Description

Pocket Console DMX Playback-8 – Portable Lighting Control by Baxter Controls

The Pocket Console DMX Playback-8 is a lightweight, handheld DMX controller designed for quick, on-the-go lighting setups. Built by BCI (Baxter Controls Inc.), this updated model includes full recording capabilities with the PLAYBACK-8™ software, making it more than just a dimmer tester—it’s a fully functional portable lighting console.

Powerful and Compact – Pocket Console with Playback-8 Software

The Playback-8 version transforms the console into a recordable DMX controller, giving you eight fully programmable submasters. It’s perfect for small shows, demos, installations, and troubleshooting—anywhere you need simple and fast lighting control.

Simple Fader Control with DMX512 Support

  • Eight faders for controlling levels, each with a bump button

  • Patch 512 DMX dimmer addresses to any of the 8 faders

  • Assign multiple channels per fader (0 to 512 per slider)

  • DMX-512 (1990 standard) output, with a data speed of 44Hz

Powered for Portability

This handheld DMX console runs on a standard 9V alkaline battery (minimum 3 hours of use), or via an included 120V AC adapter—ideal for fieldwork, rentals, or quick setups.

Features

  • Optional Pelican Cases are available (Not Included)
  • Small, lightweight, portable, and designed to be handheld
  • Levels are set using eight faders (slider pots)
  • Each FADER has an associated bump button
  • 512 dimmer addresses are patchable to any of the eight faders
  • The faders are patchable using from 0 to 512 dimmer addresses per fader
  • The unit is powered by a 9v battery OR by a 120v AC power supply

Technical Specifications – Pocket Console DMX Playback-8

  • Power Options: 9V battery or 120V AC adapter
  • Battery Life: 3+ hours
  • DMX Output: 512 dimmer addresses
  • Faders: 8 with bump buttons
  • DMX Protocol: DMX-512 (1990)
  • Data Speed: 44Hz
  • Includes: Instructions & 90-day warranty
  • Optional: Pelican case (not included)

Applications for the Pocket Console DMX Playback-8

  • Theater and stage lighting
  • Trade show demos
  • Architectural lighting setups
  • Troubleshooting DMX systems
  • Educational use or student training

SKU# Playback-8-Pocket-Console