deskontroller LITE V3 32U - Art-Net LED Pixel Controller images
deskontroller LITE V3 32U - Art-Net LED Pixel Controller
Professional entry model for compact and medium Pixel LED projects, with the full 32-output hardware architecture from the first LITE V3 model.
32 physical outputs | 32 Art-Net universes | 16,384 DMX channels | up to 5,440 RGB pixels.
The cleanest starting point in the range when the project benefits from low load per line, simple patching, high FPS headroom and clear physical distribution.
Browser setup | no proprietary software | Made in Europe | 5-year warranty.
In stock | Free worldwide shipping.
Where does 32U fit best?
32U is the professional entry model with the cleanest load per output.
The 32U is the starting point of the deskontroller LITE V3 range, but it keeps the same full hardware architecture as the larger models: 32 physical outputs. In normal mode, each output carries 1 Art-Net universe, making it the best fit when the project needs clean distribution, simple patching, low load per line and maximum FPS headroom rather than high density per output.
Technical information and support
This product page helps you choose the right model. If you need configuration details, pixel protocols, wiring guidance, downloads or deeper support content, you can open the full technical documentation on deskontroller.com.
What the 32U is and when to choose it
The deskontroller LITE V3 32U is the professional entry point in the range. It is not a reduced hardware platform: it keeps the same 32 physical outputs as the higher-capacity models, while assigning 1 universe per output in normal mode.
Choose the 32U when the project needs clear physical distribution, low load per line, high FPS headroom and simple patching. If the installation needs longer lines or more pixels per output, the 64U or 96U will usually be a better match.
- Compact and medium installations where many independent lines are useful
- Projects where high FPS headroom matters more than high capacity per output
- Pixel mapping layouts with short lines, separated zones or fixture groups
- Professional users who want the full 32-output LITE V3 architecture from the first model
What this model delivers
In the LITE V3 range, the 32U is the model with the lowest load per output and the highest FPS headroom:
In normal mode, this model works with 1 universe per output. In V1 / clock, it moves to 2 universes per active output, while keeping the same total 32 universes in the controller.
In practical terms, the 32U fits when clean distribution, low load per line and fast response are more important than concentrating a larger number of pixels on each output.
Upgrade later if your project needs more capacity
Start with the model that fits your project today. deskontroller LITE V3 models from 32U to 160U can be upgraded later to a higher-capacity model, up to 192U, by upgrade key and without replacing the hardware.
The upgrade increases the available universes and model capacity. It does not change the physical output layout: the controller keeps the same hardware platform and the same output distribution logic.
The hardware warranty remains linked to the original purchase date of the unit.
How outputs are distributed in a real installation
The deskontroller LITE V3 uses the same physical architecture across the whole range: 8 RJ45 output connectors that, through adapters, let you work with up to 32 physical data lines.
In real-world installations, the logic is straightforward: from the controller you run CAT6 UTP to the adapter, and from there you connect the pixel line or lines depending on the operating mode of that port.
- Up to 100 metres of CAT6 UTP between the deskontroller and the adapter, depending on installation conditions
- Normal mode: up to 4 outputs per RJ45 connector
- V1 or clocked families: 2 active outputs per RJ45 connector
- The physical architecture stays the same across all models; what changes is the number of universes per output
This approach helps distribute the installation more cleanly, avoid unnecessary concentration on each line, and take advantage of one of the key strengths of the system: 32 physical outputs to distribute load with real criteria.
Universes per output in the 32U
On the 32U, each output carries the minimum load in the range. In normal mode, every active output maps to a single universe, which means simple patching and the cleanest line structure across the whole family.
| Mode | Active outputs per RJ45 | Universes per output | Approx. capacity per output |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal mode | 4 | 1 universe | ~170 RGB or ~128 RGBW |
| V1 / clock | 2 | 2 universes | ~340 RGB or ~256 RGBW |
This model is especially useful when you want maximum physical independence between zones or fixture groups, or when FPS performance is a priority and keeping load per line as low as possible is the right approach.
In normal mode, the adapter delivers 4 outputs using D1, D2, D3 and D4. In V1 or clock mode, it works with 2 active outputs using D1 and D2.
The key idea is simple: the physical architecture does not change; what changes is how many universes each output can carry depending on the model.
Integration with standard software and Web UI
The deskontroller LITE V3 32U is designed to integrate into standard Art-Net workflows without forcing you into proprietary software or drivers.
- Browser-based setup through the unit Web UI
- Standard Art-Net workflow with widely used industry software
- No dependency on a closed software ecosystem
- Useful for integrators, rental, AV, studios and professional projects
If you need to validate the software side, review the setup guides for network interface, target IP, universe range, FPS and patch structure.
Compatible with the LED pixel families commonly used in real projects
The system is compatible with a wide range of LED pixel families used in professional integration, including clockless and clocked options, in both RGB and RGBW configurations.
- Compatible with over 100 IC families
- Support for clockless and clocked signal types
- Works with RGB and RGBW strips or pixels
- LED power supply is independent from the controller
- Protocol family, colour order and RGB/RGBW mode are configured globally on the unit
For compatibility details, IC families and protocol selection criteria, see the dedicated guide on deskontroller.com.
Quick summary
Help refine the choice
If you want to validate the 32U within the range, understand the controller role, compare the Art-Net to SPI workflow or review output distribution, these are the most useful paths.
What changes as you move up the range
The whole range shares the same physical architecture. What changes from one model to another is the total number of universes, the approximate capacity per output and the balance between distribution and load.
| Model | Universes | Max. FPS | Approx. RGB | Approx. RGBW | Normal mode | V1 / clock | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32UCurrent | 32 | ~102 | 5,440 | 4,096 | 1 universe/output | 2 universes/output | Lowest load per output |
| 64U | 64 | ~80 | 10,880 | 8,192 | 2 universes/output | 4 universes/output | Balanced capacity step |
| 96U | 96 | ~60 | 16,320 | 12,288 | 3 universes/output | 6 universes/output | Practical mid-range capacity |
| 128U | 128 | ~48 | 21,760 | 16,384 | 4 universes/output | 8 universes/output | Serious capacity for large format |
| 160U | 160 | ~38 | 27,200 | 20,480 | 5 universes/output | 10 universes/output | High capacity for demanding projects |
| 192U | 192 | ~34 | 32,640 | 24,576 | 6 universes/output | 12 universes/output | Maximum capacity in the range |
Art-Net hardware for compact professional Pixel LED installations
The deskontroller LITE V3 32U is built for integrators, lighting professionals, rental, AV and studios that need the full 32-output LITE V3 hardware architecture with low load per output, simple patching and reliable Art-Net operation.
It keeps the approach that defines the deskontroller range: 32 physical outputs, browser setup through the Web UI, no proprietary software, European manufacturing and a 5-year warranty.
Trust signals
- Made in Europe
- 5-year warranty on deskontroller products
- 32 physical outputs from the first LITE V3 model
- Compatible with standard Art-Net workflows
- Documentation and technical support available
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