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XTBA - DMX & DALI communication protocols done right

XTBA DALI Quick Start Guide

XTBA is launching a DALI test and programming tool, called the XTBA DALI Watch.  

We have also now published our exclusive XTBA DALI Quick Start Guide, which will allow you to get your fixtures up and running quickly without the normal mystery and doubt!

XTBA introduces the DALI Watch

XBTA is launching a new DALI product which will remove most of the mystery of the protocol, and make even the most complicated installations work!

The XTBA DALI Watch will test and program DALI for you.  

Watch out for more details as they are announced, but in the meantime please see the product page

Welcome to our new website...

If you have ever visted XTBA's website before, you will now notice big changes with our new website.

We have tried to make it fast and easy to find information about our products, with as much as possible on the specific product page.

We hope that you like it, please have a good look around as there is tons of information here...

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Backfade Success Story...

XTBA has recently supplied a major US TV station in New York with six of our four universe Backfades, and one eight universe Backfade, with numerous remotes to back up in their studios.

We tell you this not to brag (well a little) but to thank the team at ABC for their input with software additions, which at the time were met with ‘oh must we!’ but turned into ‘oh that was a good idea’, so we have now incorporated into all Backfades and remotes. 

See Backfade for more details...

23 years of XTBA importing DMXter™!

In 1991 we spotted an advert in Lighting Dimensions for a Goddard Design DMXtertm. XTBA had been selling DMX units but it was difficult to test DMX, so we rang up and ordered a unit. It arrived, we played with it - liked what we saw and promptly ordered five more. On their arrival we drove round to the first five lighting hire companies we could think of, and all were sold that day! So we bought five more and promptly sold them etc....

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XTBA is now 25 years old!

XTBA is now 25 and going strong!

For over twenty five years we have been specialising in DMX and associated products. We thank all our loyal clients who have kept us in Hob Nob biscuits, XLRs, solder and many interesting projects during this time - we look forward to working with everyone in the future.

DALI Products at XTBA!

XTBA has redesigned and updated our range of DMX to DALI and DALI to DMX products. See our DALI page for more details...The range now includes:

Some recent DALI installations using XTBA DALI products include the new Berlin Airport (full 512 DMX channels to DALI) and ITV's 'Dancing on Ice'. 

We've been in the DMX business for over 25 years, and during that time we have led the market in DMX innovation. XTBA has designed and built some of the finest DMX512 systems available, including DMX Merges and Splitter Systems. XTBA created, pioneered and popularised The Network Module System: Much imitated but never bettered, Network Modules became - and remain - a huge best seller. DALI products are now becoming a larger part of our business as this area grows.

Each of XTBA's wide range of products is designed to make life quicker, easier and more reliable for the lighting professional. Our data analysers and generators, distribution modules, Splitters and Mergers, are just a small part of our growing product line.

We have never compromised on quality, and each XTBA unit is built to the highest standard demanded by the lighting professional. No XTBA product has ever contained nasties like rivets or plastic PCB pillars. All our PCB's have plug in connectors for ease of maintenance, and we use only Neutrik XLRs. Most 19" rack units can be supplied with data connectors front or rear mounted for maximum flexibility in installation. All products are CE marked where appropriate, and come with a full 3 year guarantee.

XTBA is the sole importer into the UK of Goddard Design whose products include the DMXter, the 'industry standard' DMX test unit.

We provide a bespoke service to clients who require one off innovative products for specific applications, such as effects controllers, custom interfaces and so on. We will always be happy to discuss your requirements with you - call us.

If you would like more details about any of the products listed on this website, or if you have any queries concerning DMX512 or DALI, call, email or fax us at XTBA 'World Headquarters'