{"title":"Playback units","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlayback Units allow you to \u003cstrong data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"736\"\u003estore and run pre-programmed lighting or animation sequences\u003c\/strong\u003e without needing a computer connected during operation. They are commonly used for automated displays, synchronized lighting shows, and animatronic control.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"n4-g4-mp3-director","title":"N4-G4-MP3 Director","description":"\u003ch6\u003eDescription\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe N4-G4-MP3 Director is a compact, powerful Light-O-Rama Show Director with a MP3 Player that is designed to take the place of your PC for a show at Christmas, Halloween, or any other event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eTo use this Director with RGBPlus sequences, you must have \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.lightorama.com\/pages\/controller-firmware-updates\"\u003efirmware version\u003c\/a\u003e 6.11 or higher installed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unit is simple to operate. Just insert a SD memory card and connect the director to the first controller in your network with a Cat5 line (instead of connecting that controller to a USB485 adapter then your PC). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis director controls one, two, three or four high speed networks of Light-O-Rama controllers while simultaneously playing MP3 audio files. The four networks can each run up to a speed of 1000K which allows this director to control up to 960 CTB16PC\/LOR160x controllers or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-many-lights-can-i-connect\"\u003e19,200 pixels\u003c\/a\u003e in total, making this director a great match for the pixel based Light-O-Rama Pixie and Cosmic Color devices. Need to control more pixels? \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pixielink\"\u003eTake a look at our Pixielink adapter for the PC.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe on-board real-time clock with power-fail back can be used to schedule shows. Six trigger inputs allow shows to be started by external events, usually momentary switches and\/or motion detectors. The N4-G4-MP3-DIRECTOR Director is backwards compatible with earlier directors, meaning shows made for those directors can be plugged in with no changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis unit is housed in a rugged steel housing with convenient mounting slots on the sides. It can be placed inside your house\/garage as is, or placed in an enclosure for outdoor use. This unit performs in temperatures down to -40 degrees.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMultiple directors can be linked to allow virtually limitless output capacity.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eA SD card writer is required to move the show from your PC to the SD card. If you do not already have one, you should add the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.lightorama.com\/collections\/showtime-directors-and-sd-cards\/products\/sdcare\"\u003eSD Card Reader\/Writer\u003c\/a\u003e to your purchase.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePower Cord\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Showtime Director will receive its power from the nearest controller in the majority of cases. A 12V Wall Power Adapter is NOT included with this purchase. \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou must purchase a \u003ca style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" href=\"\/products\/12voltwalltrnsfmr\"\u003e12V Wall Power Adapter\u003c\/a\u003e to provide power to your Director if ANY of the following are true:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou would like to connect an external timer instead of using the built in timer on this device\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour first network contains nothing except our singing faces and Pixie2 controllers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will not have any controllers connected to Network 1 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo provide auxiliary power to a Director with a Pixie4, Pixie8 or Pixie16, the Pixie must be connected to Net 1 and the jumper must be placed on JP2 of the board to provide power. The jumper is not on the board by default. You do not need to place this jumper if there is an AC Unit that provides power connected to Net 1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/2969\/1125\/files\/JP2withwithoutjumper_480x480.jpg?v=1671722371\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eSD Card\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you need a backup card for your Showtime Director, we suggest Kingston or Gigastone Technology SDHC class 4 SD memory cards, size 8GB, 16GB or 32GB, because they're rated to work at -20 degrees. SD or SD\u003cspan\u003eH\u003c\/span\u003eC memory cards should be formatted as FAT16 or FAT32. SD\u003cspan\u003eX\u003c\/span\u003eC memory cards (typically 64GB and higher) will not work unless the device is partitioned so the first partition is formatted as FAT32.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eYour backup card MUST be 32gb or LESS.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe do NOT recommend using class 2 memory cards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.  