Recommended hardware

ENTTEC DMX USB Pro

A USB to DMX converter. Plug it into your laptop and your DMX cable into it, and Showtime controls your existing lights, with nothing to change on the fixtures.

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Chromecast

Plugs into a venue TV or projector’s HDMI port, so Showtime can put act names, polls and the lineup on it over wifi. Or use an HDMI cable straight from your laptop.

iPad

For the act timer at the front of the stage. Any tablet, laptop or device with a web browser works.

ATEM Mini

A switcher that can start and stop recording when it’s triggered over the network.

Sony a7C

The camera in our demo, recording each set.

3.5mm cable or audio interface

From your laptop into the house mixer, for playlists, walk-on stings and announcements.

MIDI controller

A pad of physical buttons for firing cues and scenes by hand.