Canonical: https://beamtechnica.com/products/controllers-and-distribution/dmx-splitter-8 Content-Type: text/markdown [Home](https://beamtechnica.com/)/[Products](https://beamtechnica.com/products)/[Controllers and Distribution](https://beamtechnica.com/products/controllers-and-distribution)/DMX-8 ![BEAM TECHNICA DMX-8 — Rear connections: two inputs and eight outputs](https://beamtechnica.com/images/optimized/dmx-splitter-8/rear-1599-5e9c683f49.webp) Rear connections: two inputs and eight outputs1 / 2 [Controllers and Distribution](https://beamtechnica.com/products/controllers-and-distribution) # DMX-8 Dual-input, 8-output DMX signal amplifier Reshape, amplify and distribute DMX512 signals across an event lighting rig. Choose one input feeding eight isolated outputs, or two separate groups of one input and four outputs. Independent port power supplies and optical isolation support reliable signal distribution in a compact 19-inch rack unit. - 8 isolated outputs - 1 × 8 / 2 × 4 - 19-inch / 1U - 8 isolated outputs - 1 × 8 / 2 × 4 - 19-inch / 1U [Request a quotation](https://beamtechnica.com/contact?product=DMX-8#quotation)[View technical specifications ↓](https://beamtechnica.com#specifications) DMX-8 / TECHNICAL DATA ## Technical specifications ### Signal and connectors **Protocol:** DMX512 **Transmission capacity:** Real-time transmission of up to 512 channels **Electrical interface:** RS-485 **Inputs, pictured version:** 2 × 3-pin male XLR **Outputs, pictured version:** 8 × 3-pin female XLR **Connector configurations:** 3-pin or 5-pin XLR; specify the required version ### Routing and isolation **1 × 8 mode:** 1 input distributed to 8 outputs **2 × 4 mode:** 2 independent groups, each with 1 input and 4 outputs **Signal isolation:** Optical isolation with electrically isolated distribution outputs **Port power supplies:** Independent power supplies for each input and output **Input-to-output isolation withstand voltage:** Greater than 300 V AC **Termination:** Terminating resistors to reduce signal reflection and interference ### Controls and indication **Mode selection:** Front-panel mode button with 1 × 8 / 2 × 4 indication **Status indication:** Blue input and output channel LEDs **Input termination controls:** Separate A and B termination switches **Power control:** Front-panel ON / OFF rocker switch ### Power and installation **Mains input:** 90–240 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz **Power connections, pictured version:** Locking power input and link output **Rack format:** 19-inch, 1U **Dimensions, W × H × D:** 484 × 45 × 140 mm **Net weight:** 1.8 kg ### Configuration and ordering Use 1 × 8 mode to distribute one DMX input across eight outputs. Choose 2 × 4 mode for two independent input groups, each feeding four outputs. Independent port power supplies and optical isolation separate the signal paths. ## Product questions What are the two operating modes? In 1 × 8 mode, one input feeds all eight outputs. In 2 × 4 mode, two separate input signals feed two independent groups of four outputs. Choose the mode from the front panel. What isolation does the splitter provide? Each input and output has an independent power supply and optical isolation. Input-to-output isolation withstand voltage is specified as greater than 300 V AC. Which connector version is shown? These product photos show two 3-pin male XLR inputs and eight 3-pin female XLR outputs. The connector specification also includes a 5-pin configuration; state the version needed when requesting a quotation. What are the rack size and power requirements? The 19-inch, 1U unit measures 484 × 45 × 140 mm and weighs 1.8 kg. Mains input is 90–240 V AC at 50 / 60 Hz. What do the front-panel indicators show? The front panel has input and output channel indicators plus 1 × 8 and 2 × 4 mode indications. Input termination is controlled by the separate A and B switches on the connector panel. ### DMX-8 pricing and availability Send quantity, destination, delivery date and configuration requirements. 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