Fixture shootouts

[DuckJordan]

Anyone have a video of an elation 5r with other movers? Such as a Vl2k or mac viper

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[techieman33]

Elation 5r what? Beam, wash, or spot?

 

[DuckJordan]

Spot sorry

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[tomthetechie]

I could potentially get one for you. We have Platinum 5R pros and Mac Vipers in our rental stock. Can I ask what for?

 

[DuckJordan]

Future purchase I've had experience with vipers so using that as a base line to tell brightness/colors

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[tomthetechie]

The 35r is in par w/ a viper. The 5r is in a totally different ballpark, what's the intended use? A 15r may be better suited.

 

[DuckJordan]

For a live music production company, we do mostly one offs ranging from country to rock 3 months in the summer is outdoor shows otherwise indoors

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[tomthetechie]

what's the throw distance?

 

[DuckJordan]

Anywhere between 20 and 60 feet, I can use these fixtures however I see fit as for being the ld for the one offs has its advantages.

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[tomthetechie]

Anywhere between 20 and 60 feet

The 5r's aren't bad at 20' but that's about all they can really pull off. The 15r is only $400 more and is almost twice as bright. How many did you want to get/how much are you looking to invest?

 

[DuckJordan]

Still up in the air will know more next quarter. I'm estimating a package of 12-16.

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[tomthetechie]

Gotta love that! What else is on your rig? I had the FLX in for demo a couple of weeks ago and I was a fan. It's middle ground between the 35r profile and the 15r pro and it can function as a spot and a beam depending on the mode. Those sit at about $6500(MAP) per unit. HES also has a solaspot CMY pro w/ a roadcase at that price point. I can help arrange demo's on units if you would like. PM your location?

 

[DuckJordan]

We function primarily as a Rock and roll production company. Our current rig consists of 180k par rig, with dimming. Console upgrade is coming before we jump into the world of automated fixtures but I'd like to get a plan going on which fixutres and cost point. We'd also be looking at cabling, such as power and data. Other fixtures we are looking at is the Elation Platinum wash ZFX Pro XL

 

[tomthetechie]

with the ZFX were you planning on using the pixel chase? (Sorry for the seemingly endless barrage of questions. Just want to make sure my suggestions are in the right region)

 

[DuckJordan]

Actually was planning on using it in the advanced mode and build myself some effects using specific pixels

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[tomthetechie]

Have you looked at a shapeshifter/hog 4 combo? The fixtures are about 6's on price and you get a bit more from the pixel mapping type effects.

 

[DuckJordan]

I actually can't stand hog. The fixtures are also heavier than what I'd like, a lot of the time it's me hanging them solo

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[tomthetechie]

What's your flavor sir? Knowing you run solo switches things up a bit..... What are your thoughts on the Aura XB's? They are really easy to cross rent right now which could even help if you have an off season. They are cheaper than either of the lights and considerably lighter.

 

[DuckJordan]

What's your flavor sir? Knowing you run solo switches things up a bit..... What are your thoughts on the Aura XB's? They are really easy to cross rent right now which could even help if you have an off season. They are cheaper than either of the lights and considerably lighter.

Don't know I'll have to check them out. We are an avolites dealer and I'm a big fan of the new arena

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[tomthetechie]

Avolites do put out a very nice console. Are you going to LDI?