Look for a 2 with a 'C' around it.  These are very slow cards and most have trouble keeping up with the demands from Light-O-Rama.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe do NOT recommend any SanDisk SDHC memory cards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e. Many of our customers have reported issues making them work in Light-O-Rama ShowTime Directors.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eDetails\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon’t want to dedicate a personal computer to control your show?  We’ve made it easy with our ShowTime Director series.  Simply create your show as normal with our ShowTime Sequencing Suite on your Microsoft Windows based computer, use a Light-O-Rama application to transfer all the show commands and audio to an SD memory card and plug that SD memory card into one of our ShowTime Directors. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe Light-O-Rama ShowTime Director replaces your computer in a Light-O-Rama data network\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003emini\u003c\/strong\u003eDirector uses just one LOR data network and starts running the show as soon as power is applied or a trigger is activated. The miniDirector can handle \u003cstrong\u003eone\u003c\/strong\u003e LOR data network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eN2\u003c\/strong\u003e-G4-MP3 Director has a built-in clock for scheduling shows and can handle \u003cstrong\u003etwo\u003c\/strong\u003e LOR data networks. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eN4\u003c\/strong\u003e-G4-MP3 Director has a built-in clock for scheduling shows and can handle \u003cstrong\u003efour\u003c\/strong\u003e LOR data networks. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow many typical songs and sequences will fit on one SD memory card?  For 128Kbs encoded MP3 music files and average sized corresponding sequence files, a 512 MB SD card will hold about four hours of lighting commands and audio. You’ll have plenty of capacity for your shows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"divider divider-solid\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca id=\"g3\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eN4-G4-MP3 ShowTime Director  (with real-time clock)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/2969\/1125\/files\/G4-MP3-Front-RevE_480x480.png?v=1651594671\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fourth generation N4-G4-MP3 ShowTime Director unit is simple to operate. It's designed to control four data networks of Light-O-Rama controllers while simultaneously playing MP3 music files.  Create an SD memory card with your show commands, music and schedule using our ShowTime Sequencing Suite, insert the card in the ShowTime Director and you’re done.  The Director will run the show based on the predetermined schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe N4-G4-MP3 ShowTime Director supports four high-speed 1000Kbps networks for big displays containing large numbers of smart pixels. Don't need four networks but want the real time clock? Try the N2-G4-MP3 instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSD cards up to 32GB are supported.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unit is housed in a rugged steel housing with convenient mounting slots on the sides. It can be placed on a desktop or mounted in a suitable enclosure for outdoor use. This unit performs in temperatures down to -40 degrees and typically powers itself from a nearby Light-O-Rama controller.  6.5″w x 2.75″h x 1.25″d. The N4-G4-MP3 ShowTime Director is not weatherproof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePop out the SD card at any time and insert another to switch shows and\/or schedules. The N4-G4-MP3 Director will start the new SD card shows when the card is inserted, as specified by the schedules and\/or in response to input triggers.  The Director can be powered by a nearby Light-O-Rama controller, so you just turn on power to the controller to start the show. The ShowTime Director can also be powered by your external \u003ca href=\"\/products\/12vowatr\"\u003e12VDC power supply\u003c\/a\u003e that you can use to turn on and off the show if you don't want to use the internal timer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ShowTime Director can also control DMX-512 universes (one on each data network).  The sequences must only have DMX-512 universes defined in them. If there is a Light-O-Rama data network defined in the sequence, it will take precedence over any DMX-512 universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed input triggers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe N4-G4-MP3 ShowTime Director has six external triggers built in. Connect each to a button and link the button to a specific show. When the viewer pushes the button the appropriate show is played.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpecial note: the ShowTime Director does not accommodate InputPup triggers.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do you use an MP3 Director with multiple network ports? (N2-G4-MP3 or N4-G4-MP3)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/2969\/1125\/files\/LOR-TypicalLayout-StandaloneShowtimeDirector-RevB-White-1024x469_480x480.jpg?v=1651689656\" width=\"657\" height=\"301\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.