i purchased an anyma uDMX usb midi -> dmx converter recently. then i decided that i am not getting into lights afterall. this thing can send out midi data from vdmx, and translate it to dmx protocol for stage lighting, LEDs, etc...
i got it for $250, would sell it for a reasonable offer...
http://www.anyma.ch/research/udmx/
shoot me an email:
scooticery@gmail.com