DMXDesktop

Hardware compatibility

Find your interface

DMXDesktop drives USB DMX interfaces and Art-Net / sACN nodes on Mac and Windows. Here is everything it talks to — and exactly what each device can do.

20+
Interfaces & nodes supported
USB · Art-Net · sACN
Output protocols
Mac & Windows
Native apps
Art-Net / sACN
DMX input (Pro tier)

USB DMX interfaces

Plug in over USB and go. DMXDesktop auto-detects most interfaces and applies the right driver. USB is output-only — to capture DMX into the software, use an Art-Net or sACN node.

Enttec DMX USB Pro Mk2 USB DMX interface

Enttec

DMX USB Pro Mk2

2 Universes DMX Out RDM
Enttec DMX USB Pro Mk1 USB DMX interface

Enttec

DMX USB Pro Mk1

1 Universe DMX Out RDM
DMXKing ultraDMX MAX USB DMX interface

DMXKing

ultraDMX MAXv1.0.51

2 Universes DMX Out RDM?

MAX series detects up to 8 ports

DMXKing ultraDMX2 PRO USB DMX interface

DMXKing

ultraDMX2 PRO

2 Universes DMX Out RDM?
Enttec Open DMX USB DMX interface

Enttec

Open DMX

1 Universe DMX Out
Enttec DMXIS (unlocked) USB DMX interface

Enttec

DMXIS (unlocked)

1 Universe DMX Out
Eurolite USB DMX Pro Mk2 USB DMX interface

Eurolite

USB DMX Pro Mk2

1 Universe DMX Out
Eurolite USB DMX Pro Mk1 USB DMX interface

Eurolite

USB DMX Pro Mk1

1 Universe DMX Out
Yarilo DMX Pro USB DMX interface

Yarilo

DMX Pro

1 Universe DMX Out RDM?
Yarilo Open / Mini Open DMX USB DMX interface

Yarilo

Open / Mini Open DMX

1 Universe DMX Out
FX5 FX5 DMX USB DMX interface

FX5

FX5 DMX

powered by Digital Enlightenment

1 Universe DMX Out
SoundSwitch Micro DMX USB DMX interface

SoundSwitch

Micro DMX*

1 Universe DMX Out
Compatible Generic FTDI FT232 USB DMX interface

Compatible

Generic FTDI FT232

1 Universe DMX Out

Use the Enttec USB Open driver

Art-Net & sACN nodes

DMXDesktop works with any Art-Net or sACN compliant node. The nodes below are recognised by name with live status icons — but you are not limited to this list.

DMXKing eDMX8 MAX Art-Net / sACN node

DMXKing

eDMX8 MAXv1.0.51

Art-Net / sACN 8 Universes DMX In
DMXKing eDMX4 MAX Art-Net / sACN node

DMXKing

eDMX4 MAXv1.0.51

Art-Net / sACN 4 Universes DMX In
DMXKing eDMX2 MAX Art-Net / sACN node

DMXKing

eDMX2 MAXv1.0.51

Art-Net / sACN 2 Universes DMX In
DMXKing eDMX1 MAX Art-Net / sACN node

DMXKing

eDMX1 MAXv1.0.51

Art-Net / sACN 1 Universe DMX In
Obsidian Netron EN4 Art-Net node

Obsidian

Netron EN4

Art-Net 4 Universes DMX In
Obsidian Netron EP4 sACN node

Obsidian

Netron EP4

sACN 4 Universes DMX In
Enttec ODE Mk2 Art-Net node

Enttec

ODE Mk2

Art-Net 2 Universes DMX In
Enttec ODE Art-Net node

Enttec

ODE

Art-Net 1 Universe DMX In
DMX4all NetDMX AN2 Art-Net node

DMX4all

NetDMX AN2

Art-Net 1 Universe DMX In
Showtec Art-Net node Art-Net node

Showtec

Art-Net node

Art-Net 2 Universes DMX In

Network nodes also feed DMX back into DMXDesktop as input on the Pro tier.

Full compatibility matrix

Every supported device at a glance.

DeviceConnectionUniversesRDMDMX OutDMX In
USB interfaces
DMX USB Pro Mk2EnttecUSB2✓✓—
DMX USB Pro Mk1EnttecUSB1✓✓—
ultraDMX MAXDMXKingUSB2?✓—
ultraDMX2 PRODMXKingUSB2?✓—
Open DMXEnttecUSB1—✓—
DMXIS (unlocked)EnttecUSB1—✓—
USB DMX Pro Mk2EuroliteUSB1—✓—
USB DMX Pro Mk1EuroliteUSB1—✓—
DMX ProYariloUSB1?✓—
Open / Mini Open DMXYariloUSB1—✓—
FX5 DMXFX5USB1—✓—
Micro DMXSoundSwitchUSB1—✓—
Generic FTDI FT232CompatibleUSB1—✓—
Art-Net / sACN nodes
eDMX8 MAXDMXKingArt-Net / sACN8—✓✓
eDMX4 MAXDMXKingArt-Net / sACN4—✓✓
eDMX2 MAXDMXKingArt-Net / sACN2—✓✓
eDMX1 MAXDMXKingArt-Net / sACN1—✓✓
Netron EN4ObsidianArt-Net4—✓✓
Netron EP4ObsidiansACN4—✓✓
ODE Mk2EnttecArt-Net2—✓✓
ODEEnttecArt-Net1—✓✓
NetDMX AN2DMX4allArt-Net1—✓✓
Art-Net nodeShowtecArt-Net2—✓✓

Reading the matrix

  • ✓RDM supported and verified
  • ?RDM-capable hardware — not yet verified in DMXDesktop
  • —No RDM
  • ↗Sends DMX out to your fixtures
  • ↘Captures DMX into DMXDesktop (Art-Net / sACN, Pro tier)

A "?" means the hardware can do RDM, but RDM has not yet been verified in DMXDesktop — it is not a guarantee of support.

Don't see your device?

Most generic FTDI FT232 interfaces work with the Enttec USB Open driver. If yours isn't listed, get in touch and we'll do our best to add it.

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Hardware FAQ

Can I capture DMX input over USB?

Not currently. USB DMX interfaces are output-only in DMXDesktop. To bring DMX into the software, use an Art-Net or sACN node — DMX input is available on the Pro tier.

Which interface should I buy?

For a single universe, any Enttec USB DMX Pro or compatible interface is a safe, well-supported choice. For multiple universes or DMX input, an Art-Net / sACN node such as a DMXKing eDMX or Enttec ODE gives you the most flexibility.

Does my generic no-name USB DMX dongle work?

If it is built on the FTDI FT232 chipset with a DMX output stage, yes — select the Enttec USB Open driver. UART-only interfaces without a DMX512 stage are not supported.

How many universes can one USB interface drive?

Most USB interfaces handle one universe; some, such as the Enttec Pro Mk2 and DMXKing ultraDMX, handle two. For more universes, run multiple interfaces or move to Art-Net / sACN.

My device isn't in the list — can you add it?

Contact us with the make and model. If it speaks a protocol we can support, we'll do our best to add it.

* Supported via our own independently developed driver. DMXDesktop is not affiliated with or endorsed by SoundSwitch or inMusic Brands.

Art-Net™ is a trademark of and © Artistic Licence Holdings Ltd. sACN (ANSI E1.31) is a standard of ESTA. All other product names, logos and trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are shown for identification only.

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