Lighting Startup Checklist

  • Turn computer on (button is in the stage rack under the key to turn the system on)
  • Open MxDMX (sometimes system crashes a couple times before opening successfully)
  • Open file (template for programming or file for day of service)
  • Turn on house lights in Show Tab
  • Plug in XLR cord for house lights to right of computer
  • Turn on 280s on stage (if they don’t turn on check the plugs in the stage box)
  • Turn on fazer if using
  • For programming see basic guide here

Lighting Shutdown Checklist

  • Click Stage Off in Show Tab
  • Unplug XLR for house lights to right of computer
  • Save and quick MyDMX
  • Turn computer off
  • Turn off 280s on stage (lay them down so they won’t fall if hit)
  • Turn off fazer

Common Issues and Fixes

  • Board isn’t working
    • Click MyDMX on the top left > preferences > Midi (on left of popup box) > check input and output for XTouch and Sparrow
  • Bar lights aren’t working
    • Bar lights are powered by the keys so if they keys are off the bar lights won’t work; turn the keys on by flipping the switch underneath the keyboard