EMU HARDWARE INTERFACE
Designed with live musicians and touring performers in mind, this compact interface works seamlessly with EMU Software to run automated and audio-responsive light shows. With customisable MIDI/footswitch integration, EMU hardware provides hands-free, real-time control adjustable to any performance needs.
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 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 8 universes (4096 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
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.
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.
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 8 universes of DMX output (4096 channels).
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.
Sleek aesthetic status LED for clear visual feedback. Can be custom-configured for personalisation when using MIDI or footswitch.
Type-C USB connection to PC for power and data transfer – allows easy connectivity with most modern devices.
Opto-isolation protects your computer from stray voltage or phantom power mistakenly connected to the DMX line.
Convenient mounting holes for secure DIN clip installation.
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 ONE YEAR’S 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.
Following this period, you will be given a 30% DISCOUNT* upon the renewal of this same subscription.
Specifications
| 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) |
| IP rating | IP20 |
| LED indicators | Illuminated EMU logo |
| Power input | 5V DC via USB Type-C |
| Max. power draw | 1.38W |
| Max. current | 0.27A |
| Device configuration and data input | EMU software |
| Network speed | 10/100Base-T |
| Art-Net output | EMU software license |
| DMX output | 1U (512 Channels) DMX |
| Max. refresh rate | 44 frames per second (fps) |
| Cooling method | Convection |
| Environmental operating temperature | 0°C to 50°C / 32°F to 122°F |
| Environmental operating humidity | 5 to 95% (non-condensing) |
| Body material | ABS plastic |
| Mounting | TS35 DIN rail mount |
| 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 |
| Warranty | 3-year return to base manufacturer warranty |
| Compliance | RCM (Aus/NZ), CE / WEEE (EU), UKCA (UK), FCC (USA) |
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.).
Resources
EMU Hardware datasheet
EMU Hardware user manual
EMU Hardware technical drawing
EMU Hardware Hi-Res images
EMU Hardware firmware v1.1
EMU Hardware Release Notes
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