\u003c\/strong\u003e  The Light-O-Rama ShowTime Sequencing Suite works on your personal computer running Microsoft Windows and allows you to design your own shows.  When your show is ready, the show commands and audio are transferred to a standard SD memory card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe standard SD memory card with all the show commands and audio is plugged into your ShowTime Director.  The computer running your ShowTime Sequencing Suite is no longer needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe N2-G4-MP3 ShowTime Director shown replacing the computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4.\u003c\/strong\u003e  The ShowTime Director can run your show continuously, automatically start\/shows shows from it’s built-in clock or use an external triggering device such as a push button or motion sensor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5.\u003c\/strong\u003e  The ShowTime Director has a standard stereo 1\/8″ mini-jack for connecting the audio to your sound system or FM transmitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6.\u003c\/strong\u003e  The Light-O-Rama professional or residential high voltage AC light controllers include special effects such as simple on\/off, intensities, smooth fading, twinkling, shimmering.  Over 200 controllers can be daisy chained, mixed and matched on one LOR network giving you the ability to command thousands of channels.  Need more channels?  Add another Light-O-Rama network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7.\u003c\/strong\u003e  Electrical power is supplied to the controller placed close to your lights so you don’t need to run long extension cords.  Commands from the ShowTime Sequencing Suite via the ShowTime Director are performed on each controller.  Power to each of the attached lighting circuits is controlled independently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8.\u003c\/strong\u003e  The N2-G4-MP3 ShowTime Director can run two dedicated data networks.  The networks can be configured as  ‘high-speed’ and perfect for high-channel-count pixel displays using our Cosmic Color Ribbons, Bulbs and Pixels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9. \u003c\/strong\u003eMultiple Cosmic Color Ribbon, Bulbs and Pixel devices connected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsing multiple N4-G4-MP3 Directors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to get even bigger? You can have multiple N4-G4-MP3 Directors and sync them together over a standard LOR data network or wirelessly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www1.lightorama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/LOR-TypicalLayout-StandaloneShowtimeDirector-N4-RevC-1500.jpg\" class=\"fancybox image\" rel=\"gallery\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-23127\" src=\"https:\/\/www1.lightorama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/LOR-TypicalLayout-StandaloneShowtimeDirector-N4-RevC-1500-956x1024.jpg\" alt=\"LOR-Typical Layout N4-G4-MP3 Director\" width=\"956\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www1.lightorama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/LOR-TypicalLayout-StandaloneShowtimeDirector-N4-RevC-1500-956x1024.jpg 956w, https:\/\/www1.lightorama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/LOR-TypicalLayout-StandaloneShowtimeDirector-N4-RevC-1500-140x150.jpg 140w, https:\/\/www1.lightorama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/LOR-TypicalLayout-StandaloneShowtimeDirector-N4-RevC-1500-280x300.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www1.lightorama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/LOR-TypicalLayout-StandaloneShowtimeDirector-N4-RevC-1500-768x823.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www1.lightorama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/LOR-TypicalLayout-StandaloneShowtimeDirector-N4-RevC-1500.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 956px) 100vw, 956px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.\u003c\/strong\u003e  The Light-O-Rama ShowTime Sequencing Suite works on your personal computer running Microsoft Windows and allows you to design your own shows.  When your show is ready, the show commands and audio are transferred to a standard SD memory card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe standard SD memory card with all the show commands and audio is plugged into your ShowTime Director.  The computer running your ShowTime Sequencing Suite is no longer needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe N4-G4-MP3 ShowTime Director shown replacing the computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4.\u003c\/strong\u003e  The ShowTime Director can run your show continuously, automatically start\/shows shows from it’s built-in clock or use an external triggering device such as a push button or motion sensor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5.\u003c\/strong\u003e  The ShowTime Director has a standard stereo 1\/8″ mini-jack for connecting the audio to your sound system or FM transmitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6.\u003c\/strong\u003e  The Light-O-Rama professional or residential high voltage AC light controllers include special effects such as simple on\/off, intensities, smooth fading, twinkling, shimmering.  Over 200 controllers can be daisy chained, mixed and matched on one LOR network giving you the ability to command thousands of channels.  Need more channels?  