AOSHOW | AS-SDMX Smart LED Master Controller

AS-SDMX LED Master Controller

Product Model: AS-SDMX

DMX512 professional console control | Supports up to 16 AS-832M sub‑controllers | Theoretical maximum of 98,304 RGB pixels | Up to 65,536 levels of grayscale | 2GB SD card for offline playback | 2D/3D pixel mapping

1. Product Overview

AOSHOWAS-SDMX intelligent LED main controller is a set of DMX512 professional lighting control, network control management, SD card offline playback, digital pixel mapping and intelligent lighting effect management in one of the large LED lighting main control equipment.

The product adopts the system architecture of the combination of master control and sub-control, and a single AS-SDMX main controller supports the connection of up to 16 AS-832M sub-controllers. Under the specified RGB driving mode, each sub-control unit nominally supports 6144 independent pixels, and the whole system theory can control up to 98304 RGB pixels, meeting the engineering requirements of large-scale stage stage, 3D stereo matrix lamp, bar nightclub, KTV, night tour of cultural tourism and lighting of architectural art.

The device is equipped with two RJ45 network communication interfaces, NET1 and NET2, supporting connections to compatible devices via Cat-5e Ethernet cables. The maximum single-segment communication distance over standard Ethernet copper cabling is 100 meters, enabling the construction of a distributed LED pixel control system tailored to the project’s scale.

The system supports three primary operating modes: PC-based online control, DMX512 professional console control, and SD card–based offline playback. Among these, real-time pixel control via computer can directly send data to the AS-832M sub-controller through compatible software; the AS-SDMX master controller primarily handles functions such as preset program management, offline playback, and DMX console effect invocation.

Through MADRIX, TouchDesigner, MadMapper, Resolume and other professional software and compatible control systems, 2D/3D pixel mapping, dynamic light wave, RGB gradient, music linkage and real-time digital art lighting effects can be realized.

Supports MA Lighting (grandMA), Avolites (Tiger console), KingKong consoles, and other DMX512‑compatible professional lighting consoles. Through a 10‑channel DMX control mode, it enables control over overall brightness, RGBW color, lighting programs, playback speed, forward/reverse direction, strobing, and transition effects.

The product supports offline program playback of 2GB SD card, and the lighting effect produced by MADRIX can be saved to SD card through compatible recording or conversion process, thus realizing light program playback without continuous online operation of computer.

Supports grayscale control ranging from 32 levels to 65,536 levels, along with software-based gamma correction. It is compatible with a variety of LED driver ICs, including UCS, WS, TM, LX, GS, SM, and DMX512, providing flexible system configuration options for professional lighting projects.

2. product technical specifications

System capacity description:

16 sub-controllers × 6,144 RGB pixels per controller = 98,304 RGB pixels.

This value represents the theoretical system upper limit under the specified driving mode and does not guarantee performance across all driver ICs, grayscale modes, refresh rates, or project configurations. The actual stable load capacity must be determined in conjunction with the distributed control firmware, luminaire protocols, network load, and field testing.

3. large LED network master control and sub-control system

1. Support 16 AS-832M sub-controllers

The AS-SDMX uses a network architecture that combines the main controller and the sub-controller.

A single master controller can connect up to 16 AS-832M slave controllers, which transmit lighting control data via a compatible communication system, with each slave controller driving the LED pixel fixtures in its assigned zone.

Main controller: AS-SDMX × 1

Sub-controller: AS-832M × 16

Single sub-control maximum nominal pixel: 6144 RGB Pixels

System Theory Total Pixels: 98304 RGB Pixels

The architecture is suitable for large LED point light source systems, 3D stereoscopic pixel matrices, building lighting curtain walls and large digital art installations.

The actual stable output capacity should be determined according to the driver chip, gray level, refresh rate, control firmware and network load.

2. RJ45 network communication

Using RJ45 interface and super five network cable connection.

Support data communication between master control and sub-control, and realize computer software control according to compatible topology.

NET1:RJ45 network communication interface

NET2:RJ45 network communication interface

Standard single-segment network distance: up to 100 meters

The actual input, output, cascade or other functions of NET1 and NET2 shall be configured according to the equipment interface instructions.

3. Main control belt sub-control mode

Through the AS-SDMX unified management of multiple AS-832M control, the lighting effect call and partition control are realized.

4. Computer direct control sub-control

Support compatible computer software directly connected to the AS-832M control, real-time dynamic pixel control.

