server tracking backup

[Ed75]

Question: does it make any difference what I use as protocol (Artnet or Sacn) for the use of a zeros server as tracking backup?

My rig is totally running on Sacn at the moment, sometimes with the addition of the physical DMX-outputs on my desk. (FLX) . This is my setup since I own the FLX and it runs great.

I'm considering adding a zeros server in my stagerack, which is always connected via network to my desk anyway for Sacn operation.  

 

[Charlie Newman]

Others please do correct me if I'm wrong, but I can't see it making a difference depending on the protocol as they're both reliable unless something later down the line failed in which case a backup desk wouldn't solve the issue. So it shouldn't do as I can't see the desk failing exclusively with sACN.

[Davidmk]

You have to use sACN if you want tracking backup. It cannot work with ArtNet.

See the grey information box on the manual page for tracking backup.

https://www.zero88.com/manuals/zeros/setup/devices/tracking-backup

 

[Charlie Newman]

14 hours ago, Davidmk said:

It cannot work with ArtNet.

I believe it can, just not with static IP mode? 

[Davidmk]

Yep, OK, point taken. My take on it was affected by wanting static i/p addresses in my network.

Not that I've used TB, just wanted a network I could use it on without re-configuration.

[Charlie Newman]

11 minutes ago, Davidmk said:

Yep, OK, point taken. My take on it was affected by wanting static i/p addresses in my network.

Not that I've used TB, just wanted a network I could use it on without re-configuration.

Ah ok gotcha, makes sense. Sorry wasn't trying to be hostile or anything just wanted to provide all the options

[Davidmk]

No at all. Valid correction.