DMX
Programming
Audio and Speaker Connections
(continued)
DIRECTOR SOFTWARE
DIRECTOR IN REAL-TIME
WITH DIRECTOR CONNECT
SCAREMASTER IN REAL-TIME
BooBoxes can be easily programmed with our free Director software and an SD card. The Director Connect allows
you to see your work in real-time, rather than having to save the program to an SD card first. The ScareMaster is a
great real-time programming option for those who don’t want to be tethered to a computer.
Tips and Tricks
The BooBoxes have some great features that are often left undiscovered. The full list can be found in the manual
available online. Below are just a few examples:
Ambient Resume - Tells the Ambient scene to resume from where it left off after an input scene has finished.
Play All Sound Mode - Fill a scene folder with audio files and the BooBox will play them all. Great in Ambient mode!
Fade on Interrupt - If a scene is interrupted before completion it will fade out the audio before stopping.
Manual Playback - Hold the PLAY button for a few seconds to select which Input scene you’d like to trigger.
Connecting Amplified Speakers
The FlexMax audio output is designed to connect to
powered speakers or external amplifiers.
Internal Amplifier Volume Controls
Use the MP3 volume controls for audio coming from
the FlexMax. Use the MIX volume controls to
control an external audio source you’d like to mix in.
Copying Audio Files to the BooBox
The recommended method to get your audio files onto the BooBox is to use our free Director software. It will copy
the sounds to your BooBox or ScareMaster and ensure the filenames and folder structure are correct. If you are
using a Mac, or prefer to copy the files on your own, see the full manual for SD card layout details.
STEREO
MONO
A
B
REC
PLAY
ENABLE
1
2
3
4
A
B
ENTER
5
6
7
8
LINE
OUT
AUDIO
MENU
EXPANSION PORT
9-24VDC
(OPTIONAL)
+
-
PWR
FRIGHTLINK / DMX
TO
CONTROLLER
AUX
SD
CARD
SHORTCUTS
ScareMaster
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ANIMATION PROGRAMMER
• HOLD ENABLE AND TAP PLAY FOR THE MENU
• HOLD ENABLE AND TAP REC TO SAVE ALL SCENES
• HOLD PLAY TO SELECT A SCENE
• HOLD REC TO SELECT DMX/OUTPUT CHANNELS
SD
CARD
DIRECTOR
SOFTWARE
DIRECTOR
SOFTWARE
POWERED SPEAKERS
OR AMPLIFIER
VOLUME CONTROLS
POWER CAN BE SUPPLIED
USING THE BARREL CONNECTOR
OR THE TRIGGER TERMINAL
BLOCK.
Sizing Your Power Supply
To size a supply you must add up the wattage for the
most outputs that will be on at any one time, then add 2
watts for the FlexMax if you’re NOT using the internal
amplifier, or 50 if you are.
Example:
50 watts FlexMax using Amp (24 volts is best)
+ 36 watts 6 x 6 watt solenoids
= 86 watts Need a 24 VDC > 86 watt supply
About Solid-State Outputs
Solid-state outputs are great for reliably controlling
relays, solenoids, and LED lights. They cannot be used
to directly control high-current, AC powered, or
contact-closure devices like a relay can. However,
unlike relays, they have no moving parts that will wear
out over time. Use external relays for these loads.
Keeping these moving parts outside of the controller
allows them to be
easily replaced when they wear out.
Selecting your Power Supply Voltage
The FlexMax requires a 12 or 24 volt DC power supply.
We generally recommend using a 24 volt power supply.
This will get you the most volume from of the amplifier,
and enable you to use larger solenoids without
exceeding the maximum current capacity of the
solid-state outputs. It will however require that all the
devices connected to your outputs be rated for 24 volts.