Add another Light-O-Rama network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7.\u003c\/strong\u003e  Electrical power is supplied to the controller placed close to your lights so you don’t need to run long extension cords.  Commands from the ShowTime Sequencing Suite via the ShowTime Director are performed on each controller.  Power to each of the attached lighting circuits is controlled independently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8.\u003c\/strong\u003e  The N4-G4-MP3 ShowTime Director can run four dedicated data networks.  The networks can be configured as  ‘high-speed’ and perfect for high-channel-count pixel displays using our Cosmic Color Ribbons, Bulbs and Pixels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e  Multiple Cosmic Color Ribbon, Bulbs and Pixel devices connected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"divider divider-solid\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003euMP3g4 ShowTime\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emini\u003c\/span\u003eDirector\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/2969\/1125\/files\/gen4-mini-director-with-mp3-player-6_480x480.jpg?v=1651689329\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"size-medium wp-image-62\"\u003eThe Light-O-Rama miniDirector is a compact, powerful show director designed to take the place of your PC. It directs a network of LOR controllers or a DMX-512 universe while simultaneously playing MP3 audio files. If there is a Light-O-Rama data network defined in the sequence, it will take precedence over the DMX-512 universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"size-medium wp-image-62\"\u003eThree trigger inputs allow shows to be started by external events like switch closures or motion detectors. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"size-medium wp-image-62\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe uMP3g4 ShowTime miniDirector is not weatherproof.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen the Light-O-Rama ShowTime Sequencing Suite, use the built-in utility to put your show and music on an SD memory card, insert the SD card into your ShowTime miniDirector and watch the lights dance to the music. TheShowTime miniDirector runs your show as soon as power is applied or a trigger is activated. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe miniDirector has no real-time clock for scheduling shows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do you use a uMP3g4\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emini\u003c\/span\u003eDirector?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/2969\/1125\/files\/LOR-TypicalLayout-miniDirector-RevA-White-1024x513_480x480.jpg?v=1651689251\" width=\"628\" height=\"314\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe Light-O-Rama ShowTime Sequencing Suite works on your personal computer running Microsoft Windows and allows you to design your own shows.  When your show is ready, the show commands and audio are transferred to a standard SD memory card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe standard SD memory card with all the show commands and audio is plugged into your ShowTime miniDirector.  The computer running your ShowTime Sequencing Suite is no longer needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe ShowTime miniDirector (ShowTime  runs your show and is typically powered from a nearby controller.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe ShowTime miniDirector can run your show continuously anytime power is supplied or use external triggering device such as a push button or motion sensor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe ShowTime miniDirector has a standard stereo 1\/8″ mini-jack for connecting the audio to your sound system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(upper example) The Light-O-Rama high voltage AC light controllers include special effects such as simple on\/off, intensities, smooth fading, twinkling, shimmering.  Over 200 controllers can be daisy chained and mixed\/matched on one LOR network giving you the ability to command thousands of channels.  Need more channels?  Add another Light-O-Rama network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(upper example) Electrical power is supplied to the controller placed close to your lights so you don’t need to run long extension cords.  Commands from the ShowTime Sequencing Suite are performed on each controller.  Power to each of the attached lighting circuits is controlled independently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(lower example) Smart pixel controller including Cosmic Color and Pixie controllers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(lower example) Smart pixel packages such as a 16×25 (16 vertical strands of 25) or 16×50 (16 vertical strands) pixel trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eUser Manual\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www1.lightorama.com\/PDF\/G4-MP3_Man_Web.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView the user manual for the Light-O-Rama Showtime Directors here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/warranties\"\u003e \u003cimg height=\"145\" width=\"531\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/2969\/1125\/files\/TwoYearBanner150x550_1_480x480.png?v=1647137304\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Light-O-Rama","offers":[{"title":"None","offer_id":42668300337229,"sku":"N4-G4-MP3-DIRECTOR","price":299.