SHoW DMX Neo® Wireless DMX with Maximum Bandwidth Technology™ (Legacy Product)

Part Number(s) 5701M, 5711M, 5630, 5731, 5602, 5640

City Theatrical's Maximum Bandwidth Technology allows SHoW DMX to change from Frequency Hopping to Wide Band Digital Modulation, which allows it to narrow its output to smaller areas of the 2.4GHz spectrum, such as Wi-Fi channel 14 where (in the U.S.) no Wi-Fi broadcast takes place. This allows SHoW DMX to avoid all Wi-Fi interference in an otherwise saturated spectrum. No other wireless DMX system can make this claim. This is accomplished simply by selecting a SHoW ID on the user interface or via RDM.

City Theatrical’s SHoW DMX® is the wireless DMX of choice for lighting professionals on Broadway and West End shows, permanent entertainment and architectural installations, and major music tours such as the U2 360 Degree Tour.

SHoW DMX Neo features the extremely high data fidelity that the multi-award winning SHoW DMX is famous for, as well as incredibly fast 7ms latency, ensuring that wired and wireless DMX sources will appear exactly the same. All SHoW DMX Neo products feature the ability to optimise control of output power, full or limited bandwidth broadcast, and the ability to broadcast less than the full DMX packet to shrink the radio footprint. For the users who do not want to manually optimise their broadcast, SHoW DMX Neo products also have Neo Adaptive Mode that will select only open radio channels to broadcast on, with no user intervention needed. All SHoW DMX Neo products will also “heal” lost data packets.

City Theatrical has provided the benchmark in wireless DMX systems for architecture and entertainment. Nearly 100% of Broadway and West End shows that use wireless DMX use City Theatrical, as well as large music tours, and hundreds of permanent installations around the world. Lighting professionals trust City Theatrical and SHoW DMX for their wireless DMX needs.

SHoW DMX® Products

SHoW DMX NEO

SHoW DMX NEO TRANSCEIVER		5701M

SHoW DMX NEO RECEIVER		5711M

ANTENNA, SHoW DMX 4dBi OMNI		5731

SHoW DMX MOUNTING PLATE		5602

SHoW DMX 12V 5A AUTO CHARGER 115v-230v W/CONNECTORS		5640


SHoW DMX SHoW BABY

SHoW DMX SHoW BABY 6		5702M

SHoW DMX SHoW BABY 6 THREE PIN		5702M-3

ANTENNA, 2dBi INDOOR OMNI		5729


SHoW DMX VERO

SHoW DMX VERO NET TRANSCEIVER		7400-5708M

SHoW DMX VERO TRANSCEIVER		7400-5706M


SHoW DMX RADIO

SHoW DMX NEO RADIO MODULE FOR OEM		5706M

SHoW DMX NEO OEM RECIEVER		5792M


SHoW DMX ACCESSORIES

SHoW DMX POWER SUPPLY FOR TRANSCEIVER		5627

SHoW DMX ANTENNA CABLE		5631

ANTENNA, PANEL, 900MHz/2.4GHz, 6.8dBi/8.5dBi		5981

ANTENNA, YAGI, 900MHz/2.4GHz, 11dBi		5982

SHoW DMX 12V 12AH RECHARGEABLE BATTERY W/CONNECTORS		5635

14 dBi YAGI ANTENNA VERO		5636

ANTENNA SPLITTER		5637

ANTENNA ADAPTER CABLE		5638

GENDER CHANGER FOR 5637 ANTENNA SPLITTER		5639

SHoW DMX 12V 5A AUTOCHARGER 115v-230v W/CONNECTORS		5640

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Additional Information

Maximum Bandwidth Technology
New Maximum Bandwidth Technology allows SHoW DMX to change from Frequency Hopping to Wide Band Digital Modulation, which allows it to narrow its output to smaller areas of the 2.4GHz spectrum, such as Wi-Fi channel 14 where (in the U.S.) no Wi-Fi broadcast takes place. This allows SHoW DMX to avoid all Wi-Fi interference in an otherwise saturated spectrum. No other wireless DMX system can make this claim. This is accomplished simply by selecting a SHoW ID on the user interface or via RDM.