PWR
SD CARD
9 -24
VDC
9-24V
GND
-
2
+
3
1
C 1 2 3
C
4
5 6 7 8
5 - 24 V DC/AC
INPUTS
PWR
DMX
LINE OUT
AUDIO
BUSY
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C
MP3 PLAYER
PWR
SD CARD
9 -24
VDC
9-24V
GND
-
2
+
3
1
C 1 2 3
C
4
5 6 7 8
5 - 24 V DC/AC
INPUTS
PWR
DMX
LINE OUT
AUDIO
BUSY
BooTunes
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C
MP3 PLAYER
12-
24V
GND
-
2
+
3
1
B
A
12-24
VDC
C
MIX IN AUDIO
MP3 AUDIO
1
2
3
C
4
5
6
7
8
SOLID-STATE OUTPUTS
PWR
MAX 500mA EACH (6W at 12V or 12W at 24V) INCORRECT WIRING WILL DAMAGE DEVICE
SPEAKERS
4 - 8 OHM
5 - 24 V DC/AC
MIX
IN
MIX
VOL
DMX
SERVOS
INPUTS
PROGRAMMER
EXP
ANSION
OUTPUT
S 1-8
SD CARD
PLAY
AUDIO
+ 1
2
3
4
+
5
6
7
8
+
9 10 11 12
+ 13 14 15 16
R
L
MP3
VOL
R
L
LINE
OUT
(MP3)
SPEAKERS
L
R
-
+
S
BooBox
FlexMax
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PROP CONTROLLER
12-
24V
GND
-
2
+
3
1
B
A
12-24
VDC
C
MIX IN AUDIO
MP3 AUDIO
1
2
3
C
4
5
6
7
8
SOLID-STATE OUTPUTS
PWR
MAX 500mA EACH (6W at 12V or 12W at 24V) INCORRECT WIRING WILL DAMAGE DEVICE
SPEAKERS
4 - 8 OHM
5 - 24 V DC/AC
MIX
IN
MIX
VOL
DMX
SERVOS
INPUTS
PROGRAMMER
EXP
ANSION
OUTPUT
S 1-8
SD CARD
PLAY
AUDIO
+ 1
2
3
4
+
5
6
7
8
+
9 10 11 12
+ 13 14 15 16
R
L
MP3
VOL
R
L
LINE
OUT
(MP3)
SPEAKERS
L
R
-
+
S
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FlexMax
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PROP CONTROLLER
12-
24V
GND
-
2
+
3
1
B
A
12-24
VDC
C
MIX IN AUDIO
MP3 AUDIO
1
2
3
C
4
5
6
7
8
SOLID-STATE OUTPUTS
PWR
MAX 500mA EACH (6W at 12V or 12W at 24V) INCORRECT WIRING WILL DAMAGE DEVICE
SPEAKERS
4 - 8 OHM
5 - 24 V DC/AC
MIX
IN
MIX
VOL
DMX
SERVOS
INPUTS
PROGRAMMER
EXP
ANSION
OUTPUT
S 1-8
SD CARD
PLAY
AUDIO
+ 1
2
3
4
+
5
6
7
8
+
9 10 11 12
+ 13 14 15 16
R
L
MP3
VOL
R
L
LINE
OUT
(MP3)
SPEAKERS
L
R
-
+
S
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FlexMax
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PROP CONTROLLER
Master Mode (Default)
The FlexMax can be linked to our BooTunes or
BooTunes Amped MP3 players to add more audio
channels. It can also be connected to other BooBoxes
or DMX fixtures to control them in sync with the rest of
the show.
Slave Mode
The FlexMax can be setup as a DMX slave to another
FlexMax or DMX controller. The controller can then
control the Flex’s outputs and audio, or trigger scenes
depending on the DMX mode.
INCORRECT WIRING WILL DAMAGE DEVICE
SOLID-STATE OUTPUTS
MAX 500mA EACH (6W at 12V or 12W at 24V)
+
1
2
3
4
+
+
5
6
7
8
+
PLAY
LINE
OUT
12-
24V
GND
-
2
+
3
1
12-24
VDC
C
1
2
PWR
5 - 24 V DC/AC
DMX
INPUTS
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Flex
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PROP CONTROLLER
AUDIO
SD CARD
PROGRAMMER
PWR
GND
12V
GND
2
IN
12V
GND
IN
1
EXP
ANSION
12-
24V
GND
-
2
+
3
1
B
A
12-24
VDC
C
MIX IN AUDIO
MP3 AUDIO
1
2
3
C
4
5
6
7
8
SOLID-STATE OUTPUTS
PWR
MAX 500mA EACH (6W at 12V or 12W at 24V) INCORRECT WIRING WILL DAMAGE DEVICE
SPEAKERS
4 - 8 OHM
5 - 24 V DC/AC
MIX
IN
MIX
VOL
DMX
SERVOS
INPUTS
PROGRAMMER
EXP
ANSION
OUTPUT
S 1-8
SD CARD
PLAY
AUDIO
+ 1
2
3
4
+
5
6
7
8
+
9 10 11 12
+ 13 14 15 16
R
L
MP3
VOL
R
L
LINE
OUT
(MP3)
SPEAKERS
L
R
-
+
S
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FlexMax
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PROP CONTROLLER
MIX
IN
MIX
VOL
AUDIO
R
L
MP3
VOL
R
L
LINE
OUT
(MP3)
SPEAKERS
MIX
IN
MIX
VOL
AUDIO
R
L
MP3
VOL
R
L
LINE
OUT
(MP3)
SPEAKERS
12-
24V
GND
-
2
+
3
1
12-24
VDC
PWR
DMX
Quick-Start Guide
Power Supply
BooBox FlexMax
MORE INFORMATION ONLINE
This guide covers only a fraction of what the FlexMax can do.
Tutorial videos and a full manual are available online.
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FOR REAL-TIME CONTROL
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