LFX Master DMX

The most powerful flicker box

Create the highest quality of lighting effects.
Drive virtually every DMX-512 based LED fixture, fluoro or tungsten dimmer.

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HD effects

LFX Master DMX flicker box
LFX Master DMX high res flicker curve

HD effect curve of a preset

Sample Film Clips Overview

effect Sample description
Fire 3 channels
with LED
flickering shadows using 3x LED fixture
… with tungsten flickering shadows using 3x tungsten lamp & dimmer pack
Fire 1 channel with SkyPanel-C, shifting colors

single channel effects are fine if background is not close to object

with KinoFlo Select 20 LED

single channel effects are fine if background is not close to object

Candle  for LED choose GEL/Kelvin
Use lamp with small surface of omitted light, e.g. household type bulb or small LED fixture.
TV – RGB Composition of “cuts” and “pans” simulates a lighting effect of a TV.
Create RGB effects with shifting colors with a LED fixture. Improve color selection with an external 6-channel DMX console for separate RGB tuning connected @ DMX IN
TV 1 channel soon With LED choose fixed kelvin value for single channel TV effect, e.g. 6000 Kelvin
Welding for LED choose GEL, kelvin, green/magenta.
Also use as a short-circuit effect.
“broken” fluoro Effect of a not properly working fluorescent tube made for LED fixtures.
Adjust kelvin with a fixed DMX channel for LED fixtures as shown in the video sample
Strobe soon Simulates symmetric flashes. Ideal for effects of a neon sign up to strobe light.strobe effects with the LFX Master DMX flicker box

High range of pulse speed settings

Add an offset brightness with “MIN DIM” to avoid setting an additional fill light.

Fire 3 channels with LED

fire effects
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Fire 3 channels with tungsten

fire effects
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Fire effect with SkyPanel-C, shifting GELs added “Gold Amber” and “Light Red”

fire effects
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Fire effect with KinoFlo Select 20 LED, GEL added by fixed DMX value

fire effects
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Candle

candle effects
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TV – RGB

TV effects
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Welding

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“broken” fluorescent

broken fluoro symbol
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Device library

ARRI Skypanel

LFX Master DMX: 4 click set-up of Arri´s Skypanel-C

Kino Flo Freestyle LED

LFX Master DMX: 4 click set-up of Arri´s Skypanel-C

Three output channels

Original flames of a fireplace are in motion. So the lighting source should be.

The 3 channel “fire” preset of this flickerbox automatically alternates the dim level of each channel the way a real flame would behave – flickering shadows.

For TV effects even the color changes in RGB mode of an LED fixture.

3-output-channels for lighting effects w LFX Master DMX flicker box
flickering shadows with the LFX Master DMX flicker box

Use different effect gels on the three lamps – the color temperature would change either.

If the object is too far away from the background you will not see flickering shadows, normaly a distance of around 60 cm (2 ft) is ideal.

Olaf Michalke, movie-intercom LightingFX Tools

Transitions

Use every type and size of tungsten lamps or LED.

A result of an effect would look different with the same signal used at different lamp types/sizes, particularly if an LED lamp is used.

“Transitions” adapts effects to the duration of persistence of various types of filaments or to LED lamps. See sample clip: fire effects 

The timing difference between the moment of electrical deactivation and the time of a completely extinguished light depends on the power of the bulb.

Choose the transition mode depending on the connected type and size of lamp (bulb inertia).

Thus any lighting effect looks excellent – with a 10K, a redhead, a standard 60 W bulb, fluoros or LED.

transistions function shapes HD flicker curve suitable for all lamps

DMX input

Extend the functionality of the flicker box with a DMX input signal.

We suggest to hook up a simple 6-channel DMX console.

Advanced users use a professional dimmer console for full remote control of the LFX Master DMX.

live kelvin & gel control with a dimmer console
precise RGB control for TV effects

iPad remote control

This is a preview of the powerful wireless options of the LFX Master DMX.

Use the Luminair App for wireless remote control of the flicker box.

For most easy set-up we will provide the project files of Luminair for Kino Flo LED fixtures, SkyPanel (Gel mode – as shown in the video – and RGB mode) and for different effect scenarios.

These project files including a set-up instruction for the flicker box will be available for free from www.lfxmaster.com soon.

ipad remote control of LFX Master DMX flicker box and LED fixtures

Preview

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Product Images

LFX Master DMX flicker box
LFX Master DMX: DC IN/OUT, DMX IN/OUT
LFX Master DMX: side view
LFX Master DMX: side view 2
USB to DC power adapter for LFX Master DMX

Specifications

order code lmdx
operating voltage 5 – 32 VDC, universal PSU included for 90 – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, adapter plugs: US, UK, EU, AU
USB to DC power adapter included in delivery
temperature operating range -10°C …65°C (50 … 149°F)
Dimensions  (l x w x h) 20 x 11 x 8.6 cm (7.9″ x 4.3″ x 3.4″)
weight 650 gramms (1.4 lbs) without PSU
DMX protocol USITT DMX-512-A
DMX sockets 5-pin XLR
DMX output assisted configuration with device preset or custom DMX configuration.
Set DMX channels for CCT, G/M, gel and RGB or allocate an output channel to a DMX channel.
Device presets Pre-defined DMX set-up for Kino Flo: FreeStyle LED, Select LED, Diva-Lite LED, Celeb LED, Parabeam, Parazip
Arri: Skypanel-C, L5-C, L7-C, L10-C, Broadcaster 2+; generic 2-channel LED, 12-channel tungsten dimmer pack, custom DMX channel allocation for all others
DMX input presets Extend the functionality with a simple DMX console and presets @ DMX INPUT (optional dimmer console required)

  • separate dim (max & min) control for output channels 1, 2 and 3
  • remote control via DMX IN for all effects
  • DMX patch to any device channel or LFX Master DMX function
resolution preset 24 fps, 60 seconds loop
HD effects Fire, Candle, TV, Welding, “broken” fluoro, strobe
Strobe t= 67.5 msec …28 secs, aspect ratio 50%
enclosure made of 3 mm thick aluminum
software updates no shipping, provided by e-mail, micro SD-card slot for updates built-in

Downloads

User manual LFX Master DMX with NEW firmware 2.x

Quick-Start-Guide NEW (346 kB) PDF
User manual NEW (1 MB) PDF

Bedienungsanleitung LFX Master DMX mit aktueller firmware 2.x

Firmware Upgrade guide & improvements/new functions

User manuals with previous firmware 1.x

Product brochure

Product brochure (1.3 MB) PDF