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Product description Wolfmix W1 MK3
Standalone lighting control is thought here directly, quickly and without a laptop. The controller is built for DMX setups, in which you want to shape shows on the spur of the moment, change effects live and organise multiple devices neatly. With a touchscreen, illuminated pads, music synchronisation and up to 4 DMX universes, you get a compact system that’s just as suitable for mobile use as for clubs, bars, stages and fixed installations.
Direct access instead of menu hunting
The user interface is clearly designed for performance. The 4.3" capacitive colour touchscreen display shows important functions in a straightforward way and supports you when working with the colour picker, pan/tilt grid and on-screen keyboard. This is how you set up fixtures, name presets or adapt movements without having to struggle through nested software windows.
37 colour backlit silicone pads give you quick access to effects, groups, flash functions and presets. In addition, there are 4 push encoders with acceleration, allowing you to dial in values precisely or make larger changes quickly with a turn. It feels less like programming and more like active show control.
Effects you shape right now
Color FX, Move FX and Beam FX give you a broad toolkit for vivid light images. Colours, movements and brightness gradients can be combined directly on the device. Particularly useful is the integrated sequencer, with which you create your own patterns for beam and move effects.
For colours, you can use, among others, Rainbow, Sparkle and chaser variants. You control moving heads and scanners with movements such as pan, tilt, circle or magic carpet. Dimmer, zoom or iris can be integrated via beam FX into chases, waves and rhythmic pulses. This creates shows that don’t feel rigid, but react live to the room, music and mood.
Four universes, neatly distributed
The controller supports up to 4 DMX universes with 2048 channels, with universes 3 and 4 needing to be activated as an add-on. This makes it possible to manage a small bar setup just as easily as a larger installation with multiple groups, moving lights, LED bars or effect devices.
The DMX outputs can be used flexibly, as universes can be assigned to the XLR sockets. The unit can therefore also work as a DMX splitter. With up to 680 fixtures and beams, 8 fixture groups, 200 presets that can be stored and more than 20,000 available fixture profiles, you have enough scope for changing rigs and different event locations.
Music in time, without detours
For music-related shows, the hardware offers multiple sync options. The built-in electret microphone with auto-gain detects audio signals directly in the room. Alternatively, you use the 3.5 mm line-in if you want to feed in a cleaner signal from the mixer.
Via USB, you can integrate Ableton Link, OS2L and MIDI Clock. This lets you synchronise effects to the BPM source of your DJ or show software. Even MIDI controllers can trigger presets or control group dimmers. This is particularly helpful when lighting, music and other show elements are intended to work more closely together.
Robust hardware for everyday use
The housing combines ABS plastic with a powder-coated steel base plate including a 100 mm VESA mount. The silicone pads have a matte surface and are colour backlit. Inside, a 220 MHz ARM CPU with 8 MB RAM and 16 MB Flash works, designed for fast response and direct DMX output.
Projects and fixture data can be backed up and restored via USB. The controller automatically saves active projects and starts in under 2 seconds. DMX is output in under 1 second. For touring, rental, mobile DJs and fixed installations, this is an important point because setup and restart don’t take up unnecessary time.
Who is the Wolfmix W1 MK3 for?
The Wolfmix W1 MK3 is right for you if you want to actively play light shows, but don’t need a computer next to the desk. It’s strong for mobile DJs, lighting technicians, clubs, bars, event service providers and live setups where quick operation, fixed presets and spontaneous interventions are important.
