Aputure has announced Sidus Four, which they are touting as the most powerful, versatile, and expansive CRMX transmitter on the market, with Sidus Link Pro App control.
Sidus Four brings wireless DMX to film sets so that highly complicated lighting setups become easier to manage.
Key features
- Transmit to up to 8 Universes
- Four Bidirectional Wired DMX512 Ports
- CRMX, Sidus, Art-Net, sACN Support
- Built-In Wireless Router/Ethernet Node
- 5.8 GHz over Wi-Fi; 2.4 GHz over CRMX
- Sidus via Bluetooth
- Wireless Range: Over 2600′ (Wi-Fi/CRMX)
- V-Mount Plate & Internal Backup Battery
- IP65 Weather Resistant for Outdoor Use
Sidus Four is an all-in-one networking device, that enables interference-free control of up to eight CRMX/DMX lighting universes (four CRMX universes and four wired DMX) and it was designed to work with Sidus Link.
Following on from Sidus One, an entry-level CRMX transmitter, and Sidus Link Pro which brought wireless DMX control to an app, this new combination makes the power of console-level programming available to all filmmakers via a mobile app.
“Everyone has been asking for a solution that brings wireless DMX to a film set, but makes it easy to use. By itself, Sidus Four is now the most powerful wireless networking node. Paired with Sidus Link Pro, the Aputure ecosystem now leverages both CRMX and Bluetooth to make the most complicated lighting setups not only possible, but also simple to set up and manage. The result is latency-free and rock-solid wireless control for everyone.”
Ted Sim, Aputure co-founder and President
One Transmitter, Eight Universes
Sidus Four is a wireless networking node for CRMX/DMX lighting control productions. Feature highlights include:
- 4 Wireless, 4 Wired Universes: With support of up to four CRMX universes and four wired DMX universes, Sidus Four can transmit up to eight DMX universes at the same time. Sidus Four’s networking protocol options are vast, featuring support for CRMX, DMX, Art-Net and sACN over EtherCon, and Sidus Bluetooth
- Limitless Network Expansion: With the ability to link multiple Sidus Fours together via Ethernet, there’s virtually no cap on the number of universes a user can control. Whether you’re managing a small-scale production or a massive event venue, Sidus Four can grow with your needs.
- Clear-as-Day Display: Sidus Four features a large, clear, color-coded display that displays instant network vitals of the entire lighting network’s status.
- All Weather, All Day Long: Sidus Four has an IP65 dust and water-resistant rating and 800m long-range, dual-band antennas. There is also a variety of power options, including a V-mount battery plate and 80-minute backup battery.
Console-Level Control
Aputure’s Sidus Link Pro, which is essentially a professional version of Sidus Link, takes the features of Sidus Four even further. Users can see and configure all the settings of their Sidus Four, with the ability to change output, choose the universe for each of the four wireless transmitters, send link commands to any universe, monitor and configure lighting networks, and much more.
Pricing & Availability
Aputure Sidus Four retails for $2,490.00 USD and it is now available to pre-order.
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