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Use the settings to modify your Art-Net device. For instance, a short name and a long name can

be entered. Set up how many ports you have on this device, which universe should be used to

send data. And you can specify the IP address ("Send Direct" and "IP") if you do not want to

activate the network-wide broadcast option ("Send Broadcast"). See below for more details. You

can also enable optimized or full frames. See below for more details.

Broadcast Or Direct IP Mode?

Using the Art-Net protocol in broadcast mode means that every packet sent from a single

(MADRIX) transmitter will be received by all recipients in the network. This can be very useful, e.g.

if you wish universes 1 and 2 to be available on several points of the set-up. The disadvantage is

that through broadcasting a potentially huge number of packages will be sent over the network.

2 Modes: "Send Broadcast" and "Send Direct"

If "Send Broadcast" is activated, MADRIX will send data to the whole Art-Net network.

(Broadcast Mode)

If "Send Direct" is activated, MADRIX forwards data directly to the listed IP address. (Direct

IP Mode)

To reduce network traffic, we suggest using Direct IP mode.

Full Frames Or Optimized Frames?

In order reduce network traffic, MADRIX is able to send optimized Art-Net data. For example, if

you are only using 240 DMX channels, MADRIX can send data for 240 DMX channels. When using

full frames, MADRIX will send frames including all 512 DMX channels every time - even if you are

only using 240 DMX channels. Older Art-Net nodes might not support optimized frames. This is why

full frames are recommended if problems occur.

To reduce network traffic, we suggest using optimized frames.