DMX 512 Over More Than 2 km | Stage Connection Diagram via Optical Cable Through SFP

🎙️ Sundrax Entertainment Podcast | Lighting Over Distance: DMX512 via Optical Fiber

In this episode, host Emily dives deep into the world of long-range DMX transmission with Aleksandar Nikolic, Head of Engineering at Sundrax. Together, they explore how to send DMX512 over more than 2 kilometers using optical cables and SFP modules.

From FOH setups with dual consoles to the use of GigaJet Pro nodes on stage, the episode covers everything you need to build a fail-safe, interference-free lighting system. You’ll hear about protocols like Art-Net, sACN, and RTTrPL, the benefits of fiber over copper, and even how to track performers in real time with wireless beacons.

💡 Whether you're designing lighting for a stadium show, festival, or church façade — this episode will guide you through the process step-by-step.

🎧 Key topics include:

How to build a 2km optical DMX line

Backup switching between lighting consoles

Real-time tracking via RTTrPL

Monitoring and short-circuit protection

🔗 Learn more at: entertainment.sundrax.com
📖 Read the full guide:

DMX 512 Over More Than 2 km | Stage Connection Diagram via Optical Cable Through SFP

🔌 Featured hardware: GigaJet Pro
📩 Contact the team: sales@sundrax.com
👤 Guest expert: Aleksandar Nikolic on LinkedIn