City Theatrical's Multiverse® Node is the first building block of the Multiverse system. Each Multiverse Node is a transceiver. As a single universe transmitter, it functions in a similar plug and play manner to the Multiverse® SHoW Baby® and legacy SHoW DMX SHoW Baby® products, and also has a full user interface, with four buttons and a backlit LCD display. As a receiver, the Multiverse Node is the primary single universe standalone receiver in the Multiverse system, and can be part of a larger multi-universe setup.

Multiverse Node models include:

The Multiverse Node 900MHz/2.4GHz (P/N 5902), which is licensed for use in North America only. It contains two built-in radios, 2.4GHz and 900MHz, which allow the user to select which single universe to transmit, and which radio band to use via the SHoW ID. This model is shown in the diagram below.

Choice Of Broadcast Radio

Transmit and receive on the 2.4GHz band (P/N 5903) or on the 2.4GHz or the 900MHz band (P/N 5902).

mDMX (Multiverse SHoW IDs only)

mDMX is a form of DMX optimized for wireless broadcast that dramatically reduces data being broadcast, thereby reducing unneeded radio energy.

mRDM (Multiverse SHoW IDs only)

Multiverse is able to broadcast RDM information without disrupting the DMX broadcast. This feature is not available even in wired RDM systems.

SHoW Key Security (Multiverse SHoW IDs only)

SHoW Key is an additional three-digit code that can be added to the Multiverse SHoW ID that will prevent any other system set on the same SHoW ID from interfering with your system.

Forward Error Correction (Multiverse SHoW IDs only)

Allows the Receiver to detect and correct errors that may occur in the wireless transmission of data.

Ultra Low Latency

Total average system latency of 4ms.

User Selectable Adaptive Spread Spectrum Frequency Hopping

Adaptive Spread Spectrum Frequency Hopping identifies and masks off hopping channels that contain interference, replacing them in the hop sequence with alternate channels.

Adjustable Output Power

Sometimes an application calls for the most available broadcast power, but many entertainment systems can utilize lower output power to reduce detrimental effects on other radio systems in the venue, reduce reflections, and improve performance.

User Selectable SHoW IDs

City Theatrical has always produced wireless DMX products that allowed the user to select the optimum transmission method. Users may select full bandwidth hopping, hopping limited to a section of the spectrum (including areas of the spectrum outside of the Wi-Fi range), or adaptive hopping.

Protocols supported: ANSI E1.11 DMX512-A; E1.20 RDM

Compatible with all Multiverse and SHoW DMX Neo products

User can select a single universe to receive

A very simple user interface to set SHoW ID and universe

RDM proxy and responder functions

DMX 5-pin in and out/thru ports

Rugged cast aluminum enclosure

Antenna: Omni Broadband 900MHz/2.4GHz, 2dBi/4dBi (P/N 5902); Omni Broadband 2.4GHz, 4dBI (P/N 5903)

Auto-selection of transmit or receive mode

Firmware updateable via USB port

CL2 power supply with locking connector

Built-in auto select DMX512 termination

Selectable display timeout and brightness level

A hanging bracket for hanging from pipe or truss

Face Panel Diagram

For Multiverse Node 900MHz/2.4GHz

Product Information

Product Name Multiverse Node 900MHz / 2.4GHz

Frequency Range: 2400 – 2480 MHz; 902 - 928 MHz

Physical Specifications

Length 102.8mm (4.05 in)

Width 60mm (2.36 in)

Height 36.47mm (1.44 in)

Weight 0.4 Kg (0.4 lb)

Construction Die Cast Aluminum, Black

Connection Specifications

Locking DC Jack, 5.5mm x 2.1mm barrel, center positive, 12.1mm mating depth (this power supply connector is not compatible with SHoW Baby)

5-Pin XLR DMX512 in and out/thru ports

RP-SMA female antenna connector

USB Type-A port

Functionality

User Interface 4 Button/Backlit LCD display

RDM Features RDM Proxy, RDM Responder

Power

Input Power 5-30VDC, 0.6W

Max Draw 45mA max draw at 12V

AC Adapter Voltage 100VAC to 240VAC 50/60Hz

Radio Technology

Latency 4 ms average

RF Sensitivity -95dBm

Loss of Data Behavior Output stops

Broadcast Power 3.2mW, 10mW, 32mW, 100mW EIRP

Broadcast Modes Adaptive, Full, Low, Mid, High, Max

Show IDs 307 (North America)

Other Product Information

Use Environment Indoor

Operating Temperature 0° C to 40° C

Storage Temperature -40° C to 85° C

IP Rating IP50

Compliance FCC, IC

Warranty One year