Nicolaudie Wolfmix W1 Mk3 Standalone Performance DMX Lighting Controller

The Nicolaudie Wolfmix W1 Mk3 is a standalone DMX lighting controller engineered for live performance environments where real-time improvisation matters more than pre-programmed sequences. Built by Nicolaudie, a French manufacturer with decades of lighting control heritage, this unit prioritises direct hardware control and on-the-fly effect creation without requiring a computer. A 220MHz ARM processor, 4.3-inch capacitive touchscreen, and 37 backlit silicone buttons form the core interface, whilst support for up to four DMX universes via dual 3-pin and dual 5-pin XLR connectors handles fixture density from small club rigs to mid-sized theatre installs. The effects engine divides into three specialist modules: Colour FX applies rainbow, sparkle, and light fever treatments across RGB, amber, white, UV, and CMY mixing channels; Move FX generates pan, tilt, and circular patterns on scanners and moving heads with adjustable sweep centres; Beam FX creates chases, waves, and intensity modulation via a step sequencer with customisable timing. A built-in omnidirectional microphone and 3.5mm line-in jack enable music synchronisation through analogue peak detection. Construction pairs ABS polymer housing with powder-coated steel reinforced baseplate (195 × 220 × 62mm, 1.7kg); the Mk3 revision adds USB-C charging (900mA required) alongside legacy USB-A MIDI connectivity, replacing the older proprietary connector scheme. Fixture library support spans thousands of commercially available profiles, with on-device creation tools allowing custom channel mapping for non-standard or legacy rigs. The 8MB RAM and 16MB flash storage accommodate complex show files and user-defined effects, whilst capacitive encoders with acceleration sensing provide tactile navigation across menu hierarchies. Mounting via 100mm VESA (M4 threads, 6mm max stud length) permits fixture to monitor arms or flight case rails, making the W1 Mk3 equally suited to busking setups, festival technical riders, or permanent installation in smaller venues. Features  4.3-inch capacitive touchscreen with tinted glass and colour TFT display 220MHz ARM processor with 8MB RAM and 16MB flash storage Four DMX universes via 3-pin and 5-pin XLR connectors Colour, Move, and Beam FX modules with step sequencer editing Omnidirectional microphone and 3.5mm line-in for music synchronisation USB-C power (900mA) and USB-A MIDI connectivity 37 backlit silicone buttons with full-metal body encoders 195 × 220 × 62mm housing; 100mm VESA mount compatibility