I used it for my last show at my middle school, and the production Co I run with my husband also started using it last season. It's great.
You will need a dmx-usb dongle. For a simple system, DMX king makes a super simple 3or 5 pin to USB that's about $20. For a bigger system- say where you're going both to a dimmer pack and out to fx fixtures, Entec makes a reliable multi-port dongle for about $200.
The trickiest part is getting your instruments set up -for one I had to edit a generic profile for an off brand LED par that didn't have an exact generic match. It took some trial and error, but was a great way to learn how the software works. Once you get your instruments input, it is ridiculously easy. If you are used to using it for your sound cues, you'll pick it up fast.
The free version limits you to, I think 16 channels, but that's certainly enough to play with to decide of you want to commit to the full version.
I had tried a free, windows-based program before (, and though the set up was easy, and the interface intuitive, it would randomly quit working. Qlab is dependable and has fantastic customer support.
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Ashley Bishop
Teacher
Birmingham AL
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-10-2019 10:23
From: John Perry
Subject: QLab for Lighting?
Has anyone used the lighting control aspect of QLab? Pros/cons?
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John Perry
Retired Theatre Teacher
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