RC4 Wireless
RC4 Wireless designs and manufactures wireless DMX dimmers, pixel drivers, and transceivers for theatre, film, television, and live event production, founded in 1991 and now a division of Moss LED Inc.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1991
- HeadquartersRaleigh, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What RC4 Wireless does
RC4 Wireless designs and manufactures wireless DMX dimming, pixel control, and motion control hardware for the entertainment industry, with particular depth in theatre, film, television, and live event production. The product portfolio is organized around three wireless platforms: RC4 LumenDim (2.4GHz LumenRadio CRMX), RC4Magic-900SX (900MHz proprietary FHSS), and RC5 EASS (extended area 900MHz), unified by the RC4 Series 3 Harmonized Design that ensures cross-protocol compatibility with RC4Magic, LumenRadio CRMX, and Wireless Solution W-DMX. Core products include 2-, 4-, and 6-channel low-voltage and high-power dimmers, miniature dimmers designed to be embedded in costumes and small props, pixel string drivers supporting up to 1,000 LEDs per device, and complementary transceivers. Differentiated firmware features include patented Custom Pixel Profiles for channel-efficient pixel mapping, Private IDentities creating per-user VPN-like RF isolation, OneTouch single-button DMX assignment, HSL color control with 19-bit (524,288 step) dimming, ColorMatch cross-vendor color calibration, Digital Persistence thermal modeling, and the Flkr Effects Engine. Pricing per unit ranges from approximately $500 for entry-level dimmers to $3,672 for an 8-universe LumenRadio Stardust transmitter, with starter kits priced near $570-$731 and equipment rentals available for production use. The company sells direct-to-consumer through its e-commerce storefront, distributes via a partner reseller network, and serves named customers including Disney, Cirque du Soleil, Netflix (Stranger Things), Broadway and West End theatres, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, the Super Bowl, and touring productions for artists such as Katy Perry and Taylor Swift. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina with a Canadian division in Mississauga, Ontario, RC4 Wireless was acquired by Moss LED Inc. in April 2026, becoming a division operating under the Moss LED brand with global HQ in Mississauga and a US office in Sanborn, New York.
RC4 Wireless firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- RC4 Wireless
- Legal name
- Moss LED Inc.
- Website
- https://rc4wireless.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1991
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- RC4 Wireless designs and manufactures wireless DMX dimmers, pixel drivers, and transceivers for theatre, film, television, and live event production, founded in 1991 and now a division of Moss LED Inc.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
RC4 Wireless industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Wireless DMX Lighting Control for Entertainment
- NAICS
- Communications Equipment Manufacturing (3342), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33429)
- SIC
- Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Embedded & Compute Modules (SoMs, COM Express/SMARC, industrial SBC modules) (IMAGAJAK)
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Where RC4 Wireless is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Raleigh
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
RC4 Wireless business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Hardware Sales - Wireless DMX Devices: Sale of wireless dimmers, transceivers, pixel drivers, and related hardware. Products sold include LumenDim series (2.4GHz CRMX), RC4Magic-900SX (900MHz), RC4Magic S3 (2.4GHz), RC5 EASS, and various accessories. One-time purchase model with device-level pricing ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars per unit.
- Equipment Rentals: Rental of RC4Magic product line for both 2.4GHz and 900MHz systems. Rental periods available for any duration needed, with online booking and date-based rate calculation. Supports productions needing temporary wireless DMX capability without capital purchase.
- Accessories and Components: Sale of replacement parts, connectors, antennas, cables, power adapters, and configuration dongles. Includes Phoenix connectors, Anderson Powerpole kits, crimping tools, XLR adaptor cables, and antennas for various frequency bands.
