permanent installations where repeated lighting and show controlled devices work.  It has many features that appeal to the turnkey customer.

The input and output features are plenty in this small package.  It has DMX in, MIDI in and out, GPI and an RJ-45 port.  It has the ability to be programmed via an HTML page when connected to a computer.  The best part is the ability to connect a client's computer to it with custom interfaces made for them and password protection so they are locked out of advanced programming options.  This device also has an astronomical clock built in and a battery backup so that DMX and show control data will stay up and running through power interruptions.  The clock can be used to trigger events based on time, date or any other information an astronomical clock provides.

The DMX input port provides the ability to record up to 16 tracks of DMX data.  These recordings then can be programmed to play back as well.  I can imagine that a stream of DMX that a lighting programmer is good at creating, or is only capable of creating on their favorite console could be perfectly recorded and played back by the Art SSC.

The Art SSC can run as a standalone piece of hardware in an installation.  However, it is programmed with an external computer through an HTML page.  This leads me to believe that there is a tremendous advantage for clients and contractors.  The contractor can program a show, or whatever controls are needed with their computer, and the client can control what they need from day to day with their computer.  As long as both computers have a web browsing program and the right credentials to access the device, they can expect good operation.  The Art SSC has no moving parts making it more reliable than hard disk based show control found on computers.

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