Frequently Asked Questions:

Hello! How can I assist you with your Aputure AL-MW today? Do you have any questions about setting up or using it for studio lighting?

Hi there! Yes, I actually have a question regarding the setup of the Aputure AL-MW. in relation to studio lighting.unfortunetly, I don't have much space for lighting equipment and was wondering if you could suggest a good location within my studio to set it up?

How do I properly power on and off the Aputure AL-MW using the included power adapter?

Plug the AC power adapter into a power outlet and connect it to the power input port of the Aputure AL-MW. Turn on the power outlet and wait for the green LED light on the front panel of the AL-MW to turn on, indicating that the unit is powered on. To turn off the AL-MW, press and hold the power button located on the top left corner of the front panel until the green LED light turns off. Once the unit has turned off, unplug it from the power outlet to conserve battery life or continue using it with the AC adapter for longer periods of time. Note that if you use the AC adapter, the AL-MW will not automatically turn on when connected to a power source; you must manually turn it on by pressing the power button.

"How do I properly connect and control multiple Aputure AL-MW lights using the wireless DMX protocol?"

First, ensure all your Aputure AL-MW lights are updated to the latest firmware version. This can be done by connecting a USB cable between the light and a computer and running the Aputure Upgrade Utility software. Next, connect an XLR DMX input cable between your preferred DMX controller (such as a console or DMX transmitter) to the first AL-MW light. Power on the first AL-MW light and make sure it's set to wireless DMX mode. This can be done by holding down the M button until the LED ring displays a flashing green light. Repeat step 2 with each additional AL-MW light, connecting them in daisy chain fashion via XLR DMX inputs. Once all lights are connected and powered on, the first light's DMX address should be set to "1". This can be done by holding down the M button until the LED ring displays a flashing green light again. Use the up or down arrow buttons on your controller to select "DMX Address" and then enter "1" using the left and right arrow buttons. Repeat step 5 for each additional AL-MW light, incrementing their DMX addresses by 1 with each light. For example, the second light's address should be set to "2", the third to "3", and so on. Finally, use your DMX controller to send wireless DMX signals to the first AL-MW light, which will distribute the signal wirelessly to all connected lights in the daisy chain. To disconnect or remove a light from the wireless DMX network, hold down its M button until the LED ring displays a solid red light. The light will then be removed from the network and no longer receive DMX signals.