- Starter Kits: Bundled product packages combining transceivers, cables, and accessories at discounted rates compared to individual component purchases. Designed as entry point for new customers to build wireless DMX systems.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | RC4 LumenDimM2 Two-Channel Dimmer - Entry-level CRMX dimmer |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | RC4 LumenDimM4 Four-Channel Dimmer - RGB/RGBW LED control |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | RC4 LumenDimM6 Six-Channel Dimmer - High-channel count |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | RC4 LumenDim4 Four-Channel High-Power Dimmer - 42A capacity |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | RC4 LumenDim6 Six-Channel High-Power Dimmer - 42A capacity |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | RC4 LumenDim CRMX Get Started Kit - Starter package |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | RC4Magic-900 DMX2dim 2-Channel Dimmer - 900MHz |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | RC4Magic-900 DMXio-HG Transceiver - 900MHz |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | RC4Magic-900 900MHz Get Started Kit |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | LumenRadio Stardust - 8-Universe CRMX Transmitter |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | LumenRadio Aurora - Single Universe Flex Unit |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | LumenRadio Luna - Single Universe DMX Transceiver |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | LumenRadio MoonLite2 - Portable CRMX Transceiver |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
RC4 Wireless product offering
Product offeringCore offering
RC4 Wireless designs and manufactures wireless DMX dimmers, transceivers, pixel drivers, and motor controllers for theatre, film, television, and live-event productions. The portfolio spans 2.4GHz LumenRadio CRMX devices, 900MHz long-range RC4Magic-900SX devices, and extended-area RC5 EASS systems, all unified by the cross-platform Harmonized Design firmware. Products range from miniature dimmers embedded in costumes to high-power 42A dimmers for large set pieces, complemented by equipment rentals and starter kits.
Product overview
RC4 Wireless provides a comprehensive portfolio of wireless lighting and motion control products for theatre, film, and television. The product line is organized around three main wireless platforms: RC4 LumenDim (2.4GHz LumenRadio CRMX), RC4Magic-900SX (900MHz proprietary), and RC5 EASS (extended area 900MHz). RC4 LumenDim products include the LumenDimIO-100 and LumenDimMIOR2 transceivers, LumenDimPix and LumenDimPixMicro pixel drivers, and M2/M4/M6/M2micro/M4micro/4/6 channel dimmers with high-power options. The companion LumenRadio Stardust (8-universe), Aurora, Luna, and MoonLite2 transceivers extend the CRMX ecosystem. RC4Magic-900SX provides long-range 900MHz operation with DMXio-HG transceiver and 2/4/6-channel dimmers including high-power 500 variants. All RC4 devices share the Harmonized Design platform featuring OneTouch configuration, 19-bit PWM dimming, HSL color control, ColorMatch calibration, Flkr effects engine, Digital Persistence, and motor control capabilities. RC4 also offers rental options and starter kits for all product lines.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- RC4Magic: RC4Magic wireless dimming product line operating in 2.4GHz and 900MHz frequencies for costumes, props, and set pieces.
- RC4 LumenDim
- RC5 EASS
Products and services
- RC4 LumenDimIO-100 Transceiver LumenRadio CRMX transceiver operating as transmitter or receiver for wireless DMX and RDM, with chassis-mounted XLR connectors and up to 100mW RF power at 2.4GHz. For entertainment production crews needing cross-platform wireless DMX distribution.
- RC4 LumenDimMIOR2 Compact DC-powered LumenRadio CRMX transceiver based on the TimoTwo platform, supporting TX/RX modes with full RDM, Bluetooth connectivity, and 6V-35VDC power input. For productions needing small-form-factor wireless DMX.
- RC4 LumenDimPix Dual Pixel String Driver Wireless DMX driver for pixel LEDs supporting two strings up to 500 pixels each using RC4 Custom Pixel Profiles, compatible with WS2801, WS2812, APA102, LPD8806, and HD108 protocols. Winner of PLASA London 2015 Award for Innovation. For productions needing large-scale pixel LED control.
- RC4 LumenDimM2 Two-Channel CRMX Wireless Dimmer
- RC4 LumenDimM4 Four-Channel CRMX Wireless Dimmer
- RC4 LumenDimM6 Six-Channel CRMX Wireless Dimmer
- RC4 LumenDimM2micro 2-Channel Wireless Dimmer
- RC4 LumenDimM4micro 4-Channel Wireless Dimmer
- RC4 LumenDim4 Four-Channel High-Power CRMX Wireless Dimmer
- RC4 LumenDim6 Six-Channel High-Power CRMX Wireless Dimmer
- LumenRadio Stardust 8-Universe CRMX Transmitter Professional 8-universe CRMX transmitter with onboard WiFi, Ethernet, color screen, backup battery, and Fleet Alliance spectrum coordination; supports DMX/RDM, sACN, and Art-Net 1-4 protocols; PoE capable. For large-scale professional productions needing high-universe-count wireless DMX distribution.