Suitable for large-scale performances, real-time visual and interactive digital art projects.

It is important to distinguish: the online mode in which a computer directly controls the AS-832M sub-controller does not mean that all third-party software can directly send real-time pixel data to the AS-SDMX master controller.

5. Distributed Lighting Control

Through multiple sub-controls to share the pixel output of different areas, it is convenient for large-scale projects to carry out line division, centralized management and later maintenance.

4. professional lighting software compatible system

The AS-SDMX and its supporting AS-832M sub-control system can be linked with mainstream professional lighting software according to network protocols and control architecture.

1. MADRIX

Support LED pixel mapping, full color dynamic animation, music audio linkage, RGB/RGBW color control and large pixel lighting effect design.

Real-time data can be output through a compatible online control architecture, or the finished lighting effect can be saved to the SD card through the applicable recording or conversion process.

2. Touch Designer

Supports real-time digital art creation, 2D/3D pixel mapping, music analysis, human sensing, gesture recognition, camera interaction, and real-time data-driven lighting effects.

Suitable for immersive digital art installations, 3D matrix lights and interactive spaces.

Sensors, cameras, and recognition functions are implemented by external hardware and software; they are not built into AS-SDMX’s native recognition capabilities.

3. MadMapper

Supports LED pixel mapping, digital lighting modeling, dynamic visual programming and creative art installations.

Suitable for stage pixel lights, linear light matrix and space art projects.

4. Resolume

Support performance video content playback, real-time visual effects, and pixel lighting linkage through compatible Art-Net/DMX output workflow.

Suitable for DJ performance, stage vision and entertainment space.

5. LEDShow

AOSHOW is equipped with LED lighting control software, which is suitable for effect configuration, program management and related system settings of compatible devices.

6. VideoLEDShow

AOSHOW's supporting video and pixel lighting software is suitable for visual content processing, lighting effect management and related workflow of compatible controllers.

Software Compatibility Instructions:

Not all third-party professional software is directly connected to the AS-SDMX master for real-time pixel data output.

The actual on-line control shall be determined according to the software output protocol, AS-832M sub-control compatibility and gateway equipment configuration.

The AS-SDMX focuses on supporting network control, SD card program management and DMX512 preset effect call.

5. Professional lighting console compatibility

1. MA Lighting（grandMA）

Support through compatible DMX512 output control AS-SDMX preset light program and related equipment function.

Suitable for concerts, stage, music festivals and large professional lighting system.

2. Avolites (Tiger Console)

Support through DMX512 control light mode, color, brightness, speed, strobe and scene switch.

Suitable for lighting control in bars, nightclubs, concerts, and entertainment venues.

3. King Kong Console

Support AS-SDMX light function by compatible DMX512 signal call.

Suitable for bars, KTVs, stage performances, and small to medium-sized lighting control systems.

4. Other DMX512 professional console

Supports professional lighting control systems with DMX512 output compatibility.

The specific control functions shall be configured according to the device DMX channel table.

6. DMX512 ten-channel control function

AS-SDMX support RGBW 10CH professional console control mode.

The correspondence between the actual value and the time is subject to the DMX channel table of the device.

Important note: The DMX512 10-channel protocol is primarily used for controlling device effects and functions, not for transmitting independent color data for 98,304 pixels across 10 DMX channels.

DMX512 Control Example

After connecting the AS-SDMX to a professional lighting console, you can control the overall brightness via CH1, adjust the RGBW colors using CH2 through CH5, select programs via CH6, and adjust the playback speed via CH7.

The specific value ranges for CH8 and CH9 shall be set after confirmation based on the official channel table.

CH10 can select between normal switching, breathing transition, or gradient transition effects based on the corresponding value range.

7. SD card offline lighting control

1. 2GB SD card program storage

Supports 2GB SD card for storing compatible light effect files.

2. MADRIX Animation Recording

Animations can be created via MADRIX and saved to a controller-supported SD card lighting program using a compatible recording or conversion process.

3. DMX control SD card program

SD card preset effect can be selected through MA, tiger, king kong and other professional console.

4. 64-level preset program selection

In the corresponding DMX mode, select up to 64 SD card programs through CH6.

5. No card built-in mode

Without inserting the SD card, the built-in effect mode in the corresponding firmware is supported.

6. No need for continuous computer online

After the program is completed, the AS-SDMX main control and AS-832M control system can be used for offline effect playback.

Suitable for bar, KTV, architectural decoration, commercial display and fixed art lighting installation.