- Good for beginners looking for a clear standalone solution
- Strong for experienced users who want to control DMX groups, presets and FX live
- Useful for setups with moving heads, LED bars, PARs, scanners and effect lighting
- A good fit if you work with MIDI, Ableton Link, OS2L or line-in synchronisation
Features Wolfmix W1 MK3
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Standalone DMX lighting controller for live shows, clubs, mobile DJs and event technology without a computer
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Up to 4 DMX universes with 2048 channels, universes 3 and 4 can be activated via add-on
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More than 20,000 available fixture profiles, including more than 3,500 directly on the controller
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4.3" capacitive colour touchscreen with colour picker, pan/tilt grid and on-screen keyboard
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37 colour backlit silicone pads for direct access to groups, presets and performance functions
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4 push encoders with acceleration for precise parameter control and quick value changes
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Color FX, Move FX and Beam FX with 8 effect types each and two simultaneously generated effects per module
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200 named presets, 80 live edit buttons, as well as colour, position and gobo palettes
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Music synchronisation via microphone, line-in, Ableton Link, OS2L, BPM Tap and MIDI Clock
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DMX-IN mapping, WLINK synchronisation and Easy View 3D Visualizer available as optional extensions
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Integrated fixture builder, DMX channel tester, fixture limits, beam editor and real-time sequencer
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Project and fixture backup via USB flash drive, as well as automatic restoration of the active project
Technical data
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DMX universes
Up to 4 universes | 2048 channels | universes 3 and 4 via add-on
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Fixture capacity
Up to 680 fixtures and beams
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Fixture types
Up to 50
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Fixture features
Up to 5000
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Fixture groups
8
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Projects
Up to 100 or 3.5 MB of data
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Fixture profiles
20000+ available | 3500+ on the controller
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Presets
200 named presets with hold and fade times
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Live edits
80 named live edit buttons
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Display
4.3" Color TFT | tinted glass | capacitive touch surface
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Controls
37 silicone pads with LED colour backlighting | 4 push encoders with acceleration
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CPU
220 MHz ARM core
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Memory
8 MB RAM | 16 MB Flash
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Audio
Omnidirectional electret microphone | 3.5 mm line-in | analogue adaptive peak detector
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DMX connections
2 x 3-pin DMX OUT XLR | 1 x 5-pin DMX OUT XLR | 1 x 5-pin DMX IN/OUT XLR with WLINK
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USB connections
USB-C 5 V 900 mA required | USB-A with MIDI, MSD and WLINK | high-speed USB communication
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Synchronisation
Microphone | line-in | Ableton Link | OS2L | BPM Tap | MIDI Clock
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Housing
ABS plastic | powder-coated steel base plate
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Mounting
100 mm VESA | M4 6 mm max
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Start time
Under 2 seconds
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DMX output after start
Under 1 second
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Weight
1.07 kg
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Dimensions (W x D x H)
195 x 220 x 62 mm
Package contents
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Wolfmix W1 MK3 DMX controller
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USB cable
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Important questions about the article Wolfmix W1 MK3
Question: Does the Wolfmix W1 MK3 work without a computer?
Answer: Yes. The controller controls DMX light shows independently; a computer is not required for normal operation.
Question: How many DMX universes can the Wolfmix W1 MK3 control?
Answer: It manages up to four DMX universes with a total of 2048 channels. Universes 3 and 4 must be activated as paid add-ons through WTOOLS.
Question: How is the light show synchronised to music?
Answer: Synchronisation works through the built-in microphone, the 3.5 mm line input, BPM Tap or MIDI Clock. Ableton Link and OS2L require a computer connected via USB with the WTOOLS app.
Question: Can I use my existing DMX fixtures?
Answer: The controller provides access to a large fixture library and, if needed, lets you create your own fixture profiles directly on the unit. The key requirement is that your lighting fixture can be controlled via DMX.
Question: Which connections are available for DMX and audio?
Answer: There are two 3-pin and two 5-pin XLR DMX outputs plus a 3.5 mm line input. Universes can be assigned to the outputs, allowing the Wolfmix to act as a DMX splitter in suitable setups.
Question: What do I need the WTOOLS app for?
Answer: The PC and Mac app is used for additional functions such as project backup, firmware updates and BPM synchronisation via Ableton Link or OS2L. The actual lighting control still works directly on the Wolfmix.
Question: What else is needed for initial setup?
Answer: The controller and a USB cable are included; power requires USB-C at 5 V and 900 mA. You also need suitable DMX cables and, of course, DMX-capable lighting fixtures for the lighting setup.