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blank 32GB","offer_id":42668300369997,"sku":"N4-G4-MP3-DIRECTOR|SD-CARD-32GB","price":309.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/7049\/9917\/files\/G4-MP3-Front-RevE.png?v=1770841629"},{"product_id":"n2-g4-mp3-director","title":"N2-G4-MP3 Director","description":"\u003ch6\u003eDescription\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe N2-G4-MP3 Director is a compact, powerful Light-O-Rama Show Director with a MP3 Player that is designed to take the place of your PC \u003cspan\u003efor a show at Christmas, Halloween, or any other event.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eTo use this Director with RGBPlus sequences, you must have \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.lightorama.com\/pages\/controller-firmware-updates\"\u003efirmware version\u003c\/a\u003e 6.11 or higher installed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unit is simple to operate. Just insert a SD memory card and connect the director to the first controller in your network with a Cat5 line (instead of connecting that controller to a USB485 adapter then your PC). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis director controls one or two high speed networks of Light-O-Rama controllers while simultaneously playing MP3 audio files. The two networks can each run up to a speed of 1000K which allows this director to control up to 480 CTB16PC\/LOR160x controllers or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-many-lights-can-i-connect\"\u003e9600 pixels\u003c\/a\u003e in total, making this director a great match for the pixel based Light-O-Rama Pixie and Cosmic Color devices. \u003cspan\u003eIn order to use every smart pixel prop prop available in RGBPlus Sequences, you will need at N4-G4-MP3 Director. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.lightorama.com\/pages\/rgbplus-networks\"\u003eLearn more by clicking here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe on-board real-time clock with power-fail back can be used to schedule shows. Six trigger inputs allow shows to be started by external events, usually momentary switches and\/or motion detectors. The N2-G4-MP3-DIRECTOR Director is backwards compatible with earlier directors, meaning shows made for those directors can be plugged in with no changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unit is housed in a rugged steel housing with convenient mounting slots on the sides. It can be placed inside your house\/garage as is, or placed in an enclosure for outdoor use. This unit performs in temperatures down to -40 degrees.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMultiple directors can be linked to allow virtually limitless output capacity.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA SD card writer is required to move the show from your PC to the SD card. If you do not already have one, you should add the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.lightorama.com\/collections\/showtime-directors-and-sd-cards\/products\/sdcare\"\u003eSD Card Reader\/Writer\u003c\/a\u003e to your purchase.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePower Cord\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Showtime Director will receive its power from the nearest controller in the majority of cases. A 12V Wall Power Adapter is NOT included with this purchase. \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou must purchase a \u003ca style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" href=\"\/products\/12voltwalltrnsfmr\"\u003e12V Wall Power Adapter\u003c\/a\u003e to provide power to your Director if ANY of the following are true:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou would like to connect an external timer instead of using the built in timer on this device\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour first network contains nothing except our singing faces and Pixie2 controllers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will not have any controllers connected to Network 1 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo provide auxiliary power to a Director with a Pixie4, Pixie8 or Pixie16, the Pixie must be connected to Net 1 and the jumper must be placed on JP2 of the board to provide power. The jumper is not on the board by default. You do not need to place this jumper if there is an AC Unit that provides power connected to Net 1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/2969\/1125\/files\/JP2withwithoutjumper_480x480.jpg?v=1671722371\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eSD Card\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you need a backup card for your Showtime Director, we suggest Kingston or Gigastone Technology SDHC class 4 SD memory cards, size 8GB, 16GB or 32GB, because they're rated to work at -20 degrees. SD or SD\u003cspan\u003eH\u003c\/span\u003eC memory cards should be formatted as FAT16 or FAT32. SD\u003cspan\u003eX\u003c\/span\u003eC memory cards (typically 64GB and higher) will not work unless the device is partitioned so the first partition is formatted as FAT32.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour card MUST be 32gb or LESS.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe do NOT recommend using class 2 memory cards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.  Look for a 2 with a 'C' around it.  These are very slow cards and most have trouble keeping up with the demands from Light-O-Rama.