Overview
The DMG Dash Light is a small RGB LED light panel - measuring at 5 x 3.1 x 1.1" / 12.8 x 8 x 2.8 cm.
It's wide variety of effects make it a great light for a lot of applications - natural lighting, party lighting, emergency lights, and much more. These modes are highly customizable.
It has an internal battery with no need for wall power - although it can be used while charging. And it's compact size is great for smaller spaces!
Table of Contents
EDC DMG Dash Component Guide
Quick Start Guide
First Steps
- Mounting the light to a light stand with a Baby Pin
- Using the Light Stand Mount, screw the threading into the hole on the bottom or side of the light.
- Loosen the tie-down on Light Stand Mount and secure onto the stand's baby pin.
- Mounting the light to a magnetic surface
- Using the Magnetic Mount, screw the threading into the hole on the bottom or side of the light.
- Mount the magnetic mount to the magnetic surface.
- Ensure the light is securely attached to the magnetic surface
- Powering On/Off
- Press and hold the ⏻ on the back of the fixture to turn ON/OFF
Operations & Modes
User Interface
- Power Button
- Menu Button (Quickly press to access the Menu)
- Navigation Button (Quickly press to cycle through menu options & settings on the main screen)
- Dimming & Selection Wheel (Rotate to change intensity or scroll through the menu. Press in to select items)
- USB-C Charging Port
- 1/4-20" Mounting Points (3 in total)
- Safety Cable Mounting Points (4 in total)
Screen Interface
- Intensity
- Color Temperature
- Saturation
- Hue
- Current Mode Indicator
- Bluetooth Indicator
- MYMIX Indicator
- Charging Indicator
- Battery Life Indicator
- Indicated the DASH is being powered by the USB cable.
Modes
- Accessing Modes Menu
- Press the Menu button
quickly
- Use the
button or red scroll wheel on the side to navigate through different modes
- Press the red scroll wheel in to select
- Press the Menu button
- Modes
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- White - This mode creates white light. You can adjust the attributes on the main screen (Color temperature, hue, saturation, intensity)
- Color - This mode allows for custom color using HSI (Hue, Saturation and Intensity) You can adjust the attributes on the main screen
- Gel - This mode has pre-loaded gels .You can pick the gel and adjust the attributes on the main screen
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FX - This mode has several common lighting effect. You can adjust the attributes on the main screen
- Emergency Vehicle,Paparazzi, TV Screen, Firelight, & Disco.
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Source M - This mode allows you to match several existing filmmaking light sources.
- Green Screen,Blue Screen, Xenon, Candle Flame, Frosty Moonlight, HP Sodium, LP Sodium, Tungsten Domestic, Mercury Vapor & Sodium Vapor.
Charging
- Use the provided USB-C to USB A and 5v AC adapter.
- Connect the USB-C side to the USB-C port on the side of the light.
- Connect the USB-A to the AC Adapter.
- Plug the AC Adapter into the wall.
- Charging Time from Dead to Full
- 2hrs45min to 3hr15min
Troubleshooting
Q: The dial has fallen off or is loose.
A: The dial needs to be reattached. Please contact the EDC for additional support.
Q: The mounts are not screwing into the light.
A: Ensure you are screwing it in straight and are not cross-threading the connection. Do not force it in.
Compatible EDC Accessories
Access is dependent on class equipment allocations & availability
- Husky Baby Stand
- C-Stands
- Combo Stands
- Shot/Sand bags for stands
Tips & Tricks
- This light is a great option for a lighted set piece. It can micmic sci-fi lighting in plain sight!
- The light is small and great for close-ups. The effect play well on subjects
- The colors/gels are very saturated but are also able to be desaturated. It is a versatile light for digital and film.