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DMX Address Planner
Assign DMX start addresses to fixture groups, see channel use and carry whole fixtures into the next universe.
01 / Set your measurements
Start: universe 1–999, address 1–512. Up to 20 groups and 512 fixtures in total.
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02 / Your result
DMX Address Planner
Starting universe: 1 · Starting address: 1 LED PAR: 8 × 8 Channels per fixture Moving head: 4 × 24 Channels per fixture
Fixtures
12
Universes used
1
Universe capacity
Universe 1 · 160/512 Assigned channels · 352 Unassigned channels
| Fixture | Universe | Address range |
|---|---|---|
| LED PAR 1 | 1 | 1–8 |
| LED PAR 2 | 1 | 9–16 |
| LED PAR 3 | 1 | 17–24 |
| LED PAR 4 | 1 | 25–32 |
| LED PAR 5 | 1 | 33–40 |
| LED PAR 6 | 1 | 41–48 |
| LED PAR 7 | 1 | 49–56 |
| LED PAR 8 | 1 | 57–64 |
| Moving head 1 | 1 | 65–88 |
| Moving head 2 | 1 | 89–112 |
| Moving head 3 | 1 | 113–136 |
| Moving head 4 | 1 | 137–160 |
Each universe has 512 channels. End address = start address + fixture footprint − 1. Fixtures are assigned in group order; a fixture that does not fit moves intact to address 1 of the next universe. Channels before the starting address and unused tails remain unassigned, not reserved. This creates a new sequential patch and does not detect equipment already patched on site. Universe numbers are planning labels starting at 1; confirm console and network numbering before use.
Methodology
How it works
Each universe has 512 channels. End address = start address + fixture footprint − 1. Fixtures are assigned in group order; a fixture that does not fit moves intact to address 1 of the next universe. Channels before the starting address and unused tails remain unassigned, not reserved. This creates a new sequential patch and does not detect equipment already patched on site. Universe numbers are planning labels starting at 1; confirm console and network numbering before use.
Method and assumptions documented by Techrider.live
Updated September 15, 2026
Frequently asked questions
Which channel count should I enter?
Use the footprint of the exact DMX mode selected on each fixture, from its manual. Different modes can use different channel counts. Match the mode and start address on the fixture and console.
Can I patch across universes or keep existing addresses?
A fixture never spans universes. Reordering groups recalculates every address. This planner does not import an existing patch, allocate protocol ports or configure hardware. Confirm the plan against the console before applying it.