Remember that there is no DMX out option other then on a Net 3 Gateway (or into any devices resident on an existing ETC network). So should you choose to use a laptop with the Off-line software, you will need the Nomad dongle for however many addresses are useful, as well as needing a Gateway(s) to get DMX to dimmers (unless the dimmers are Sensor with Net2 or newer), etc... So not necessarily cheaper then an inexpensive console.
Edit: Just saw on the ETC site they will have a device called "Gadget" that will put out what appears to be a universe of DMX, so no other network devises needed. That's neat.
Please define a "real" console. There seems to be nothing I can't do on nomad that I can on Eos.M-PC is less than $500 for 2 universes. ETC is too expensive, yet again. I love a lot of things about ETC. Hell, I make a living as an EOS programmer. But that kind of money and you're not even getting a real console...Comon.
Very Neat! For around a grand you can have a small console with great software. I've heard lots of complaints about buggy software systems...
I see lots of small churches and little theaters using it. Around here lots of the high schools have Ions, so there is a growing pool of experience.
Thanks for this info. it's very helpful. I have an older Node and have to check if it supports Net3 or not. I do run two universes of 512 each so looks like I would need the Node or get one if mine does not support 3. I know of the new LED II. They are getting close however even that is short of a 575 or 750 S4. So time will tell. Thanks again.The Nomad dongle is for licensing the output capabilities of Nomad software (Eos or Cobalt family). It provides no other function.
If you want to use Nomad to directly control anything you need either a Gadget (1 universe of USB-to-DMX) or something that understands sACN or Art-Net. If you want to control multiple DMX universes, the recommended product is an ETC Net3 node (naturally).
You can also use Nomad to indirectly control your rig by using it as a client for another ETC console (or RPU). In this instance, either a Nomad dongle or the older ETC client dongle will work since the license count is determined by the console.
The Bobblehead "Hybrid Theatre" video message is that all lights, even those archaic tungsten fixtures (he said with tongue firmly implanted in cheek) have a place in a modern theatre. FWIW, it was produced before the Source Four LED II engine was developed. LEDs are developing very rapidly and prices will eventually come down as production quantities increase.
Most likely visually however even in their advertisement video they show metered comparisons and the warm white and some colors drop below a tungsten. I don't know how they compare when changing distances and lenses. Also I use 750's so waiting for led's to compare to that.I've seen the LED II side-by-side with a 575W Source Four and I can honestly say it doesn't fall short for any practical use I have.
Thanks for this info. it's very helpful. I have an older Node and have to check if it supports Net3 or not. I do run two universes of 512 each so looks like I would need the Node or get one if mine does not support 3. I know of the new LED II. They are getting close however even that is short of a 575 or 750 S4. So time will tell. Thanks again.
This has been a very good discussion. Yes, certain colors do rule while others are less. My main thing is warm white at 750 which I'm sure is still coming. Looking for good FOH warm white to replace tungsten and pricing to go down. Just can't afford $3k each to cut portable road show power costs.I attended the Layers of Light lecture at the ETC NY office a few weeks ago, got a good look at the capabilities of the series II Lustr ellipsoidal, side-by-side with a 575w unit. It's as bright, but more importantly, puts out more light in certain colors that incandescent's have trouble with, blues, lav's and greens as example. The Lustr is not as bright in N/C as a 750, but does punch thru in saturated colors. Thus a side by side with a 750 while loading assorted colors would probably have the New Lustr holding it's own.
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