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe do NOT recommend any SanDisk SDHC memory cards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e. Many of our customers have reported issues making them work in Light-O-Rama ShowTime Directors.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eDetails\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon’t want to dedicate a personal computer to control your show?  We’ve made it easy with our ShowTime Director series.  Simply create your show as normal with our ShowTime Sequencing Suite on your Microsoft Windows based computer, use a Light-O-Rama application to transfer all the show commands and audio to an SD memory card and plug that SD memory card into one of our ShowTime Directors. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe Light-O-Rama ShowTime Director replaces your computer in a Light-O-Rama data network\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003emini\u003c\/strong\u003eDirector uses just one LOR data network and starts running the show as soon as power is applied or a trigger is activated. The miniDirector can handle \u003cstrong\u003eone\u003c\/strong\u003e LOR data network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eN2\u003c\/strong\u003e-G4-MP3 Director has a built-in clock for scheduling shows and can handle \u003cstrong\u003etwo\u003c\/strong\u003e LOR data networks. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eN4\u003c\/strong\u003e-G4-MP3 Director has a built-in clock for scheduling shows and can handle \u003cstrong\u003efour\u003c\/strong\u003e LOR data networks. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow many typical songs and sequences will fit on one SD memory card?  For 128Kbs encoded MP3 music files and average sized corresponding sequence files, a 512 MB SD card will hold about four hours of lighting commands and audio. You’ll have plenty of capacity for your shows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"divider divider-solid\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca id=\"g3\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eExample: N4-G4-MP3 ShowTime Director  (with real-time clock)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/2969\/1125\/files\/G4-MP3-Front-RevE_480x480.png?v=1651594671\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fourth generation N4-G4-MP3 ShowTime Director unit is simple to operate. It's designed to control four data networks of Light-O-Rama controllers while simultaneously playing MP3 music files.  Create an SD memory card with your show commands, music and schedule using our ShowTime Sequencing Suite, insert the card in the ShowTime Director and you’re done.  The Director will run the show based on the predetermined schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe N4-G4-MP3 ShowTime Director supports four high-speed 1000Kbps networks for big displays containing large numbers of smart pixels. Don't need four networks but want the real time clock? Try the N2-G4-MP3 instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSD cards up to 32GB are supported.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unit is housed in a rugged steel housing with convenient mounting slots on the sides. It can be placed on a desktop or mounted in a suitable enclosure for outdoor use. This unit performs in temperatures down to -40 degrees and typically powers itself from a nearby Light-O-Rama controller.  6.5″w x 2.75″h x 1.25″d. The N4-G4-MP3 ShowTime Director is not weatherproof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePop out the SD card at any time and insert another to switch shows and\/or schedules. The N4-G4-MP3 Director will start the new SD card shows when the card is inserted, as specified by the schedules and\/or in response to input triggers.  The Director can be powered by a nearby Light-O-Rama controller, so you just turn on power to the controller to start the show. The ShowTime Director can also be powered by your external \u003ca href=\"\/products\/12vowatr\"\u003e12VDC power supply\u003c\/a\u003e that you can use to turn on and off the show if you don't want to use the internal timer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ShowTime Director can also control DMX-512 universes (one on each data network).  The sequences must only have DMX-512 universes defined in them. If there is a Light-O-Rama data network defined in the sequence, it will take precedence over any DMX-512 universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed input triggers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe N4-G4-MP3 ShowTime Director has six external triggers built in. Connect each to a button and link the button to a specific show. When the viewer pushes the button the appropriate show is played.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpecial note: the ShowTime Director does not accommodate InputPup triggers.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do you use an MP3 Director with multiple network ports? (N2-G4-MP3 or N4-G4-MP3)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/2969\/1125\/files\/LOR-TypicalLayout-StandaloneShowtimeDirector-RevB-White-1024x469_480x480.jpg?v=1651689656\" width=\"657\" height=\"301\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.\u003c\/strong\u003e  The Light-O-Rama ShowTime Sequencing Suite works on your personal computer running Microsoft Windows and allows you to design your own shows.  