ElectroniCast Consultants, a leading market research consultancy, today announced the release of a new market forecast of the global market consumption of DMX512 controllers.

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approved a revised standard, known officially as “Entertainment Technology —USITT DMX512-A — Asynchronous Serial Digital Data Transmission Standard for Controlling Lighting Equipment and Accessories, in November 2004 (E1.11-2004).  It is a standard for digital communication networks that are commonly used to control intelligent/advanced lighting fixtures, dimmers, special effects devices, moving lights and other devices.

“Sure, DMX512 controllers are used by DJs on the dance floor, sporting-events and concerts and Theater companies for the purpose of providing creative/artist-driven lighting effects; however, an increasingly number of other consumer groups, are participating in this dynamic marketplace,” said Stephen Montgomery, president of International Business at ElectroniCast Consultants. 

Hockey Stick Growth Curve   According to the ElectroniCast market research, the acceptance by the marketplace of mini-type wall mountable DMX512 lighting control units will result in a “hockey-stick” volume (quantity) growth pattern, as illustrated in Figure 1. “This is an obvious example of a window of opportunity, and reveals a relatively rare occurrence in DMX512 controller marketplace.  One of the most dynamic growth, will be a result of the increased demand for the innovative lighting controls of high brightness light emitting diodes (HB-LEDs) in interior decorating and architectural solid-state lighting (SSL) purposes,” Montgomery added.

Consumption of DMX512 controllers is forecasted increase 20.5% per year (2009-2014); nearly 375 thousand units will be used in 2014, according to a new market research study by ElectroniCast Consultants.

Figure 1    DMX512 Controllers Global Market Forecast, By Type (Quantity Basis, Units/Thousands)

Source: ElectroniCast Consultants