About Eos Family Show Control

Eos Family consoles can send and receive a variety of show control protocols.

  • Timecode
    • SMPTE Timecode - an analog signal indicating time (subdivided into hours, minutes, seconds, and frames) that is used to sync events between multiple devices. Eos Family consoles receive SMPTE from Response Show Control Gateways. Eos devices only receive SMPTE, and do not send it.
    • MIDI Timecode (MTC) - a digital version of SMPTE sent over MIDI. MTC can be received through a local MIDI In port or through Response Show Control Gateways. Eos devices only receive MTC, and do not send it.
  • Real Time Clock (RTC) - events can be triggered from the date and time on the console. With the correct location information, this includes astronomical events like sunrise and sunset.
  • Analog Inputs and Relay Outputs
    • Analog - 0-10VDC inputs or contact closure inputs through a variety of interfaces. 0-10VDC inputs are received through Response Analog I/O Gateways. Contact closures can be received through the built-in closures on the console (when available) and through gateways.
    • Relays - normally closed and normally open contact closure outputs (SPDT). One relay is available on consoles that have built-in I/O ports. Multiple relays are available on Response Analog I/O Gateways.
  • sACN Input - these incoming levels can be used to trigger show control actions. The console combines all incoming sACN levels for an address and uses the level from the highest priority source. If there are multiple sources at the same priority, it uses the highest level (HTP). The console will include its own sACN levels.
  • MIDI Show Control - a standardized subset of MIDI System Exclusive (SysEx) commands used for show control. Eos Family devices can send or receive these messages. MIDI can be sent through the built-in MIDI ports (when available) and through Response Show Control Gateways.
  • String Commands
    • Serial (RS232) - ASCII text strings, also known as plain text strings, can be sent or received via RS232 serial from Response Analog I/O Gateways.
    • Network Serial - ASCII strings can also be sent or received on the network via a UDP message.
  • MIDI Raw - also known as MIDI Strings, MIDI Notes, or Channelized Event Data. Originally intended for communication between musical instruments, MIDI has been adapted for a variety of uses between devices. Certain Eos Family devices can send or receive MIDI messages through built-in hardware MIDI ports.
  • Open Sound Control (OSC) - a network protocol using UDP/IP or TCP/IP over wired or wireless networks. It is used for communication between varying audio, video, and lighting devices. OSC can be sent and received from the console.

Most protocols that are received need to be configured in a Show Control list in the Show Control [Tab 11] display. These include MTC, SMPTE, Analog Inputs, RTC, MIDI Notes, Serial Strings, and sACN Input.

Show control settings are available via Setup > System > Show Control.