- LumenRadio Aurora Single-Universe Flex Transceiver Flexible single-universe CRMX transceiver with onboard WiFi and Bluetooth, rotary knob configuration, color screen, supporting DMX/RDM, sACN, and Art-Net 1-3 as a protocol converter. For productions needing flexible protocol-conversion wireless DMX.
- LumenRadio Luna Single-Universe DMX Transceiver Essential single-universe CRMX transceiver with Bluetooth connectivity and LED indicators, configurable via CRMX Toolbox App with 5-pin XLR for DMX/RDM. For productions needing simple single-universe wireless DMX.
- LumenRadio MoonLite2 Portable CRMX Transceiver
- RC4Magic-900 DMXio-HG Data Transceiver
- RC4Magic-900 DMXmrx Miniature Data Receiver
- RC4Magic-900 DMX2dim 2-Channel Wireless Dimmer
- RC4Magic-900 DMX4dim 4-Channel Wireless Dimmer
- RC4Magic-900 DMX6dim 6-Channel Wireless Dimmer
- RC5 EASS-900 DMXio Extended Area Super Secure Extended area 900MHz wireless DMX system providing the longest range DMX signal on the market with super-secure operation; won LDI 2017 PLSN Gold Star Award for Best Small Gadget. For large venues needing maximum wireless DMX range and security.
- RC4 LumenDim CRMX Get Started Kit
- RC4Magic-900 900MHz Get Started Kit
- RC4Magic Equipment Rental Service
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 1000 pixels can be driven from a single driver barely larger than a matchbox
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Companies that use RC4 Wireless
Customer profileNamed customers20 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
RC4 Wireless technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration13 records
Feature10 records
RC4 Wireless partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- LumenRadiocoreRC4 LumenDim products use genuine LumenRadio CRMX and TiMo radio technology, ensuring compatibility with LumenRadio CRMX and Wireless Solution W-DMX transmitters. All RC4 LumenDim devices are 100% compatible with CRMX2, W-DMX G3/G4/G4S/G5, and work with products from ARRI, Robe, Kino Flo, Litegear, Ayrton, and other major manufacturers.
- Wireless SolutioncoreRC4 LumenDim and RC4Magic products are compatible with Wireless Solution W-DMX protocol in addition to LumenRadio CRMX, enabling interoperability in multi-vendor wireless DMX environments.
- Moss LEDcoreIn April 2026, RC4 Wireless announced joining Moss LED Inc. This strategic move gives RC4 the manufacturing resources, operational scale, and long-term sustainability. RC4 Wireless is now a division of Moss LED Inc. with operations in Mississauga, ON (Global HQ) and Sanborn, NY (USA office).
- ARRIcoreRC4 LumenDim systems are compatible with ARRI lighting products, enabling seamless wireless integration in motion picture production environments using ARRI fixtures.
- LitegearcoreRC4 LumenDim products feature seamless compatibility with Litegear products, widely used in motion picture and television production.
- Kino FlocoreRC4 LumenDimM6 includes enhanced DMX control profiles similar to those provided by Kino Flo for hue and color-temperature control in film lighting applications.
- AyrtoncoreRC4 LumenDim devices are compatible with Ayrton lighting products used in professional entertainment lighting applications.
- Stage Directions MagazineminorIndustry publication that has reviewed RC4 products, providing editorial coverage and product reviews in the professional lighting and sound industry.
- Lighting and Sound InternationalminorUK-based industry publication providing editorial coverage and product reviews for RC4 Wireless products.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights4 records
RC4 Wireless competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- LumenRadio: Swedish manufacturer of CRMX, the leading wireless DMX protocol used in entertainment. RC4 LumenDim products use genuine LumenRadio CRMX/TiMo radio technology, making LumenRadio both a critical technology partner and the closest direct competitor in wireless DMX hardware — fighting for the same lighting-operator buyer.
