LV966: The Smart Way to Control Large LED Installations
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Practical Lighting Without the Wiring Nightmare
As practical lighting becomes increasingly sophisticated across film, television, theatre, immersive experiences, escape rooms, exhibitions, and scenic installations, one challenge continues to slow projects down:
LED wiring.
Large-scale LED installations can require hundreds of individual LEDs, each needing its own resistor, connection point, and wiring route. What begins as a simple lighting concept can quickly become a time-consuming exercise in soldering, cable management, and troubleshooting.
The LV966 was developed to solve exactly that problem.
Originally designed for complex console and control-panel lighting used in Sci-Fi productions, the LV966 has evolved into a powerful and versatile LED control platform capable of managing large numbers of LEDs with dramatically reduced installation time.
LV966, 96 LED Channels With Built-In Resistors
At the heart of the LV966 are 96 individual low-power LED control channels, each featuring an integrated 330Ω resistor.
This simple but powerful feature removes one of the most repetitive tasks in LED installation: adding a resistor to every LED.
Instead of calculating resistor values, creating resistor boards, or soldering additional components, installers can connect LEDs directly to the controller.
The result is:
Faster installation
Cleaner wiring
Reduced component count
Improved reliability
Easier fault finding
For projects involving dozens or even hundreds of LEDs, the time savings can be substantial.
Built for Detailed Console and Prop Lighting
The LV966 was originally created for the demanding world of film and television practical effects.
Control panels, spacecraft consoles, futuristic set pieces, and illuminated props often contain large numbers of indicator LEDs that must be individually controlled while fitting into tight spaces.
The combination of 96 outputs and integrated resistors makes the LV966 particularly well suited to:
Sci-Fi control panels
Set dressing practicals
Cockpit instrumentation
Interactive exhibits
Escape room installations
Museum displays
Architectural feature lighting
Custom electronic props
Wherever large numbers of LEDs are required, the LV966 helps reduce complexity while maintaining full creative control.
Six High-Power Outputs for Larger Loads
In addition to the 96 low-power LED channels, the LV966 includes six high-current outputs, each capable of delivering up to 4 amps.
These outputs allow the controller to drive:
LED strips
Accent lighting
Backlighting
High-power LED assemblies
Decorative lighting elements
This means a single LV966 can often handle both detailed indicator lighting and larger feature lighting effects simultaneously.
Rather than installing multiple controllers, designers can centralise control within a single compact unit.
Flexible DMX Addressing
Every installation is different.
Some projects require all outputs to operate together, while others need separate control zones.
The LV966 addresses this through its onboard menu system, allowing independent DMX addressing of both the low-power and high-power output sections.
This flexibility makes it easy to:
Create separate lighting zones
Offset addresses
Group outputs logically
Simplify programming
Integrate into existing DMX infrastructures
Whether controlling a single prop or an entire set piece, the LV966 adapts to the requirements of the installation.
Wired or Wireless Control
Modern productions often need flexibility in how lighting data is distributed.
The LV966 supports both traditional wired control and wireless operation.
DMX Connectivity
DMX input and pass-through are provided via RJ45 connectors, making integration into existing control systems straightforward.
Built-In CRMX
For installations where cabling is impractical, the LV966 includes integrated CRMX wireless DMX technology.
This allows lighting designers and practical electricians to deploy complex lighting systems without running additional data cables across sets, stages, or exhibition spaces.
The result is faster setup, cleaner installations, and greater creative freedom.
Designed for Real-World Production Environments
The LV966 operates from a wide 12–24V DC input, making it compatible with common power systems used throughout film, television, theatre, and live events.
An onboard regulated 5V supply allows direct connection of standard indicator LEDs using the integrated resistors.
This makes the controller particularly effective for:
LED matrices
Control panels
Button illumination
Instrument lighting
Decorative practical effects
By combining power regulation, resistor integration, and DMX control into a single unit, the LV966 reduces the amount of supporting hardware required on a project.
Less Wiring. More Creativity.
The best technology often goes unnoticed because it removes problems before they occur.
The LV966 eliminates much of the wiring complexity traditionally associated with large LED installations, allowing designers, prop builders, electricians, and technicians to focus on creating compelling visual experiences rather than managing hundreds of resistors and connections.
With 96 integrated LED channels, six high-current outputs, CRMX wireless capability, flexible DMX addressing, and a compact form factor, the LV966 provides a powerful solution for anyone building high-density LED systems.
Whether you're creating a futuristic control console, an interactive exhibit, a theatre practical, or a custom lighting installation, the LV966 delivers professional-grade LED control with significantly less wiring effort.
