ETC Announces the ColorSource PAR, a low(er) budget LED

[wolfman005]

So it seems to me that the next logical step for manufactures will be something with RGBAWM+UV which would in theory allow deep saturated colors along with good color temperature for front lighting.

 

[SteveB]

So it seems to me that the next logical step for manufactures will be something with RGBAWM+UV which would in theory allow deep saturated colors along with good color temperature for front lighting.

The Selador Lustre series 2 line already produces good deep blues, as well as good tints, no UV needed. Could use maybe some more red, but it's always a trade off in emitters vs. space.

 

[Pie4Weebl]

So it seems to me that the next logical step for manufactures will be something with RGBAWM+UV which would in theory allow deep saturated colors along with good color temperature for front lighting.

I think Colorblast TRX's are still my favorite for range of colors.

 

[JohnD]

I don't know if this has been mentioned anywhere, but there is another option in the colorsource line, a deep blue version.
http://www.etcconnect.com/Products/Lighting-Fixtures/ColorSource/Fixtures.aspx

 

[Chris Pflieger]

Any update about these fixtures? Anyone actually running them?

 

[ShaunH]

Have used them for some years now at the two venues I work at, both 350 cap venues 10x10 stages. We have both original csp and deep blue (mainly for backlight) with narrow circular and the 45 degree lens drop-ins and can't fault them at all . the colour renders really well alongside our lustr 2 fixtures. one venue is a dance venue and the csp work really nice as mid/ heads. barely use gel nowadays for our own productions.

 

[Crash_Override]

What about using CSP as general front light? Has anybody used them? My most used colours: L004,L009,L201,L202,L205 and open white.

 

[ShaunH]

Firstly I admire that hackers reference. and yes have used them for front light too . they work pretty well in the range of warm whites and colds from the non deep blue fixtures.

 

[gafftaper]

Firstly I admire that hackers reference. and yes have used them for front light too . they work pretty well in the range of warm whites and colds from the non deep blue fixtures.

I have the standard version in my rig. I agree they do a wonderful job with the all the lighter saturated colors you want in a typical theater setting. They are a little weak in the blue/purple range, but they have fixed that with the deep blue version.

 

[TuckerD]

The color source par has been one of my favorite fixtures for a very long time. Especially once I was able to get some into a local venue as their rep plot down light and wash. Beautiful color quality and dimming. Their color gamut doesn't quite have the same reach as other x7 fixtures I have used or seen, but for a small cap theater they have been the best purchasing decision made in the lighting rig. They also upgraded to Ion at that time which is a close second.

 

[James Steinmeyer]

Has anyone heard what the MSRP will be on these? I'll be very curious to read reviews as people begin to use them!

We purchased 5 last summer and have been please with them. The total package cost $3300.