Three User Selectable Broadcast Modes
In SHoW DMX NEO Mode, CTI's proprietary system synchronizes the FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum) hopping period so that every DMX data packet is transmitted completely during a single hop. In SHoW DMX Neo Adaptive Mode, the system will automatically adapt away from interference with no user intervention necessary. In SHoW DMX Classic Mode the system is exactly compatible with all existing older SHoW DMX systems.

Adjustable Output Power
SHoW DMX Neo has adjustable broadcast power from 1-72mW ETSI. This allows the user to adjust the output power to meet the application requirement. The option of adjustable output power allows users to select only the power needed and to respect the wireless needs of their colleagues on their production, and other wireless users in the area. This philosophy is diametrically opposed to some other manufacturers who sell powerful radios with only one output setting designed to overpower all radio users in the area.


	The WiSpy screen shots on the left show higher power in the left screen and lower power in the right screen. Redder, denser dots indicate higher power.

Adjustable Hopping Patterns, Including Full Bandwidth Hopping and Limited Bandwidth Hopping SHoW DMX Neo and Neo Classic Modes offers more than one kind of user-selectable FHSS hopping mode. In full bandwidth hopping mode, the system will continuously and pseudo-randomly hop between channels across the full 2.4GHz spectrum. This mode is available at any output power setting, and is quite typical of all FHSS radios. In the Limited Bandwidth Hopping mode, the 2.4GHz band is divided into sub-bands. Each sub-band occupies approximately 40% of the full band, with one positioned at the low end, one in the centre, and one at the high end of the full band. This allows the SHoW DMX Transmitter to be set to hop and broadcast in a different area of the spectrum to minimize or eliminate interference with Wi-Fi or other channel specific or limited bandwidth equipment.

	In these WiSpy screen shots, the effect of limiting the SHoW DMX bandwidth to Wi-Fi bands 7-12 is clearly shown. In the right hand screen, the portion of the spectrum below 2.466GHz is nearly devoid of activity. Other Wi-Fi signals could operate freely in that area.

Limited Burst DMX Output In Limited Burst mode, the user may select for broadcast any contiguous group of 32 or more DMX channels in multiples of 32/51 (Classic/Neo) channels. These may be assigned to any starting address that will accommodate the burst size. This will reduce the amount of radio energy that is broadcast, thereby reducing the potential for interference with other systems. For instance, if a show needs only 128 channels of wireless DMX, the system can be set to broadcast only 128 channels, causing the radio to go silent 75% of the time (1-(128/512)=.75). If only 64 channels are used, the radio will be silent 87% of the time. This silent time reduces overall radio spectrum activity and increases the chances of all other radio signals in the vicinity to be broadcast successfully.

	In these screen shots it can be seen that while operating at full power, but limited to an output of 32 DMX channels, SHoW DMX has a very small radio footprint. Some shows don't require all 512 channels to be broadcast via wireless, and this is an excellent option to reduce radio interference with other users in the same venue.

SHoW DMX Neo Adaptive Mode In SHoW DMX Neo Adaptive Mode, Adaptive Spread Spectrum Frequency Hopping identifies and masks off hopping channels with interference, replacing them in the hop sequence with alternate channels. If users choose not to use manual settings, they can choose this setting instead. Lost Data Replacement SHoW DMX Neo “heals” incomplete data packets with the most recent correct data. Ethernet Based Protocols The SHoW DMX Neo Transceiver is provided with an RJ-45 connector and additional processing capacity to allow sACN, Art-Net, KiNet, and Pathport input and output. Ultra Low Latency Total system latency of 7ms or less Simple Default Plug and Play Mode The SHoW DMX Neo system has a sophisticated user interface allowing complete control of a number of settings, but in its default mode, SHoW DMX Neo is completely plug and play. In its factory mode, or by resetting factory defaults, Transceiver and Receiver will wake up in contact with each other and no other settings are needed unless the user chooses to make them. With all its sophistication, the SHoW DMX Neo system is also one of the simplest systems available. RDM The SHoW DMX system uses RDM communications for all remote device control and configuration, or for any inter-device communication required. This provides an easily understood method for managing requirements such as Receiver strength and Dimmer address setting. RDM commands may be issued from an upstream RDM controller such as a console, or from the Transmitter. RDM features include: RDM Controller Functions: SHoW DMX Neo can be controlled by any PLASA compliant RDM controller. RDM Proxy Functions: Transmitters and Receivers act together as an RDM proxy system, providing a bi-directional half-duplex RDM link between the controller and any RDM device being controlled via the SHoW DMX system. RDM Discovery/Unique Device IDs: Each unit is programmed with a unique RDM device ID that will identify the unit, permitting RDM discovery, as well as communication with and control of each specific device. Receiver Received Signal Strength: System remotely polls each Receiver for its received signal strength via standard RDM. RDM Responder Features: SHoW DMX Neo has appropriate RDM features such as discovery, DMX addressing, etc.