When your show is ready, the show commands and audio are transferred to a standard SD memory card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe standard SD memory card with all the show commands and audio is plugged into your ShowTime Director.  The computer running your ShowTime Sequencing Suite is no longer needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe N2-G4-MP3 ShowTime Director shown replacing the computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4.\u003c\/strong\u003e  The ShowTime Director can run your show continuously, automatically start\/shows shows from it’s built-in clock or use an external triggering device such as a push button or motion sensor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5.\u003c\/strong\u003e  The ShowTime Director has a standard stereo 1\/8″ mini-jack for connecting the audio to your sound system or FM transmitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6.\u003c\/strong\u003e  The Light-O-Rama professional or residential high voltage AC light controllers include special effects such as simple on\/off, intensities, smooth fading, twinkling, shimmering.  Over 200 controllers can be daisy chained, mixed and matched on one LOR network giving you the ability to command thousands of channels.  Need more channels?  Add another Light-O-Rama network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7.\u003c\/strong\u003e  Electrical power is supplied to the controller placed close to your lights so you don’t need to run long extension cords.  Commands from the ShowTime Sequencing Suite via the ShowTime Director are performed on each controller.  Power to each of the attached lighting circuits is controlled independently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8.\u003c\/strong\u003e  The N2-G4-MP3 ShowTime Director can run two dedicated data networks.  The networks can be configured as  ‘high-speed’ and perfect for high-channel-count pixel displays using our Cosmic Color Ribbons, Bulbs and Pixels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9. \u003c\/strong\u003eMultiple Cosmic Color Ribbon, Bulbs and Pixel devices connected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsing multiple N4-G4-MP3 Directors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to get even bigger? You can have multiple N4-G4-MP3 Directors and sync them together over a standard LOR data network or wirelessly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www1.lightorama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/LOR-TypicalLayout-StandaloneShowtimeDirector-N4-RevC-1500.jpg\" class=\"fancybox image\" rel=\"gallery\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-23127\" src=\"https:\/\/www1.lightorama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/LOR-TypicalLayout-StandaloneShowtimeDirector-N4-RevC-1500-956x1024.jpg\" alt=\"LOR-Typical Layout N4-G4-MP3 Director\" width=\"956\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www1.lightorama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/LOR-TypicalLayout-StandaloneShowtimeDirector-N4-RevC-1500-956x1024.jpg 956w, https:\/\/www1.lightorama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/LOR-TypicalLayout-StandaloneShowtimeDirector-N4-RevC-1500-140x150.jpg 140w, https:\/\/www1.lightorama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/LOR-TypicalLayout-StandaloneShowtimeDirector-N4-RevC-1500-280x300.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www1.lightorama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/LOR-TypicalLayout-StandaloneShowtimeDirector-N4-RevC-1500-768x823.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www1.lightorama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/LOR-TypicalLayout-StandaloneShowtimeDirector-N4-RevC-1500.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 956px) 100vw, 956px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.\u003c\/strong\u003e  The Light-O-Rama ShowTime Sequencing Suite works on your personal computer running Microsoft Windows and allows you to design your own shows.  When your show is ready, the show commands and audio are transferred to a standard SD memory card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe standard SD memory card with all the show commands and audio is plugged into your ShowTime Director.  The computer running your ShowTime Sequencing Suite is no longer needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe N4-G4-MP3 ShowTime Director shown replacing the computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4.\u003c\/strong\u003e  The ShowTime Director can run your show continuously, automatically start\/shows shows from it’s built-in clock or use an external triggering device such as a push button or motion sensor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5.\u003c\/strong\u003e  The ShowTime Director has a standard stereo 1\/8″ mini-jack for connecting the audio to your sound system or FM transmitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6.\u003c\/strong\u003e  The Light-O-Rama professional or residential high voltage AC light controllers include special effects such as simple on\/off, intensities, smooth fading, twinkling, shimmering.  Over 200 controllers can be daisy chained, mixed and matched on one LOR network giving you the ability to command thousands of channels.  Need more channels?  Add another Light-O-Rama network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7.