7. SD Card Instructions

Before use, verify the SD card’s capacity, file system, program file format, and device firmware compatibility.

The 2GB specification provided for existing data should not be advertised as supporting larger-capacity memory cards without prior testing.

8. 32~65536 gray scale and gamma correction

1. Multi-level gray control

The system supports different gray level output modes, which can be set according to the actual driver chip, control firmware and lamp requirements.

2. 65536 level high gray

In the corresponding high gray level driving protocol and output mode, the highest level of 65536 gray level control can be realized.

It is suitable for digital art projects with high requirements for brightness gradient, low brightness performance and lighting details.

3. Software gamma correction

Supports Gamma brightness curve correction to optimize brightness changes based on human visual perception.

4. RGB/RGBW control

Support RGB three-color and RGBW four-color lighting scheme.

RGBW can select energy saving or brightness enhancement control mode according to compatible mode.

5. Multiple light source types

Support point light source, linear light bar, surface light source and regular, special-shaped LED lighting device.

Technical Description:

65,536 levels of grayscale represent the control capability under a specific compatibility driver mode and do not imply that standard 8-bit RGB fixtures inherently support 16-bit native grayscale.

9. support LED driver IC and pixel capacity

The following number of pixels is the nominal capacity of the AS-832M sub-control in the corresponding drive protocol mode.

Support DMX512 online write address function, depending on the driver chip and device firmware compatibility.

Other GW, TLS, MY, TM and related series chips can be confirmed according to the actual protocol list of the device.

The pixel load capacity may vary among different ICs; the specific value depends on the controller firmware, data mode, output ports, and refresh rate.

Theoretical system capacity under different drive modes

Based on the calculation where all 16 sub-control units use the same mode:

The above is merely a calculation based on the nominal capacity and does not imply that all chips can achieve the corresponding stable output performance under the same controller configuration.

10. system connection and application scheme

Scheme 1 | AS-SDMX master control + AS-832M sub-control

Computer program configuration → AS-SDMX main controller → network communication → up to 16 AS-832M sub-controls → LED pixel lamps

Specifies a theoretical maximum of 98,304 pixels in RGB mode.

Scenario II | MADRIX Computer Online Control

MADRIX → Art-Net network → Compatible with AS-832M pixel controller → LED pixel lighting fixtures

Suitable for stage, concert and real-time digital lighting programming.

Scenario III | TouchDesigner Interaction Control

TouchDesigner → Art-Net network → Compatible with AS-832M pixel controller → LED pixel matrix lights

Suitable for human interaction, real-time digital art and three-dimensional light and shadow devices.

Scheme 4 | DMX Professional Console Control

MA / Avolites Tiger/King Kong console → DMX512 → AS-SDMX main controller → AS-832M sub-control → LED pixel lamps

Applies to the console to invoke a preset light program.

Scenario five | SD card offline playback

MADRIX effect production → compatible recording/conversion → 2GB SD card → AS-SDMX master → AS-832M sub-control → LED pixel lamps

Suitable for long-term fixed installation works.

Option Six | Multi-Zone Distributed Control

AS-SDMX master controller → multiple AS-832M slave controllers → LED point sources, pixel light strips, pixel light tubes, and 3D matrix lights in different zones.

Suitable for large-scale lighting projects that require centralized program management.

XI. Core Advantages of Products

1. Up to 16 network sub-controls

Supports up to 16 AS-832M sub-controllers, suitable for large LED digital pixel projects.

2. Theoretical highest 98304 RGB pixel

In the designated RGB driving mode, it supports partitioned management of large-scale LED pixel fixtures and the output of dynamic lighting effects.

3. Computer online and SD card offline dual mode

Real-time online control or offline play of preset programs can be selected according to project requirements.

4. Professional DMX512 console control

Support MA, Tiger, King Kong and other professional console through DMX control equipment preset function.

5. MADRIX and TouchDesigner software linkage

By adopting a compatible control architecture, it meets the needs of professional pixel lighting animation, 3D matrix mapping, and interactive art creation.

6. 65536 gray level with gamma correction

Provides more subtle brightness ramp control in compatible high-grayscale output modes.

7. A variety of SPI and DMX driver IC

The accompanying sub-control system is compatible with a variety of commonly used digital pixel driver chips, meeting the control requirements of different LED luminaires.

8. SD card program management

Support 2GB SD card, program storage and DMX program call.

