Jands Vista DMX Channel License Dongle. 

The Jands Vista DMX Channel License Dongle is a compact USB device designed to enable DMX512 output from a computer running the Vista by Chroma-Q lighting control software, ideal for theatrical, concert, and architectural lighting applications. Available in various channel capacities (e.g., 128, 512, 1024, or 8192 channels), the dongle unlocks the ability to control DMX-compatible fixtures like the Martin Atomic 3000, Elation Platinum Beam 5R Pro, or Antari AF-3X Fan directly from a Mac or Windows computer. It serves as a cost-effective solution for standalone lighting control or tracking backup systems, integrating seamlessly with consoles like the Vista EX or M1. The dongle’s stackable design allows multiple dongles to be used together to increase channel counts, making it versatile for productions of varying scales. 

• Functionality: Enables DMX512 data output from Vista 3 software, converting a computer into a lighting control interface for fixtures or dimmers like the Leprecon ULD-340. 
• Channel Options: Available in 128, 256, 512, 1024, or 8192 DMX channel licenses, with stackable configurations (e.g., combining a 512-channel and 1024-channel dongle for 1536 channels). 
• Compatibility: Works with Vista by Chroma-Q software (Windows or Mac) and requires a USB to DMX adapter (sold separately, e.g., Enttec DMX USB Pro) for physical DMX output to devices like the Marconi TX/LV or Leprecon ULD-340. 
• Operation Modes: 
  • Standalone Control: Allows a computer to act as a primary lighting controller for small to large shows. 
  • Tracking Backup: Provides redundancy for Vista consoles (e.g., Vista EX or M1) in case of primary controller failure. 
• Plug-and-Play: No specific drivers required; first-generation and newer dongles work seamlessly with Vista 3 software, ensuring easy setup for stage technicians. 
• Applications: Ideal for theaters, concerts, schools, houses of worship, and rental houses, controlling fixtures and effects via DMX, with flexibility for temporary or permanent setups. 
• Construction: Small, durable USB dongle designed for portability and reliability in professional environments.