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Eos Apex 5
The smallest console in ETC's Eos Apex range, with 24,576 outputs, five motorised faders and a single 23.8-inch 4K touchscreen. All output leaves over the network because the desk carries no DMX ports.
Protocols it speaks
| Protocol | Direction | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| sacn | bidirectional | The primary output protocol for Eos, and also usable as a show control input. |
| art-net | bidirectional | Carries DMX and RDM data and coexists with sACN on the same network. |
| rdm | bidirectional | RDM data is carried over Art-Net and over ETC Net3. |
| osc | bidirectional | Over UDP or TCP. Needs no gateway. |
| midi-show-control | bidirectional | Available on the console's own MIDI ports or through a Gateway. |
| mtc | in | Receive only, from local MIDI or a Gateway. |
| ltc | in | SMPTE timecode is receive only and needs a Response show control gateway. |
Connectors
- 4x etherCON Gigabit Ethernet, individually configurable, PoE++ (802.3bt)
- 2x 10-Gigabit SFP+, individually configurable
- MIDI In and Out
- 8x USB-A, 6x USB-C, plus 2x 5V 2A charging ports
What to watch for
There are no DMX ports on the console. Local DMX needs an I/O Garage with Gadget II modules, so a job that expects five-pin out of the desk needs extra kit ordered.
SMPTE and analogue inputs are receive-only and generally need a Response gateway. Only MIDI and OSC are available directly from the console.
Eos software v3.2.0 and later dropped ETCNet2. An older Net2 node in a house rig will not be picked up by a current Apex.
Apex 5, 10 and 20 differ in fader count and screens, not in output capacity. Specify by playback layout, not by channel count.
Sources
- Eos Apex Tech Specs — ETC primary
- Eos Family online help — Control Protocols — ETC primary
- Eos Family online help — About Eos Family Show Control — ETC primary
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