Model	SHoW DMX Neo® Transceiver	SHoW DMX Neo® Receiver	SHoW DMX Neo® OEM Radio	SHoW DMX Neo® OEM Receiver

Applications	Indoor	Indoor	Integration into OEM products	Integration into props and costumes

Part Number	5701M	5711M	5792M	5706M

Broadcast Power	1mW ETSI 14mW ETSI 28mW ETSI 72mW ETSI	1mW ETSI 14mW ETSI 28mW ETSI 72mW ETSI	1mW ETSI 14mW ETSI 28mW ETSI 72mW ETSI	1mW ETSI 14mWETSI 28mW ETSI 72mW ETSI

SHoW DMX Neo Broadcast Modes	Neo Full Bandwidth Adaptive Neo Full Bandwidth Limited Bandwidth Wi-Fi 1-6 Limited Bandwidth Wi-Fi 4-9 Limited Bandwidth Wi-Fi 7-11	Neo Full Bandwidth Adaptive Neo Full Bandwidth Limited Bandwidth Wi-Fi 1-6 Limited Bandwidth Wi-Fi 4-9 Limited Bandwidth Wi-Fi 7-11	Neo Full Bandwidth Adaptive Neo Full Bandwidth Limited Bandwidth Wi-Fi 1-6 Limited Bandwidth Wi-Fi 4-9 Limited Bandwidth Wi-Fi 7-11	Neo Full Bandwidth Adaptive Neo Full Bandwidth Limited Bandwidth Wi-Fi 1-6 Limited Bandwidth Wi-Fi 4-9 Limited Bandwidth Wi-Fi 7-1

SHoW DMX Classic Broadcast Mode	Neo Full Bandwidth Limited Bandwidth Wi-Fi 1-6 Limited Bandwidth Wi-Fi 4-9 Limited Bandwidth Wi-Fi 7-11	Neo Full Bandwidth Limited Bandwidth Wi-Fi 1-6 Limited Bandwidth Wi-Fi 4-9 Limited Bandwidth Wi-Fi 7-11	Neo Full Bandwidth Adaptive Neo Full Bandwidth Limited Bandwidth Wi-Fi 1-6 Limited Bandwidth Wi-Fi 4-9 Limited Bandwidth Wi-Fi 7-11

DMX Burst Modes	Full (512 Slots) Limited (Classic 32-480 Slots; Neo, 51-476 Slots)	Full (512 Slots) Limited (Classic 32-480 Slots; Neo, 51-476 Slots)	Full (512 Slots) Limited (Classic 32-480 Slots;Neo, 51-476 Slots)	Full (512 Slots) Limited (Neo, 51-476 Slots)

Ethernet Protocols Supported	Input: sACN, Art-Net, KiNet, Pathport Output: sACN, Art-Net, KiNet, Pathport

Hopping Patterns	16	16	16	16

Show IDs	132	132	132	68

Radio Transceiver	CTI 5792M	CTI 5792M	n/a	CTI 5792M

RF Sensitivity	-95dBm	-95dBm	-95dBm	-95dBm

RDM Features	RDM Proxy RDM Responder	RDM Proxy RDM Responder	RDM Proxy RDM Responder	RDM Proxy RDM Responder

Compliance Certifications	FCC, IC, CE	FCC, IC, CE, ETL Listed	FCC, IC, CE	FCC, IC, CE

Power	9-24VDC 100-240 VAC 50/60Hz 4W	9-24VDC 100-240 VAC 50/60Hz 4W	5VDC 125mA	9-12VDC 500mA

