I saw these at LDI (and I apparently did not win one via the card drawing that was held, sigh), and there is a press release pimping the new v3.0 software, and the fact that they’re shipping.  The DMX Processor 8000 is the new big bad wolf of DMX processing.  Get an expander, and you can do up to 16 universes.

From the product page:

The DMX Processor 8000 adds extraordinary DMX processing capabilities to the Wholehog line.  With no compromise to Flying Pig Systems’ exacting standards, its longevity, quality and innovation are assured to set new standards.

The Wholehog DMX processor 8000 provides the output power for Wholehog systems. The Wholehog Operating System doesn’t limit you to a fixed number of DMX channels - just add as many DMX processor 8000s as needed (along with an Ethernet switch) to supply the specified number of DMX universes for the production or installation.

With an unprecedented amount of computing power, the DMX Processor 8000 manages 16 DMX universes with ease while expanding the power and reliability of the Wholehog control system as a whole. By providing both standard XLR and Art-Net output at a steady rate, the possibilities for lighting design are truly endless with the DMX Processor 8000.

Features

• Eight 5-pin XLR DMX 512 outputs
• Expandable to 16 via USB Expander or Widgets
• Sixteen universes of DMX via Art-Net output
• Powerful distributed processing of cross-fades and effects
• Local interface with LCD screen and buttons for configuration and testing
• DMX status and test facilities
• All functions are configurable remotely
• Firmware remotely upgradeable over network

Specifications

• 2.0 GHz Intel Dual Core processor with 1 GByte RAM and 1 GByte Flash
• Gigabit ethernet
• Dual Ether-Con connectors (Hog-Net and Art-Net)
• White LED backlit graphic LCD for graphical user interface
• Comprehensive LED status feedback
• Connectors: 8 5-pin XLR, 1 EtherCon for Hog-Net, 1 EtherCon for Art-Net, 2 USB-A
• Auto-ranging mains input (90-250V AC)
• Locking IEC connector
• Precision machined Aluminium panel with wear-resistant anoprinted legends
• 1U 19″ rack unit, 11″ deep
• Kensington Security Slot

Compatible with Wholehog 3, Road Hog Full Boar, Hog iPC, Hog 3PC

I saw this product at LDI this year.  Traxon’s about to get some attention on JimOnLight.  Rina, I emailed you, will you put me in touch with a product specialist?

Check out iMagic Weave - accepts either DMX or DVI.  Cool stuff.

Behold:  The City Theatrical DMX Iris and DMX Projector Douser.

City Theatrical in all of their greatness has released a DMX controlled iris for all of your irising needs.  It runs off of a 24VDC power supply, like your typical Forerunner II or Chroma Q PSU for scrollers, with a 4-pin cable, just like scroller cable.  Do you think that maybe the unit is meant to best utilize your existing power supplies and scroller cable?  Way to go, City Theatrical!  The DMX Iris is available for both Strand SL’s and ETC Sourcde Fours.

It’s $775 right now, and if you have Source Four Zooms, don’t buy.  It won’t fit!

The City Theatrical Projector Douser is also $775, and is powerable via your 24VDC Chroma Q, Forerunner, etc scroller PSUs.  It’s basically a flapper on a servo motor.  I used one of these a few months ago on a production of Urinetown!  The Musical to douse a projector front-of-house.  Worked like a charm.

That’s right - it’s a DMX-controlled coffee pot - 12 cup coffee pot, to be exact!  For those of you not familiar with Doug Fleenor’s work, Doug Fleenor is - or should be known - as the Lord of DMX Device Design.  From converters to splitters, recorders for playback to overdrive mods for the Hog II.  He’s got it all, and you need to check it out.  Fleenor’s work has been around for a very long time, and it only gets better.

Doug Fleenor Design - check out his work.  WHo knows, you might find he made something you’ve been looking for.  I mean, come on - a DMX controlled coffeepot?  Who DOESN’T need one of those?!