--- title: "Supported Hardware — USB DMX, Art-Net & sACN Device Compatibility | DMXDesktop" lang: en source: /knowledgebase/supported-hardware --- 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 · sACNOutput protocols Mac & WindowsNative apps Art-Net / sACNDMX 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 2 Universes DMX Out RDM Enttec ### DMX USB Pro Mk1 1 Universe DMX Out RDM DMXKing ### ultraDMX MAXv1.0.51 2 Universes DMX Out RDM? MAX series detects up to 8 ports DMXKing ### ultraDMX2 PRO 2 Universes DMX Out RDM? Enttec ### Open DMX 1 Universe DMX Out Enttec ### DMXIS (unlocked) 1 Universe DMX Out Eurolite ### USB DMX Pro Mk2 1 Universe DMX Out Eurolite ### USB DMX Pro Mk1 1 Universe DMX Out Yarilo ### DMX Pro 1 Universe DMX Out RDM? Yarilo ### Open / Mini Open DMX 1 Universe DMX Out FX5 ### FX5 DMX powered by Digital Enlightenment 1 Universe DMX Out SoundSwitch ### Micro DMX* 1 Universe DMX Out 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 MAXv1.0.51 Art-Net / sACN 8 Universes DMX In DMXKing ### eDMX4 MAXv1.0.51 Art-Net / sACN 4 Universes DMX In DMXKing ### eDMX2 MAXv1.0.51 Art-Net / sACN 2 Universes DMX In DMXKing ### eDMX1 MAXv1.0.51 Art-Net / sACN 1 Universe DMX In Obsidian ### Netron EN4 Art-Net 4 Universes DMX In Obsidian ### Netron EP4 sACN 4 Universes DMX In Enttec ### ODE Mk2 Art-Net 2 Universes DMX In Enttec ### ODE Art-Net 1 Universe DMX In DMX4all ### NetDMX AN2 Art-Net 1 Universe DMX In 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. | Device | Connection | Universes | RDM | DMX Out | DMX In | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | USB interfaces | | | | | | | DMX USB Pro Mk2 Enttec | USB | 2 | ✓ | ✓ | — | | DMX USB Pro Mk1 Enttec | USB | 1 | ✓ | ✓ | — | | ultraDMX MAX DMXKing | USB | 2 | ? | ✓ | — | | ultraDMX2 PRO DMXKing | USB | 2 | ? | ✓ | — | | Open DMX Enttec | USB | 1 | — | ✓ | — | | DMXIS (unlocked) Enttec | USB | 1 | — | ✓ | — | | USB DMX Pro Mk2 Eurolite | USB | 1 | — | ✓ | — | | USB DMX Pro Mk1 Eurolite | USB | 1 | — | ✓ | — | | DMX Pro Yarilo | USB | 1 | ? | ✓ | — | | Open / Mini Open DMX Yarilo | USB | 1 | — | ✓ | — | | FX5 DMX FX5 | USB | 1 | — | ✓ | — | | Micro DMX SoundSwitch | USB | 1 | — | ✓ | — | | Generic FTDI FT232 Compatible | USB | 1 | — | ✓ | — | | Art-Net / sACN nodes | | | | | | | eDMX8 MAX DMXKing | Art-Net / sACN | 8 | — | ✓ | ✓ | | eDMX4 MAX DMXKing | Art-Net / sACN | 4 | — | ✓ | ✓ | | eDMX2 MAX DMXKing | Art-Net / sACN | 2 | — | ✓ | ✓ | | eDMX1 MAX DMXKing | Art-Net / sACN | 1 | — | ✓ | ✓ | | Netron EN4 Obsidian | Art-Net | 4 | — | ✓ | ✓ | | Netron EP4 Obsidian | sACN | 4 | — | ✓ | ✓ | | ODE Mk2 Enttec | Art-Net | 2 | — | ✓ | ✓ | | ODE Enttec | Art-Net | 1 | — | ✓ | ✓ | | NetDMX AN2 DMX4all | Art-Net | 1 | — | ✓ | ✓ | | Art-Net node Showtec | Art-Net | 2 | — | ✓ | ✓ | ### 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. Contact support ## 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. ## Get DMXDesktop Free to download, and it works with the hardware you already own. Download Free View Pricing