HOUSTON X is the glue that binds the entire LSC Pro Range together. It is a monitoring and remote configuration tool that works with GENX, APSX, UNITOUR, UNITY, LED-CV4, MDR-DIN, Mantra Mini, and NEXUS.

Key Features

Compatible with GENX, APSX, UNITOUR, UNITY, LED-CV4, MDR-DIN, Mantra Mini, and NEXUS.
Remote monitor connected products within the system for faults, such as over temperature, loss of phase supply, and circuit breaker trip.
Remotely configure connected products within the system via Ethernet and/or RDM.
Configure many individual products as one larger product, e.g., four 12-channel GENX dimmers can be configured as one 48-way unit.
Create, name, and save multiple show configurations.
Recall different show configurations in a matter of seconds.
All status indicators on all connected LSC products are replicated in HOUSTON X.
Quick overview in HOUSTON X of all fault indicators – new as “red”, acknowledged “yellow”, and all good “green”.
Faults are reported in a single unified list on HOUSTON X with the date and time of the occurrence.
Every channel of every device can be named and stored – sort by name, dimmer curve, max/min levels, or other parameters.
Access advanced features not generally available from the product’s user interface, i.e., select more dimmer curves on HOUSTON X than what is available on a standard GENX dimmer.
Use HOUSTON X as the local user interface for a LED-CV4 dimmer.

Hardware Requirements

Software runs on Windows and Mac computers.
Android and iOS tablets coming soon.
Connect to the rig via any third-party Art-RDM enabled interface (not just the LSC NEXUS units).
Run HOUSTON X on multiple computers/devices around the venue, e.g., one in the technical manager's office, one in the control bio-box, and one at the stage manager's desk.
Advanced RDM interface via LSC NEXUS 5-port Ethernet node, providing an in-line interface whereby two inputs can be configured to receive DMX512 signals from any brand/model controller and two outputs can be configured to transmit the DMX512 signals merged with RDM data out to the rig.
HOUSTON X is licensed to individual LSC products on an annual basis – the license must be renewed every 12 months.