Dimensions	6.25"W x 2.375"H x 5.125"D (159mm x 60mm x 130mm)	6.25"W x 2.375"H x 5.125"D (159mm x 60mm x 130mm)	1.65"W x 2.7"H x .25"D (42mm x 68mm x 6.35mm)	2"W x 2.75"H x .5"D (51mm x 70mm x 12.7mm)

Weight	2 lbs .9 kg	2 lbs .9 kg	1 oz .03 g	2 oz. .06 kg

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	Title	Description
pdf	SHoW DMX Neo® Used In Aladdin's Broadway to West End	Aladdin the musical sweeps you into a world full of beauty, fun and breathtaking spectacle. It's an unforgettable experience full of adventure, comedy, and romance. The concept of Aladdin was to create an exotic world of wonder and who better to capture that then six-time Tony-winning scenic designer Bob Crowley and three-time Tony -winning lighting designer Natasha Katz. When the highly anticipated Disney musical was brought to theatrical life at Broadway's New Amsterdam Theater back on March 20, 2014 in New York City. City Theatrical was called onto supply Wireless DMX, Dimmers, Top Hats, and a wide range of accessories.
pdf	SHoW DMX Neo® Used To Help Transform Charlie And The Chocolate Factory Into A World Of Pure Imagination	The new musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, has been the most eagerly anticipated opening in London's West End this year. With direction by Sam Mendes, set and costumes by Mark Thompson, and Lighting Design by Paul Pyant, it is this summer's golden ticket. City Theatrical worked closely with UK specialist lighting contractor Howard Eaton to realize the demanding wireless DMX requirements. As well as using SHoW DMX Neo® Transceivers and Receivers, the production marked the first use of the new D2 and D4 Dimmers.
pdf	SHoW DMX Neo Seen By One Billion People At London Olympics Opening	City Theatrical’s SHoW DMX Neo wireless DMX system was chosen to control the lighting on the most iconic of all symbols of the London Olympics, the Olympic rings on London’s Tower Bridge. Over one billion people worldwide watched on Friday, July 27, 2012 as the Olympic torch passed under the bridge by speedboat on the way to Olympic Stadium for the opening ceremonies. Television crews worldwide will use the Tower Bridge and its rings as a backdrop for their Olympic coverage throughout the games. Lighting designer Adam Bassett specified over 90 moving lights and a variety of other gear that required four universes of SHoW DMX wireless DMX to control, along with panel antennas with custom antenna extension cables, with Transceivers built into equipment racks. The SHoW DMX equipment was provided and installed by Neg Earth.
pdf	SHoW DMX Neo® Upgraded At The Famous Metropolitan Opera	"The wireless class that Erin gave us was perfect. Frequently, since our schedule becomes so crazy with the repertory, we don’t have time to properly train everyone on new technology. This was a great opportunity for us to get everyone on the same page in terms of operation and troubleshooting."
pdf	SHoW DMX Neo® Used To Help The Eurovision 2015 Stage	The outfits have been designed to complement the circular main stage at the Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna, Austria, which is hosting this year's contest. The stage contains a 30m-wide LED screen and 300 metres of LED strips. Electro Velvet have spoken of their delight at their costumes, saying: "The whole Eurovision experience has been illuminating for us, and we can't wait to literally light up on stage in front of the entire world - it's going to be electric!" Guy Freeman, BBC's head of delegation of Eurovision, added: "The creative team behind the concept have been working exceptionally hard to ensure that the United Kingdom has a visually stunning and memorable performance on the night of the grand final, and we can't wait for the world to see it."

	Date	Title	Description
pdf	10/21/2021	1012 Show DMX Neo®	How to perform a wireless DMX site survey
pdf	10/21/2021	1015 WDS and SHoW DMX	Proper installation of remote antenna cables
pdf	10/21/2021	1023 PDS-375 TR™	PDS TRX power supply SHoW DMX Neo compatibility
pdf	10/21/2021	1034 ColorSource SHoW DMX Compatibility	ETC’s ColorSource wireless relay system uses 5792 SHoW DMX Neo radio module firmware v3.3.x to be compatible with ETC’s RDM network. City Theatrical’s SHoW DMX product line uses 5792 firmware 2.13.x. When the two systems are intermixed, compatibility issues may appear. To correct this compatibility issue, it is recommended to upgrade CTI product to radio 5792 firmware 3.3.x. See details in Tech Bulletin 1032