Chauvet DMX AN2 Unboxing, Configuration, and Review

We unbox, review and setup the Chauvet DMX-AN2, which we think might be the best budget DMX Node on the market!

00:00 Introduction
00:38 Unboxing the DMX-AN2
01:17 The most cost-effective DMX Node
02:16 The Physical
02:31 Connecting the AN2 to your computer
03:24 Changing your IP address
04:29 Logging in to the AN2
04:54 The Settings Page
07:15 Why we recommend the AN2
07:55 Closing

Video Specs:

Backdrop/Ambient lighting:

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-David

[byronhill]

Hi. thank you for this video. I couldn't get it to work with my lighting software but after watching your video - got it working in no time! Great video. Going to now checkout your other videos! thanks again from NZ!

[Scotta]

Thank you for explaining the setup of this device. Helped me greatly!

[smanuel]

Hello, I have a question, I recently bought a unit, configure it as the video says and it works, however the output LEDs do not work and it does not send any DMX signal. I tried to use 3 programs: Freestyler, ShowExpress and GrandMA 2. I am omitting a step or the unit that Is it defective?

[petersylvester]

This is a great device and very easy to setup and use. However, it appears that there is some timeout issue where there is no output to the DMX. I'm using Lightkey and on initial startup it can't find the node with a try again option. It then connects just fine and works great but occasionally the output just stops working. Is the device faulty or is there an idle timeout setting somewhere? Seems to be the latter when there is no activity.

[aarongouthro]

Do you have a video on how to register for chauve showexpress I can't get past this question The last name of the president of the USA + 3 characters for the standard for stage lighting control + the character '&' + the character '/' (total = 10 characters):
This question is a means of preventing automated form submissions by spambots. Could you help me?

[AndrewBanker]

I’m so frustrated! My computer can see the device, I’ve put it in the configuration you have demonstrated, but without completing those extra fields you left blank, I cannot save the settings. I am on a Windows computer. Any help is appreciated.

[uhddr]

I have 3 pcs Xpress-512S and 2 pcs DMX-AN 2. Please help how to configure the system to have 5 or 6 Universes. Please help. Please!!! How configurated IP Adress on AN2 (1) i AN2 (2)? Please Help!!!

[DJMaxK]

Hi David, , I was wondering does this interface work with ONYX?

[djskye]

Hi. I’m a mobile DJ and I purchased one of these a few years ago but couldn’t get it to work. Does this work with programs like adj my dmx bridge or Chauvet show express? I own both. If not, what software do I need to get? Or am I just wasting my time? Thanks in advance.

[natecremeans]

So I followed directions. Afterwards I can not reconnect to AN2. Is that normal?

[SuperMario-cicf]

when I try to edit the Ip Settings a "Can't save IP settings. check one or more settings and try again" message appears