All-in-one, audio-to-light interface for live performers on the fly
A leading pioneer in entertainment lighting control technology for over 25 years, ENTTEC have worked alongside top musicians to bring you a state-of-the-art hardware interface, designed to bring your live performances to life, using EMU software, which comes free for 3 years when you buy this hardware interface.
The EMU hardware interface provides musicians, DJs and audio professionals the perfect, robust and portable solution for seamless integration with our popular EMU audio-to-light software.
Offering flexible lighting outputs - one full universe (512 channels) of DMX output via XLR ports, or up to 32 universes (16384 channels) via an Ethernet port* - EMU hardware makes real-time control a breeze with a footswitch or MIDI, enabling direct triggers during performances.
*with a Premium subscription
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Your perfect sound-to-light partner
Touring-grade hardware interface expertly designed for ENTTEC's EMU software offering easy-to-use sound-to-light integration. Robust yet lightweight, compact and portable, making it the ideal companion for your laptop on tour.
Flexible DMX output
A 5-pin and 3-pin XLR port provide a combined full universe (512 channels) of DMX output with user-adjustable frame rate (up to 44fps), right out of the box.
Multi-Universe support
EtherCON RJ45 with DHCP server supporting ENTTEC's ODE MK3 Ethernet controller for multi-universe lighting. Get creative and expand your show concepts to use up to 32 universes of DMX output (16384 channels).
Real-time control with MIDI or footswitch
¼" TRS jack TRS port can be set as either a footswitch or MIDI input.
Change banks and programs easily on stage by using a simple footswitch. Supports configurable actions that can be tied to single click, double click, and click and hold.
Or get physical a MIDI input into the EMU software, such as keyboard or MIDI controller. Auto-detects Type A and Type B TRS MIDI input.
Custom status feedback
Sleek aesthetic status LED for clear visual feedback. Can be custom-configured for personalisation when using MIDI or footswitch.
Effortless power & data transfer
Type-C USB connection to PC for power and data transfer - allows easy connectivity with most modern devices.
Voltage protection
Opto-isolation protects your computer from stray voltage or phantom power mistakenly connected to the DMX line.
Secure installation
Convenient mounting holes for secure DIN clip installation.
3-year warranty
ENTTEC are proud to back up the confidence in our research, engineering and quality control with a 3-year return-to-base manufacturer warranty on this product.
International compliance
This ENTTEC product also conforms to the following international compliance and safety standards:
Let's get started!
Join ENTTEC's head DJ, Nic, as he takes a first look at the ENTTEC EMU hardware interface.
EMU Premium software
subscription special offer
Purchasing an ENTTEC EMU hardware interface entitles you to THREE YEARS’ FREE subscription to EMU software so you can unlock and experience the full functionality of EMU’s premium features and stay ahead with regular updates.
Specifications
| Connectors and network | |
|---|---|
| Connectors | 1 x USB Type C (Power & Data), 1 x EtherCon RJ45 (Ethernet), 1 x 3-Pin XLR (DMX), 1 x 5-Pin XLR (DMX), 1 x ¼” TRS Jack (Footswitch/MIDI) |
| Network speed | 10/100Base-T |
| LED indicators | Illuminated EMU logo |
| Output and control | |
| DMX output | 1U (512 Channels) DMX |
| Art-Net output | EMU software license |
| Max. refresh rate | 44 frames per second (fps) |
| Device configuration and data input | EMU software |
| Power and thermal | |
| Power input | 5V DC via USB Type-C |
| Max. power draw | 1.38W |
| Max. current | 0.27A |
| Cooling method | Convection |
| Environmental operating temperature | 0°C to 50°C / 32°F to 122°F |
| Environmental operating humidity | 5 to 95% (non-condensing) |
| Physical and supply | |
| Body material | ABS plastic |
| Mounting | TS35 DIN rail mount |
| IP rating | IP20 |
| Unit dimensions | 116mm x 87mm x 52mm |
| Unit weight | 0.14kg / 0.31lbs |
| Shipping dimensions | 235mm x 160mm x 68mm |
| Shipping weight | 0.28kg / 0.62lbs |
| Compliance | RCM (Aus/NZ), CE / WEEE (EU), UKCA (UK), FCC (USA) |
| Warranty | 3-year return-to-base manufacturer warranty |
System Requirements
Mac
macOS 10.15 "Catalina" or later, Dual core 2 GHz Processor or better, 4GB memory, 1024×768 display (min.).
Windows
Supports 64Bit variants of: Windows 8/ Windows 8.1 / Windows 10 / Windows 11 Dual core 2 GHz Processor or better, 4GB memory, 1024×768 display (min.).
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