9. DMX512 Write Address Online

Suitable for compatible DMX512 programmable address lamps to improve the convenience of engineering address configuration.

10. Applicable to large lighting works

Widely used in stage, bar, cultural tourism, architectural lighting and large digital art installations.

XII. Typical Application Scenarios

1. Stage and Concert

Suitable for concerts, music festivals, DJ performances, large stage lighting background and digital pixel lighting device.

2. Bars, nightclubs and KTV

Suitable for bar ceiling, DJ stage, wall pixel lighting, KTV lighting system and entertainment space.

3. 3D stereo pixel matrix

Suitable for large XYZ space pixel matrix, 3D particle light and shadow and three-dimensional art installation.

4. Cultural Travel Night Tour and Building Lighting

Applicable to architectural media lighting, landscape lighting, cultural tourism and night creative lighting projects.

5. Immersive Interactive Art

With TouchDesigner and other professional software, it is suitable for human body induction, camera interaction, sound linkage and real-time digital art projects.

6. Large LED point light source project

Suitable for building facade LED point light source, digital pixel light bar, full color pixel tube and other large LED light source system.

7. Commercial Display and Digital Pavilion

It is suitable for commercial art exhibition, brand exhibition hall, digital art installation and immersive experience space.

13. Precautions for Installation and Use

1. The main controller input is AC100-240V and the electrical connections shall be in accordance with safety specifications.

2. The equipment protection grade is IP20, which is only suitable for indoor dry environment.

3. Verify the GND, DATA and DATA-wiring of the DMX512 input port before use.

4. NET1 and NET2 should be connected according to the actual network topology requirements of the equipment.

5. The use of ultra-five network cables that meet the specifications for communication.

6. Standard Ethernet copper cable single connection distance is not more than 100 meters.

7. The main control shall be connected to 16 AS-832M sub-controls at most, which shall not exceed the specified capacity of the equipment.

8. The correct output mode and pixel mapping configuration should be used for different splitter and driver ICs.

9. When using an SD card, confirm the storage format and file structure supported by the device.

10. The DMX console needs to set the channel address correctly according to the 10CH menu.

11. DMX512 online write address should confirm the chip and firmware support.

12. Large projects require rational planning of power, signal, network and sub-control zones.

13. The control equipment shall reserve a reasonable space for heat dissipation.

14. The power supply must be disconnected before installation and maintenance.

15. Different interfaces with the same RJ45 form factor should not be regarded as interchangeable.

16. The AC power input of the controller itself does not necessarily provide the appropriate operating voltage directly to all external LED luminaires.

17. Outdoor installations shall house the IP20 controller in a weatherproof enclosure that meets the environmental requirements.

XIV. OEM / ODM and Engineering Services

AOSHOW provides professional LED master control, sub-control and large digital pixel system solutions.

Support content:

Matching of AS-SDMX master control and AS-832M sub-control

Large RGB/RGBW pixel system

98,304-pixel-level theoretical control architecture design

DMX512 Professional Console Control

MADRIX dynamic lighting control

TouchDesigner real-time interactive lighting

MadMapper pixel mapping

Visual linkage of Resolume performance

SD card offline program configuration

DMX512 Write Address Online

3D stereoscopic matrix lighting system

Bar nightclub digital lighting project

Cultural Travel Night Tour and Building Lighting Project

Immersive digital art installation

According to the number of project pixels, driver chip, lamp type, installation distance and control requirements, provide the corresponding system configuration and technical support.

Fifteen, AOSHOW brand introduction

Shenzhen AOSHOW Photoelectric Technology Co., Ltd. (AOSHOW) was founded in 2016, located in Shenzhen, China, is a focus on creative LED lighting, digital pixel lighting and intelligent control system research and development, production and engineering application of LED lighting source manufacturers.

The company mainly deals with 3D three-dimensional matrix lamp, 360 ° LED pixel lamp tube, LED full-color pixel lamp bar, LED point light source, Art-Net pixel controller, PSAC intelligent control box, AS-SDMX main controller and AS-832M sub-controller.

Products are widely used in stage, bars and nightclubs, KTV, night tours, architectural landscape lighting, commercial exhibition halls and immersive digital art space.

AOSHOW is committed to combining digital pixel technology, professional lighting control and creative art to provide professional LED intelligent control products and engineering solutions for global lighting designers, engineers, system integrators and digital art creators.

AOSHOW | Professional pixel control, so that every idea can be accurately presented.

Official website:https://www.aoshowai.com/