- City Theatrical: Long-established US manufacturer of DMX tools, wireless DMX products (Multiverse), and lighting accessories for theatre and film. Operates in the same niche of specialized wireless DMX accessories and shares the same theatre and film production customer base as RC4.
- ENTTEC: Australia-based manufacturer of DMX interfaces, LED pixel controllers, and lighting-control hardware (including Datagate and Pixie). Sells into the same integrator and venue customer base with overlapping product categories around DMX distribution and pixel control.
- Doug Fleenor Design: US-based designer/manufacturer of DMX dimmers, splitters, and control tools for the entertainment industry. Competes directly with RC4's core wireless dimmer portfolio in theatrical and architectural installations where reliability and configurability matter.
- Wireless Solution: Swedish maker of W-DMX, the other dominant wireless DMX protocol. RC4 LumenDim and RC4Magic are explicitly cross-compatible with Wireless Solution W-DMX G3/G4/G4S/G5, positioning Wireless Solution as both interoperability partner and direct competitor for the same venues, rental houses, and integrators RC4 serves.
Broad incumbents
- Astera: Battery-powered wireless LED lighting specialist serving film, TV, and events with built-in CRMX wireless control. Represents a direct functional substitute for RC4's costume/prop dimmer category in many on-set applications, accelerated as Astera expands its battery-powered LED tile and tube lines.
- Elation Professional: Large US-based entertainment lighting manufacturer offering moving heads, LED fixtures, and control systems across touring, theatre, and broadcast. Doesn't specialize in wireless dimming, but offers overlapping wireless-control capabilities inside its broader fixture portfolio.
- Robe Lighting: Czech manufacturer of professional moving-head and LED lighting fixtures widely used in entertainment venues. Listed as a compatible brand for RC4 LumenDim CRMX systems, but increasingly ships its own integrated wireless DMX, positioning itself as both a partner and a long-term substitute.
- CHAUVET Professional: Major entertainment lighting manufacturer with extensive fixture and controller lines used in concerts, theatre, and broadcast. Competes indirectly with RC4 by bundling wireless control into fixtures, reducing the need for separate dimmers in many applications.
Emerging players
- Swisson: Swiss manufacturer of DMX/RDM test equipment, splitters, and wireless DMX products. Overlaps with RC4 at the integration-tooling layer of wireless DMX deployments, though a smaller catalog than RC4's dimmer-centric product line.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Frequently asked questions about RC4 Wireless
What does RC4 Wireless do?
RC4 Wireless designs and manufactures wireless DMX dimmers, transceivers, pixel drivers, and motor controllers for theatre, film, television, and live-event productions. The portfolio spans 2.4GHz LumenRadio CRMX devices, 900MHz long-range RC4Magic-900SX devices, and extended-area RC5 EASS systems, all unified by the cross-platform Harmonized Design firmware. Products range from miniature dimmers embedded in costumes to high-power 42A dimmers for large set pieces, complemented by equipment rentals and starter kits.
Is RC4 Wireless a public or private company?
RC4 Wireless is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was RC4 Wireless founded?
RC4 Wireless was founded in 1991. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is RC4 Wireless based?
RC4 Wireless is headquartered in Raleigh, United States, in the North America region.
How does RC4 Wireless make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Hardware Sales - Wireless DMX Devices are the primary driver. The others are equipment Rentals, accessories and Components and starter Kits.
Who are RC4 Wireless's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are LumenRadio, City Theatrical, ENTTEC, Doug Fleenor Design and Wireless Solution. Broad incumbents are Astera, Elation Professional, Robe Lighting and CHAUVET Professional. Swisson is listed as an emerging player.
Does RC4 Wireless have an API?
No public API is recorded for RC4 Wireless.
What industry is RC4 Wireless in?
RC4 Wireless's product category is Wireless DMX Lighting Control for Entertainment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAJAK, Embedded & Compute Modules (SoMs, COM Express/SMARC, industrial SBC modules). Its NAICS code is 3342 and its SIC code is 3670.