Spectrum DZN-2C 2-Scene 12-Channel Stage Lighting Control Module DMX

Spectrum DZN-2C 2-Scene 12-Channel Stage Lighting Control Module DMX

The Spectrum DZN-2C is a manual two-scene lighting control console designed for stage, studio, and theatrical applications. It provides independent control over 12 lighting channels per scene, allowing operators to preset two distinct lighting looks and cross-fade between them using the built-in cross fader. A third independent master control handles special lighting effects outside of the two main scenes.

Specifications & What's Included

• Brand: Spectrum
• Model: DZN-2C
• Configuration: 2-scene
• Channels: 12 per scene (24 total faders)
• Cross fader for smooth A/B scene transitions
• 3rd independent master control for special lighting effects
• Flash keys for each channel
• Blackout control button
• Output: 6-pin control connector
• Rear: Master I/O port and three Control Out banks (channels 1-4, 5-8, 9-12)
• Form factor: tabletop/desktop console with rack-ear mounting tabs
• Unit only — no manual or peripherals included

Applications

Manual two-scene lighting consoles like the Spectrum DZN-2C are designed for theatrical stage productions, live performance venues, broadcast studios, houses of worship, and small-to-mid-size event productions where a straightforward scene-based control approach is preferred over full computerized control. The two-scene design lets a lighting operator preset one scene on Scene A faders while Scene B is live, then cross-fade to the new look instantly — a workflow well-suited to theatrical cues and live events. These analog-style consoles were a standard lighting control format from the 1980s through the 1990s and remain in use in smaller venues, educational theaters, and community performance spaces. The separate 6-pin control outputs connect the console to compatible dimmer racks, which carry the actual load-side electrical connections for the lighting fixtures.