Sunlite FC First Class - 1536Ch DMX Interface (expandable to 2048Ch)

Sunlite FC First Class – 1536Ch DMX Interface (expandable to 2048Ch)

The Sunlite FC First Class is a professional DMX interface in a compact metal housing, designed for fixed installations, studios, and live events. It offers 1,536 DMX channels in Live mode (4 3-pin XLR outputs) and 512 channels in standalone mode, with the possibility of expanding up to 2,048 channels using Smart Upgrade Technology (SUT). It features USB-B and Ethernet connections for PC and network control, independent memory with a microSD card for running shows without a computer, and full compatibility with Sunlite Suite, Sunlite Suite 2, and Sunlite Suite 3 in FULL mode.

Main features

• DMX Live Channels: 1,536 (expandable to 2,048 with SUT)
• Stand-Alone Channels: 512 (expandable to 2,048 with SUT)
• DMX Outputs: 4 x 3-pin XLR
• ArtNet Channels: 512 universes
• Connectivity: USB-B, RJ45 Ethernet
• Autonomous memory: microSD card (included) for shows without a PC
• MIDI Trigger: Yes
• RDM: Optional
• Control buttons: 3 for scene switching
• Format: Compact metal housing
• Compatible Software: Sunlite Suite, Suite 2, Suite 3 in FULL mode
• Operating systems: Windows 7/8/10/11

Product benefits

It offers high channel density in a compact package, allowing you to control complex shows without a PC in standalone mode. SUT expansion protects your investment, and the combination of USB and Ethernet ensures stable and fast control. Its metal housing and integrated microSD card ensure reliability in professional environments.

Use cases

• Lighting control in theaters, concert halls, and TV studios.
• Permanent installations in museums, exhibitions and retail.
• Festivals and tours that require multiple DMX and ArtNet universes.
• Audiovisual projects and corporate events with advanced programming.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How do I expand to 2048 channels? Using the Smart Upgrade Technology (SUT) license purchased from dmxsoft.com, which automatically updates when the interface is connected to the Internet.
• How many universes does ArtNet support? Up to 512 universes (15,360 channels).
• Does it work without a PC? Yes; in stand-alone mode, it plays shows stored on the microSD card.
• What software do I need? Sunlite Suite 1, Suite 2, or Suite 3 in FULL mode to access all features.

Description for projects

1,536-channel DMX interface (4 XLR outputs), expandable to 2,048 channels with SUT; 512 Stand-Alone channels; 512 ArtNet universes; USB-B and Ethernet; microSD memory; MIDI trigger; optional RDM; 3 control buttons; metal housing; compatible with Sunlite Suite 1/2/3 on Windows 7/8/10/11.