\u003c\/strong\u003e  Electrical power is supplied to the controller placed close to your lights so you don’t need to run long extension cords.  Commands from the ShowTime Sequencing Suite via the ShowTime Director are performed on each controller.  Power to each of the attached lighting circuits is controlled independently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8.\u003c\/strong\u003e  The N4-G4-MP3 ShowTime Director can run four dedicated data networks.  The networks can be configured as  ‘high-speed’ and perfect for high-channel-count pixel displays using our Cosmic Color Ribbons, Bulbs and Pixels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e  Multiple Cosmic Color Ribbon, Bulbs and Pixel devices connected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"divider divider-solid\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003euMP3g4 ShowTime\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emini\u003c\/span\u003eDirector\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/2969\/1125\/files\/gen4-mini-director-with-mp3-player-6_480x480.jpg?v=1651689329\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"size-medium wp-image-62\"\u003eThe Light-O-Rama miniDirector is a compact, powerful show director designed to take the place of your PC. It directs a network of LOR controllers or a DMX-512 universe while simultaneously playing MP3 audio files. If there is a Light-O-Rama data network defined in the sequence, it will take precedence over the DMX-512 universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"size-medium wp-image-62\"\u003eThree trigger inputs allow shows to be started by external events like switch closures or motion detectors. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"size-medium wp-image-62\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe uMP3g4 ShowTime miniDirector is not weatherproof.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen the Light-O-Rama ShowTime Sequencing Suite, use the built-in utility to put your show and music on an SD memory card, insert the SD card into your ShowTime miniDirector and watch the lights dance to the music. TheShowTime miniDirector runs your show as soon as power is applied or a trigger is activated. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe miniDirector has no real-time clock for scheduling shows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do you use a uMP3g4\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emini\u003c\/span\u003eDirector?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/2969\/1125\/files\/LOR-TypicalLayout-miniDirector-RevA-White-1024x513_480x480.jpg?v=1651689251\" width=\"628\" height=\"314\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe Light-O-Rama ShowTime Sequencing Suite works on your personal computer running Microsoft Windows and allows you to design your own shows.  When your show is ready, the show commands and audio are transferred to a standard SD memory card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe standard SD memory card with all the show commands and audio is plugged into your ShowTime miniDirector.  The computer running your ShowTime Sequencing Suite is no longer needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe ShowTime miniDirector (ShowTime  runs your show and is typically powered from a nearby controller.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe ShowTime miniDirector can run your show continuously anytime power is supplied or use external triggering device such as a push button or motion sensor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe ShowTime miniDirector has a standard stereo 1\/8″ mini-jack for connecting the audio to your sound system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(upper example) The Light-O-Rama high voltage AC light controllers include special effects such as simple on\/off, intensities, smooth fading, twinkling, shimmering.  Over 200 controllers can be daisy chained and mixed\/matched on one LOR network giving you the ability to command thousands of channels.  Need more channels?  Add another Light-O-Rama network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(upper example) Electrical power is supplied to the controller placed close to your lights so you don’t need to run long extension cords.  Commands from the ShowTime Sequencing Suite are performed on each controller.  Power to each of the attached lighting circuits is controlled independently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(lower example) Smart pixel controller including Cosmic Color and Pixie controllers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(lower example) Smart pixel packages such as a 16×25 (16 vertical strands of 25) or 16×50 (16 vertical strands) pixel trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eUser Manual\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www1.lightorama.com\/PDF\/G4-MP3_Man_Web.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView the user manual for the Light-O-Rama Showtime Directors here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/warranties\"\u003e \u003cimg height=\"145\" width=\"531\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/2969\/1125\/files\/TwoYearBanner150x550_1_480x480.png?v=1647137304\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Light-O-Rama","offers":[{"title":"None","offer_id":42668300435533,"sku":"N2-G4-MP3-DIRECTOR","price":239.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blank 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