Control/Dimming - Help me pick a console!

[shiben]

Really depends on what your going to control. If you have a few dozen conventional fixtures, and if they have enough channels and the features you need (cue lists, etc), then your probably set. Now, if you have a hundred movers, your definitely going to need something more sophisticated.

[kiwitechgirl]

Originally Posted by ptr250

Thanks for your reply. I'm still trying to get the answers for you, but the theatre is in use and it's hard to talk to anyone right at the moment. Meanwhile I've been looking at a few used $1000.00 or less consoles. What is your opinion of the following:
Acclaim 148
LP 148
Pulsar Masterpiece 108

Would any of these be suitable for a larger venue (250 to 300 seats) with a stage approx. 40 x 60 (including wings). Our community is exploring building such a theatre.

Avoid the Masterpiece. They're not known as the "Disasterpiece" for nothing! As for suitability for a larger venue, it's impossible to say - yes, they could work, but if the venue is going to have 250 dimmers installed, then it's not going to be a lot of use!

[denis]

I am also searching for a new console. I have been looking at a Eurolight LC2412 (it fits our price bracket) but have seen some negative comment of these forums that have made me wary of it. Is there another desk at the lower end of the price range that might suit us?
One possibly minor point. The cheaper desks seem to concentrate on the provision of chases. I am working in theatre mode and rarely use chases, though there are times when they do fit a particular scene.
Denis

[NickJones]

Check out the Zero88 Jester, simple, cheapish, and comes in 24 & 48 channel varieties, and we have a Zero88 guy on here, pkirpup might be able to help you out,
Nick

[ChrisMichigan]

good comments about checking out what your local dealers have/support. This isn't like buying gel on the internet-- you're looking at spending some big bucks and you should make sure it doesn't just show up in a box. Oten I see dealers get in a console, do a demo (or arrange for one to be done), and generally put in a lot of legwork, then the customer finds one on the internet for a couple dollars less. Trust me- in the long run it's worth it to buy from the guy in town-- you'll need him later.

[gcpsoundlight]

If you are looking for a simple desk that is easy to use and compact, then i would reccomend the LSC maXim Series of consoles - Welcome to LSC Lighting Systems - they are VERY easy to use, compact, and are reasonably cheap. I think a 24/48 desk with full soft patch was around $5000.

[Nathaniel]

Originally Posted by gcpsoundlight

If you are looking for a simple desk that is easy to use and compact, then i would reccomend the LSC maXim Series of consoles - Welcome to LSC Lighting Systems - they are VERY easy to use, compact, and are reasonably cheap. I think a 24/48 desk with full soft patch was around $5000.

for that price you could get an etc element with 40 faders and 250 channels(found by googling "etc element price", may be different at your dealer)

[Smicks]

Does anybody know the MSRP on any configuration of the ETC Eos console? Maybe I'm blind, but I've searched all over and have come up empty handed...

[icewolf08]

Originally Posted by Smicks

Does anybody know the MSRP on any configuration of the ETC Eos console? Maybe I'm blind, but I've searched all over and have come up empty handed...

I believe that it is priced on order from the factory. I believe that you actually have to ask for a quote to get a price as it will vary depending on what else you are getting at the same time.

[Mike9]

I'm shopping for a new console for our community college and was set to order an Ion, but now I'm looking hard at the Element 60/500. Looks like it would suit our facility better. So far $5370 for the 60/500 is the first quote I got. I need three more and am taking vendor location/service into consideration.